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Deer Park Weekly Progress

Location

Deer Park, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1969

Page

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City Hall Notes from Clovis Mann on Planning and Police

City Administrator reports on updating the Comprehensive Plan and zoning to reflect NASA Bayport growth. Highlights include public hearings, zoning reassessment, and a two thirds federal funding share via Houston Galveston Area Council. Also praise for Donna Thomas and a four day extension for the police building completion to June 11. Eight sections cover permits issued in 1963 and 1967 totals.

Planning and Zoning Commission NASA Bayport Houston- Galveston Area City Council Police

Texas Jaycees To Open Rehabilitation Hospital

The Warm Springs Foundation in Gonzales Texas voted to close its 135 bed hospital founded in 1937 after debts topped 260000. Protests by former patients drew volunteers, and Jaycees pledged to reopen a renovated building as the Texas Jaycee Hospital for the Handicapped at the Warm Texas. Donations are collected via local Jaycee chapters.

Warm Springs Foundation Gonzales Texas Ross Rocthe Fort Worth Houston Midland Texas Rehabilitation Center Texas Jaycees Jaycees Texas Jaycee Hospital For the Texas Jaycee Hospital Fund Jaycee

MHS Rector Honored At Birthday Luncheon

Mrs. A. S. Rector was surprised with a birthday party last Friday noon hosted by Rose Moore. Friends and neighbors gathered to extend best wishes in a luncheon at her home.

A. S. Rector Rose Moore

Symphonic and Concert Bands to Perform in Deer Park

The Deer Park Symphonic and Concert bands will present a combined concert Friday February 7 at the Gaines Mason Auditorium Deer Park High School. Pete Paul conducts the concert band John Wiley directs the symphonic band. Program includes Fanfare and Allegro Jalousie and the Richard Rogers Melodies. The stage band will be featured. Also shown are first division marching contest films and the Band Sweetheart announcement. The sweetheart must be a senior with strong band experience, preferably four years.

Deer Park Gaines Mason Deer Park High School Pete Paul John Wiley

8th Graders Triumph In Latham Team Game

The 8th grade A team defeated Gueens 75 to 38. Coach Henderson's B team won 44 to 15. Danny Stobaugh hit a spectacular 20 foot buzzer beater.

Latham Gueens Henderson Danny Stobaugh

Wingo's Repair Moves to New Center Street Building

Fred and Virginia Wingo announce Wingo's Repair Service is now in a new building at 1238 Center St. Fred brings many years of appliance experience and will be assisted by Jerry Cameron. The shop will stock a small line of Tappan appliances and a parts department with plans to expand to refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, dispensers, and air conditioners. public invitation extended. The Wingos have three children: Tommy 14, Danny 12, Ronnie 8.

Fred Virginia Wingo Wingo Center St Montgomery Ward Sales Dept Jerry Cameron Wingo's COFC 1238 Center Buster Ballard

Football Banquet Speakers Named for Saturday

Deer Park High sets Saturday February 8 at 7 30 p m for the football banquet at King's Inn 1301 Nasa Blvd Jim Norton Houston Oilers defensive back and 1967 AFL interception record holder will be guest speaker Tickets available at the high school office for 4 00 each

Deer Park King’s Inn NASA Blvd Jim Norton Houston Oilers

Deer Cagers Lose Tie for Second

Deer Cagers fall 73 to 68 at South Houston to drop into a second place tie with Sterling High at 6-3. Sam Rayburn leads district 23 4 A with 8 0. Jimmy Stevens scores 21 and Bob Boruk 16 as Deer host Rayburn High next Tuesday at 7 45 p.m.

Homer Powell South Houston Sterling High Sam Rayburn Deer Jimmy Stevens Bob Boruk Rayburn High

Ninth Grade Teams Split Winners and Losers

Coach David Nutt's 9th grade boys lost to South Houston 18 to 35 with Jeff Turner tallying 12 points. The 9th grade BY team won 44 to 39, led by Terry Aston with 13 points, improving their record to 4-3.

David Nutt South Houston Jeff Turner Terry Aston

James Batiste Becomes Star for Harlem Stars

James Big Daddy Batiste, 6 4 from Houston, is in his third season with the Harlem Stars and has emerged as a standout talent.

