City Council tightens school zone hours and sidewalks plan
City Council instructed City Attorney to draft an ordinance changing school zone times from 7 45 to 8 45 AM and 2 30 to 3 45 PM for Deer Park. Study to extend Luella Street zone near La Porte Elementary. Sidewalks to be required by builders and subdividers. city to clear pathways and enforce speed laws. 13th Street paving bid advertised. dogs must be licensed and not run loose. Humane Officer to impound violators.
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Deer Park
Luella Street
la Porte
Scenic Texas Highways Safety Message by Rotary Club
The Rotary Club safety committee urges drivers to stop before looking away from the road to enjoy scenic Texas highway spots. The reminder stresses full attention to prevent accidents and ensure safe vacations for all motorists.
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Texas
Rotary Club Safety Committee
Deer Park Rams Rebel Victory Swap in Open League Action
Deer Park and La Porte led a busy opening home day as the Rams swept a Junior Freshman win 27-6 over Texas City third graders while Varsity drives produced an 85 yard opening TD and a 43 yard pass. Texas City edged Deer Park Junior Varsity 20-7 as Rebels rallied late to win 28-7. Deer Park travels to Friendswood next Saturday.
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Deer Park
Rams
Texas City Rebels
la Porte
Texas City
LaPorte Cowboys
Terry Mellenry
Mark Moody
TR Lee Nix
Billy Chock
David Smith
Kevin Ford
Russell Wood
Bart Farmer
Ram
Kevin Whitaker
Nicky Snell
David Morrison
John Camp
Kenny Coleman
Colts
Deer Hearts
Jeff Rodgers
Friendswood
Thunderbucket Trailriders Ride Ahead of Election Queen
Thunderbucket Trail riders plan a two day ride September 20 and 21 starting near the Elk's Lodge in Kemah at 8 a.m. Saturday, looping to Clear Creek High School in League City and back for spaghetti supper. Entry charges apply, with a Pony Express Ride on Sunday for participation or observation. Public invited. club officials list C. L. Cooper and others.
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Thunderbucket
Elk’s Lodge
Kemah
Clear Creek High School
League City
C. L. Cooper
Marion Lawler
Wayne Catoe
Hunter Pervis
Ramrod
Vicki Cline
Betty Haywood
Sharon Lutheran Hosts Southeast Conference Meet
Sharon Lutheran Church in Pasadena hosted the Southeast Conference annual meeting on Sunday September 14 drawing about 200 delegates pastors and visitors. Dr Fredrik A Schiotz president of the American Lutheran Church and The Lutheran World Federation was main speaker addressing the churchs concerns. The church lists 580 baptized and 378 confirmed members with many living in Deer Park.
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Sharon Lutheran Church
Red Bluff Road
Pasadena
Southeast Conference
American Lutheran Church
Fredrik A. Schiotz
Lutheran World Federation
Sharon
Deer Park
Hospital Notes Discharges and Addresses Listed
W O Skains at 902 Peggy Pasadena Memorial. Brenda White at 222 W 5th Bayshore. Mrs Sam Bullock of 718 Alyse and Mrs Eldridge's mother Mrs Lucy Pemberton. Mrs Dewey Morganroth discharged.
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Skains
Peggy
Pasadena Memorial
Brenda White
W. 5Th
Bayshore
Sam Bullock
Alyse
Eldridge
Lucy Pemberton
Dewey Morganroth
Teen age baseball meeting in Deer Park area
A meeting in the Deer Park area is set for 7 30 p m on Tuesday September 23 in the Hospitality Room of the Deer Park Bank. The purpose is to elect officers for the coming year and invites parents of 13 year old boys who played Little League baseball to attend.
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Deer Park
Deer Park Bank
Hickory House Café Expands Private Dining Room
Hickory House Cafe at 2113 Cen ter nears completion of a large private dining room with nutmeg stained paneling. Deer Park Rotarians use the space during weekly meetings, and an Open House is planned soon. Oscar and Beulah Wilson own and manage the cafe.
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Hickory House Cafe
Deer Park
Oscar
Beulah Wilson
Bullock Couple Welcome Son Dean Allen
Mr and Mrs Sam Bullock announce the arrival of a son named Dean Allen born September 16 weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce and 21.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wilhoit Morton of Houston and Mr and Mrs A V Bullock of New London Texas.
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Sam Bullock
Alyse
Dean Allen
Wilhoit Morton
Houston
A. V. Bullock
New London
Texas
Uniform donations sought for Brownie and Girl Scout gear
Community call for donations of Brownie and Girl Scout uniforms. Needy girls may receive used attire by dropping off at Mrs. John Brown at 810 Norwood, just south of San Jacinto Elementary.
