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Newspaper

Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1963

Page

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Lions Club Hosts 42 Card Party at Royal Elementary Cafeteria

The Brookshire Lions Club invites the community to a monthly 42 party tomorrow evening in the Royal Elementary Cafeteria starting at 7 34 p.m. Refreshments served and both first and second scores noted. Committees include Jack Kinberger K Beyser Milton Schmidt and Ed Helwig.

Brookshire Lions Club Royal Elementary Twe Jack Kinberger 4. K. Beyser Milton Schmidt Ed Helwig

Katy Welcomes New AFS Exchange Student Freddy Fuhrmeister

Freddy Fuhrmeister from Sao Leopoldo Brazil arrives as Katy High School senior for the 1963 64 year under the American Field Service program. He will live with the Cardiff family for about ten months and join class activities as a regular student.

Freddy Fuhrmeister Sao Leopoldo Rio Grande Do Sul Brazil American Field Service Katy Chapter C. J. Cardiff Katy High School Freddy Vera Lucia Regina Lutheran Church W. J. Dube, Jr Katy J. D. Woods AFS Carole Reeves Woods

Brookshire and Katy Invited to Hear About CROP

A local meeting invites Brookshire and Katy groups to learn about CROP and Church World Service. N A Sundwall and others will discuss rice donations for the Hong Kong School feeding program and potential Kitchen setups to feed thousands daily. The session aims to organize support and drive for rice or cash contributions.

Brookshire Katy Mims Christian Relief Overseas Program Church World Service N. A. Sundwall Texas Crop - Cws George Roesner Rayford Kay Harris County Hong Kong

Katy Young Farmers Guest Evening On Concrete Uses

The Katy Young Farmers meet August 5 at 8 00 pm in the High School Agriculture room. The Portland Cement Association presents a program on concrete products and farm constructions with a film and slides. Three concrete samples will be mixed to show strength comparisons. All members and guests are invited.

Katy Portland Cement Association

Sid Creech Elected President of Katy Dads Club

Sid Creech was elected president of the Katy Dads Club at a Board of Directors meeting held Monday night. Van Scroggins was chosen vice president Frank Tucker to secretary treasurer and George Jinks named membership chairman.

Sid Creech Katy Dads Club van Scroggins Frank Tucker George Jinks

Opening For Mike's Cream n Burger Friday Debut

Mike's Cream n Burger opens last week with formal opening planned Friday by owners Mr and Mrs O L Fielder. 3000 square feet of permanent awning spans east and north fronts serving Mike's Washateria. Decor includes persimmon and gold flecked white tables and booths. Daily hours until 10 p.m. weekdays starting 1 9 a m and Sundays from 3 p m.

C. L Mike) Fielder Michael Mike Mike's the Times Mike’s

Advertisers Report Strong Last Week Sales in The Times

City Pharmacy in Brookshire reported very good results from last week’s sale after readers saw the ad in The Times. Etta Mae’s in Rosenberg also noted a strong response to ads from Brookshire, Katy, and Pattison people and plans another ad.

City Pharmacy Brookshire Times the Times Etta Mae's Rosenberg Katy Pattison Peole

Katy School District Budget Hearing Set For August 8

The Katy Independent School District will hold a budget hearing at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday August 8 in the Administration Building Board Room. The 1963 64 budget shows current operating expenses of 591294 dollars with 416944 dollars for instructional costs and 134530 dollars for bond redemption and capital outlay. A tax rate of 1.70 dollars per 100 valuation is proposed, up 10 cents, with 1.40 dollars for local maintenance and 0.80 dollars for debt service.

Katy Independent School District

Scroggins Plans New Building For Katy Feed Store

Van Scroggins owner of Katy Feed Store has purchased the old Peck Machine Shop site in Katy. He filled the lot and expects to erect a new store across the alley within 60 days. The new building will house the office and display while both buildings will operate in the business.

van Scroggins Katy Peck

McNeese to Speak on Private Enterprise and Government Control

Mr. Craig L. McNeese of Houston Lighting and Power will discuss private enterprise and government control at the Katy Rotary Club event Thursday. Presentation will be given by Johnny Larsen, the day’s program chairman.

Craig L. McNeese Houston Lighting Power Katy Johnny Larsen

Royal High Starts Football Practice This August

Royal High School begins football practice on Monday August 19 with two sessions daily at 6:00 am and 6:00 pm. About 28 players are expected to report as the team prepares for early games including Sept 6 at Spring and Sept 20 home vs Montgomery, with district play starting Oct 4 against Orchard.

Royal High School Burton Montgomery Royal Orchard Danbury van Vleck Wallis Garwood and Friendswood Sheridan Stone

Wailer County Farm Bureau Queen Contest Friday

Misses Mary Lou Buller Lilen Bollinger and Patsy Schmidt compete with county girls for Wailer County Farm Bureau Queen. Event at 6 30 p m at the county fairgrounds precedes a program with Skeeter Smith as emcee. The winner advances to district honors this fall.

Mary Lou Buller Lilen Bollinger Patsy Schmidt Wailer County Farm Bureau R. C G Skeeter” Smith James Sadler John Bollinger Wes Buller, Jr John Schmidt Waller Co

Miss Bragg Named Girls Health and Physical Education Coach

Miss Mary Louise Bragg has been employed by the Royal Independent School District as a girls health and physical education teacher at the secondary school. She will also coach girls basketball at Royal High School, is a Stephen F. Austin College graduate with a BS in business and science, and is pursuing a Master's in health and physical education.

Mary Louise Bragg Royal Independent School District the Royal High School Stephen F. A . College Nacogloches Texas Stephen F. Austin Miss Bragg

Church of Christ Begins Construction of New Building

The Brookshire Church of Christ pours the concrete slab for a new brick building on FM 359 just south of the funeral home. The 51 by 37 foot structure will seat 100 in an auditorium with four classrooms a nursery rest rooms and storage. Two large classrooms will have folding doors to expand the auditorium. Completion expected in about 60 days with work by church members and Lakeside Lumber and Building Company of Bellaire. The old building and property will be sold.

Brookshire Travis Ferrell Ferrell Lakeside Lumber and Building Company of Bellaire

Taylors Take Over Edmondson Drug Store

Mr and Mrs W C Taylor completed arrangements for the purchase of Edmondson Drug from Miss Bobbie Edmondson. The store opens today under new ownership and will carry the same items with a fountain reopening. Gift items and toys will be added and a formal opening planned soon.

W. C. Taylor Edmondson Drug Bobbie Edmondson Taylor Taylors

C L Refrigeration Celebrates Opening With Bonus Day Sale

C L Refrigeration marks three months in business with a Bonus Day sale offering Whirlpool appliances at sale prices and free bonus items such as irons radios and hair dryers through August 8th. Owner C Carter continues RCA Whirlpool dealership service and installation with Alton Sturm assisting and Irene Langehennig as receptionist. Visitors receive a new plastic measuring cup.

C&l N. B. Carter L. F. Linihan Romack Linihan Mr. Carter RCA Whirlpool RCA Irene Langehennig C & L Refrigeration Company

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Portland Cement Ass Katy Young Farmers Dads Club Teret Katy School District Scroggins Katy Feed Store HL & P Co Rotary Royal High C&l Refrigeration Company N.B Nap” Carter Wailer Co. F.B. Queen Church of Christ W. C. Taylors C &L Alton Sturm
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