Luella Avenue Referendum and Traffic Plan Probed in Deer Park
City faced a choice on opening Luella Avenue with automatic grade crossing devices funded under the TOPICS program. Opponents urge a vote FOR adoption to prohibit extension, while supporters back AG AINST. Precinct 84 votes at Deer Park Civic Center 601 Center St and Precinct 51 at Kingsdale Recreation Center 2218 Kingsdale.
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Luella
Luella Avenue
Texas
Deeer Park
City of
Deer Park
L Street
Center Street
Pasadena Boulevard
Deer Park Civic Center
Hartnett Eyes Flood Plan With Harris County District
Hartnett Deer Park representatives push a coordinated effort with the Harris County Flood Control District and affected cities to find feasible flood mitigation. The first committee meeting occurred February 9 with Mayor Black and Hartnett planning to attend the next meeting set for 2 p.m. Tuesday February 15 at Pasadena City Hall.
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Deer Park
Harris County Flood Control District
Black
Hartnett
Pasadena
Provisional Deer Park Voters Voter Registration Campaign
The Provisional League of Women Voters of Deer Park opens its first annual meeting on February 17 at 7 30 with chapter advisor Mrs Ginger Bremberg present. A February voter registration drive runs at Wegarten and Caffey’s on Tuesdays Fridays and Saturdays drawing about 150 registered voters so far.
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Deer Park
League of Women Voters
Ginger Bremberg
League
Provisional
League of Women Voters of
Weingarten’s
Caffey’s
District shifts from lift station to gravity system
Administrative study and approval to switch from lift station type sewage to a gravity system with a 10 inch pipe. Work showed gravity would be adequate and save the district 4120.56 in construction costs per Dawsey. Approval to issue funds for Dr. Lebron Williams and J. P. Bonnette to attend TASSS meetings in Washington DC. Williams noted meetings with elected reps and Emanuel Cellar’s Judiciary Committee on forced busing financial control and local school control. Summer school tuition rises from 15 to 20 per half credit to aid self support. Lee Gaither said the change would help achieve near self sufficiency. Joe McMillian to study mental factors and learning success with models in math for seventh grade at Deer Park Junior High. Bob Wasson and Jan Seeby authorized to use high school facilities for 1972 Texas State Twirling Championship. Purchase of six buses approved.
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Dawsey
Lebron Williams
J. P. Bonnette, Jr
Texas Association of Suburban Schools
Washington, D.C
Williams
Emanual Cellar
Judiciary Committee
Lee B. Gaither
Joe McMillian
San Jacinto College
Deer Park
Bob Wasson
Jan Seeby
Texas
Gomez family faces long hospital stay after crash
Gomez will likely need five to seven weeks in hospital with Felicita staying at least two months. Felicita has two broken jaws and a broken leg, Julian suffered serious head injuries, and Martha 10 remains hospitalized in the same room as her parents. Joe 14 and Elizabeth 9 were treated and released. The pickup collided with a car driven by Sammy Alfred Pearson of Houston. Pasadena Officer J. M. Timmons led the investigation. no charges filed as of Tuesday. The Gomez family lacks insurance and funds for medical bills. a Gomez Family Expense Fund was opened at Deer Park Bank. Community donations encouraged. a meeting with civic groups was planned at Dennis Nesser’s Brookglen home.
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Hall
Felicita
Julian
Martha
Joe
Elizabeth
Sammy Alfred Pearson
Broadway
Houston
Pasadena
J. M. Timmons
Pasadena Police Department
Simco Realty
Spencerview
Dennis Nesser
Beechhaven
Brookglen
The
Jaycees
Gomez
Deer Park Bank
Elks Offer Over Half Million In Scholarships
The Elks National Foundation announces more than 730 scholarships for 1972 73. US citizens in the United States may apply with awards totaling 600 to 2500 dollars, 365 for boys and 365 for girls. Applications near Feb 15 1972 via high school counselors or Houston Lodge 151 cabling at 772 1151.
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks National Foundation
Ben Brooksman
Houston Lodge
United States
U.S
Cabling Houston Lodge
Jaycees win multiple honors at regional convention
Jaycees named Outstanding President in Region 305 and earned second in Project of the Year for Christmas activities. The convention also gave third place for member participation. Individual honors include Mike Culling SPOKE Award and Tommy Thompson Outstanding Novice SPOKE. McFerrin won first with Culling third in leadership in action. Ron Hayes won First-Timers Award. Nesser narrowly missed placing in Public Speaking. Deer Park Jaycee-Ettes win Travel Trophy. Culling and Carolyn Ogden top Jaycee-Ettes. Several attendees listed by name.
