City Hall Zoning Study Committee Appointed
Mayor Earl F E Dunn appoints a zoning study committee to advise the Planning and Zoning Commission on interim zoning guidelines. Members include L C O Connor chairman Stanley Young James L Cook Ed Lehr W D Lawther Jack Coleman E M Maxwell Neil Petty and Tom Chivers. A state health rep will discuss federal funds for a comprehensive master plan including zoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl FE. Dunn
Planning and Zoning Commission
L. C. O’connor
Stanley Young
James L. Cook
Ed Lehr
W. D. Lawther
Jack Coleman
E. M. Maxwell
Neil Petty
Tom Chivers
State Health Department
P & 7 Commission
Area Council
State
Health Department
Washington
Dunn
Dogs Must Wear Licenses Under New City Ordinance
The Police Department sells dog license tags for 1.00 with rabies vaccination proof within six months. Owners have until April 1 to purchase. Violations incur citations. dogs running loose may be impounded for three days with a 5.00 fee. Restrictions limit households to three dogs over six months within 150 feet of a residence. Dangerous dogs may be muzzled or confined. bite incidents trigger ten day observation and possible destruction or removal.
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Police Department
Fense
Humane
Corporation Court
Amos and Powell Nominated for All State Texas Games
DEER PARK The PROGRESS reports coaches Jim Amos and Homer Powell have been nominated to coach the basketball and football teams for the All State Texas High School game to be held in Houston in 1970. This honor reflects well on our school and its programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Jim Amos
Homer Powell
Houston
Gram
Marlene
Frank
Charles Hignite
M.st
Lynchburg
Howdy
City Candidates File To Fill April 1 Elections
Three more candidates entered the City Election race. For Position 2 Darrell Baker seeks a second term with challenger Jimmy A. Burke who serves on the Parks and Recreation Board. Ed Lehr seeks Position 4, chairing the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor candidates are Earl Dunn Leonard Cain and Harrel Kesterson. Incumbent James Cook heads Position 1. No one filed for Position 3. Filing deadline is Saturday March 1 at 12 noon with a $25 fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Baker
Jimmy A. Burke
W. 6Th St
Burke
Parks & Recreation Board
Ed Lehr
Byron
Planning & Zoning Commission
Earl Dunn
Leonard Cain
Harrel Kesterson
James Cook
Stanley Young
City Hall
Girl Scout Troop 104 Holds Hobby Show
Girl Scout Troop 104 met on February 12 at the San Jacinto school cafeteria for a Hobby Show. Twenty two members presented collections including stuffed animals rocks coins and dolls from foreign countries with parents observing as part of earning the Collectors Badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto School
Candidates Please Note Deadline for Election Copy
In this city election race notice candidates are reminded that the deadline for submitting copy and pictures for publication is Tuesday noon of the current week.
Deerettes Fight for First as Deer Park Hosts Clear Creek
Deerettes led by Sherry King with 31 points and Teena Green 15 and Faith Watson 12 chase a district title. They sit 6-1 tied with Angleton and host Clear Creek at 7 30 p m in a must win game after recent 61 47 victory over Pearland and 92 38 non district triumph over Alief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Rice
Deerettes
Angleton
Clear Creek
Deer Park
Pearland
Sherry King
Teena Green
Faith Watson
Alief
Deer Cindermen to Compete in Madison Relays
Deer Park High track team led by Coach Paul Stewart to open season at Madison Relays held this weekend at Butler Stadium Houston. Lettermen include Jimmy Black Sammy Skimmer David Brogan Don Crosslin Greg Hottle Ricky Morton Bo Turner with events across sprint miler high jump weight pole vault and middle distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Stewart
Deer Park
Butler Stadium
Houston
Jimmy Black
Sammy Skimmer
David Brogan
Don Crosslin
Greg Hottle
Ricky Morton
Bo Turner
Explorer Post 268 Wild Game Dinner Set for Saturday
The ninth annual Wild Game Dinner sponsored by Explorer Post 268 will be held at Deer Park Methodist Church 230 E 4th. Tickets cost 1.25 for adults and 0.75 for children 12 and under with proceeds funding the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer Post
Deer Park Methodist Church
Explorer
Western Auto
Deer Park Progress
Community of Opportunity
Coming Events in Pasadena and Local Churches
Revival meeting at San Jacinto Baptist Church February 24 to March 2 with Bro. Thomas Guinn preaching and Hollen Chandler leading singing. Sharon Lutheran Church holds Lenten services every Wednesday from February 19 at 7:30 p.m. The Lessells Marionettes visit Pasadena March 1 with The Brave Little Tailor. Tickets 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto Baptist Church
Thomas Guinn
Rittenhouse Baptist Church
Hollen Chandler, Jr
Sharon
Lessells
Pasadena
Elk’s Lodge
Les
Ellie Heath
Lessellis
Boundary Plans With New Deer Park Elementary Shown
At a regular School District meeting trustees viewed boundary slide maps for next September. Plan 1 assigns Deer Park Elementary students from south of X Street and surrounding areas while Carpenter Elementary retains nearby pupils. Construction progress noted for the new school with bids approved for four tennis courts resurfacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Daniel
X St
Center
Luella Sts
Deer Park
Cresthaven
Ridgeway
Spencerview Terrace
Clyde Abshier
H. W. Butcher
South Lynchburg Rd
Baytown
Board of Trustees
Hospital Notes and Local Burials Mentioned
Mrs Myrtie Allen and several relatives are listed with room and hospital notes. Sharon Langham is hospitalized at Pasadena General after a minor auto mishap. Otis Smith and family were hospitalized after a Jackson Mississippi auto accident. the father was discharged and the mother injured. Sympathy extended to Mrs J H Griffey on her brother in law Mr Frank Farmer of Houston. Masonic burial held Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie Allen
Knox, Sr
B. Bayshore
W. D. Niblack
Arbor Bayshore
C. K. Paxton, Sr
Otis Smith
Hillshire
Jackson
Miss
J. H. Griffey
Kenny
Frank Farmer
Houston
Pi Omicrons Hold Meeting and Valentine Honors
On February 17 the 11th meeting of Pi Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Ella Mae Young’s home. Maxine Garris presented The Artist's Landscape while Ginger Lintott was named Valentine Queen and Betty McCann Valentine Princess. A social hour followed and the next meeting will be at Vesta LeMay’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi
Ella Mae Young
Maxine Garris
Ginger Lintott
Valentine Queen
Betty McCann
Valentine Princess
Vesta LeMay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bob Casey
Sylvia Davis
U. S
Civic Center
Capitol Building
Washington, D. C
Capitol
Cofc
Jaycee Eldon Sivley
Rec
Mike Black
W. C
W. C. Frels, Deer Park Bank
Bill Black
Red Bonnette
Casey
Harold Dudley
Clovis Mann
P & I Commission
Luella
John Billings
Houston Lighting & Power Co
Hl&pc
Post 268
Ellington Afb
U. S. Air Force Command and Staff
PI Omicrons
Leon Wolters
C. L. Kirkland
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