Bill McDonald Wins Run-Off for Deer Park City Council No. 6
Bill McDonald of Deer Park Construction won the Deer Park City Council No. 6 run-off by 14 votes over Don Robinson. McDonald carried Precinct 51 209 to 125 while Robinson led Precinct 84 462 to 392. total votes were 1,188. McDonald sworn in by Mayor W. E. Black, Linberger honored with plaque and portrait.
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Bill McDonald
McDonald Construction Company
Deer Park
Don Robinson
McDonald
Robinson
W. E
Bill) Black
Bob Linberger
Linberger
Black
Cancer Door To Door Campaign In Deer Park
Jaycees Jaycee Ettes and volunteers plan a door to door drive in Deer Park on Thursday May to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. They will also hand out literature on the seven warning signs of cancer and related facts. Project chairman Mike Luce notes early detection improves cure chances.
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Deer Park
American Cancer Society
Mike Luce
Jaycee Project
Cancer Society
Jaycees
Luce
Bill Black
Ronald Faulkner
Gordon Robb
Deer Park Jaycees
Earl Fuller
Beer Park
Jaycee-Ettes
Phyllis Moninger
Campaign aims to boost Jaycees fund drive for cancer research
Campaigner Luce presses Deer Park volunteers as Jaycees seek 1000 dollar city goal with door to door effort finalizing a three phase plan to aid the American Cancer Society which last year funded over 24.1 million in research but left 200+ grants unfunded due to a shortfall. Call 479 5058 for details.
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Luce
Jaycees
American Cancer Society
Summer Reading Club Opens at Deer Park Library May 13
The 1972 Summer Reading Club at Deer Park Public Library starts May 13. Children reading twelve books by July 22 may attend a free performance of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown at Jones Hall.
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Deer Park Public Library
Man
Charlie Brown
Jones Hall
Phase I Of Chalgal Bien Completed Leasing
The Progress corrects an error in a paid political ad in the April 27 publication for R. E. McDaniel candidate for State Representative District 17. The revised text discusses legislative reform and abortion positions, and includes promotional copy for Chateau Bien apartments in Deer Park with amenities, location, and accessibility details.
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Chalgal Bien
R. E. McDaniel
City Administrator Mann Says Deer Park Has Snake Problem
City Administrator Clovis D. Mann told the Deer Park City Council that snakes in yards are a problem for residents. He cited personal sightings, recommended a local product Snake Kill, and noted one reported snake bite. Residents also pressured for speeding, sidewalks, and street work on Spa Street.
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Mann
Deer Park
Progress News
Clovis D. Mann
W. E
Bill) Black
Council
Black
Dewey Compton
Drug and Indecent Exposure Arrests In Deer Park
Deer Park police had a busy week with drug possession arrests and one indecent exposure case. On April 25 Raymond Crowe Russell Crow and John Sims were arrested for marijuana. Crow extra heroin count raised bond to 5,000 total. April 26 Phillip Black arrested for marijuana with 1,000 bond. April 28 James Grissom arrested for indecent exposure with 200 bond.
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Deer Park
D. L. Wyant
S. Lt. Glenn
Raymond James Crowe
Russell Gene Crow
Louisiana
John Leon Sims
Bud West
William P. Bess
James L. Grissom
Pasadena Boulevard
J. B. Matterson
Five in running for state representative in district 17
In district 17 five candidates vie in the Democratic primary for state representative while Mrs. Joan Roosa is the sole Republican running. The Democratic contenders were asked about their goals and respond in alphabetical order with statements outlining reforms, annual sessions, higher salaries, and streamlined government.
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Joan Roosa
Bill Caraway
Teo of week goofs and words from THE PROG RESS
The column apologizes for errors in naming people and details such as Bobby Meade’s spouse and Polly Rhame’s family, promises 20 lashes for misprints, and rails through a rambling roundup of local names, anniversaries, memberships, and upcoming profiles.
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Teo
Bobby Meade
Betty
Helen
Bobby
Polly Rhame
tGranna
Heath Thompson
Diane Rhame
Webster
Alvin Junior College
Alvin Junior High School
Clovis
Billie Mann
Neva Obermier
IQ Club
Harrell J
Park Avenue
Nita Baber
Frances Robb
Ann Owen
W. C, Gohnny
Doug Rose
Doug
Seven Deer Park educators to retire at spring banquet
The Deer Park Teachers Association held its annual spring banquet at San Jacinto College with over 200 in attendance. Outgoing president Jimmy Dawson recognized seven retiring educators Naomi Ballard Mary Eleanor Barrow Elizabeth Cash Margaret Shearer Lena Daniels Winnie Hilliard and Charles Dorris totaling 154 years of service. Each received a DPTA appreciation plaque. Entertainment featured Marcia Mallard and Marvin Trent. A brief business meeting followed.
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Deer Park Teachers’ Association
San Jacinto College
Deer Park
DPTA
Jimmy Dawson
Dawson
Lebron Williams
DPISD
Naomi Ballard
Mary Eleanor Barrow
Elizabeth Cash
Margaret Shearer
Lena Daniels
Winnie Helen Hilliard
Charles Dorris
Deer Park Bank Gives Away 2000 Trees In Two Days
Deer Park Bank distributed 2000 dogwood trees over two days April 27 and 28 in Deer Park and Pasadena. Despite storms, nearly all trees were given out on the first day and the rest on the second. President Harold Dudley said the event thanked customers and supported ecological beautification of the area. The bank had ordered 2000 trees and planned extras after the initial supply ran low.
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Deer Park Bank
Deer Park
Pasadena
Harold Dudley
Orea
Dudley
Rotary safety message reminds motorists to rest and swap drivers
The Deer Park Rotary Club urges travelers to plan ahead for long trips. It advises changing drivers every few hours and stopping often to rest and cool off both the driver and the vehicle.
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Rotary Club Safety Committee
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Spa
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Marvin Trent
Deer Park High School
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