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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1970
Page
1
Interested participants are invited to attend a meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday September 12 at the Deer Park Civic Center Auditorium 601 Center St to elect a new officer slate for the coming year.
The executive board discussed presenting an alternate map to the City Council as citizens weigh a zoning plan. Black criticized the Planning and Zoning map as inflated and urged scrutiny. The board will decide on adopting another map and notify members for participation. Father Keppler led an invocation honoring Fred Brown.
City officials discuss ordinances targeting teen driving antics. Perkins notes 9 mini bikes lack vehicle licenses and cannot be driven outside private property. An ordinance would ban “dig out” or “burn rubber” acts by youths under 25 who slow to 5–7 mph then speed up to the limit.
Stanley Young, a fiery Deer Park councilman, defends his stance and recalls past reforms including a Grand Jury clean house. he urges cooperation with Harris County on drainage and supports pay for council members. He recounts entering politics in 1964 to better represent Ridgeway and plans for his growing family with Ella Mae, a Shell Chemical draftsman, early next year.
Community leaders mourn Councillman Fred J Brown active in Deer Park High School counseling and youth work He served as Jameses president state director and national director teaching psychology drama and public speaking He was pursuing a doctorate at his death and was known for his restless energy and public service
Memorials note Brown's varied career from award winning actor and director to a long teaching run in Kerrville Aldine and Deer Park. He earned director and debate honors, served in church and Jaycees, valued a 1959 college commendation, and pursued administration while influencing students, colleagues, and community. He left a large family and a district mourning his loss.
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