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Newspaper

Deer Park Weekly Progress

Location

Deer Park, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1969

Page

5

Library column highlights teen booklets and party guides

Deer Park readers learn about new library teen booklets A Girl and Her Figure and A Boy and His Physique from Ruth M Leverton and Walter H Gregg funded by the National Dairy Council. The fall Halloween season is celebrated with party book recommendations and decor ideas. New board members Leon Walters and Charlie Waller are introduced. A Friends meeting is planned. A dictionary tip and dime copier are noted.

Ruth M. Leverton Walter H. Gregg National Dairy Council Boys & Girls Bernice Wells Carlson Florence Hamsher Shirley and Monroe Paxman Harry D. Ederen Leon Walters Charlie Waller Deer Park Leon Joyce E. Oak Methodist Church Charlie Dale Princeton DP Independent School Dist DP Church of Christ

Circle K Members Donate Blood at San Jacinto College

Circle K members from San Jacinto College donated nine pints of blood for Patricia Ann Lissey a Deer Park High School junior requiring 16 pints for transfer to John Sealy Hospital. Henry Young the club sponsor and his wife joined nine members at Bay Shore Hospital for the donation as Patricia faces exploratory heart surgery later this month.

Circle K San Jacinto College Henry Young Bayshore Hospital Patricia Ann Lissey Deer Park High School John Sealy Hospital Galveston Jim Cullen Patricia

Deer Perk Rotary Game Night Reminder

Rotary safety committee urges fans to allow extra travel time to reach the game and avoid being late for kickoff.

Rotary Club Safety Committee

Shell to Add Two Sulfur Recovery Units at Deer Park Plant

Shell Chemical Co advances a $1 million expansion at the Deer Park refinery chemical complex by building two sulfur recovery units with 150 ton daily capacity each. Manager W A Gabig notes the system prevents air pollution by removing sulfur compounds from fuels and returns high quality sulfur for use in fertilizers and acids. Ford Bacon and Davis Texas, Inc. of Dallas secured the construction contract with completion slated for 1970.

Shell Chemical Company Deer Park W. A. Gabig Gabig Tis Ford, Bacon and Davis Texas, Inc Dallas

Palm Terrace Garden Club Meeting October 21

All women of Palm Terrace Addition are invited to the next Palm Terrace Garden Club meeting on October 21 at 7 30 p.m. in the hospitality room of Deer Park Bank. B F Evans, former Cacti Association president, will present Cacti and Succulents. Co hosted by L C McCarley and John Cornell. Visitors receive a plant. Twelve members and three visitors attended September. Justin Ivy spoke on trees and shrubs, then answered questions on landscaping.

Palm Terrace Addition Palm Terrace Garden Club Deer Park Bank B. F. Evans Cacti Association L. C. McCarley John Cornell Justin Ivy James Clore Wayne Davis

Jr High Fawns Lose To Beverly Hills In District Tilt

The Jr High Fawns were outplayed by a heavier Beverly Hills squad last Wednesday, losing 46 to 30 and dropping to a 1-1 district record. Scorers were Victor White Joe Warren Tommy Taylor and Jamie Amos. They face Cedar Bayou next Wednesday.

Jr. High Beverly Hills Victor White Joe Warren Tommy Taylor Jamie Amos Cedar Bayou

Parents invited to CP Elementary meeting

All interested parents are invited to a meeting on October 21 at College Park Elementary. Principal John Campbell will moderate and explain PTO PTA organizing requirements and related details.

College Park John Campbell Aweticoness

Garage sale and land for sale near Old Assembly of God

All day Thursday and Friday in back of the Old Assembly of God Church at 1113 Center. For sale half an acre of land with house on Center Street. Also for sale Explorer uniform large size worn once plus extra shirts and shorts. Contact 479-1829 or 479-1059.

Assembly of God Center Center St Explorer

Library To Host Area Librarians Workshop

The Deer Park Public Library hosts a Texas State Library workshop on Reporting Methods for librarians on October 21. Miss Katherine Ard will conduct the session at 9:30 a.m. with an afternoon program for LCAs Title I reports and library officials. Reservations are via the Texas State Library Field Consultant Office in Conroe or the Deer Park Public Library.

Deer Park Public Library Texas State Library Katherine Ard Field Services Division Deer Park Library Center Street

Mrs Dye Named PR Consultant for DP Library

Janet Dye has been named Public Relations Consultant to Deer Park Library. She and her husband Billy and daughters Kristin and Erin have lived in Deer Park for five years. Janet is active in civic life and writes a column in The Progress. A new column titled Subject: Library will align her byline with library activities.

Billy Janet) Dye Deer Park

Deer Park Rams Open Conference Play With 3 Wins

Deer Park Rams swept the opening conference games by beating the Clear Creek Comets in three of four contests. Junior varsity and varsity teams also posted wins as junior freshman and varsity records moved to 3 2 and 1 4 respectively. The Rams host the Space Bandits at Baker Field on Saturday with a full morning schedule and a halftime drill by the Deer Hearts.

Deer Park Rams Clear Creek Comets Clear Lake City Space Bandits Baker Field Deer Park High School Deer Hearts Comets Mark Moody Lee Nix Ram Terry McHenry Carl Self David York Robbie Priest Mike Shaw Mike Young

Amblin's Around by Kay Maxwell

A community column notes a Stork Shower for the Kelley household as William Todd, an adopted son, joined the home on October 10 at 806 James in Baytown area. Co hosts include Pat Cornelius and local residents. Also announced is Deer Park Assembly of God Church dedication day and revival led by Evangelist Charles Stafford starting October 19.

