Otis Chappell Builds Deer Park Fire Legacy
Otis Chappell has led Deer Park fire chief since 1964, credited with high insurance rates due to a strong volunteer department. He cites city council and police cooperation, and notes growth from one station and six trucks to two stations and 13 pieces of equipment. He plans a third station as the city expands toward Underwood.
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Deer Park
Texas
Otis Chappell
Police Department
Chappell
Underwood
Department
Pension Board
Fire Department
Chappellis
Notable Notes From Deer Park Community Update
Mildred Brewer named TOPS Clubs Queen of the Week with a 6 3/4 pound loss. A new TOPS weight loss calorie-logging contest runs through summer. TOPS meets Mondays at Deer Park Bank. Parks and Recreation sponsor Youth Art program begins June 16, oil painting for beginners, six weeks, Wednesdays 9 to 11, $40.50. call 479-3002. Don Riley of Deer Park Chamber to speak at Jaycee-Jaycee-Ette Banquet June 19 at 7:30 p.m. Hickory House. Bill Black to MC. Vacation Bible School at Deer Park Assembly of God Church June 22–26, 8:30–11:30 a.m., ages 4–14, call 479-5255. Recreation Department summer program starts June 15 at Dow Park, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m., bring lunch, registration $2.
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Mildred Brewer
Tops Club
TOPS
Deer Park Bank
Deer Park Parks
Don Riley
Deer Park
First Baptist VBS Helpers Noted in Town
Kyle and Dot Lawrence provide four helping hands at First Baptist VBS. Joe and Carol Robinson join as summer family at First Baptist. Bob and Delma Thornton assist at DP Church. Jon Grigsby thanks St Hyacinth. Carl Croskno oversees construction. Walter Powell attends university.
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Kyle
Dot Lawrence
First Baptist
Joe
Carol Robinson
Bob
Delma Thornton
DP Church
Jon Grigsby
St Hyacinth
Carl Croskno
Walter Powell
Uni
DP Man's Unit Honored In Vietnam
Sgt. Henry A. Kimball Jr of Deer Park is a security policeman in the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing at Da Nang Air Base Vietnam. The unit earned the U S Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with combat V device for exceptional meritorious service from April 1 1968 to July 31 1969. The wing, part of Pacific Air Forces, pioneered operational techniques improving tactical air structure and Kimball will wear a distinctive service ribbon. He graduated in 1966 from Marion Military Institute in Alabama.
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Henry A. Kimball I
Henry A. Kimball Jr
Pasadena Blvd
Deer Park
U. S. Air Force
366Th
da Nang AB
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Sgt. Kimball
Zone Panel Sets June 18 Maxey Survey Workshop
Deer Park planning panel schedules a 7 pm special workshop at City Hall to discuss action on the 73.6 acre Maxey Survey tract previously rezoned for apartments but undeveloped. The property recently changed ownership to Pipefitters Local, utilities lacking. Street name changes recommended for City Council. Other items deferred due to absent members.
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Deer Park
Planning and Zoning Commission
City Hall
P and Z
James Cook
Pipefitters
Harry
Hank’’ Krebs
Robert Leezer
W.J. Knox, Jr
Students of DP Band Do Well At State
Sandy Wiley Paulette Frei tag and Glenda Walker honor Deer Park High School at the state UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest. Wiley earned first division for a French horn solo for the second year, Freitag won first for flute, Walker first for oboe. First division ensemble performers were Ann Wainwright Janet Brady Donna Courtney and Debbie Stafford.
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Sandy Wiley
Paulette Freitag
Glenda Walker
Deer Park High School
State University
Meeting Set for Deer Park City Council Monday
Deer Park City Council votes to hold a special meeting at 7 30 p m on Monday June 23 in City Hall to consider letting bids for Center Street construction. Council also advances ordinances on deputy secretary appointment zoning changes nursing home clinic funding and budget transfers.
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Deer Park
City Hall
Center Street
Fredge Lou Miller
Dorothy Martin
Deer Park Trustees Seek Police Help Over Property Misuse
Deer Park School Superintendent Dr Lebron Williams won board approval to involve the Deer Park Police Department to curb misuse of campus property by riders on motor and mini bikes and horses. Board members discussed publishing operating rules and banning airplanes on campuses though no action was taken. Summer recreation runs through July 31 with city funding of 2500 dollars. July 27 set for budget hearing.
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Janet Dye
Lebron Williams
Deer Park
Wiliams
James D O’banion
R. A. Kowalik
Jim Kethan
Rotary safety notice reminds travelers to rest
The Rotary Club Safety Committee urges travelers to allow plenty of time for trips. Change drivers if possible every few hours and stop often for rest breaks to cool both people and cars.
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Rotary Club Safety Committee
St Luke's Cornerstone Rites Set For June 20
The Rt Rev F Percy Goddard will officiate the cornerstone laying for St Luke's Episcopal Church at 2920 Center Street Saturday June 20 at 430 pm A J Whipple builder will assist A steel box will be placed behind the stone to hold items from the congregation Members may place mementos in the box which will be sealed after the ceremony Post ceremony attendees will move to 8168 Melarten for a reception hosted by Bishop Goddard and the commission members
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F. Percy Goddard
Diocese of Texas
St. Lukes Episcopal Church
Center Street
A. J. Whipple
Bishop Goddard
St. Luke’s
Gedderd
Bistop
Comeniion
Lake
Wil
Melarten
Deer Park Golf Star Wins Southwestern University Scholarship
David Watkins son of Mr and Mrs David H Watkins of 121 E Fifth Deer Park has earned a golf scholarship at Southwestern University. He will join the SU Pirates golf team and also play baseball for the university. Watkins has been a member of the Deer Park golf team for many seasons.
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David Watkins
David H. Watkins
E. Fifth
Deer Park
Southwestern University
SU Pirates
Watkins
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