School Board and City Officials Discuss Summer Recreation Plan
The Deer Park School Trustees and City Council held a joint workshop to plan a summer recreation program for youth. They proposed using district property and city equipment for neighborhood parks and two school gyms for basketball and volleyball with city supervision. A May 22 dinner meeting was set to continue discussions. Enrollment stands at 6268 with several staff changes and the June 15 completion date for Deer Park Elementary noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Mike Black
College Park
Carpenter
Jim Kethan
Lorraine Hansen
Olga Hamilton
Deepwater
Harvey Boudreaux
Janice Trahan
David Watkins
Sammy Skinner Preps for Open Mile at Lamar Tech
State mile champion Sammy Skinner will race college runners in an invitational mile at Lamar Tech in Beaumont this Saturday at 8 p.m. Leonard Hilton of the Univ. of Houston, clocked at 4 05.3, leads the state. coach Paul Stewart hopes Sammy remains in top form for potential NCAA Meet invites in California and other events. He has not lost in finals this season and has received strong scholarship offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy Skinner
Lamar Tech
Beaumont
Leonard Hilton
Univ. of Houston
Paul Stewart
Sammy
California
Jaycee Banquet Set For Friday
The fifth annual Jaycee installation banquet will be held Friday May 16 at 7 30 p.m. in the San Jacinto College ballroom. Guest speaker is Richard Prets, Galveston Councilman. Officers to be installed include Russell Orr president George Polk Internal Vice President Willie Carrillo External Vice President Stan Garrett Secretary Charlie Pachall Treasurer Eldon Sivley Inter club Director. Tickets are $3.00 and may be obtained from any Deer Park Jaycee or by calling 479 3167 or 479 5191. Public urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto College
Richard Prets
Galveston
Russell Orr
George Polk
Willie Carrillo
Stan Garrett
Charlie Pachall
Eldon Sivley
Interclub
Deer Park Jaycee
Deer Park JV Baseball Round Up and Season End
Deer Park junior varsity baseball beat R E Lee 13 3 after trailing 3 0. Randy Kochar pitched well, and Steve Maas led hitters with three hits. Also beat Sam Rayburn 2 1 in eight innings as Cottrell and Mulvaney scored on timely hits. Season ended 9 6 in district play with coach James Lee.
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Deer Park
Baytown
R. E. Lee Ganders
Deer
Randy Kochar
Steve Maas
Bo Lively
Jeff Turner
Corky Cottrell
Xkaeet Deer
Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
Cottrell
Steve Petty
Randy Mulvaney
Randy
Kodar
Yeoman
Don Brauener
James Lee
Deer Park Rotary urges safe driving on vacation routes
The Deer Park Rotary Club safety committee asks drivers to observe speed limits and traffic regulations, be courteous, and remember you are someone else’s driver on vacation. The message stresses safe travel and friendly conduct during trips.
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Rotary Club Safety Committee
Crowd packs parade and opening day for Deer Park Little League
A record crowd lined the streets last Saturday for the Deer Park Little League Parade and then attended opening day at Sadler Field. KHOU-TV sports director Ed Edwards served as grand marshal with Mayor Dunn, praising the league and youth development. Mayor Dunn spoke on local support and facilities, while league presidents thanked sponsors Shell Oil Co and Armco Steel Co. The Major League Dodgers defeated the Sports 2 1. Major League expands to six teams, Minor League grows to eight.
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ED Edwards
Khou-Tv
Little League
C. D. Reno
Earl Dunn
Deer Park
Edwards
Sadler Field
Dunn
Doug Wheeler
Shell Oi Co
David Hane
Armco Steel Co
Pirates
Queens
Jr. High Band and Recreation Dept
CofC Sets Meet On Operation Progress
The Chamber of Commerce committees will meet Wednesday May 21 at 7 30 p m with the regular meeting at the Monument Inn on Battleground Rd. A dutch dinner will be the order of the evening. Each chairman will report on committee work and activities. All members are urged to attend and offer ideas to make the project a success.
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Chamber of Commerce
Monument Inn
Battleground Rd
City Administrator Mann Returns to City Hall
City Administrator Clovis Mann spent time in his office at City Hall Tuesday morning for the first time since he suffered a heart attack weeks ago. He is nearly fully recovered and will devote more time to his duties for the City.
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Clovis Mann
City Hall
Garage sale listings and assorted wants and notices
Multiple sale items and notices: Norwood garage sale May 19 to 28 at 10am to 2pm with items priced 5¢ to 2 dollars. Sunbeam mixer portable. Kodak Instamatic movie gear. surfboard. teenage baseball shoes size 6 1/2. pigeons $1.50 each. lost year old German Shepherd Duke, reward. Call numbers and contact person provided.
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Norwood
Duke
C. Fincher
Library Dedication Ceremony Planned For Saturday May 24
A public library dedication in Deer Park is set for May 24 at 2 p.m with the Deer Park High Stage band performing beforehand. The event will honor contributors to the library’s growth, and out of town guests are expected. A Senior Citizens Oil Painting Class exhibit will run May 24 through May 31 alongside the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Sam Whitten
Texas Library Association
Graduate School of Library Science
University of Texas
Library of
Senior Citizens
Deer Park Student Government Day Ends With City Meeting
Student Government Day in Deer Park ends with a council meeting where a resolution praises Sammy Skinner for state mile win, a street named after him, and a City of Deer Park key presented. Students discuss traffic, Center Street widening, curfew fairness, and thank Rotary Club and city staff for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Sammy Skinner
Center
Center St
City Hall
David Knutson
Sherman Fricks
Rotary Club
Black
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New Deer Park
Masonic Lodge
George Tidwell
John Rogers
G. M
Lloyd Jack
Deer Park Masonic Lodge
J. W. McClain
Pasadena
J. W. Chandler
G. M. Masonic Lodge of
Texas
John Simmons
C. L. Kirkland
Donald Bravenec
David Byrd
Don Bravenec
LaMarque
Milby
Clear Creek
Bill Black
Cathy Vaughan
Pam Rogers
Linda Torre
Richard Scott
Steve Torro
Joe Anderson
Deer Park Rotary Club
Deer Park Rotary
Cofc
CITY
ADMNR
Mann
KODAK
Kodak M
Pi Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi
Maxine Garris
Jeannette Houska
Liz Hageman
Vesta LeMay
Betty McCann
Center Street
Palm Terrace
Parks & Recreation Dept
13Th Sts
Betty McCarley
Grace Cornell
Joyce Bryant
Velma Davis
Delores White
Mary Moore
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