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Newspaper
Deer Park Weekly Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1969
Page
5
The Deer Park Teenager Pony League All-Stars join Galveston and Baytown teams in a double elimination Pony League tournament at Galveston Pony League Field starting July 15 at 7 30 p m near 81st Street and Avenue V1 2 Deer Park will have its All Star team announced at the season finale Friday evening July 11.
The ongoing excavation on the west side of Center Street south of T Street marks the second phase of the Telephone Company's underground conduit project. It aims to improve service and accommodate future phone use, with four to five weeks remaining. The first phase ran from City Hall to T Street.
Voters in Morris County will cast ballots Tuesday July 15 for a 21.5 million flood control bond. Precinct 84 residents vote at Decry Park Civic Center 601 Center and Precinct 51 residents vote at Carpenter Elementary School. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The 1969 Deer Park Little League tournament team to play starting July 15 will be managed by Pete Crew of the Dodgers and Kenneth Wilson of the Sports. Members include Calvin Crew Mike Hovendick Mitch Hovendick Randy Riggle Ricky Wilson Steve Childress Tom Maddux Kevin Rainey Gary West Paul Kent Bobby Gates Dennis Mitchell and Robi with the opener against the winner of the Deepwater Freeway Manor game at an announced site.
Willis Pirates and John Weidig Cardinals lead the Pee Wee standings with Ricky Green and John Wetuski as alternates. Others include Buffs and Ronnie Johnson on Pirates plus Danny Carr on Cardinals.
San Jacinto College announces its second summer session beginning July 14 with English, history, government and transfer courses. New students must apply and have transcripts sent, with registration by last name initials Q-Z 8:30, H-P 9:30, A-G 10:30 on July 14. evening registration 7-9 p.m.. classes start July 15.
Deer Park Little League Football Booster Club announces registration for boys ages 8 to 13 in grades 3 through 6 on July 19 at the Deer Park Civic Center. Registration runs 9 to 12 A.M. and 3 to 5 P.M. Birth certificates required. First boy in a family fees total 30 dollars, with 25 for each additional. Calls to arrange early registration for out of town families at 479-3179 or 479-3236. Limited to 100 boys, divided among four grades.
Mr and Mrs Reo Stricker of Maryland announce Shannon Deaise born June 27 at St Agnes Hospital Baltimore weighing 6 lbs 5 oz. Grandparents Ray Plant and Reo Stricker. Great grandmother Bertha Muecke. Arlice Moake and wife welcome David Wayne born July 7 at Bayshore Hospital weighing 7 lbs. Grandparents Ed Watson and Arlie Moake. Roy Butler announces son Roy Douglas Butler born July 5 weighing 6 lbs 15 oz. Grandparents John Walker and Robert Butler.
City Hall issued twelve building permits in June totaling $1,917,774. Major items included Parktown East with 96 apartments valued at $912,874 and phase one of Parktown Shopping Center at $889,900. Five new houses, remodeling, a store addition, and a patio cover completed the tally. Through the first six months of 1969, 159 permits were issued for a total value of $4,164,264.
Burial services were held for five year old Cynthia Gail Andrus who died after being struck by a car on Kingsdale. The child lived 12 hours at Bayshore Hospital before losing consciousness. O. E. Gower officiated at Willow Chapel. Carolyn and Leonard Andrus of Deer Park survive with siblings Ann Rebecca David and Leonard Wayne. The driver, David Brandon 18 of Deer Park, was charged with negligent homicide and released on bond. Cynthia was Deer Park's first traffic fatality of 1969.
The Deer Park Chamber of Commerce board endorsed a $21.5 million flood control bond issue to be put before Harris County voters on July 15. Approval would fund necessary flood control work without tax increases. Bill Durland of Shell Chemical Co. was named a new director, replacing Clovis Mann who resigned.
The Deer Park Jaycee-Ettes describe a June Bake Sale and a June 28 Sit in Meeting in Pasadena to exchange ideas and vote on Area Policy Changes. Area VI Summer Convention is planned for August in Nassau Bay with Pasadena hosting, Ginger Prince presiding. Members enjoyed a Deer Park DF social at Halbraugarten in Dickinson, the first monthly social planned for the year.
Austin reports the Deer Park Independent School District was awarded a $20,000 grant by the Texas Education Agency and will be matched by local funds. The grants to school districts are financed through the National Highway Safety Act of 1966 and the Texas Traffic Safety Fund.
The Dodgers won the Major Little League 1969 race behind Calvin Crew and Mike Hovendick. They posted 10 shutouts in 15 games, with Crew undefeated in seven starts and six shutouts. Final standings show Dodgers 12 3, Sports 10 5, Pirates 9 6, Buffs 6 9, Cardinals 5 10, Indians 3 12. Ricky Wilson led in homers. Gary West topped batting with .462.
The Board of Trustees acted on routine matters at a regular meeting. It approved permanent seating for both press boxes at Abshier Stadium with 44 seats costing about 750 dollars. Carpet work at Deer Park Elementary continues, with inspection pending for occupancy. A preliminary facility inspection occurred Tuesday. Trustees authorized 16 coaches to attend the Texas High School Coaching School in Dallas August 3 8. Coach Sonja Garber to attend the Girls Basketball Coaches Clinic July 13 20 at Duncanville Texas. Fox Hollis Jr CPA was hired for the 1968 69 district audit. Instrument rental fees rise from 2 50 to 6 00 per semester next year. Resignations accepted from Mary Margaret Jones Deer Park High Sammie Stone Deer Park Jr High Linda Williams district personnel secretary. Sixteen teachers and two air conditioning service workers hired for next year. A budget work session was held Tuesday evening. Other matters discussed with no action.
Methodist Hospital notes Mrs Ed Shultz of 1406 Meadowlark. Bayshore Hospital lists Roland McBee at 222 West 6th and Mrs Arlice Moake. Memorial Baptist Southeast records Mrs Roy Butler.
Harris County faces a flood control funding crunch as a 21.5 million bond measure goes to voters on July 15. Officials say bonds can be issued without tax increases, funded by annual 5 percent revenue growth and interest covered by the tax base. Endorsed by Deer Park officials and chamber, passage would finance drainage improvements from Center Street to Willow Springs Bayou and Taylor Lake, supporting continued growth without tax hikes.
Deer Park citizens urge action on speeding on Kingsdale between Center and Red Bluff after a fatal crash. They request a traffic light or multiple stop signs to calm speeds, noting workers use the street as access between Deer Park and Pasadena. Five signatures listed from Kingsdale and nearby addresses.
Joseph Hicks, serving with the U S Navy, was home on leave visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J B Hicks at 234 West Fourth. Kathy Lakotas of Ohio was a house guest during the stay. Hicks left June 23 to return to his base in Portugal and is a 66 graduate of Deer Park High School.
The Executive Committee of the Houston-Galveston Area Council will meet on Tuesday July 15 at 9 30 a m in the Conference Room on the third floor of the Federal Land Bank Building located at 430 Lamar Houston.
Central air, corner brick, 3-2-2, den, like new, only 500 down and 185 monthly. Mills. 4520553 or 6497303. Honda 90 low mileage 150 miles $200. Pool table good condition $50. 4792417.
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