Town notices and local milestones in Deer Park area
Community items report Barbara Wallace’s skating accident and a cracked arm. Deer Park leaders attend a Texas A&M conference with Dr. Sebron Williams as source. Sheryl Ghormley joins Killeen School District. June Dudley recuperates after hospital stay. Fragments note Frances Weiss’s father’s light stroke and anniversaries for Cecil Hargrove and Brad Surry. A Want Ad shows success of Mrs. Bazinet selling her Seabrook home via the Progress at a $2 cost.
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Barbara Wallace
Deer Park
Sebron Williams
Texas A&m University
Sheryl M. Ghormley
Killeen
June Dudley
Harold Dudley
Frances Weiss
Cecil H. Hargrove
Sue Swint
Mac Hargrove
First Baptist Church
Bonham
Brad
Sandra Bradsurry
Ethel Black
Marilyn Williamson
Houston
William Powell Wins In Writers' Competition
William J. Powell MT of 738 Dartmouth Lane reviewed laboratory findings in a classical case study on sickle cell disease for an award winning paper. The AMT will award the prize at its national convention in mid July at the Sheraton Hotel Columbus Ohio. Powell, employed at Methodist Hospital Houston, earned his B S from the University of Houston. Deer Park Jayceeettes sponsor a bake sale in the Deer Park Bank lobby from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday.
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William J. Powell
Dartmouth Lane
American Medical Technologists
AMT
Sheraton Hotel
Columbus
Ohio
Powell
Scientific Products Foundation
Methodist Hospital, Houston
University of Houston
Rotary Club Safety Reminder on Safe Travel
The Rotary Club safety committee urges drivers to plan plenty of travel time, change drivers every few hours, and stop for rest breaks to let both people and cars cool off. This guidance emphasizes minimizing fatigue and heat-related issues during long trips, especially in warm conditions.
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Rotary Club Safety Committee
Bank Robber Gets 20 Years
Norman Paul Chapman 38 of 3601 Red Bluff was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his role in the March 23 Deer Park Bank robbery. Judge Woodrow Seals imposed the maximum term. parole possible after partial service. Trials continue for Charles and Annie Aldrich, indicted in the same robbery.
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Norman Paul Chapman
Red Bluff
Deer Park Bank
U. S
Woodrow Seals
Chapman
Charles A. Aldrich
Annie
Five Men Injured In Oxirane Explosion At Bayport Plant
Five men were injured when a fire and explosion struck Oxirane Chemical Company in Bayport shortly after 11 p.m. on May 26. La Porte police and fire departments, with help from numerous area agencies, contained the blaze and secured the scene for hours. The plant employs about 120 people and operates with a 160 million pound annual capacity for propylene oxide, owned by Atlantic Richfield Co. and Halcon International Inc.
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Deer Park
Oxirane Chemical Co
Bayport
Deer
la Porte
Oxirane Chemcal Company
Victor Ardlales
West J St
Bayshore
Plant
Seabrook
Pasadena Bayshore Hospital
George Maurales
Philip Wells
Galena Park
Ray Bearden
Houston
Jake Parris
Baytown
Baytown Hospital
John North
Fairmont Park
Shoreacres
Lomax
Clear Lake
Nassau Bay
Genoa
Pasadena
Houston Fire Department
League City
Manned Spacecraft Center
Hayport
Oxfane
Harris County Sheriff's Department
Morgan’s Point
State Police
Atlantic Richfield Co
Halcon International Inc
School Pools and Gyms Open for Summer Programs
Deer Park school district and city residents have access to summer pools and gym facilities, encouraging staying in shape. The program aims to provide ample opportunities for exercise and recreation through the season.
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Deer Park
Thiessen Named Cashier At DP Bank
Mrs. Myrna Thiessen was elected cashier at Deer Park Bank at the board meeting on May 20. She joined the bank in 1966 and previously served as assistant cashier in 1965. A member of multiple banking and women’s groups, she and husband Bill live at 3705 Green Shadow, Pasadena with four children. The article also notes summer swimming and gym schedules across Deer Park schools.
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Myrna Thiessen
Deer Park Bank
Thiessen
National Association of Bank Women
Bank Women’s Club of Houston
American Institute of Banking
University of Texas, San Jacinto Junior College
Bill
Green Shadow
Pasadena
Progress Office Moves to New Deer Park Location
The Deer Park Progress moves its offices on Thursday June 3 from 1006 Center St to 101 Center Street sharing space with Tirco Construction Co. The move adds more office space and parking. Residents are urged to bring news to the new offices starting June 3. Deadlines include society news 5 p.m. Thursdays church and general news 5 p.m. Fridays and classified ads 6 p.m. Mondays.
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Deer Park Progress
Center St
Center Street
Progress
Tirco Construction Co
Deer Park
Society
Deer Park Offers City Tennis Lessons At High School Courts
The City of Deer Park Parks and Recreation Department will run eight week tennis classes at Deer Park High School courts starting Monday June 7. Beginners ages 8 to 18 meet 4 pm, ages 14 to 19 at 5 pm, and all ages at 6 pm for advanced. Registration at classtime. Ken McAllister is the contact with phone numbers 479-3002 and 479-4314.
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Carpenter
Lynchburg
Deepwater Junior High
Deer Park
Deepwater
Rym
City of
Ken McAllister
Profile Eli Hudson a big Dutchman with a crew cut
Eli Hudson is a outspoken Deer Park figure active in city politics and local governance. He chairs a committee to study a city swimming pool, arguing for year round use and safety, while critiquing current parks and addressing drug issues. The profile notes his CCC role and intent to monitor city meetings and state politics.
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Ann Owen
Voltaire
Eli Hudson
Owen
Mr. Hudson
Kill Hudson
Eli
George Bernard Shaw
Deer Park
AAU
Hudson
Committee of
Concerned Citizens
CCC
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Perry Carter
William Powell
Bake Sale
Deer Park Jayceeettes
Aldrich
Spencer Highway
Aldriches
California
Santa Monica
Harris County
DP Bank
Deer Park High School
Progress Office
EU Hudson
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