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Deer Park Weekly Progress

Location

Deer Park, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1969

Page

4

Amblin invitations announce Nancy Cummins wedding

Amblin's Around invites announce Nancy Cummins and John Michael Story plan to wed on Saturday June 14 at Deer Park Methodist Church. Nancy, a former church secretary and nurse by training, is advancing to married life as the community notes a long association with the church.

Nancy Cummins John Michael Story Deer Park Methodist Church Nancy Houston Medical Center Een Jerry Nettles al Marquez French Deer Park Joel Hughes Luella X Sts Jerry Bayshore Hospital Jimmy Smith X. St

Deer Park Rotary Warns Drivers to Focus on Road Safety

The Deer Park Rotary Club safety committee urges motorists to keep eyes on the roadway while traveling Texas highways to prevent accidents. They warn that sightseeing should not distract from safe driving and recommend stopping to view scenery.

Texas Rotary Club Safety Committee

Summer School In Full Swing

The Summer School Program began full swing Monday with secondary, junior high, and San Jacinto Elementary classes starting at the high school. Carpenter Elementary's session began last Monday and will end June 21. high school classes conclude July 11. Drivers education spans about 500 students aged 15 and over in the new automated program.

San Jacinto Elem Carpenter Elementary

May City permits total 244 thousand in 22 openings

City Hall issued twenty two building permits in May totaling 244,144 dollars. Fifteen new homes accounted for 229,000 dollars with one add-on at 700 dollars. Other permits covered two buildings at 10,400 dollars and four for pools and signs at 4,044 dollars.

City Hall

Progress Gains More Readers

Renewals and new subscriptions described as arriving at the desk include a long list of individuals with street addresses in Pasadena, Deer Park, Edmond Shultz, and other locales. The notice thanks supporters and signs by E. R. Williams and a namelist of readers and addresses.

E. R. Williams Byron St Stan Garrett Baron Lane Joe Tabor East Parktown Drive M. L. Booty Harvard D. L. Gray East Second St Orin Law Norwood C. A. Wolfe West 3Rd St H. A. Gorton Norwood St James A. Meekins Westbrook Circle Pasadena M. L. Ryan J. A. Munday John Kingston West Parktown Deer Park Earl Tarkington Jana Lane James E. Jones E. Amherst L. R. Dishong Reta Carl Smith Columbia Lane Joan McHenry Robin Fred Springer Robin St Edmond Shultz Meadowlark Elton Boswell, Jr Garner Albert Thompson Ft. Knox Kentucky Dennis Brown Kelvin Lane W. Earl Powell South Parktown Drive H. E. Ferguson Byron Perry J. Nink Hillshire Donald Landes Spa Edna L. Williams West Fifth W. A. Wells Fred B. Wheeler Spencer Highway London Texas Douglas Welniak Hickory Lane Alfred Coghill Lance W. L. Gregory Mincen Robert B. McDonald Park Ave Chaten Thernberg

Friday the Thirteenth Dance at Civic Center

A casual dance event runs Friday night at the Civic Center from 8 p.m. to midnight with New Outlook providing music. Admission costs 1.25 for students, 1.50 for adults, and 2.75 per couple. Proceeds go to Little League via Minor League Dodger Team Mothers. Also, the Houston Galveston Area Council Executive Committee meets Tuesday June 17 at 9:30 a.m. in City Hall.

Civic Center New Outlook Group Dodger Mothers Little League Houston-Galveston

Deer Park Jaycee-Ettes Outline Yearly Projects

The Deer Park Jaycee-Ettes met at the new president Mrs Willie Carrillos home to discuss plans for the year. Projects include aiding Veterans Hospital sending goods to Vietnam and helping a needy Deer Park family. Bake Sale June 20 21 a Bazaar later. June social planned at Hoffbrau factors. New members Mrs Lucius Greene and Mrs Mickey Holder welcomed.

Deer Park Jaycee-Ettes Willie Carrillo Veteran’s Hospital Vietnam Eldon Sivley Lucius Greene Mickey Holder Deer Park Jaycees Hoffbraugarter Dickinson Stan Garrett Bellaire Jaycees Bill William’s Liberty

Proclamation by Ed Lehr on water safety at private pond

Mayor Pro-Tem Ed Lehr issues a proclamation recognizing a young man for service and warning residents about dangers near a troublesome pond on private property east of X. The statement urges parents and children to avoid swimming near water holes and drainage ditches and emphasizes water safety.

