Thanksgiving reading and events at the library
The Deer Park public library highlights reduce and stay reduced by Norman Jolliffe in section 641 and features The Spy Who Came in From the Cold by John LeCarre among a rich shelf of spy novels. 521 new books were added this year, with 3,178 since February 1969, totaling about 15,000 titles. A Paula Steichen luncheon on November 21 at Hickory House tickets $2.50 starts at noon, with author readings and buffet samples.
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Norman Jolliffe
M.D
John LeCarre
National Geographic
England
Paula Steichen
Deer
Waddell’s Dairy Queen Set for Clear Lake City Opening
Mr and Mrs Waddell of Deer Park announce the grand opening of their second Dairy Queen in Clear Lake City on Saturday November 15. The new store is located at 16611 Sea Lark Road.
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Waddell’s Dairy Queen
Clear Lake City
Waddell
Deer Park
Sea Lark & Kt
Deer Park Jaycees Survey Campaign Follows Local Cake Bake
Deer Park Jaycees announce a November community development survey aligned with Cub Scouts Pack 268 Father and Son Cake Bake Auction on November 20 at 7 30 p m Deer Park Civic Center. Proceeds support scouting and local improvements while prior surveys led to Town Plaza Shopping Center and better recreation facilities.
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DP Jaycees
Cub Scouts Pack 268
Father & Son
Deer Park Civic Center
America
Cub
Town Plaza
Deer Park Surpasses United Fund Drive Goal in Increased Total
Deer Park exceeded its goal by 300 dollars in the United Fund Drive, reaching 2500 against a 2200 target. Local chairman Stanley Keyes thanks all contributors and acknowledges team captains E M Maxwell John Puffer and their assistants for their efforts.
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Deer Park
United Fund
Stanley Keyes
E. M. Maxwell
John Puffer
Deer Park High Band Eyes First Place in Marching Contest
Sandi Wiley reports Deer Park High Band, 96 members, will travel to Smiley to compete in the marching contest on Saturday November 15 at 5 p.m. Region IX judges 20 AAAA bands. Deer Park aims for a first place rating after five straight I ratings.
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Sandi Wiley
South Houston
Clyde Abshier
Deer
Smiley
Deer Park
Deer Park CofC Adds Two Directors and New Dues
The Deer Park Chamber of Commerce board announced approval to amend the constitution, increasing directors from 10 to 12. Ballots will list nominees for election. officers to be installed at January banquet. A new dues scale takes effect January, with $40 for small business and higher rates for larger entities.
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Deer Park Chamber of Commerce
Deer Park Bank
Judd Longley
Reginald Knowles
P. B. Dover
Cofc
Capital Improvements Bond urged by Deer Park Chamber
The Deer Park Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors unanimously supports the Capital Improvements Bond Issue urging citizens to vote on November 25. The letter emphasizes Deer Park’s progress and asks residents to consider the future of the community and its bright destiny under the bond. Mike Warren, president, signs the appeal.
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Deer Park
South Houston Here Friday Rayburn Texans Edge Deer 14 13
In Pasadena Memorial Stadium Rayburn and the Deer battled for District 2BAAAA runner up. Rayburn scored first on a five play drive and extra point, the Deer answered with a 47 yard eight play march. Mike Cremeons connected on a 50 yard TD for Rayburn, but the Deer dominated the second half. McCulloch left injured, Bo Lively led a 70 yard TD drive for the Deer.
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Baytown Lee
Rayburn
Deer
Mike McCulloch
Bo Lively
Lively
Bob Langham
Eline PN
Growth Bonds Need Voters’ Approval for Deer Park Projects
The Deer Park City Council seeks a 7.45 million General Obligation Bond Election on November 25 to fund five years of capital improvements. Four propositions cover street, water and sewer, garbage disposal, and public buildings projects, with a slight $1.50 monthly tax increase on a $15,000 home. The city holds an A bond rating and endorsements from major local groups, aiming to support orderly growth.
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Deer Park
Houston
Center St
Rayburn Outplays Jr Varsity 20 14
Tailback Rod Munson scored on runs of 12 and 15 yards as Rayburn defeated the Jr Varsity Deer 20-14 last Thursday. The Deer led 7-0 but Rayburn led 20-7 at halftime. Standouts on defense included David Presley Blake Page and Duwayne O Banion. Coach Berry’s club, now 6-3, closes the season at South Houston today at 4 p.m.
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Rod Munson
Rayburn
Texans
Deer
David Presley
Blake Page
Duwayne O’banion
Berry
South Houston
Cub Scouts Tour Submarine Cavalla at Houston Ship Channel
Cub Scouts Den 7 and Webelo Den 2 of Pack 268 visited the USS Cavalla submarine docked at the Houston Ship Channel. The tour showed how the submarine operates and crew life, with questions about submerging surfacing water purification and air systems.
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Den 7
Webelo den 2
Cavalla
Houston
Deer to host South Houston in final home game
The Deer faced a near miss as a final play fell inches short, ending 14-13. Standout players cited include Nalley, Turner, McCulloch, Dowdy, Clem, Douglas, Locklear, Stevens, Rawlinson, Madden, Thompson, Blair, Pickle and Meadows. South Houston Trojans visit Abshier Stadium at 7 30 p m Friday. they are 6-3 after losses to Baytown Lee, Rayburn and Spring Woods.
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Reggie Nalley
Jeff Turner
Bo Turner
Mike McCulloch
Chris Dowdy
Kendal Clem
Robert Douglas
Danny Locklear
Jimmy Stevens
Gene Rawlinson
Kenny Madden
Pat Thompson
Bob Blair
Bob Pickle
Randy Meadows
South Houston Trojans
Abshier Stadium
Trojans
Freshman A Drops Rayburn 28-14 In Second Half
Sam Rayburn led 14-0 at halftime before bad breaks in the second half allowed a 28-14 victory. QB Jeff Wilcoxon ran 50 yards for a TD and threw 45 yards to Gil Partlow for another. Wilcoxon added two extra points. Deer finish 7-2 and host South Houston to close the season, with the winner earning district champion status.
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Thames
Leo
Sam Rayburn
Jeff Wilcoxon
Gil Partlow
South Houston
Deer Park Sports Rule Elimination for Poor Sportsmanship
The Deer Park Rotary Safety Committee warns that poor sportsmanship while driving may lead to disqualification from the game. The advisory notes that players exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct can be eliminated, reflecting strict conduct expectations in sporting events.
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Rotary Club Safety Committee
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Sebron Williams
BY Janet Dyes
Jaycees
Rayburn Texans
Edge Deer
Fighting Deer
Pasadena Memorial Stadium
David Nutt
Pasadena
Stephen Rogers
Mike McNatt
Ronnie Yowell
Rex Keiffer
Ricky Gallik
Randy Vanney
Dan Stobeagh
Scotty Willis
Mike
Preto
Bobby Fox
CUB Scouts
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