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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1973
Page
2
Deer Park lights dimmed by energy shortage yet shoppers flocked to local merchants who promise bargains and convenience. The piece extols buying local to save gasoline and tax, support youth activities, and strengthen the community economy through Deer Park businesses.
Liggett and Garrett top first in Progress Football Contest with two errors and a tie. They win 11.25 dollars each for tying on the Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos game. L. R. Gober takes third for 2.50 dollars. Evelyn and Victor Spinks lead season earnings at 40 dollars. Randy Scruggs and father Pete may share 37.50 if they keep funds together. Jimmy Griffey and Loyce Matthews also place, with smaller totals. About 2000 entries were received over 13 weeks.
The record shows a deadlock between Jack Nichols Kesterson Motor Company and H L Thomas of Thomas Motor Mart at 158 93 9. W S Carpets clung to cellar position most of the season, ending with a dubious honor as Don Siver began the campaign predicting the outcome.
The Deer Park Progress invites boys and girls to send letters to Santa at its office 104 West Seventh. Include full name and address. letters will be published in the Dec 17 and Dec 20 issues as a backup if a bag misses Santa.
Nichols led with 17 winners and 1 tie for 141-100-9 overall. Weade and John Weade finished strong as the season closed with high overall totals while multiple locals tied for second and third as The Progress thanks merchants for participating in the annual prognostication contest.
Moore described the educational section as simple and focused on preserving funds and school boards. Barnhart, Williams and Clark offered cautious support while discussing equal opportunity and the need to segment the measure for voter approval. The panel urged better public information as a key to voter understanding.
Clear Creek freshmen coached by Hugh Fletcher placed third in last week's tournament. The Deer beat Westchester 74 44 behind Jon Hughes 19 points and Leon Gober 13, then fell 48 41 to Texas City. They finished with a 67 56 win over La Marque, Riley 18, Byron Tully 15, Gober 11, Hughes 11, Crawford solid on defense.
The Pasadena Board of Realtors met November 27 at Nas sau Bay Motor Inn Clear Lake with TAR guest speaker Julio LaGuarta Regional VP and TAR First VP Elect. Officers elected Frank Nadolney president Gwen Leezer 1st VP A G Harrell treasurer Georgia C Morris secretary William L Sanders. directors named for 1 2 and 3 year terms. Members voted to start the Realtor Associate program January 1 1974 enabling sales associates to join NAS and access Institutes Societies Councils and Ethics Code standards.
Mrs. Gore nominates Hall as a considerate tactful leader praised for helping others. Hall, regional VP of American Telephone Management Institute, co-founded the firm with four partners. He lives in Deer Park with Brenda Ashworth, has two children, and is active in several local organizations.
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