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John Brown
Norwood
San Jacinto Elementary
Mark Allison
Gulfgate
Mark
Smith
Deer Halt Stroman in opener 9 7 at Abshier Field
The Deer defeat Stroman Raiders 9 to 7 at Abshier Field in the season opener. Randy Koe tar safety opened scoring for the Deer, Bob Langham added the TD and Mike McCulloch extra point before halftime. Deer defense, led by Blair, Pickle, Clem and Madden, held off late Raider threats with Madden’s interception in the final minute. McCulloch reinjury created uncertainty for Friday’s game versus Houston Sterling at Abshier Stadium.
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Stroman Raiders
Abshier
Randy Koetar
Stroman
Paydirt
Bob Langham
Troy Humphries
Accross
Mike McCulloch
Raiders
Deer
Bob Blair
Bob
Pickle
Kendal Clem
Kenny Madden
Houston
Sterling
Abshier Stadium
Greater Houston
Chris Showers
Iouston
John Williams
Milby High
Coming Events At Civic Center
The Civic Center hosts fall offerings including a beginner yoga class with advance registration by calling 479-3002. Senior Citizens are invited to free Monday oil painting sessions from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. For details call 479-3002. An exercise class returns this fall with advance registration required by the same contact number.
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Civic Center
Deer Park Civic Center
It’s a Boy for the A W Thompsons in Katy
William Todd born at Bayshore Hospital on Saturday September 13 at 12 49 a m weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces and 217 inches long. Parents are Mr and Mrs A W Thompson Sr of Katy and Mr and Mrs C J Blanco of Abadan Iran. Sisters Regina 5 and Cynthia 2 1/2. Great grandparents listed. Family home 1935 Heights Drive Katy.
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A. W. Thompson
Katy
Deer Park
William Todd
Todd
George Wilburn
Bayshore Hospital
Regina
Cynthia
A. W. Thompson, Sr
C. J. Blanco
Abadan
Iran
Hospital Update On Mr. O S Jenkins At St Luke’s
Mr. O S Jenkins of 333 Irene is reported doing well after major surgery at St Luke's Hospital Tuesday. He is in room 220 and well wishes are being sent.
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O. S. Jenkins
Irene
St. Luke’s Hospital
October Draft Call For Texas Down From September
Austin Sept 5 The October draft call for Texas is 1 461 down from 1 698 for September Colonel Morris S Schwartz state Selective Service director said Friday This is the state share of a national quota of 29 000 men 27 600 for the Army and 1 400 for the Marine Corps The quota will mirror the two services State induction calls in August and July were 1 548 and 1 178 respectively A total of 8 906 is set for preinduction physical and mental examination in October versus 11 135 in September 6 816 in August and 8 029 in July The order of selection may include delinquents 19 or older volunteers under 26 and older first nonvolunteers 19 through 25 married or single oldest first with those married after August 26 1965 being chosen ahead of those married on or before that date Local boards may lower eligibility to 18 years 9 months oldest first but no one may be inducted before 19.
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Austin
Texas
Morris S. Schwartz
Army
Marine Corps
Schwartz
Sebron Williams to panel at Austin education convention
Superintendent Sebron Williams of Deer Park ISD will join a distinguished panel at the Joint Annual Convention of School Administrators and School Boards in Austin on September 21-22. About three thousand participants from across Texas will attend eighteen topic group discussions on state and federal education law changes, local school issues, and peer experiences.
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Sebron Williams
Deer Park
For Your Convenience Weekly in Deer Park Progress Stands
Weekly issues of the Deer Park Progress are placed in stands at local businesses including Cafey's Lucky 7 Waddell's Dairy Queen Seven-Eleven on Center St Colonial House Snack Bar Kroger's Matthews Superette Crest Pharmacy Fill-A-Sak on Luella St.
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Deer Park
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L. J. Hallmark
Shell
Clear Lake
W. R. Durland
Boys’ Harbor
Shriners
Clovis Mann
13Th Street
Luella
Deer Park Cemetery
Deer Park Rams
Sharon Lutheran
Hickory House
Houston Sterling
Stroman High
Deer Park High School
Debbie Love
Barbara Martin
Betty Nemes
Gerri White
Laura Puckett
Kathy Burk
A. W. Thompsons
W. C. Stockdick, Sr
Paula Blanco
Beaumont
Maude Taylor
Heights Drive
Thompson
Supt
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