Notable civic and class notices in Deer Park
City Hall closes Friday December 31 for New Year observance reopening January 3. Bridge classes start January 11 at the Deer Park Civic Center, six weeks, 7 to 9 p.m., $4, instructor Ernestine Brown. San Jacinto College Board of Regents meets January 3 at 7:30 p.m. Ladies Exercise Class begins January 3 at the Civic Center, 9 to 10 a.m., Monday Wednesday Friday, six weeks, $5, instructor Sarah Curry. Registration at 479-3002.
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City Hall
Deer Park
Deer Park Civic Center
Ernestine Brown
Board of Regents
Board of Regents of
San Jacinto College
McCollum Administration
Spencer Highway
Sarah Curry
Shell Gives Deer Park City Land For Water Tower
John Pratt of Shell Oil Company presented a deed to the city for a 150 by 100 foot tract to be used as the site for a new water tower. The land, part of the RPM tract Shell preserves about 35 acres, lies off West Eighth Street near Avon Street. The assessed value is about 5 000 to 10 000 dollars. Mayor W E Black received the deed and awarded Pratt a key to the City.
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John Pratt
Shell Oil Company
W. E
Bill) Black
Deer Park
RPM
Shell
West Eighth Street
Avon Street
Eighth
Tom Chivers
Black
Pratt
Beans win first in College Park Women’s Club Christmas contest
The Progress reports that MR and MRS L J Bean wrongly photographed as the Rivards winner in the Religious category. The Beans actually won first place in the College Park Women’s Club Christmas Decorating Contest. Jo Anne Thomas asks about a last issue classified ad. Glenda Klaras and Reba Latchford with Peggy Bonneau register complaints.
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L. J. Bean
Progress
J. L. Rivard’s
The
Beans
College Park Women’s Club
JO Anne Thomas
Glenda Klaras
Reba Latchford
Peggy Bonneau
New Year's Day Celebrations Oldest Festival Worldwide
A nurse of memories recounts New Year's origins and customs worldwide. It notes ancient beginnings, January’s naming from Janus, varied calendar shifts, and traditions from wassail to rosy parades. It details US practices like college football bowls, black-eyed peas for prosperity, and debt settlement beliefs before the new year.
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United States
Pasadena
Calif
Valley Hunt Club
California
Stanford University
University of Michigan
Christmas Interior Decoration Crowned by Jaycee-Ethe Contest
In the home of Mr. and Mrs. Artie McFerrita the Christmas scene earned top honors in the Door Park Jaycee-Ethe sponsored judging event. The display featured stockings and a festive chimney motif as part of the community Christmas décor contest.
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St. Nicholas
Santa
Artie McFerrita
Deer Park council rejects Luella Street referendum plan
The Deer Park City Council voted 4 to 3 against an ordinance to call a referendum on opening Luella Street as a secondary route from Spencer Highway to SH 225. Councilman Linberger abstained earlier due to owning on Luella. Over 100 residents attended the meeting.
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Deer Park
Luella
Spencer Highway
SH 225
Bill Chmylak
Bill Black
Bob Staten
Bob Linberger
Linberger
Council
Texas Highway Department
Eighth Street
State Highway Department
Jesus Christ Superstar at San Jacinto College for charity
United Campus Christian Life at San Jacinto College presents Jesus Christ Superstar a benefit for the Metropolitan Campus Ministry Association. A 100 member cast from Deer Park La Porte Pasadena Clear Lake City and Houston area performs at Slocum Auditorium January 4 5 curtain 8 p.m. Tickets 1 at door. Contact 479-2219 or 479-3171.
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United Campus Christian Life
San Jacinto College
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Tim Rice
Metropolitan Campus Ministry Association
Harris County
Steve Adams
Deer Park
la Porte
Pasadena
Clear Lake City
Houston
Slocum Auditorium
Spencer Highway
San Jac Pre Registration Counseling Begins Monday
San Jacinto College opens Spring pre registration counseling Monday Jan 3 for new students. Admission options include high school graduation, individual approval, GED, or transfer from another college. Students must submit credentials, meet immunization rules, and consult a counselor before registering. Call 479-1501 for details.
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Pasadena
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto
Texas Education Agency
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Trisha Sonnier
Lass
Mrs. Gordon
Santa Claus
Googis
Goo
Gao
Jemma
Earth
Luella St
James Cook
Jimmy Burke
Walter Hall
Jesus Christ
San Jae
Melody D. Seymour
Center Street
Rotary Club Safety Committee
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