Buddy Nancy Kelley Jerry Cornelius James William Todd Kelley Pat Cornelius Marietta Valentine Judy Ware Glyn Alice Fuller Baytown Ee KE Brand New Deer Park

San Jacinto Circle Club Runs Paper Drive for Library

San Jacinto College Circle K Club stages a paper drive to fund books for the college library. Call David McCallister at 479 4458 or Jimmy Cullen at 471 1623 to donate. pickups in front yards on Thursday night.

San Jacinto Circle K Club David McCallister Jimmy Cullen

TO TEST EDNA COWBOYS THERE FRIDAY

The Deer remain 5-0 after a 19-18 homecoming win over Pasadena at Abshier Stadium. Mc Culloch connected with Madden and Langham on key scores as Pasadena threatened late. Edna comes to town after a week off for a Friday 7:30 p.m. game.

Edna

Hospital Notes Partial Patient and Staff Addresses

A list of names and street addresses appears to reference hospital notes or personnel. Entries include Bobby Eades 4213 Iris Lane Southmore, George Waterston 803 Grove Pasadena Memorial, Gordon McCann 1018 Sharie Bayshore, Mrs J D Passons 4221 Iris Lane Bayshore, John David Moore 921 James Bayshore, Clint Warrick 401 E First Texas Children.

Bobby Eades Iris

Deer Park Deer emerge as 4A contender this season

After four years of building up the program under Coach Jim Amos the Deer Park High Deer rise in 4A contention posting a 5-0 start. Key players QB Mike McCulloch and Fullback Bob Langham lead an explosive offense while defenders like Reggie Nailey and Bob Pickle anchor a solid lineup. Off the field the city sees growth with new housing and businesses including Swint's TV sales grand opening in the Progress Building and several ribbon-cuttings.

Deer Park High Deer Jim Amos Deer Victoria Stroman Mike McCulloch Bob Langham Reggie Nailey Bob Pickle Chris Dowdy Deer Park Center St Town Plaza Center Bayshore Plaza Appliance Perky’s Cleaners College Park Diamond D Center Cofc Swint Progress 1006 Center

SIC Reopens With 50 New Faculty Members

San Jacinto College welcomes 50 new faculty, the largest hiring surge since opening. New instructors hold master’s degrees in most departments, with technical staff holding bachelor’s degrees. Names, degrees, and degree sources cover English through tech, including Gammage, Toombs, and Gates among the hires.

SIC San Jacinto College Mary Elizabeth Dalton Texas Technological College Jo Nell Krumnow Sam Houston State University

Jr Varsity Deer Fall to Pasadena 30 6 on Week Open

The Jr Varsity Deer suffered their first loss of the season, 30 to 6 at Pasadena last Thursday. Back Rodney Monson scored the only Deer touchdown on a seven yard run. Coach Berry’s team hosts Bay City at 7 p.m.

Pasadena Rodney Monson Berry Bay City

Freshman A Clip Eagles Roll Over Pasedena

The Freshman A team defeated Pasadena 35-6 last Thursday for their fourth win and one loss. Key plays included a 15 yard pass to Ben Pinion and a 46 yard completion to Pinion from QB Jeff Wilcoxon, a 25 yard interception return by Dale White for a TD, and a 7 yard TD run by White. Fullback Richard Church added a five yard score. Wilcoxon kicked the extra points as the defense led by John Wilson Mickey Wieser and Ronnie Long held strong. The Deer have allowed 18 points in five games while scoring 125. The team is open this week.

Pasadena Abshier Stadium McCulloch Jeff Stifle Kenny Madden Madden Deer Cathy Monceaux Deer Park Mike Kirkland Larry Thomas Kirkland Willingham Corky Cottrell Billy Thames Jeff Wilcoxon Ben Pinion Pinion Dale White Richard Church Wilcoxon John Wilson Mickey Wieser Ronnie Long

Freshman B Team Rolls Past North Shore 26-2

The Freshman B Team defeated North Shore 26 to 2 last Saturday for their third straight win. They travel to La Marque to face them this Saturday.

North Shore la Marque

Also Mentioned on This Page

Library WBY Janet Dyeq Deppul Friends of DP Public Library SJC Shell Chemical Co CP Elementary Deer Park Rams Bart Farmer Robby Dalke Russell Wood Charlie Johnson Brad Crawford Butch Pate David Morrison Byron Moake Amblin Kaye Maxwell G. W. Caldwell Larry Dowdy New Orleans da Nang Philippines J. M. Dowdy Circle Club PAPER Vorky Cottrell Clarence Judd Thomas Renfro Jeff Turner Maxwell Lewnl Hander North Texas State University Arthur Harper Sam Houston State College William Swift University of Texas Randolph Rodwall University of Houston Gary M. Emanuel Walter E. Aber Jamie Marshall Rose Carol Strahmann Connie Silva Dominican College Janice Robbins Ellis Noel Wilkins North Texas State Violet Tinsley Bowling Green State University John Nail Texas Tech Mid Management Reginald W. Gates Louisiana State University Paul Gunn University of Missouri Larry Parker George Howard University of Minnesota George F. McCain Southern Methodist University Tech Lee J. Topham University of Southwestern Louisiana JR. Varsity Clip Eagles
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