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Newspaper

Deer Park Weekly Progress

Location

Deer Park, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1969

Page

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Four candidates listed in Deer Park School Board race

Qualified voters in the Deer Park Independent School District will vote Saturday October 4 to elect trustees for two positions. For Position 4 the candidates are Dr. Billy J. Sealy of Deer Park and Joe S. Cathey of 802 Peggy, a telephone company employee. For Position 5 the candidates are incumbent Mrs. Helen Johnson, a real estate agent, seeking a second three year term, and R. A. Kawalik of 817.

Deer Park Independent School Board Billy J. Sealy Deer Park Joe S. Cathey Peggy Helen Johnson R. A. Kawalik

Circulation figures clash in Deer Park Progress note

The editorial notes the official 2200 weekly copies of the Deer Park Progress while a Shopper promoter claims 1200. It questions who can verify circulation and mentions that Shopper copies go to post and mail, plus free issues to newcomers, alongside a review of George M. Cohan musical at Houston. Voting sites and hours are listed for local elections.

Deer Park Pasadena

Deer Park Parks to Offer Three Fall Classes

Deer Park residents can enroll in new fall classes Metal Flowers Decorative Painting and Creative Stitchery. Evening sessions run Thursdays 7 to 8 pm starting Oct 16 1969, six week courses costing 12.06 for two and 15.00 for Stitchery.

Deer Park Parks and

Swint's TV Opens at 1006 Center

John and Sue Swint of 709 Princeton Lane Deer Park own Swint's TV Sales and Service located at 1006 Center Street. They lease space in the Deer Park Progress building. Their showroom will feature new television sets for sale and service.

John Sue Swint Princeton Lane Deer Park Swint TV Sales & Service Center Street

Deer Park Tops Club Meeting Highlights Hobbies

The Deer Park Tops Club met at 7 p.m. Monday in the Deer Park Bank Hospitality room with 14 members and one visitor. A program on Hobbies featured each member sharing her hobby and displays. Wilma Kimberlin won the fruit basket after losing 7 3/4 pounds. Glenda Coley was named September Queen with a 6 1/2 pound loss.

Deer Park Tops Club Deer Park Bank Wilma Kimberlin Glenda Coley

Bank Elects Myrna Thiessen Asst Cashier

Myrna Thiessen was elected Assistant Cashier by the Deer Park Bank board on September 18. She joined in July 1966 and has worked in Bookkeeping Proof and as a secretary. She and her husband Bill live in Deepwater with four children in elementary and junior high school. she chairs the Houston American Institute of Banking chapter and its women’s committee and belongs to the Bank Women’s Club of Houston.

Myrna Thiessen Deer Park Bank Bank Women's Club of Houston Bank Americaid Bank of the Southwest

Riding Club to Have Bar B Que

The Deer Park Riding Club will host a Bar-B-Que on Saturday October 4 at the Arena on Luella Street Registration begins at 9 a m with events starting promptly The event includes an 8 years and under age group Trophies and ribbons will be awarded in four age groups Bar B Que served 1130 a m to 1 p m Members may bring guests plates cost 1 50 Call Dottie Martin after 5 p m at GR 9 2096 or Teet Miller at GR 2 6626 with questions

Deer Park Dottie Martin Teet Miller

Deer Park Rotary football safety advice in driving tips

Deer Park Rotary in a football game emphasizes the passer should aim to have the receiver in the clear before throwing to avoid interceptions. The Rotary Club safety committee reminds drivers to ensure clear space before attempting to pass another vehicle.

Rotary Club Safety Committee

Stanley Keys Named Deer Park Campaign Chairman

Stanley Keys a New York Life agent is named Deer Park community chairman for 1970 in Harris County United Fund Campaign to raise 9 126 000 He lives at 201 East Shot and will work with more than 15 000 volunteers as the campaign opens September 24 The division goal is 105 000 and Keys endorses shared responsibility United Fund agencies provide services from medical care to child care in Deer Park including Red Cross safety Boy Scouts Girl Scouts San Jacinto V M C A Salvation Army and more

Stanley Keys New York Deer Park United Fund East Shot Jay Marks East Harris County Keys Harris County United Fund United Fund Agencies American Red Cross Safety Service Boy Scouts of America Girl Scouts San Jacinto V.M.C.A Salvation Army Women’s and Childress Res. — H. and Family Service Center

Jaycees Sponsor Blood Drive in Deer Park

Deer Park Jaycees sponsor a blood drive on Thursday October 2 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Center and 8th Streets. Citizens living or working in Deer Park are urged to donate amid high need. Blood Services of Houston rules govern credit dispersals and eligibility, including residency or employment in Deer Park or Jaycees membership, with credits up to 100 usable by nonqualified recipients by a majority vote of the Jaycees executive council.

