Notable Nominal Civic Meetings in Deer Park
The Equalization Board sets a 9 30 a m start on Tuesday Aug 3 at City Hall with Assistant Civil Defense Director Cecil Brewer also serving as Assistant Rescue Captain for the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department. The fire dept answered 11 rescue calls in the first three weeks of June and nine calls for fires or smoke.Council will meet at 7 30 p m on Tuesday July 13 at City Hall 1302 Center Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 7 p m on Monday July 12 at City Hall. Lt Melvin Ritter and Darrell Wood of the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department led a bomb lecture for Pasadena Fire Department, with a workshop session tied to the Deer Park City Council.
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Equalization Board
Deer Park Board of Equalization
City Hall
Cecil Brewer
Deer Park
Nassau Bay
Fire Department
City Rall
Center Street
Melvin Ritter
Judson
Bill Chmylak
John Gann
Steve Montgomery
Janet Dye
Council
Hudson
National League Names All Star Team
National League announces its All Star selections for the July 12 game. Listed players include Scott Whit taker Lynn Ford Clit Westbeld Randy Shet ter Mark Babineaux Donnie Heckert Shannon Betty Steve Wells Tommy Hickman David Montgomery Richard Brashear Carey Shamsburger Wayne Ray Burnham Rabin and Mark Clore. American League picks were not announced.
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Linda Pole
Doys
Scott Whittaker
Lynn Ford
Astros
Clit Westbeld
Angels
Randy Shetter
Mark Babineaux
Donnie Heckert
Cardinals
Shannon Betty
Steve Wells
Tommy Hickman
David Montgomery
Cubs
Richard Brashear
Dodgers
Carey Shamsburger
Wayne Ray
Burnham Rabin
Mark Clore
Pirates
Deer Park residents honor milestones and birthdays
Around town, Bertha Ochs at 313 West 12th Street turned 79 on Monday June 28 with a family reunion. Neva Obermier marks four years with the Deer Park Police on June 26. Sylvia Davis also celebrates four years with Parks and Recreation on June 28. G. O. Winters observes 13 years with Public Works on June 28. Nelton Meyers has a birthday on June 26, also with Public Works. Bernice McCormick’s mother is in Pasadena Bayshore Hospital for tests. Progress News Editor Elsie Moore and husband W. M. celebrate 30 years of marriage on Monday June 28.
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Bertha Ochs
W. 12Th Street
Neva Obermier
Deer Park
Sylvia Davis
Parks and Recreation Department
G. O. Winters
Public Works Department
Nelton Meyers
Public Works
Deer Park Public Library
Bernice McCormick
Pasadena Bayshore Hospital
Progress News
Elsie Moore
W. M
Rotary safety tips for long trips in Deer Park
The Rotary Club safety committee reminds travelers to allow plenty of time for travel. Change drivers if possible every few hours and stop often for rest breaks to keep both people and cars cool and safe during long trips.
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Rotary Club Safety Committee
Deerettes Win State Championship Dance Team
The Sparkling Deerettes Senior Team from Deer Park won first place in Large Team Ensemble at the U S Twirling Association state contest in New Braunfels, earning a chance to compete nationally in St Louis. Elayne Scoby placed fourth in Dance Twirl Solo. the team also took second in Large Team with a seven minute routine. Other members include Debbie Dunn Dennie Hodges Becky Strickland Cindy Burns Randy Parrish Debbie Hearne Penne Childers Debbie Fawcett Kerry Kelly. Instructor is Mrs Jan Seoby.
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Deerettes
Deer Park
U. S
New Braunfels
Elayne Scoby
U. S. Twirling Association
St. Louis
Elayne
Debbie Dunn
Dennie Hodges
Becky Strickland
Cindy Burns
Randy Parrish
Debbie Hearne
Penne Childers
Debbie Fawcett
Kerry Kelly
Jan Seoby
Four awards honor Deer Park police and fire service
Four awards for outstanding and meritorious service were presented by Edward H. White American Legion Post No. 52 in Pasadena on Friday night June 25. Sherrell Lee Glenn received Outstanding Police Officer of the Year 1970 for Deer Park Police Department. Officer William P. Bess Jr. earned the Meritorious Service award. Deer Park Fire Department received Outstanding Fireman of the Year 1970 for the late Zane Merritt, a 18-year volunteer, and Kenneth Green accepted a Meritorious Service award for the department.
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Deer Park
Sherrell L. Glenn
William P. Bess Jr
Odis Chappell
Zane Merritt
Kenneth Green
Fire Department
Edward H. White American Legion
Pasadena
Sherrell Lee Glenn
W. Seventh Street
Bess
Fifth Street
Charlane
Dis L. Chappell
Merritt
Glenn
The Fight Against Drug Abuse in Deer Park District
Trustee W D Antone calls for united action against narcotics as the Deer Park Independent School District pushes a community wide fight to save youth from drug addiction. Administrators, teachers, and families are urged to cooperate, attend, and stay informed while officials study national narcotics guidance.
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W. D. Antone
Deer Park Independent
America
Deer Park Independent School
David Watkins
James Dawson
Deepwater Junior High
William D. Antone
National Institute On Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
National District Attorneys Association
William
Estimated 48 Die Over July Fourth Weekend in Texas
Colonel Wilson E Speir, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, estimated that traffic accidents over the long July 4th holiday weekend will claim 48 lives in Texas. He noted the period from 6 p.m. Friday, July 2 to midnight spans the peak danger hours.
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Austin
Wilson E. Speir
Texas Department of Public Safety
Lone Star State
Speir
Will People Support A Municipal Pool
Deer Park debates funding a municipal pool or a jointly owned pool with the School District. A feasibility report by Eli Hudson cites HUD funds possible if a city pool is chosen and notes city ownership would permit National AAU meets. The panel forecasts non profit status but urges public information before a July workshop.
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Elsie Moore
Progress News
Deer Park
Eli Hudson
Hudson
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Paul Strong
Deer Park School Board Sets Budget Hearing Date
The Deer Park School Board set July 26 for the annual budget hearing and scheduled a Thursday workshop to finalize figures for the new budget. Business Manager Charles Garrison says he hopes no tax increase for the coming year.
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Deer Park
Charles Garrison
Garrison shifts in Deer Park Schools leadership
Charles C. Garrison transitions from Business Manager to Assistant Superintendent for Business in Deer Park Independent School District. He emphasizes unchanged duties, broader writing load, and a year round campus plan driven by a four quarter system by 1972 73. He notes the district’s fiscal operations cover maintenance, transportation, food service, cash flow, purchasing, insurance, and census. He recalls his career path from Kirbyville and San Jacinto Elementary to Deer Park since 1962. He also discusses Kiwanis club formation aimed at youth and community service.
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Ann Owen
Charles C. Garrison
Deer Park Independent School District
Garrison
Texas
Deer Park
San Jacinto Elementary
Kirbyville
San Jacinto
North Texas University
Stephen F. Austin
University of Houston
Kiwanis Club
Rotary
Kiwanis
Pasadena Kiwanis
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Goleman and Rolfe
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T. Leo Dawsey
A.J.A
Parkwood
Deepwater
J. P. Bonnette
James O'Banion
Bob Holder
Conroe
Deer Park Bank
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David H. Watkins Jr
W. D
Bill) Antone
Jimmy Dawson
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