Ed Lehr

Little League Football Program Planned in Deer Park

Deer Park Optimist Club backs a Little League Football Program for boys and girls in the Deer Park area. At a June 3 meeting, applicants sought acceptance into the NASA Area Conference of Football Little League Inc. Ages 8–12 will participate. 100 Deer Park youths will form four 25-member teams. A girls drill squad will also be organized. A second meeting is set for June 17 at the Hickory House Restaurant to form a Booster Club and elect officers and a head coach.

Deer Park South Houston la Porte Clear Lake League City Pearland Friendswood Alvin Texas City Hickory House

Invocation by Texas legislator urges unity and service

State Rep Ian W Holmes Jr a Dallas Methodist minister and one of the two Black members in the Texas House gave the invocation on May 28. He prayed for strong days, discouraged routine, and urged love for what is worth loving and doing.

Ian W. Holmes, Jr Dallas Texas

Cubs Fathers Golf Tournament at Dow Park May 24

Cub Scouts of Pack 268 and their fathers held a Trash-Can Golf Tournament at Dow Park on Saturday May 24. Ribbons were awarded for top standings including pack champions best father and son team and blooper scores. After the event they were served dogs and fruit punch with leftovers donated to the boys home at Clear Lake.

Dow Park Phil Provost John Hayes Terril Tolar Kenneth Hood Mike Whitmire Steve Bakalar Michael Griffey Robby Dalke Randy Bryant Clear Lake

Budget Hearing Set For July 28 By School Trustees

School Board actions include setting the public hearing for the 1969 70 budget on Monday July 28 and noting June 23 regular meeting cancellation due to scheduling. Next meeting slated for July 7.

Deer Park Williams

Dora Bounds, 77, dies in Wortham Texas

Dora Bounds aged 77 died Tuesday morning after 12 years at 113 E 4th St. She was a First Baptist Church member. Survivors include two daughters Mrs W A Tackitt Deer Park and Mrs Oma Miller Houston, two sons W A Lauderdale and E J Chance Houston, two sisters Mrs Eunice Smith Plainview and Mrs Eura Smith Mexia, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 2 p m at First Baptist Church Wortham with burial in Wortham Cemetery.

Dora M. Bounds E. 4Th St First Baptist Church W. A. Tackitt Deer Park Oma Miller Houston W. A. Lauderdale E. J. Chance Eunice Smith Plainview Tex Eura Smith Mexia Wortham, Tex Wortham Cemetery

Pirates fall as Cards edge Pirates in extra innings

Little League report highlights several close games led by Frank Dishough John Weidig and Jamie Slight with two hits apiece for the Cardinals in an 8 7 win over the Pirates. Dennis Shaver and Mitch Hovendick contributed two hits for the Dodgers in a 11 5 win over the Cards. Gary West had two hits for the losing Pirates and Paul Kent homered for the Indians in a 8 7 win over the Buffs.

Gary West CARDS Indians Frank Dishough John Weidig Jamie Slight Frank Dodgers Mitch Hovendick Brother Mike Calvin Crew Dennis Shaver Mike Hovendick Sports BUFFS Paul Kent Pirates Danny Carr F. Dishough Cardinals Phillies Giants Robi Willis Don Champlin Ricky Wilson Tom Maddux Teddy Waddell Danny Dudley

Show The Colors Show The Colors

Saturday June 14 is Flag Day marking the 1777 adoption of the U S flag. The piece urges strong respect amid perceived desecration by various groups, stresses flag symbolism, and calls for broader observance beyond routine gestures to honor the symbol of freedom.

United States U. S

Yearbook Signing Party for 1969 Deer Held Aug 22

The annual signing party for the 1969 Deer will take place Friday August 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the main building cafeteria. Reminders will be printed in the Deer Park Progress and the Pasadena News Citizen. no postcards will be sent. Bob Vaughn, yearbook sponsor, notes pickup requires written permission and the receipt.

Deer Park

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