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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1968

Page

5

Constitutional Amendment Twelve on Ballot SJR14 in Texas

Public notice outlines Genate Joint Resolution No. 14 proposing Article II addition Section 62a authorizing counties cities to issue revenue bonds for industrial development with tax provisions and anticipatory legislation notes. Election set for November 1968 with for and against ballots. Kris Ann Pearson mentioned as a note unrelated.

Genate Joint State of Texas State of Texas

Williams Group Buys Memorial Area Tract

Houston apartment builder John K. Williams leads a group of investors in purchasing a 56 acre tract along the Katy Freeway south of the freeway west of Dairy Ashford Road for a multi million dollar development. The land, formerly part of Nottingham Forest, was bought from Southwestern Savings Assn for about 1.5 million. Plans include a large apartment town house complex as the first phase, with later phases to be determined after feasibility studies. Williams, who runs about 700 apartments in the Houston area, is already developing a 500 unit complex in Clear Lake City. Financing and closing involved American Tithe Co and law firms Vinson Elkins Weems Searls and Baker Heard Ledgest.

Houston John K. Williams Katy Freeway Dairy-Ashford Rd Memorial Dr Addicks-Howell Rd Nottingham Forest Fran Southwestern — Savings Assn Williams Clear Lake City Charles Sowell Dee Ford Property Research Co Arrold Schoggin American Tithe Co Dan Arnold Vinson, Elkins, Weems & Searls Southwestern Savings Assn Willis Gresham Don Heard Baker, Heard & Ledge

Hugo Weaster Services Held in Nederland Texas

Hugo William Weaster died in a Nederland hospital July 21 1968 at 98. He was born in Bellville Texas the son of German parents. He long served as Baptist deacon and helped organize two large Port Arthur churches. Memorial services were held July 23 1968 in Nederland with nephews the Rev Jimmie Burks and the Rev James Burks officiating. Interment was in Port Arthur. Survived by daughter Willie Mae Cummings of San Antonio son Marvin Weaster of Houston 11 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Also surviving are brother E Rap silver of Brookshire two sisters Mrs Laura Rheman of Austin and Miss Ollie Rapsilver of Houston. Attendees from Brookshire Included E E Rap silver Douglas Mayberry and others from Richmond.

Hugo William Weaster Nederland Bellville Texas Weaster Baptist Port Arthur Jimmie Burks Beaumont James Willie Mae Cummings San Antonio Marvin Weaster Houston E. Rapsilver Brookshire Laura Rheman Austin Ollie Rapsilver E. E. Rapsilver Douglas Mayberry James Griffin Stanley Thompson Richmond

Fun and Games for Anita Streckfuss Birthday Party

Anita Streckfuss invited three class mates for refreshments and games Saturday afternoon to celebrate her 8th birthday. Guests were Brenda Froehel Glenda Mayberry and Paula Brunkenhoefer. Anita's older sister Betty Sue helped lead the group in games. Ralph Streckfuss of Brookshire appears in the text.

Anita Streckfuss Brenda Froehel Glenda Mayberry Paula Brunkenhoefer Anita Betty Sue Ralph Streckfuss Brookshire

Angels Play in Tourney Sunday at DeLeon Field

Brookshire Angels travel to DeLeon Field Jr. Houston on August 4 for a three game illumination tournament beginning at 10:00 a.m. Matchups include Brookshire Angels vs Peri ecs Houston, Angels of Houston vs Texas City, then winners vie for the championship.

Brookshire Angels DeLeon Field Jr. Houston Angels of Brookshire Periecs of Houston Angel Angels Butch Polan Pete Guerra Fred Salinas Able Rodriguez Able Sonny Salinas

Katy Folks Weekend With Rockport Family

Katy residents Joan and James Watson and daughter Wendy enjoyed a weekend in Rockport with fishing swimming and crabbing. Baby Bonnie Watson visited grandparents Mr and Mrs James E Watson during the trip. Jack Daniels hoped to go home from Sam Houston Memorial Hospital but surgery possible in ten days. Phil Houghton had surgery earlier in the week and may return home Thursday. Mike and Mark Baker stayed with grandparents Ira and Mrs Southard while son Stephen registered at A&M.

Joan James Watson Wendy Rockport James Bonnie Watson James E. Watson Jack Daniels Sam Houston Memorial Hospital Helen Phil Houghton Judy Mike Mark Baker Ira Southard Bakers Stephen A&m

Merle Norman Studio Opens in Katy With Free Beauty Offers

Mrs. Dunk unveils a Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio in Katy offering a three steps to beauty approach. Guests may book appointments for a Free Hour of Beauty with refreshments favors and door prizes during the grand opening at 5621 3rd Street across from the Bank.

Cosmetic Studio Houston Texas Merle Norman

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Kris Ann Pearson Wayne Pearson Marlin Miss Pegry Dilorio Mrs Jim Dilorio Shirley Jean Joseph Bertrand Kristine Pattison Tarry Pattison Pattison Andrea Dora W. Gerald Egger John Colvin Tracey Michelle Colvin Judy Beckendorff Karen Fontenot Dallas Fontenot Cvadday Lior Gibson the Times Katy Purdy Williams Group Memorial Area Houston Chronicle Fun & Games 3Rd Street Taylor, Smith and Taylor Colorado County Reveral Savings . Loan Association Home Office Walnut Columbus Mrs. Dunk Oreata Katy, Texas Aeek
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