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Newspaper
Deer Park Weekly Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1969
Page
2
An Iowa judge told a friend’s 16 year old felon the parole is not a pardon and felonies ruin future chances. He warned of lifelong records, barred employment, citizenship limits, and the loss of voting and civil service opportunities. The judge described strict parole terms and harsh consequences for any misstep. Think it over.
A noisy crowd riffs on taxes weight cravings and old quips as a 10 year old boy jokes about money and rivals. The fragment hints at public demonstrations and satirical remarks reflecting mid century concerns and humor.
Miss Pat Records and Elton Boswell Jr were united in marriage at First Baptist Church on Friday March 21. The ceremony featured Rev. Joe Sturdivant, with Roy Glass Cock and a large house party and many out of town guests from Deer Park Pasadena and beyond.
The Texas Hot Shots and The THS Combo perform at church and civic events by request. Tickets at the door are 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for children under 12. All proceeds fund the band children's trip to a summer festival. Contact Miss Coffman at 472-3063.
In March 63 were found guilty and 8 not guilty in city matters. The Volunteer Fire Department answered 20 alarms including 3 residential 2 non residential 2 mercantile 1 grass fire 2 non fire alarms and 10 rescue first aid. The 56th Annual Texas Library Association Conference in Houston March 26 to 29 elected Mrs Donna Thomas Deer Park as Chairman of the Texas Library Trustee Association which represents 2 600 trustees in Texas. City Administrator Clovis D Mann progresses favorably at home and thanks everyone for get well cards and powers.
The City of Deer Park will hold a public auction on Saturday May 10 1969 at 9 00 AM at the City Barn 538 East Second Street Deer Park Texas to dispose of several unre deemed abandoned vehicles including a 1955 two door Oldsmobile a 1955 four door Ford a 1959 two door Opel a 1958 two door Pontiac a 1958 four door Chevrolet a 1956 four door Pontiac a 1960 two door Ford a 1951 two door Chevrolet and a 1956 four door Ford. Each vehicle sells to the highest bidder with final sale. Attest s Dorothy S Martin Acting City Secretary.
Notice to bidders from the City of Deer Park Texas for a 1/2 ton pickup truck asks sealed bids addressed to the Mayor and Council be delivered to the City Secretary by 4 00 PM on May 6 1969. Bids will be opened at 7 00 PM the same day. The city may reject any or all bids and waive technicalities. Signed Earl E Dunn Mayor and Dorothy Martin or George Washington attesting.
Jimmy A. Burke expresses sincere appreciation to Deer Park residents and supporters for the campaign effort and thanks the opponent Mr. Baker for the campaign. He notes the privilege of new acquaintances and honors the responsibility to serve the community as Councilman Position 2.
Ed Lehr thanks voters and supporters in Deer Park after the city election and pledges to serve all residents. He invites citizens to share concerns and offer advice or assistance to improve city governance.
Acting City Secretary Dorothy 5 Martin announces a runoff election for mayor in Deer Park Texas on April 29 1969. Polls open 7 AM to 7 PM at Civic Center Building 601 Center Street for Voter Precinct 84 and Kingsdale Recreation Building 2218 Kingsdale for Precinct 51. Absentee voting at Deer Park City Hall 1302 Center Street 800 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, last day Friday April 25 1969.
Leonard A. Cain offers gratitude to supporters in the recent election and congratulates the winners while promising to assist in any way possible.
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