Texas constitution amendments on August ballot including water bond
The article outlines nine proposed Texas constitutional amendments on the August 5 ballot. It highlights Amendment No. 2 proposing a 3.5 billion water development bond to fund water storage and supply nationwide needs, plus provisions on salaries, nonprofit tax exemptions, welfare, bonds interest rates, survivor assistance, student loans, and annual legislative sessions. It notes Deer Park construction activity with 12 permits totaling 1.92 million dollars, including Parktown East apartments and Parktown Shopping Center phase one.
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Texas
House of Representatives
Texas Water Plan
Deer Park
Parktown
Parktown East
Center St
Water Department
Pasadena Bilvd
Weingarten’s
Walgreen Drug
Weiner’s Dept
School Trustees OK New Record Budget
The Board of Trustees approved a record budget of 6 700 659 for the next fiscal year starting Sept 1. The plan raises taxes 7 cents and allocates 5 595 178 for operations and 1 105 481 for bonds and interest. Beginning teachers earn 6903 with a bachelor’s and 7551 with a master’s as salaries rise 75 per month.
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Board of Trustees
Chers
Channel Industries
Attendance Areas Changed For Deer Park Schools
Deer Park schools will redraw attendance zones in fall 1969 to balance enrollment and ease overcrowding. Affected areas include San Jacinto Elementary Carpenter Elementary and Deer Park Jr High for 1968-69 residents. Residents should call 479-2831 ext 221 with questions.
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Deer Park
San Jacinto
Carpenter
Deer Park Jr. High
New Deer Park
Lucila
Deer Park Jr
New
Deepwater
Voting sites for election Tuesday Aug 5
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Deer Park Civic Center for Precinct 84 residents and north of Pasadena Blvd and Carpenter Elementary School for Precinct 51 residents south of Pasadena Blvd. Voters will choose nine proposed constitutional amendments to the state constitution.
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Deer Park Civic Center
Precinct 84
Pasadena Blvd
Precinct 51
Carpenter Elementary School
Water Plan Discussion Set At Rice University
A panel on Our Estuarine Environment will meet at 7 30 p m Friday August 1 in Hammon Hall Rice University The Texas Water Plan bond program worth 35 billion will be voted on August 5 Panelists include U S Congressman Bob Eckhart Howard Boswell Hugh C Yantis and Robert J Singleton Topics cover estuary problems Pollution and the Parks and Wildlife Department role A Q A session follows and the public is invited
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Hammon Hall
Rice University
U. S
Bob Eckhard
Howard Boswell
Texas Water Development Board
Texas Water Plan
Hugh C. Yantis
Texas Water Quality Board
Texas
Robert J. Singleton
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Parks and Wildlife Department
Baptist Youth to Lead Revival at San Jacinto Church
The youth group of San Jacinto Baptist Church will lead a weekend revival from August 8 to 10. Everyone is invited to attend as the church’s young people showcase their faith and enthusiasm.
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San Jacinto Baptist Church
Deer Park Track Club earns top three at Baytown and Dallas meets
Deer Park Track Club athletes led by Donnie Knutson and Bill Montgomery place in the top three at the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Regional Meet in Baytown with multiple winners. Five runners advance to the state TAAF meet in Denton August 1-2. The Dallas regional of the Amateur Athletic Union follows, yielding mixed results and a silver for Knutson in the long jump.
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Donnie Knutson
Deer Park Track Club
Baytown
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation
Deer Park TC
Bill Montgomery
John McDaniel
Jeff Stifle
Bobby Pickle
David Brogan
Wayne Wise
Denton
TAAF
Deer Park
Dallas
Amateur Athletic Union
Michael Riggs
For Sale Clarinet in B flat and Garage Sale Items
For sale a B flat clarinet in good condition priced at 35 dollars. Phone 479 1445. Garage sale Saturday at 405 Crete features furniture and appliances from a fully furnished mobile home.
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Crete
Deer Park Community Events and School Start Date
First day of school for Deer Park system is Tuesday September 2. Western Music night every Wednesday with A J Jackson and his Blue Ridge Mt. boys. Football and track physical exams for 7th and 8th graders at Deer Park Jr High Tuesday August 26 7 30 p m. Ladies Auxiliary softball league meet Tuesday August 19 10 a m at Civic Center Room 2. NSA Channel Chapter meets Tuesday August 5 Pasadena Club Tropicana Motel dinner 6 30 p m meeting 7 30 p m. Nell Webb reports on NSA convention in Miami Beach. Reservations due by Monday noon August 4 via Ina Hue Hyde. Style Show Thursday August 14 8 30 p m Deer Park Civic Center. Charm classes every Monday 7 8 p m Civic Center with Diane Slovacek.
