City Hall by Clovis Mann City Administrator
Vandalism and curb driving have cost taxpayers over $300 as street signs are toppled after midnight by youths. Police curfew and parental liability are discussed, seeking citizen support. Council asks residents to report vandalism and track youths’ whereabouts. City Council approves K&S Paving for 639 feet of X street paving east of Luella at 24298.96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K&s Paving Company
Houston
Luella
Ben Keufman
Peer Park Gardens, Inc
City Secretary Resigns. Mrs Martin Named Acting Secretary
At a regular Deer Park City Council meeting, City Secretary Margie Goyen resigned effective immediately and Dorothy Martin, previously senior Water Dept clerk, was appointed acting city secretary starting January 11 at a monthly salary of 589.33. Council also advertised bids to asphalt Park Site No 2 in College Park, with project cost around 12 500, reappointed Library Board of Trustees to a two year term, and approved an Animal Control Officers Truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Goyen
Dorothy 5. Martin
Goyen
Deer Park
Martin
Water Department
College Park
Library Board of Trustees
Allen Thomas
Lebron Williams
W. R B. Knowles
Billy Sealey
Ladies Civic Club Set Meeting and March of Dimes Kickoff
The Deer Park Ladies Civic Club will meet January 16 at 6 30 p m at Hickory House Restaurant to launch its March of Dimes Drive. Guest speaker Mrs Gordon Cooper will update members on March of Dimes HQ. Volunteers are being organized for the January 21 event. contact President Sue Renfro at 479 2909.
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Deer Park
Classes To Resume At Ciic Center
The Parks and Recreation Department announces that the Women's Gymnastics class will resume at the Civic Center. Senior Citizens classes start Monday January 13 and Oil Painting resumes January 14. Senior Citizens meet 9 to 11 a.m. Oil Painting 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Call GR 9-302 or visit Civic Center 601 Center St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciic Center
Parks and Recreation
Civic Center
Center St
Deer Park Cagers Split District Doubleheader vs Sterling
Deer Park surged past Pasadena 57 43 to start district play but fell 59 46 to Sterling, leaving the Deer with a 1-1 district mark and 13-6 in season. David Watkins scored 19 and Bob Baruk 15 against Pasadena while Glenn Cummins led Sterling game with 16 for Deer. Next home game hosts South Houston Friday at 7 45 p.m. Also a Father and Son Cake Auction for Pack 534 set for Thursday January 16 at 9 p.m. at W A Carpenter School with Cecil Cummins as auctioneer.
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Deer Park High
Pasadena High
Sterling High
Deer
Pasadena
David Watkins
Bob Baruk
Sterling
Glenn Cummins
South Houston
Father & Son
W. A. Carpenter School
Cecil Cummins
Building Permits Issued In Dec Reach $312,500
The December 1968 building permits total $312,500. A Center Street Police and Court Building permit is $144,000. Eight new homes add $123,500, and Dr Billy Sealey's clinic at 1920 Center Street amounts to $45,000.
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Center St
Billy Sealey
Deer Park Debuts Freshman High Swim Teams
Deer Park School District begins competitive swimming for grades nine through 12 with Deer Park and Dobie High Schools leading. Workouts started December 2 at Deer Park Jr. High pool 3:45 to 5 p.m. each school day except Thursday. First meet January 16 at Southmore Intermediate School at 6 p.m. versus Pasadena High School. Public welcome. volunteers sought for dual meets and timing roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Dobie
Albert Thompson
Deer Park Jr. High
Thompson
Southmore Intermediate School
Pasadena High School
City warns residents on stray dogs leash rule
Notice to public reports stray dogs disturbing streets trash cans littering and pestering residents. City ordinances require dogs be penned or leashed. Dog catcher aims to seize loose animals and place them in the city pound.
Twirling Lessons Begin at Civic Center
Baton twirling class for beginners and intermediates starts Monday February 3 at the Civic Center 601 Center. Sessions run 3 to 7 pm with a $6 monthly fee. Instructor is Mrs. Jan Scoby. For info call 479 3002 or visit the Civic Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Center
Jan Scoby
Center
School Board Adopts Strike Hiring For Vacancies
The Board of Trustees voted to employ qualified personnel on strike to fill permanent or temporary vacancies where possible. District residents get first consideration. a chronological applicant list will guide fills. Maintenance will be moved up to use available experienced workers.
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Red
Ramsey
Cresthaven
South Deer Park
Atty. P. B. Dover
Grand Lodge meeting in Waco draws local attendance
Several local residents attended Amblin's Grand Lodge gathering in Waco weeks before Christmas. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Mack Strid Mr. and Mrs. BE Sivley JE Maxwell Loyd Jack Roy Skeen and Mr. and Mrs. B F Byerly.
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Grand Lodge
Waco
Our City
Mack Strid
BE. C. Sivley
JE. M. Maxwell
Loyd Jack
Roy Skeen
B. F. Byerly
Mrs. B. Be, Daniels
Mary
James
Burlington
Iowa
Daniels
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Deer Park High Deerette
Elise Burns
Debbie Walker
Connie van Rheen
Lindy Maas
Sherry King
Pat Sharp
Teena Green
Betty Gage
Janet Nash
Faith Watson
Virginia Harden
Joyce Rice
Lorena High
Connally High
Gatesville High
Watson
Green
Midway High
Conroe High
Clovis Mann
Ladies Civic Club
Town Plaza
Deer Swim
Carol Ilebis
Wrorkmnaen
Roy McLworran
Deepwater Jr. High
Rosemary Dickson
San Jacinto Flem
Sarah Locklin
Deepwater Elem
Sharon
Amblin’s
Mits
Dora Bounds
W. A. Tackitt
San Antonio
N. R. Ronald
Happy Harbor
la Porte
Gwen
Barry Smith
Chris Ballard
Ruth Graves
John Duncan
Robin Richardson
Fairmount
Lisa
Susan Neal
Kathy Hoff
Paula Ladd
Mrs. Ronald
Todd Rottarelle
Us, Army Corp
Travis Air Force
W. J. Antone
Curtis Daniels
Vietnam
Ile
Manilla
Curtis
William Thomas Naniels
U. S. Navy
Corpus Christi
D. J. High
J. A. Williams
Hillshire
Bill
Mary Beth Ford
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Karl Zottarcles
Gary van Treasf
Miyako
Taiwan
Sherra
Corey
Staci
Everett Paltons
Florida
AL 1. Knuts
Jackie
Borger
Russell
New Mexico
Cech. Warren
Suttons
Sporting Gands
Sears
Scoby's
Walesling
Randy Cates
An & Pointer
Centerville
C.D. Cates, 209
Highline
Mes
Ren Wiles Smith
Misso
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