James Big Daddy" Batiste Houston Big Daddy The Harlem Stars

Harlem Stars to face Homer's Heroes at SJ Gym

Harlem Stars travel to Deer Park for a Saturday game on Feb 8 at 2 p.m. against Homer's Heroes led by Coach David Nutt. Game at San Jacinto Junior College Gym. Proceeds go to Texas Jaycee Hospital. Admission 1.00 for students 1.50 for adults. Tickets at door.

Deer Park David Nutt San Jacinto Junior College Texas Jaycee Hospital

School Board Acts On Varied Matters

The Board of Trustees of the School District acted on multiple matters at a regular meeting. Personnel cuts were announced due to overextended budgets, with 26 workers slated for layoff. Enrollment stood at 6272 as of January 31. A guided tour of Deer Park Elementary is set for March 3 at 5 p.m.

Earl Ebert James Atkinson Elmer E. Smith Jr. Alter Nates Albert Rachel Jim Matthews Lebron Williams Deer Park Felton Waggoner Charles Dorris Callon Watkins P.S.W Leon Wolters FE. M. Maxwell J.P. Bonnette

Deerettes Take District Lead With 62-60 Victory

Deerette cagers coached by Joyce Rice beat Clear Creek 62-60 Monday to stay 4-0 in district play. Teena Green 25, Faith Watson 19, Sherry King 18 led the scoring. Deer Park faces Angleton next. a Deer Park loss could tie them at 4-1. Jr varsity won 58-11 with Cecelia Beeson 20 and Denise Culbertson 11.

Joyce Rice Deerette Cagers Clear Creek Teena Green Faith Watson Sherry King Angleton Deer Park Eee Jr. Varsity Cecilia Beeson Denise Culbertson

Evelyn O'Banion Hosts Pi Omicron Meeting

On February 3 the eleventh meeting of Pi Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Evelyn O'Banion's home. Kay Newton presented Nature's Landscape. Kathryn Barnard completed pledge training and is eligible for Jewels. Decorations were set for a Valentine Dance on February 15. Refreshments followed the social hour. Next meeting will be at Ella Mae Young's home.

Pi Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Evelyn O’banion Kay Newton Kathryn Barnard Ella Mae Young

Little League To Offer Membership Cards For Funds

The Deer Park Little League will offer membership cards at registration on February 15. Cards provide a family membership for $1.50 a 5 by 7 color team photo for $2.00 a concession stand treat for the team $1.50 and total $5.00. Proceeds aim to avoid further fund raising drives.

Deer Park Little League

Joe Ballard Still Hospitalized After Auto Accident

Joe Ballard of Ballard's Shell Services remains confined in Ned Bluff Hospital following an automobile accident about ten days ago. He suffers internal injuries but is recuperating satisfactorily.

Joe Ballard Ballard’s Shell Services Ned Bluff Hospital

Geer Park High Varsity Basketball Schedule Feb 14 18

Geer Park High announces varsity basketball games with district status. Feb 14 at Rayburn and Babie Here start times 6 7 45. Feb 18 at Here with 6 7 45. Baytown district games noted.

Geer Park High Rayburn Babie Jeer Baytown

Freshmen Girls End Season With Winning Night

The Freshman Girls basketball team beat Friendswood 33 to 27 last Friday as Jane Linberger scored 12 and Stephanie Crossline 7. Kathi Anderson and Sheri Ramsey earned defense honors. In the final game Tuesday Park defeated Friendswood 49 to 16 with Linberger at 18 and Becky Dalby at 16. Kathy Vaughn and Kathi Anderson praised for defense. Season ends 15 wins and 4 losses, coach Gorbet says.

Friendswood Jane Linberger Stephanie Crossline Kathi Anderson Sheri Ramsey Wer Park Becky Dalby Kathy Vaughn Gorbet

Staley and Hemsley Open Tax Office

Donald Staley and Robert Hemsley have opened a Bookkeeping and Income Tax Service at 808 Center near Western Auto. Staley, a Phillips Petroleum employee and Pasadena area resident, brings extensive tax prep background and union leadership. Hemsley, a Pasadena High and Texas A&M graduate, has worked in Pasadena Tax Dept since 1961 and holds a TCA credential.

Staley & Hemssey Ofc Harold Dudley Buster Donald Staley Robert Remsley Western Auto Staley Moberly Jr. College Missouri Phillips Petroleum Co Pasadena OCAW Phillips Clerical Group U. S Mr. Hemsley Pasadena High Texas A&m City of

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