Rhode Talks on $14 Yearly Local Chapter Receives Half
The local chapter of Rhode Talks collects fourteen dollars annually with the chapter receiving half. Rohde Manley and other volunteers restored the cars at no salary, gaining only the satisfaction of reviving a piece of history for future enjoyment. Noted local member Congressman Ecknhardt is cited, and efforts seek more members and funding to sustain the chapter’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rohde
Manley
Bob Ecknhardt
Election Proposals and Local Voting Details Mentioned
The piece discusses constitutional amendments including taxation relief for cultural resources and bank provisions, plus a change in the State Judicial Qualifications Commission. It notes Deer Park polls opening from a.m. to p.m. and lists precincts Carpenter Elementary Deer Park Civic Center and Deer Park Community Center with named officials. It also covers a local rail club news and community trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Judicial Qualifications Commission
State Commission On Judicial Conduct
Deer Park
Carpenter
John Hardy
Deer Park Civic Center
Billy Farmer
Deer Park Community Center
Daryl Hart
School board votes to exempt district from pension plan
School board members met in an emergency session on Wednesday October 23 to vote against participating in a state pension program for volunteer firemen. Former Fire Chief Odis Chappell said the bill would require political subdivisions to fund pensions. officials voted unanimously to exempt the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Education Agency
State Senate
Odis Chappell
Chappell
Senate
Local oil firm rented cars for retiree party in Fort Worth
A reader recalls a local oil company renting two cars to take a retiring employee to Fort Worth and back for a party. The note questions whether such treatment could be seen as a gentler alternative to being railroaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Fire crews answer several alarms including minor kitchen blaze
Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department responded to a small kitchen fire at Daniel's Market on Center and Thirteenth Streets last Thursday at 5 15 p m with little damage. Police directed traffic as the squad handled six other calls that week including a car fire, a chemical spill washdown, a wiring short in a structure, a smoking TV set removal, and a 40 year old woman shot in the head during a first aid rescue call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel's
Center
Thirteenth Streets
Deer Park
Thirteenth Street
Pam
Bids Sought for Signal Installation at Harris County Intersection
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation invites bids by November 2 for computerized fully actuated traffic signals at the State Highway 225 and Underwood Street intersection in Harris County. The project includes widening SH 225 crossover to four lanes and interconnecting with other SH 225 signals in a growing petrochemical district. Engineer in charge is F. W. Brown of Houston, under District Engineer Omer Poorman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Harris County
Underwood Street
F. W. Brown
Houston
Omer Poorman
Bid Notice for New Tennis Courts at San Jacinto JCD
Sealed bids for construction of New Tennis Courts at the North and Central Campuses will be received until 7 30 P M November 7 1977 in the Board Room Administration Building. Plans and specs available October 21 1977 from James E Burleson Architect for a $25 deposit refundable with a legitimate bid. A 5 percent bid bond and a 100 percent performance bond required. Owner may reject any bid or waive informalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Anders
Board of
Regents
San Jacinto Junior College
Spencer Highway
Pasadena
Texas
James E. Burleson
Ata
East Freeway
Houston
Board of Regents
SAN Jacinto Junior College District
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rhode
Ter
R. A. Nichter
Byron
Beico
Janice
Jan
Eee Cweat
Cayer Park
Kiwanis Club
Fering
Washington Red Apples
Ee Railroad
Center& Hwy 225
Cys Beth
Architectural Custom House
Douglas Dickens
Callefter & P.m
Spencer Hwy
la Porte
Tex
Specian
P & B Electrical CO
Neal
Santi Music Center
Hwy
A. C. Colling Ford
Richey
Deer Park & Vicinity
Tractor Service
Luau Tractor Mowing & Garden
ATER
Ee Goldblatt
Marshalltown
Cee Chapman Hardware
Shaver
KIRBY
Murphy Vacuum Center
Fresa
Laporte
Col. Kirby Co
Underwood
Brenda Drive
Roy
Avon
Koimum
Bayshore
Ational
Metamora
Atchen
Gay-Cesair Bayou Road
Alobile Homes
Holt
Tare
Westes Sights
Conway Pilly
Mel Fills
Mexico
Jobery Rouniquez
Chattanonga
Eyaie Gorre
Menguoay —Howis
Franx Sinatra
Ray Charles
Hatty James
Tagether
Captain
Jenue
Andy Willars
Paper Moon
Tommy Dorsey
Mona Lisa
Tial Cole
Ghiaaces
Johnny Mathis Treas
Pied Pipers
Deer Park Area
Center St
Kingsdale
Union TY
Mincen
Sat. & Sun
Skyline Corporation
Bayshore Mobile Home Sales
Cedar Bayou Baytown
Old South Apartments
S. Shaver
Ay Electro Utilities
Decker McKim Realters
Eagle Realty
Hillshire
Den
Conv
Equity
Alice
D.P
CONN
Pickerton
Central Air & Heat
Dover Hill
Brenda
Justin
Decker McKim Gallery
Fairmont Park
Ouston
Roshar
Fairmont
Gallery OF Homes
Contuy
Don Peterson, Inc
S. Broadway
College Park
A-C
LOMAX
Brookglen
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