Deer Park Ladies Civic Club Earns Applause for Directory Project
The Deer Park Progress salutes the Deer Park Ladies Civic Club for producing the annual Deer Park Telephone Directory. Members raise funds by selling advertising, gather printing data, deliver the directory, and support a $1000 scholarship for a deserving Deer Park High School graduate while engaging in charitable community efforts.
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Deer Park Ladies Civic Club
Deer Park Telephone Directory
Deer Park Progress
Deer Park
Civic Club
Court Orders Blood Transfusions Over Parental Beliefs
A Florida District Court of Appeals decision holds that twin babies must receive lifesaving blood transfusions despite their parents religious objections. The court prioritized the children’s right to necessary medical treatment over parental religious rights, citing prior cases where courts protected children from neglect.
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Charles
Laura
Dental Work A Pain By John Senor
The piece recalls childhood dental fears and family lore. The narrator shares grandma’s makeshift dental tricks with fish line and a doorknob, and grandfather’s gold teeth kept for Sundays. Humorous anecdotes blend memory, pain, and affection.
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John Senor Copley
Grandma
Residents oppose warehouse as council approves installation
In a May Council session, City Council grants Marathon Pipeline Company permission to install on Page Street while residents of Page Street oppose the project. Concurrently, candidates address the opening of the Democratic Headquarters as local politics unfold.
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Page Street
Marathon Pipeline Company
Democratic
City rules for private structures near property lines
Skip Jackson of the building inspections office says structures must be at least three feet from the property line and may not sit on city easements. Sidewalks and driveways can extend to the property line. A permit is required before any addition or new building. Deer Park residents should obtain a city permit prior to construction.
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Skip Jackson
Deer Park
Deer Park Scout Troop Seeks Help For Star Flower Bed
Deer Park Senior Girl Scout Troop 2153 asks for community support to weed till and replant the Star Flower Bed at the San Jacinto Monument. With 5 of 12 members active and limited funds, they request volunteers and donations to maintain the project through fall and winter. If interested, call 479 4540 for details.
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Deer Park
San Jacinto Monument
Hazel Dietrich
Consumer guide for apartment hunting and rental contracts
Attorney General John L Hill outlines renter protections and steps for finding, inspecting, and signing leases. The guide covers location and price planning, evaluating amenities, inspecting appliances and safety features, understanding utilities and deposits, and ensuring proper lease terms. It notes Texas law requires deposit refunds within 30 days with deductions listed and provides Consumer Protection Division contact numbers.
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John L. Hill
Consumer Protection Division
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