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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1977
Page
1
Deer Park police logged 20 arrests from February 22 to March 1 including one assault charge, four for warrants, six for public intoxication, four for being drunk in a car, one theft under nine dollars, one suspected illegal alien, one driving without a license, and one for disorderly conduct.
Little League baseball tryouts are set for March 5 and 12 at the field behind the police station. Sessions run 9 to 10 for 12 year olds, 10 to noon for 11 year olds, and 1 to 2 for 9 to 10 year olds. Eligible players must attend two tryouts for major league drafts. one tryout yields a minor league placement. Registration is open 30 minutes before trials. a birth certificate and at least one parent must be present. Contact Jesse Whitaker at 479-2611 for details.
The Deer Park Public Library will host a three part genealogy workshop in March with the first session on Thursday March 3 at 7 p.m. The program targets beginners. The Deer Park ISD Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday March 7 to discuss an agenda including a workshop session.
Carl Jeff Brant of the Recreation Department notes openings in church league, coed and women volleyball supervision. Call 479-3021 or visit 3002 for details and entry in Parks program.
The Charlie Brown Kite Fly is set for Saturday March 12 at 2 p m at Dow Park. Three age groups cover teens adults and youngsters with both home made and commercial kites eligible. Events include largest and smallest kite longest tail highest flying and best design trophies ribbons and a special Charlie Brown Award offered. For more information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 479 3002 or 479 3021.
A new Conversational Spanish class begins March 28 at the Community Center. Barbara Carl will instruct sessions on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The six week course costs $12.50. Registration is in progress. For information call Parks and Recreation at 479-3021 or 479-3002.
A Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting is scheduled for Tuesday March 8 at 10 a.m. to celebrate Don Adair Construction on X Street.
John Garrett Sr was re appointed to another two years on the Port of Houston Authority by the County Commissioners Court. Term expires May 13, 1979. Deer Park resident Garrett is president of First National Bank of Deer Park and a Chamber of Commerce director. He also serves on the Texas Water Development Board and Deer Park Rotary Club. The Port Authority oversees activity at the Port of Houston.
Rudolph Thomas Jr., 29, was arrested at 8:30 a.m. Thursday after a string of three Deer Park store robberies Wednesday night. $2267 was stolen from Gerland's Center Street, Caffey's Center Street, and Seven-Eleven at Center and Seventh. A woman accomplice remains at large. the weapon was a blue short barreled revolver. Thomas is jailed on aggravated robbery charges with a $60,000 bond. Detective Sgt William McBeath led the arrest.
After a four year dispute, the Barn on Highway 225 in Deer Park was closed last Friday following a lease termination by Southern Pacific Railroad. Cryer’s attorney J L. Jay said the bar’s doors shut due to the railroad ending the contract, with the city citing the site as a public nuisance. Mayor Bill Black praised SP cooperation as citizens urged closure to address safety concerns.
Lynchburg Elementary head Tonis Gusti becomes San Jacinto Elementary principal while Parkwood Elementary chief James Wuthrich moves to Heritage Elementary. Previous board promotions for D. H. Watkins and Dr. Leon Wolters are rescinded amid board votes.
Walter D. Hall filed for mayor this week with Wednesday deadline looming. Three council seats are up for election on April 2 with other mayoral contenders Glenn Tolar Bill McDonald and Bob Lingerger. Absentee voting runs March 14 to 29 at the city secretary's office.
Deer Park council sold 2 million dollars in bonds Tuesday night at an effective rate of 4.09673 percent. Weeden Co bidding with Allied Banks of Texas led the sale. Proceeds will fund East Boulevard and the new City Hall. The council also renamed 1 Street to Pasadena Boulevard and McDermott Street, bid on tires tubes and chlorine, and planned re advertisements for Deer Park Adult Center and Durant Street Sanitary list. Gregory McCall 12 received a certificate of appreciation for aiding police by reporting a robber’s license plate. The high school student council was cleared to place De er Crossing signs. The council authorized the mayor to seek a Criminal Justice Action Grant with the Houston Galveston Area Council to support the juvenile division. Connie Smith was named Deputy City Secretary. Karen Langford resigned.
Deer Park district faces loss of its budget based status and over $200,000 yearly if Texas House plan passes. School leaders Williams Knowles and Moore warn funding would shift to minimum foundation funds, reducing dollars per student and risking tax hikes to cover shortfalls.
City council held a full hearing on Debbie Deyo Carrol Finn and Sheila Bradley accusations of sex discrimination after three female meter readers were fired. The panel found the firings complied with city charter rules and the complainants planned to pursue Equal Employment Opportunity action.
Port Commissioner John Garrett begins another term while Donadair prepares to host next Tuesday and Ray Bradshaw has a Thursday press date. Darlene Ward and Joe Fields rise as photo stars in a daily paper. Laurie Nicholos turns eight on March with granddaughter Mrs Cruse sharing birthday wishes. Deanna Beckham marks ninth birthday with a Feb 27 sleepover and March 1 birthday. David and Ginger Biehl head to Mets spring camp in St Petersburg. Bobby Stevens collects on out of town wager and John Garrett hosts a rodeo trip. Johnny Frels invites. Bob Vaughn calls as action starts. John Sarris is full of holes and leaks. John Fredricks hires a portrait for his dog. Jane Ulrich reports on Democrats and Republicans. Bill Handrick knows the right word. Bobby Meade assists with a story. W F Van Trease drops by with a check. Linda Barnes plays delivery person this week. Bill Black finds himself in a dumpster.
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