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A. J. Jackson
Blue Ridge Mt. Boys
Doug Myers
Deepwater
Deer Park Jr
Deer Park Jr. High School
Civic Center
Channel Chapter
National Secretaries Association (International
Pasadena Club
Tropicana
Nell Webb
NSA
Miami Beach
Fla
Ina Hue Hyde
Deer Park Civic Center
Diane Slovacek
Amblins Around Jane Linberger and Jane Stanley Vacation
Amblins Jane Linberger and Jane Stanley return from two weeks of vacation on St Petersburg Florida beaches invited by Jane’s grandparents. They enjoyed the trip and lodging with family friends. Oscar’s Donut Shop opened at 602 Center Street offering a free half dozen donuts with a dozen purchased using a coupon from an ad. A G E Appliance store opened at Town Plaza Shopping Center inviting free TV registration with no purchase required. Cub Scout Pack 268 attended a circus event.
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Jane Linberger
Janet Stanley
Florida
St. Petersburg
Jane
Oscar
Center Street
Town Plaza
Saucier
Deer Park Student Attends Texas Youth Conference
Joe Mac Wheat son of Mr and Mrs I D Wheat of Deer Park represents Texas Future Teachers of America as one of 62 junior counselors at the Seventh Annual Texas Youth Conference in Austin. He studies at Deer Park High and will participate in registration programs and leadership labs July 31 to August 3 under Robert T Davis at St Edward University.
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Joe Mac Wheat
Austin
I. D. Wheat
Deer Park
Texas Future Teachers of America
Texas Youth Conference
Joe Mac
Deer Park High
St. Edward’s University
Robert T
Sonny) Davis
Texas Law Enforcement and Youth Development Foundation
Blessed are they persecuted for righteousness sake
A Bible verse from Matthew 5 10 proclaims blessedness for those persecuted for righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Kingdom of
Heaven
Matthew
Change of Meeting Nights Fails as Council Keeps Tuesdays
The City Council discussed moving meetings from Tuesday to Thursday but voted 4 to 3 to keep alternate Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. The August 12 meeting date was noted with a time change. The rezoning fee was raised to 150 dollars and a cost survey ordered. An ordinance authorized Highway 225 maintenance with the state. An office-furniture plan for the new Police Court Building was adjusted to 5 thousand dollars with a future bid round, and space expansion plans were set for review.
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Dunn
Burke
Black
Planning & Zoning Commission
Lehr
P&z
P&i Commission
Council
Linberger
Cook
Ballard
Deer Park
State of
Texas
Peck Drennen
Mann
City Hall
Wanda Meredith and Ronnie Morris Exchange Vows
Mr and Mrs J W Meredith announce the marriage of their daughter Wanda to Ronnie Morris on July 17 1969 at Bramley Drive Baptist Church Pasadena. Brother George T Harrivel officiated with Dyanne Watlington and Wayne Morris as attendants. Twenty five guests attended a reception at Mrs H R Shelley’s home. The bride a 1969 Deer Park graduate and the groom a 1967 graduate. He leaves July 22 for Ft Bliss El Paso while the bride will reside with her parents at 2325 Estate.
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J. W. Meredith
Wanda
Ronnie Morris
J. W. Morris
Bramley Drive Baptist Church
Pasadena
George T. Harrivel
Dyanne Watlington
South Houston
Wayne Morris
Deer Park
Ft. Bliss
el Paso
Estate
Season Tickets To Deer Gomes Available To Option Holders
Deer Park High School announces season tickets for six varsity football home games at Clyde Abshier Stadium. Option holders from Aug 4 to Aug 15 receive first chance. general sale Aug 18 to Aug 29. Package price 7.50 for six tickets. single game tickets sold 8:30 a.m. Tue until 4:00 p.m. except Friday 2:00 p.m. gate sales.
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Deer Park High School
Clyde Abshier
Ivy Street
Drunk Driver Law Explained Free Illustrated Talk
The Texas Safety Association offers a free illustrated talk on the new Texas law requiring chemical breath tests for drunk driving suspects. It features 33 color slides and is available to adult groups statewide. Contact the Texas Safety Association at 1623 South Lamar Boulevard Austin TX 78704 or call 512 444 6551.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Safety Association
South Lamar Bulevard
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L. J. Bertrand
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Michael Ray
Michelle Renee
Wanda Meredith
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