Deer Park Officials Laud Citizens and Report Growth Details
A Deer Park church minister praises the town as clean and well governed, noting citizen support as key to effective ordinances. City statistics show 4.8 million dollars in new building permits this year, plus 44,669 books circulated at the library and 32 August fire alarms. Police logs reveal 741 traffic violations year to date and 171 negligent collisions.
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Deer Park
R. G. Parkinson
Glee City Hall
Deer Park Schools Enrollments Rise Across District
Enrollment for Deer Park Schools shows totals climbing with 6 428 students recalled on Sept 2 and Dr Lebron Williams predicting 6 665 by October end. The new Deer Park Elementary opens with 587 pupils while Deepwater and other campuses report varied counts and transfers between W A Carpenter and San Jacinto.
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Deer Park
Lebron Williams
W. A. Carpenter
San Jacinto
Deepwater
Deer Park Junior High
Lynchburgh
Deepwater Elementary School
Pee Wee Football Coaches Named for Junior Freshman and Varsity Teams
Pee Wee football assigns coaching staff across divisions. JR FRESHMAN head Don Nix with Wayne Tunstall and David Snell as assistants. FRESHMAN team led by David Smith with Jim Drake and Al Cogbill as assistants. JR VARSITY led by Gary West Ed Morrison and Gene Crawford. VARSITY TEAM headed by Elvin Rodgers with Larry Moody and Rich Hodge as assistants. 80 players aged 8 to 13 participate. Bill Shock serves as Booster Club president.
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Pee Wee
Don Nix
Wayne Tunstall
David Snell
David Smith
Jim Drake
al Cogbill
Gary West
Ed Morrison
Gene Crawford
Elvin Rodgers
Larry Moody
Rich Hodge
Bill Shock
Deer Park Rams Open Home Season in La Porte
Deer Park Rams host Mainland Rebels from Texas City at La Porte Junior High Stadium on Saturday September 13 with junior freshman games at 9 30 a m. Last week the Rams faced Pearland Roustabouts with mixed results as junior varsity and varsity show promise for a tougher schedule ahead.
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Deer Park Rams
la Porte
Deer Park
Mainland Rebels
Texas City
la Porte Junior High
Rams
Pearland Roustabouts
Brad Crawford
Eddie Holleman
Pearland
Mike Massey
Kenny Mertz
John Camp
Deer Hearts
Rebels
Friendswood Colts
Alvin Jets
Clear Creek Comets
NASA Space Bandits
S.E. Houston Wildcats
LaPorte Cowboys
City Council updates school zone hours and zoning plans
The council approved changing school zone observing hours to 7 45 to 8 45 a m and 2 30 to 3 45 p m to align with national safety standards. They also discussed sidewalk funding, widening 13th Street, rezoning parts of Swindell and Houston Suburban Estates, and authorized off duty pay for police and fire personnel.
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National Safety Council
Burke
Mann
Gage
College Park
13Th St
W. D. Lawther
P&i Commission
Swindell Addition
Center St
Town Plaza Center
Planning & Zoning Commission
Houston
Council
Deer Park to Open Season Against Stroman High Friday
Deer Park hosts Stroman High of Victoria in the season opener at 7 30 p m after two scrimmage wins. The 1969 Deer Park squad brings 16 lettermen and aims to improve on last year when they beat Stroman 12 0. QB Mike McCulloch shines in drills. two second stringers show promise as the defense tightens.
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Rams
Roustabouts
Mark Moody
Lee Nix
Steve Hodge
Keith Kirby
Pearland Boys
Mike Wright
Deer Park
Pearland
Nicky Snell
Stroman High
Victoria
Deer
Stroman
Jim Amos
Mike McCulloch
Lamar
Jimmy Stevens
Kenny Madden
Danny Locklear
Thomas Renfro
Troy Humphries
Bob Pickle
Randy Kodar
Bob Blair
Chris Dowdy
Randy Meadows
Bob Langham
Reggie Nalley
Mike Mc
Four Candidates File In DP School Trustee Race
Filing for two School Trustee positions closes with four candidates. Position 4 includes Dr. Billy J. Sealy and Joe S. Cathey. incumbent W. D. Bradley does not seek re election. Position 5 features incumbent Helen Johnson and R. A. Kowalik. Absentee voting runs Sept 16 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the School Administration Building.
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Billy J. Sealy
Deer Park
Joe S. Cathey
Peggy
W. D. Bradley
Helen Johnson
R. A. Kowalik
Arbor Dr
Foster-Wheeler Cons. Co
Houston
August building permits total low count for city
City Hall issued 15 building permits in August totaling 214,060 dollars. Permits included 12 new homes at 212,500 dollars, an add-on garage 950 dollars, a sign 60 dollars, and a home remodeling 559 dollars.
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City Hall
Football Banquet Highlights Guest Hal Lundgren Speaker
The Friday banquet featured Hal Lundgren of the Houston Chronicle as guest speaker. Dr. Jimmie Nelson emceed with humor, and Head Coach Jim Amos introduced the staff and varsity players while Mike Warren of the Chamber of Commerce presented the Sportsmanship Plaque.
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Jimmie Nelson M.C
Aggie Baylor
Doyle Fenn
Jim Amos
Bobby Grisham
Bowden Cook
Jesse Harwell
Amos
Mike Warren
Chamber of Commerce
Deer Park Ladies Civic Club Plans Sept 18 Dinner
Deer Park Ladies Civic Club will meet Thursday Sept 18 at the Hickory House for dinner and business. Guests Frank Van Tredses and Harry Moores will attend as special guests. The club showcases its new emblem on stationary and sponsors Mrs. Albert Whitmire's Girl Scout Troop, expanding scholarships to include Deer Park and La Porte High School graduates.
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Ladies Civic Club
Deer Park
Frank van Tredses
Harry Moores
Albert Whitmire
Police Department Accident and Injury Totals for 1969
Police records show August 1969 accidents at 27 with 7 injuries. January 1 to August 31 1969 totals 171 accidents and 50 injuries, compared with 144 and 22 for 1968 through August 31. The year 1969 through August records 1 fatality.
Bible Verse Philippians 4 13
A line from Philippians 4 13 declares I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. This verse is commonly cited for encouragement and faith in perseverance.
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Christ
For Sale Household Items and Lost Dog Notice
For sale table and chairs desk and chair club chair floor polisher rug cleaner contact 479 2926. Lost blond Pekingese no collar tags last seen near 4533 College Park call 479 3007 with any information.
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College Park
Civic Center Announces Fall Classes
The Deer Park Civic Center lists oil painting for beginners on Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings, a fall yoga class for beginners, and a free Monday morning oil painting session for seniors. Exercise class also returns this fall with advance registration. Call 479-3002 for details.
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Civic Center
Deer Park Civic Center
Deer Perk Rotary on trip planning and safe driving distance
The Rotary Club safety committee advises travelers to plan by how far they can safely drive in available time. Prioritize pleasant, manageable trips over endurance driving to reduce fatigue and stress during vacations.
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Rotary Club Safety Committee
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Nancy Helton
Deer Park Public Library
Corky Cottrell
Hal Lundgren
Houston Chronicle
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