School Board Adopts Free Lunch Policy and Campus Projects
The Deer Park School District approves a lunch program policy to provide free or reduced price meals based on state poverty guidelines, mandates annual updates, and requires public notice. In other actions, enrollment reaches 6,709, Parkwood Elementary progress, a Deepwater Campus easement suit, Pasadena land purchase talks, a high school design contract, and renewal of Tax Assessor-Collector Ann Carey’s contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkwood
Deepwater
Welfare Committee
Deer Park
Pasadena
Goleman and Rolfe
T. Leo Dawsey Jr
Dear Park
Annn Carey
Deer Park Christmas Committee Plans City Tree Lighting
The Deer Park Christmas Committee seeks involvement from riding clubs bands Boy and Girl Scouts and the fire department for a parade and events. They plan a tree lighting ceremony Christmas caroling a live Nativity Scene and a picture with Santa to fund other projects and aid needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Deer Park
Dow Park
Vann opposes more apartments for Deer Park project
John Vann, chairman of the Concerned Citizens Committee, urged the City Council to deny any variance to the Carrie Mansion Apartment project on Durant Street. He said no more apartments should be approved and warned that if you can’t face the heat, stay out of the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vann
Concerned Citizens Committee
Carrie Mansion
Durant Street
Deer Park
Vann
From Germany to America A Felt Life of Peter Petsch
Peter Petsch recalls leaving Germany to explore life in the United States. Sponsored by Max and Anita Stempelmann, he works at Lubrizol and travels 120 miles daily from Pinehurst to Lubrizol in Houston. He learned English, became a citizen in 1965, started a family with Geanne, and values freedom, education, and hard work while noting the harsh realities of war and Cold War politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max
Anita Stempelmann
Brown and Root
Pete
Lubrizo
Pinehurst
Germany
Houston
Geanie
Geanne
Boyd-Mullen
Hitler
America
East Germany
Peter Petsch
Mike
Michele
Lubrizol
Munger
Pasadena
Loyal Order of the Moose
Winners thanked by businesses in Thanksgiving Turkey contest
The Progress and 11 participating businesses thank all who entered by dropping turkey coupons at labeled boxes in Deer Park. Local residents are wished a Happy Thanksgiving and are encouraged to enter again next year for a chance to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroger’s
H. L. Butler
Meadowlark
Brockman's
J. A. Hall
E. Thomas
Furniture House
Attends Meet Set by Webster DPS on Nov 17
Martin Perkins attended a meeting in Webster sponsored by the Texas Department of Public Safety on November 17. The gathering discussed new accident forms slated to take effect January 1, 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Set
Martin Perkins
Webster
Texas Department of Public Safety
Park District Covenants for Dear Park Industrial Park
The document outlines restrictions for property use in Dear Park Industrial Park including signage limits, prohibitions on open storage except behind a 6 foot screening fence, requirement for all metal fencing, mandatory parking provision, specified driveways surfaces, and grantee responsibilities to extend driveways at no grantor cost. It also requires property upkeep, landscaping, and removal of unsightly debris, with enforcement via restraining order or suit. Provisions may be amended by two thirds ownership as of 1990, with a possible ten year extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear Park
Harris County
Texas
Pooh playlet and readings highlight Deer Park Week
Deer Park Junior High drama students presented Book Week events led by Mrs. Sherry Powell. Becky Blaylock played Pooh, Margaret Johnson portrayed Christopher Robin, and Debbie Fawcett narrated. Renee Jacob read Sacraments, Sandra Warrick shared a child’s tale, and Debbie Waits spoke on Etiquette in Church. The program, with the Friends of the Deer Park Public Library, supported National Children’s Book Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pooh
Sherry Powell
Deer Park Junior High School
Becky Blaylock
Margaret Johnson
Christopher Robin
Debbie Fawcett
Renee Jacob
Sandra Warrick
Debbie Waits
The
Friends of the Deer Park Public Library
Scientists Set Special Program in Pasadena Texas
A Thanksgiving Day service announced by Christian Science Society in Pasadena Texas will feature traditional hymns of gratitude sung by the congregation Soloist Mrs Ruth Dowling will sing Make a Joyful Noise by James G MacDermid with organist Mrs Ruth M Evenson The First Reader Mitchell Lee Vanya and the Second Reader Mrs Wendy Halen will conduct a prayer focused service open to all faiths No collections will be taken all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Society
Pasadena
Texas
Ruth Dowling
James G. MacDermid
Ruth M. Evenson
TL A.m
Mitchell Lee Vanya
Wendy Halen
Who's News column roundup includes birthdays and volunteers
A miscellaneous column notes Michele Osborn's surprise birthday party with helpers Monte Rose Francine Nijoka Rafael Ramos Raul Ramos and Richard Miller of Deer Park Library. It mentions Lyn Benton late season vacation Ann Limer volunteers for Junior Girl Scouts and praises volunteer work. Awards for service were earned by Mrs. Richard Johnston Mrs. Shirley Johnson and Mrs. David Richard announced by Pat Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michele Osborn
Monte Rose
Francine Nijoka
Rafael
Raul Ramos
Richard Miller
Deer Park
Lyn Benton
Ann Limer
Ann
Richard Johnston
Shirley Johnson
David Richard
Deer Park Gunpoint Robbery Arrest Ends Quick Chase
A gunman robbed TG&Y at 1703 Center Deer Park at 8 15 p m Wednesday November 18 and was caught within three minutes by Deer Park Police with help from an off duty Houston officer. John Marvin Kennedy 38 of 601 W Parktown Drive Deer Park faced armed robbery charges with bail set at 10000 and was to be moved to Harris County Jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tg&y
1703 Center
Town Plaza
Deer Park
John Marvin Kennedy
W. Parktown Drive
William P. Bess
Houston
J. H. Eaton
Center Street
Pasadena Boulevard
Karen Bowley
Curtis Layton
Bess
Kennedy
Eaton
H, E. Johnson
S, Ly Glenn
M.C. Perkins
Kenneth Gage
V. J. (Bod) West
la Porte
Harris County
Deer Park Band Earns First Division Mark
The Deer Park Junior High Band won a first division rating at the Region IX UIL Marching and Twirling Contest held at Clyde Abshier Stadium. About 45 bands competed while Deer Park Senior High Band earned second division. Director John Wiley noted a tight eight minute program with a five second edge in the split. Glynn W. Denton directs the Deer Park Junior High Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Clyde Abshier
John Wiley
Wiley
Glynn. W. Denty
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Randy Parish
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Secretary of Agriculture
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Port Theater 430
Spencer Tracy
Ohanenc
Edn Walton Beale
Caesar Bury Hackett
Ethel Merman
Mickey Rooney
Iwck Shawn Phil Silvers
Terry-Thomas Rowathan Winters
Dorothy Prowine
Peter Falk
France
Alla
Tawa
Stanley Kramer
Tatra Pawavisio Rss Technicolor
Kwtted
Arteta
Yule
Rhoda Moore
Page
Deer Park Bank
William Gregory
Minchen
Bass & Meineke Auto Parts
J. H. Griffey
Kenny
Western Auto
Floyd W. Stewart
Arbor
Wingo’s Appliances
Eileen P. Kitchens
P.O
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Walgreen's
B. W
Farmer
Sixth Street
Caffey's
Lucky Seven
J, M. Dickey
Alice
Daniel
Eat Market
Fran Reno
Sharie
San Jacinto Battleground
Tlazalteotzin Nelson
Pat Camp
W. A. Carpenter P.T.A
Laura Buhler
Mrs
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Sam Clinton
Eke
David Perry
Mr. and
Sam Perry
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