30 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1971
Page
1
Poem by Richardine Acton Evans celebrates the warmth of a single old friend during Christmas and New Year celebrations. The verse imagines wreaths, tree trimming, baking, and festive memories shared with a valued friend, culminating in joyful bells and confetti.
Mrs Artie McFerrin hosted the Pi Omicron Chapter meeting on Monday December 20 at McFerrin Home. Members shared dishes and planned the Christmas party for Northside Civic Center children in La Porte on Tuesday December 21. Children enjoyed games refreshments and favors made by the ladies.
In September 1872 Harrison South Carolina teachers faced a strict contract listing duties and conduct rules. It requires lamp filling, chimney cleaning, nib trimming, coal and water provisions, pen care, limited courtship for men, Bible reading after hours, marital risk for women, savings for retirement, and behavior standards with potential pay raises after five years. Colorado School Board Bulletin
Texas Parks and Wildlife announces staggered renewal dates and prorated rates for boat registrations effective January 1. All watercraft with any machinery must be registered, including trolling motor canoes. Plastic Certificates of Number will accompany two color coded decals to be placed on the boat for easy verification by game management officers.
San Jacinto College will offer Data Processing 237,031 an introductory computer language class for non-DP majors this spring. Taught by Larry Parker Wednesdays 4 to 7 pm the course uses Fortran. Spring registration runs Jan 10–13 with classes starting Jan 17. Students must show immunization proof. under 19 must provide polio records.
The opening service of the year at Churches of Christ, Scientist, features a Bible Lesson-Sermon on God with the theme “The time for thinkers has come” drawn from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. The Jeremiah scriptural text promises God will hear those who seek Him with all their heart.
Applications are being accepted for the Miss Texas Teen-Ager Pageant to be held July 28-29, 1972 at the St Anthony Hotel in San Antonio. The winner will go to the National Finals in Atlanta with expenses paid, for a four day trip ending Aug 26 1972.
The 1971 Yearbook of Agriculture outlines how rural America and U S agriculture can help make living good for all Americans of the next century. It promotes redistribution of population over 30 years and growth centers around smaller towns to ease metropolitan pressure. Copies cost 3 50 with stock number 0100 1459 from the Superintendent of Documents.
In Austin officials explain javelinas are shy 25 to 30 pound game animals that flee danger. Myths describe them as vicious, but authorities note they fight only when cornered and seldom threaten hunters. Open seasons vary by county with some year round and no bag limits.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department launches a statewide program to train over 30,000 youths in gun safety during 1972. It seeks 2,000 plus volunteer instructors to lead six hour courses for ages 12 and up, in partnership with the NRA.
Venita Van Caspel, General Chairman, reports Christmas Eve contributions total 235209.12 toward a 316000 goal. The Christmas Seal Association operates three mobile X-ray units, a respiratory testing unit, and health education programs, relying on public donations rather than United Fund support.
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