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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1974
Page
1
Representatives of the Parks and Recreation met with Deer Park City Council Aug. 27 to discuss a Civic Center in Dow Park. The $800,000 bond funds would finance a two phase project, first the civic center without a gym, leaving room later for a gym and outdoor courts.
Deer Park and Pasadena police on August 27 detained five suspects for amphetamine sale and possession. Two Deer Park youths, ages 18 and 20, faced charges. three Houston residents Larry A. Lawrence, Mary Louise Lawrence, and James R. Delacerda also charged. Officers seized 1160 amphetamines. Detective Sergeant W R Koym said the arrests curb drug traffic. two dealers and the supplier were removed. A separate burglary at Joan Voltz’s home on Arbor Street yielded $1830. Shamrock Service Station burglary netted 20 cigarette cartons and about $45. Fire department responded Sept. 9 to a gas valve incident with no danger.
With a Sept 4 filing deadline, Deer Park Independent School District trustees race totals 10 candidates across four open positions. Position 1 features Bilton Stanley, Bill Bailey of KIKK, Evelyn Douglass. Position 2 pits incumbent J P Bonnette against Leon Gray and Cecil W Rogers. Position 3 has Herb Buchholz versus Freida Dobbs and Steve Bell. Position 5 includes Reginald Knowles and William P Hadrick. the post is Douglass’s.
Herbert F. Buchholz announces his bid for another term as Deer Park Independent School District board of trustees member. He reflects on three years of service, community ties, and a commitment to an excellent educational program for students. Paid political advertising.
The Staple Singers and John ny Rodriquez will perform at Six Flags Over Texas on Friday and Saturday September 6 and 7 with Gospel soul Friday and Rodriquez country sets on Saturday. Hours: Friday 6 PM to midnight. Saturday 10 AM to midnight. Also notes upcoming events and local notices including a chili contest and Willie Nelson dances in San Marcos September 19 to 22.
Harrel B. Kesterson assumed the duties of president of the Deer Park Rotary Club at the Aug 28 noon meeting at the Hickory House after the resignation of former city administrator Clovis D. Mann. Kesterson is a charter member with perfect attendance and heads Kesterson Motors. He has served in WWII in the Adjutant General's Department in Italy and studied at the University of Houston. His wife is Annette Newby of Eylau. they have two sons.
Cullen Center Bank and Trust Co of Houston submitted the lowest bid for Deer Park’s 1.1 million general obligation bonds. With White, Weld and Co and First National Bank of Fort Worth, the bid totaled 819,525.00 in net interest cost at 6.543314 percent. Bonds fund a civic center and swimming pool with terms from 2 to 20 years, rates by year 1976 1994, option to call at year 10. Mayor Balck called rates favorable.
Tracy Clark, minister of youth for the Victory House in Pasadena, outlines a new half way house offering meals and clothing with plans for living quarters. Sponsored by Victory Baptist Church, it seeks private funding and 24 hour help lines for Pasadena Deer Park South Houston and La Porte communities.
The Deer Park Progress increases per-copy price to 15 cents due to higher newsprint costs. A reader missed the notice and paid a dime, then learned the price had risen by a nickel. She quipped about paying 15 cents for a small paper.
Local items report Bill Taylor hosting noon pizza, paying the check. Readers note F G Shorty Schindler at Southmore Hospital with a broken leg. Multiple notices mention hospital stays surgeries and family health updates including Mary Sewell, Kathy Anderson, Don Hasty, Rose Heim and others.
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