Hurricane Anita Prompts Deer Park Readiness
Hurricane Anita brews in the Gulf about 300 miles south southeast of Galveston as Deer Park officials prepare for possible landfall. City Administrator John Sarris says high water vehicles are serviced and ready, Carpenter Elementary and Deer Park Junior High are stocked with supplies and set as emergency care centers.
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City Council Considers Shifting Subdivision Powers From P Z A
Deer Park planning panel urges council to bar building permits for residential multi family and commercial projects while officials weigh moving subdivision approval away from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Debate delays action as council weighs replacing P Z A and aligns with charter revision talks.
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Parade Plans Sixth Christmas Parade in Deer Park
The Deer Park Jaycees plan their sixth annual Christmas parade in Deer Park starting at 10 a.m. on a Saturday in December with bands and drill teams sending confirmations to the parade chairman. Local youth events include a Deer Park Optimist Club soccer registration Sept 10 and 17 at the Community Center, fee 20, uniforms and insurance provided, coaching or refereeing contact Glenn Peterson at 479-5594. An AAU Bay Area Swim Club is being organized for ages six to 18 in the Deer Park-La Porte area with contacts Nancy Garner and Rose Kubicki. Pasadena musicians invited to join the Pasadena Municipal Band with rehearsals Thursdays 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and no auditions, contact Bob Zwick at 479-1501. The Pasadena Livestock and Rodeo Association set December entry deadlines for the Rodeo Parade Cook-Off and Folk Festival with $20 cook-off and $15 Folk Festival fees and trophies awarded. The Deer Park Ladies Civic Club seeks volunteers to deliver the 1977-78 Deer Park Telephone Directory, contact Vickie Hatsbarger at 473-3820.
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Czech Class at San Jacinto Opens Sept 19
San Jacinto College offers a Czech class starting Sept 19 in room 103 College Administration Bldg. Classes meet Mondays 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. through Nov 21. Registration on the first night. Deer Park police arrested 20 people the week of Aug 23 29 on various charges including public intoxication disorderly conduct drunk driving and warrants. Gerry Dean Lehew and Arnold Berry Cofer Jr were arrested Aug 26 on felony theft charges and released to Liberty Police.
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How To Say No To A Rapist And Survive screening
A 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 showing at Gaines Y. Mason Auditorium, Deer Park, features a film about crime prevention titled How To Say No To A Rapist And Survive. Narrated by S. W. Davis of the Deer Park Police and produced with the Texas Crime Prevention Institute at Southwest Texas State University San Marcos. Admission is free and the event aims to boost Texas Crime Watch Program involvement. Adult leaders and assistants are sought to head Brownie and Girl Scout troops. call Hazel Die-Arsh at 479-4540 or Joyce Bryant at 470-6089 for info.
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Deepwater to build new junior high track and renovate north campus
Deepwater High School Board awards Vibra Whirl a 112 925 contract for two track projects. A six lane Reslite track will cost 67 950 at Deepwater Junior High with field events and fencing funded by the district. North campus renovation costs 44 975 without a new base. Completion is projected in five months as bond funds cover north campus work.
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football 77 section highlights deer park teams
The Progress presents Football '77 an eight page tabloid featuring Deer Park varsity and junior varsity teams plus a District 2344 race rundown. It also covers several Deer Park players the varsity coaching staff and the managers and trainers.
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Allied Bank Plans 8800 Sq Ft Expansion and Renovation
Allied Deer Park Bank led by Harvid E. Dudley announces bids received for an 8800 square foot expansion and full renovation. McCleary Associates design the new building at 715 Center Street with white marble crete exterior, parking upgrades, drive in windows increasing to 14, and a three-desk accounts area. Construction expected to take about 270 days.
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Deer Park Opens 1977 Season Versus Alvin Yellowjackets
Deer Park hosts Alvin in Clyde Abshier Stadium at 7 30 p m to start the 1977 season after weeks of practice. Coach Gary Berry says the team is ready and notes Alvin impressed in a scrimmage with Lamar Consolidated. Scott McNutt leads Alvin at quarterback with Bo Har grove as favored receiver as Deer use a five man line on defense. Isaac Saldivar is listed likely limited due to injury.
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Progress Office To Be Closed For Labor Day
The Progress office will close Monday September 5 in observance of Labor Day. Copy deadlines shift earlier with all copy due by Friday noon to appear in the September 8 edition. Mail to P O Box 469 Deer Park Texas 77536 or deliver to 2 East Seventh Street.
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Auto Accident Kills Pasadena Student John Cantu
An 8 year old boy, John Cantu, was riding a bicycle and was struck by a car at 11 12 a.m. in the 4400 block of Red Bluff. He died at 1 30 p.m. after being taken to Hermann Hospital. He lived on Kingsdale and was attempting to cross Red Bluff when hit by a southbound vehicle.
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Fireman Saves Infant Life In Deer Park Rescue
George Perry of the Deer Park volunteer rescue team is credited with reviving two week old Christopher Shawn Moerke after he stopped breathing in his crib on August 26. The infant was treated at Dr Billy Sealey's office then Southmore Medical Center and later released. No charges were filed against the driver involved in the incident.
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Area Man Found Hanged In Conroe Jail
Weldon Keith Callaway, 22, of San Augustine, was found dead by hanging in a Conroe city jail at 1:16 p.m. He was held on misde meanor traffic offenses after arrest on August 25 for driving while under the influence of drugs and failing to stop and render aid. He had lived in Deer Park about two months. Autopsy results not available at publication.
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Local anniversaries and happenings in town
Around town announces anniversaries for Harry and Ursule Giebels tein and several pairs on Sept 1 4 and 7. Births homecomings hospital stays new subscribers community notes and light social items include painting project and local anecdotes.
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