Change For The Best Halloween Safety Move Spotlighted
Deer Park editorial credits the year old Halloween tragedy for a nationwide shift to supervised parties. Ronald O'Brian's conviction for poisoning his son Timothy spurred schools churches and community groups to host safer Halloween events and keep children secure while celebrating.
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Child abuse reporting and welfare contact details
Juvenile officer Ginger Thompson says reported child abuse cases go directly to Harris County Welfare Department. To report call 228-8311 and ask for Child Welfare. a nationwide hot line is 1-800-292-5400.
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Harris County Welfare Department
Mr. Thompson
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Bobby Wins $50,000 in Shirt Fire Negligence Case
Six year old Bobby suffered second and third degree burns when his new Woodbine shirt caught fire during a backyard incident. He sued Woodbine's, alleging improper fabric blend and design. The court ruled compliance with federal standards does not prove due care and awarded Bobby $50,000. The decision cites flaws in the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act standards.
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Woodbine
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Succeeding At Free Enterprise on Insurance Wages
A humorous monologue on life and auto insurance renewals, rising premiums, and the idea of a perpetual insurance bet. The speaker jokes about coverage for teenage drivers, burglar mishaps, and the logic of safety cards while noting the insurer’s push for higher rates and the oddities of policy payouts.
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Fraudulent mobile home theft scam targets Texas buyers
Attorney General warns of a scheme where swindlers scan ads, pose as buyers, and secure titles by forging documents then move the home. Victims risk ongoing loan notes. guidance urges checking lien banks, matching registration numbers, and reporting odd activity to Labor Division or DPS.
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D.P.S
Department of Labor and’ Standards
Deer Park Ladies Civic Club Thanks Editor for Phonebook Support
The Deer Park Ladies Civic Club expresses gratitude for editorial support in the Progress published Oct and Oct 21 praising the annual DEER PARK PHONEBOOK. Club volunteers note community cooperation and advertiser help as essential to the project led by Marian Records.
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Deer Park
Water rate rise on council agenda in Catalina pa ying plan
A series of brief items shows council discussions on a water rate increase in Catalina with a funding plan noted. Other entries reference political bids, school board resignations, and local civic actions across the early 1970s through 1988.
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Son
Luella St
Helen MacMane
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