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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1975
Page
9
The Charter Study Committee hearings explored council salaries of 40 dollars a month and the mayor's 80, plus the possibility of district elections. Debates covered compensation structures, expenses, district representation, and risks of gerrymandering with a spring charter vote anticipated.
Freida Dabbs filed for position four on the Deer Park Independent School District Board of Trustees on Sept 3, challenging incumbent Joe S. Cathey. She previously ran for position three, losing by three votes in a three candidate race. Dabbs, an eight year Deer Park resident, taught seven years in the district, holds a B.S. in elementary education from Stephen F Austin, and has done graduate work at Stephen F Austin and the University of Houston. Election is Oct 4 with voting at four local campuses.
Two area women active in the League of Women Voters were named as epitomizing the group's goals by the Women's Bureau an arm of the U S Department of Labor Loretta Caudle Deer Park League president and Ruth Jobes Pasadena League president were honored in line with International Women's Year and urged to push for a state commission on the status of women before the National Association of Commissions for Women Fifth Annual Conference September 13 15.
Deer Park faces Texas City in a rematch at the scene of last year's 27-14 playoff loss. Coach Gary Berry emphasizes a practical approach, focusing on fundamentals, conditioning, and execution as Deer Park seeks a solid performance. Texas City's veteran backfield and five-man line on defense loom as key factors.
The Deer Park Civic Calendar lists a Defensive Driving class starting Sept 15 at 7 p.m. at Dow Park Center and other meetings including City Council Planning and Zoning on Sept 15 and Board of Trustees Sept 15. Halloween film night Oct 31 at Carpenter School with admission 50 cents. Spook House planned.
Police brought three Deer Park children to the station on September 5 after they admitted breaking into the Abshier Stadium concession stand and stealing candy. About 220 pieces were recovered. An upcoming Progress issue will include a special home improvement section with handyman tips and carpet and floor covering advice.
The Cashway Lumber Company advertised for a Yard Man last week with immediate results. Call Deer Park Progress Classified Dept to place ads for jobs you wish filled. 479-5263. A group of children had broken into the stadium.
Absentee voting runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday from Sept. 15 to Sept. 30 in the school administration building business office at 203 Ivy Street. Voters must sign an affidavit citing illness disability county absence or religious beliefs. Positions four and five feature incumbents Bill Handrick W Reginald Knowles Joe S Cathey and Mrs Freida Dobbs. Regular Oct. 4 voting occurs at four elementary sites: W A Carpenter Deer Park High School Annex Deepwater and Lynchburg Elementary.
The Deer Park League of Women Voters will hold a Meet the Candidates rally for the school trustee election at 7 30 pm Sept 25 at Dow Park Community Center. The four candidates Bill MHandrick Reginald Knowles Joe Cathey and Frei da Dobbs will answer questions from the audience on school policies and procedures.
Deer Park High School South Campus has been selected as the Exhibit of Outstanding School Architecture for the 1975 Joint Annual Convention of the Texas Association of School Boards and the Texas Association of School Administrators. The display, including pictures and a model, highlights efficient and innovative design.
The Progress hires Randy Campbell a part time ad sales staffer a Sterling High School Baytown 1970 graduate now at the University of Houston majoring in communications She previously worked at Culpepper’s Furniture Lee College and Foley’s Campbell enjoys spectator sports Mike Simmons a 1974 Deer Park High School graduate will cover Deer Park Deer this fall He was Deer Park Antler assistant editor and is now at San Jacinto College majoring in journalism He is news editor of The Texian and lives in Pasadena.
A string of brief items from The Progress covers community happenings. Father Mitchell Keppler injures his foot at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Industrial Week honors La Porte-Bayshore Chamber speakers include Bobshouse. Birthday and anniversary notices for Gala Gorton and others follow, plus sympathy to Ginger Baker and advancement of local residents like Wayne Clanton through recent injuries.
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