Deer Park Wants Citizens to Support Good Government
City Administrator notes Deer Park is a good and clean town powered by citizen support. Progress outlined includes building permits totaling 5,127,968 this year with new residences apartments and businesses, plus remodeling. Library activity up with 44,669 books circulated and a new book discussion group. Inspections and fire department calls summarized, along with August police violations and incidents.
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Deer Park
R. G. Parkinson
Deer Park Schools enrollments rise. new elementary opens
Enrollment figures show 6,428 students on September 2 with Superintendent Dr. Lebron Williams forecasting 6,665 by October. The new Deer Park Elementary, capacity 1100, opened with 587 pupils, mainly transferring from W A Carpenter and San Jacinto. Deepwater and Carpenter facilities report shifting numbers and capacity near 1200 each.
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Deer Park
Lebron Williams
W. A. Carpenter
San Jacinto
Pee Wee Football Coaches Named For Local League
Coaches and assistants for Pee Wee Football are listed for Jr Freshman, Freshman, Jr Varsity, and Varsity teams. Jr Freshman led by Don Nix with Wayne Tunstall and David Snell. Freshman led by David Smith with Jim Drake and Al Coghill. Jr Varsity with Gary West Ed Morrison and Gene Crawford. Varsity led by Elvin Rodgers with Larry Moody and Rich Hodge. 80 players ages 8 to 13. Booster Club president Bill Shock named.
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Pee Wee
Don Nix
Wayne Tunstall
David Snell
David Smith
Jim Drake
al Coghill
Gary West
Ed Morrison
Gene Crawford
Elvin Rodgers
Larry Moody
Rich Hodge
Bill Shock
Deer Park Rams Open Home Season in La Porte
Deer Park Rams host Mainland Rebels at La Porte Junior High Stadium on Saturday September 13 with a 9 30 a m Junior Freshman kickoff. Last week the Rams faced Pearland Roustabouts in four games with the Junior Freshman winning 14 0 and the Varsity and Junior Varsity showing promise in losses.
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la Porte
Deer Park
Rebels
Texas City
la Porte Junior High
Rams
Pearland Roustabouts
City Council Updates School Zone Hours and Sidewalk Plans
City Council, following the Joint Participation Committee, votes to change school zone observing hours to 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. and 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. to align with national norms. Discussions feature sidewalks funding, developer duties, 13th Street extension plans, rezoning proposals, and off duty pay for police and fire personnel.
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National Safety Council
Burke
Mann
Gage
College Park
13Th St
W. D. Lawther
P&i Commission
Swindell Addition
Center SX
Town Plaza Center
Planning & Zoning Commission
Houston
Council
Deer Park to Open Season at Home Against Stroman High
Deer Park will host Stroman High of Victoria Friday at 7 30 p m in the season opener after two scrimmage wins. Coach Jim Amos praised Stroman as an experienced running team and noted Deer Park’s improved offense led by quarterback Mike McCulloch who connected with Jimmy Stevens and Kenny Madden for TDs in recent games. The Deer defense showed progress with backups Locklear and Renfro excelling in limited action.
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Rams
Roustabouts
Mark Moody
Lee Nix
Steve Hodge
Keith Kirby
Pearland Boys
Mike Wright
Deer Park
Pearland
Nicky Sael
Stroman High
Victoria
Deer
Stroman
Jim Amos
Mike McCulloch
Lamar
Jimmy Stevens
Kenny Madden
Danny Locklear
Thomas Renfro
Troy Humphries
Bob Pickle
Randy Kodar
Bob Blair
Chris Dowdy
Randy Meadows
Bob Lang
Four candidates file in DP school trustee race
By last Wednesday afternoon four candidates filed for the two open positions in the upcoming School Trustee Election set for October 4. For Position 4 are Dr. Billy J. Sealy of Deer Park and Joe S. Cathey of 802 Peggy, while incumbent W. D. Bradley did not file. For Position 5 are incumbent Helen Johnson seeking a second term and R. A. Kowalik of 817 Arbor Dr. Kowalik is employed by Foster-Wheeler Cons. Co. Voting hours for absentee ballots are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, September 16 to 30, at the School Administration Building.
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Billy J. Sealy
Deer Park
Joe S. Cathey
Peggy
W. D. Bradley
Helen Johnson
R. A. Kowalik
Arbor Dr
Foster-Wheeler Cons. Co
Houston
Only 15 Building Permits In August Reported
City Hall issued 15 building permits in August totaling 214060 dollars. Permits included 12 new homes for 212500 dollars, an add on garage 950 dollars, a sign 60 dollars, and home remodeling 559 dollars.
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City Hall
Football Banquet Honors Hal Lundgren As Speaker
The football kick-off banquet last Friday featured Hal Lundgren of the Houston Chronicle as guest speaker. Guests enjoyed humor from Dr. Jimmie Nelson M.C. and remarks from Head Coach Jim Amos about the coaching staff and players. Mike Warren presented the Sportsmanship Plaque and Lundgren urged youths to pursue worthwhile activities and stay positive.
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Jimmie Nelson
M.C
Aggie Baylor
Doyle Fenn
Jim Amos
Bobby Grisham
Bowden Cook
Jesse Harwell
Amos
Mike Warren
Chamber of Commerce
Hal Lundgren
Houston Chronicle
Ladies Civic Club To Meet Sept 18 For Dinner And Business
Deer Park Ladies Civic Club will gather Thursday September 18 at Hickory House for dinner and business. Special guests Frank Van Trease and Harry Moore will attend. The group, known for publishing the Telephone Directory and giving scholarships, expands to include La Porte High School graduates and Deer Park residents. Mothers of Mrs Whitmire's Girl Scout Troop are invited. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. All Deer Park women are welcome.
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Ladies Civic Club
Deer Park
Frank van Treases
Harry Moores
Police Department Activities Accidents and Injuries 1969 Update
Police department records show August 1969 accidents at 27 with injuries at 7 and 1 fatality for the year through August. January–August 1969 totals reach 171 accidents and 50 injuries, compared with 144 and 22 in the same period of 1968.
For Sale Details Include Furniture and Rug Cleaner
Classified line lists for sale items table and chairs desk and chair club chair floor polisher and rug cleaner. Two phone numbers 479 2926 and 479 3007 appear. A lost blond Pekingese with no collar or tags is reported at 4533 College Park with contact 479 3007.
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College Park
Civic Center Hosts Fall Classes In Arts And Fitness
The Civic Center announces fall offerings including an oil painting course on Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings starting September 8th and 9th with a six week duration. A yoga class for beginners requires advance registration. senior citizens oil painting sessions run Mondays 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. with no fee. Call 479-3002 for details.
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