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Mike Culling
Jaycee
Tommy Thompson
McFerrin
Culling
Ron Hayes
Dennis Nesser
Deer Park
Gan Culling
Carolyn Ogden
Dorothy McFerrin
Frances Simmons
Rock Opera Tommy to Be Presented February 17 18
Steve Adams Productions brings Peter Townshend's rock opera Tommy to San Jacinto College with three shows at 8 p m February 17 and 18 in the college auditorium. Tickets are 1 50 at the door, proceeds go to United Campus Christian Life of San Jacinto. The effort follows January's Jesus Christ Superstar success and aims to showcase local youth creativity and talent.
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Steve Adams
Peter Townshend
Tommy
San Jacinto College
United Campus Christian Life of
San Jacinto
United Campus Christian Life
Local youths stage Tommy with 36 piece orchestra
Steve Adams, an 18 year old Deer Park High School graduate, produced and performs as guitarist and vocalist in a Tommy production. Cast includes Steve Callahan on keyboards and percussion, David Blassin on bass, Doug Courtney on percussion, Mike Willis on drums, and guest Donny McCorquodale on amplified horn. A 36 piece orchestra supports the show.
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Tommy
Steve Adams
Deer Park
Doug Courtney
Mike Willis
Donny McCorquodale
Valentines Day Its Weird Beginnings and Modern Simplicity
A look at how Valentines Day evolved from strange 19th century customs to a lighthearted focus on friendship and love. The article notes a former practice involving bay leaves and a chilling kitchen rite, then concludes the day is now a simple expression of affection.
Curren Named Candidate From Houston In Local Race
Curren of Houston earned a master in Public School Administration at Redlands University and holds four teaching certificates in California and Texas. Married to Donna Osborn, they have two sons. He teaches Religion at St. Hyacinth and is active in education groups and local GOP efforts in Sacramento political circles.
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Houston
Redlands University
California
Texas
Donna Osborn
Harlingen
Curren
Donna
David Christopher
Ryan Andrew
Osborn
St. Hyacinth Catholic Church
Space City Golf Association
Gulf Coast Chapter Council For Exceptional Children
San Bernadino
Calif
School For Poverty
California Teachers’ Association
Sacramento
Rotary scholarship fund volunteers organize event
General chairman Carl Crossline leads a Rotary fundraiser with committee heads Bob Tavel publicity Stanley Keys cooking and serving Brad Bradbury food procurement John Nail faculty liaison Harold Dudley ticket sales and Bill Black cooking assignments. Public invited tickets available from Wingo's Appliance Deer Park Bank Dr Merlyn Harger Brad's Ideas and Caffey's Lucky Seven. Curren plans full Progress sports coverage through basketball baseball and track season end.
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Scholarship Fund
Carl Crossline
Bob Tavel
Stanley Keys
Brad Bradbury
John Nail
Harold Dudley
Bill Black
Wingo
Deer Park Bank
Merlyn Harger
Brad
Caffey
Lucky Seven
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Southern Pacific Transportation Company
THD
Highway Department
Giant Kid Show
Star Fighters
Port Par
FAV
Alan Alda
Jacqueline Bisset
Barbara Parkins
Curtjurgens
Twentieth Mi i .Ophi
Ssste
Martin
Them
Ephis Iste
Technicolor
James H. Nicholson
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Shelley Winters
Mark Lester
Rah Rchardson
Auntie Roo
Hemdale
Orate
Bere Davis
Ernest Borgning
Rommel
la Porte
HBC Opera
Deer Park High School
Charles Thornburg
Robert Ward
the Crucible
Houston Baptist College Opera Company
Sharpstown High School
Kinkaid School
Foley’s
Houston Baptist College
Deepwater Junior High School
Ron Franklin
Khou-Tv
Herb Buchholz
Harold Shelton
Elks
Larry Power
Elsie Moore
Harris County
Press Association
the McFerrins
Larry
Gordon
Frances Robb
the Cullings
Jim
the Garretts
the Maningers
Nessers
Tom
George Ann Bedford
Carlene Thompson
Garland
Sharon Somier
Eldon
Carol Lively
Titus
Kathy Dickens
Orr
Kenneth Harrell
D. A. McPearson
Dr. McPearson
H. LA Porte
Rotary
Air Force
Mexico
Western Auto
802
Amato
THUR
Spencer Hwy
Esch Edith
Rodeo
Teleg
Astrodome
Kirby Drive
Foley's
Mat & Eve
Anderson
Nia Taes
Td Das
Sara Mat
Eve
BCC Arena
Charley
Lian
Roger
Letaers Tag
Ag Cay
le Murray
Bogee UC
Toges
Pawillon
Ali Partarmarcesi
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