Deer Park Jaycees Center St 8Th St Jaycees Deer Park Blood Services of Houston Southwest Blood Bank Blood Bank Project Executive Council The Jaycocettes Center

Youth Hurt As Car Veers Into Deer Park Junior High

Richard King, 15, is in critical condition with a fractured skull after a car driven by Mrs. Earl Ebert malfunctioned and struck him while he waited by his motor bike. The vehicle also hit about 11 parked cars, prompting firefighters to douse gasoline leaks. The incident occurred near Deer Park Jr High as students were leaving. Richard King is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. King of 247 West Third Street.

Richard King Earl Ebert Deer Park Jr. High King Richard Bayshore Hospital M. A. King W. 3Rd St

Deer Triumph Over Wildcats in Undefeated Showdown

The Deer defeated the Clear Creek Wildcats 20-13 at Wildcat Stadium last Friday to remain undefeated. Key plays included Clint Mosley’s 5 yard TD for Clear Creek, Bob Langham’s three scores for the Deer, and McCulloch’s 48 yard pass to Stevens. The Deer defense held in the final quarters and prepare for district play at Abshier Stadium against Dobie.

Fighting Deer Clear Creek Wildcats Wildcat Stadium Rock-Um Sock-Um Deer Wildcat Clint Mosley Clear Creek Wildcats Reggie Nalley Mike McCulloch Jimmy Stevens Bob Langham McCulloch Kenny Madden Jeff Stifle Hob Langham Bob Pickle Chris Dowdy Gene Rawlingson Troy Humphries Randy Kodar Randy Meadows Bob Blair Kendal Clem David Swift Dobie Abshier Stadium Dobie Longhorns Jeff Davis Houston Furr Mount Carmel Longhorns

Jr Varsity Takes Third Straight Victory Over Creek

Coach Gary Berry's Jr Varsity Deer outgunned Clear Creek 20 to 6 for their third consecutive win. Gary Morgan sprinted for a TD, Steve Maas caught a Hamm pass for another, and Mark Mooneyham added a third rushing score.

Gary Berry Varsity Deer Clear Creek Gary Morgan Steve Maas Charles Hamm Mark Mooneyham Hee

Freshman A Team Beats Clear Creek 20- Q

Deer Freshman A shuts out Clear Creek 20- Q to move to 2-1. Wilcoxon rushes for a TD and connects on a 50 yard pass to Ben Pinion for another. Ronnie Long adds a four yard TD run. Wilcoxon passes to Pinion for two extra points. Freshmen meet Dobie today at 4 p.m. in the same venue.

Clear Creek Wilcoxon Ben Pinion Ronnie Long Pinion Billy Thames Dobie

W R Knowles Elected Library Board Chairman

W R Knowles of 210 Maxie has been elected chairman of the Deer Park Public Library Board. He succeeds Donna Thomas who served as chairman since the board formed in 1964. Howard Hayre was elected vice chairman and Evelyn F. Benton secretary at the board’s September meeting.

W. R. Knowles Maxie Deer Park

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Maxwell George Mi Houston Music Hall George M. Cohan Joel Grey Cohan Sheraton- Lincoln America Arbor Dr Deer Park High Carpenter Lynchburg Deepwater Pasadena Little Theater Tulip, Pasadena Oscar James Deer Park Methodist Church Joe Fort Bank Deer Park Rotary UF Campaign United Fund Agency Center and 8Th Sts Oobie North Shore Scott Willis David Douglas David Nutt Deer Coaches Game David Byrd Bo Lively Jeff Xifle Jerry Traweek Gene Rawlinson Pat Thompson Corky Cottrell Danny Collins Jimmy Levens Jeff Turner Alen Stakes Donald McMillian Haney Kenny James Robert Douglas Clarence Judd Joe Higgingbotham Thomas Renfro Donald Bravenec Smickey Monday Benny Quinton Danny Locklear Tim Pearson Tommy Moore Chris Galbreath
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