Funeral Services Held for Wm. Durbin
William Robert Durbin a Houston resident died July 30 after a three day heart illness. services were conducted August 2 in Houston with Rev. G Z Sadler officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Durbin left a wife Madie two sons Otis and William two grandchildren Darline and Gary Dwayne, and several relatives including his mother Mrs A B Mansell and siblings.
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William Robert Durbin
Houston
G. Z. Sadler
Durbin
Woodlawn
Katy Lodge
Mr. Durbin
Waller
Texas
Madie Magdaline Selaht
Needville
Billie’ Durbin
Humble Company
Beaumont
Sugarland
Katy
Madie Durbin
Otis
William Durbin
Darline
Gary Dwayne Durbin
A. B. Mansell
A. D. Cook
Alice
Dora Hancock
Jessie Cook
Hempstead
Max Bronikowskie
Fannie Mae Wells
J. D. Mansell
Brookshire Motor Co Sets Up in New Quarters
Brookshire Motor Co opens in a modern tile and stone building with interior decorating under way. An open house is planned for early September by Mr Day.
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Brookshire Motor Co
New Quarters
Miss Southard to Teach Bible in Katy
Doris Southard will teach a Bible study on the Gospel of John at Katy Baptist Church. Sessions run August 7 11 and August 14 16 from 8 to 9 p m, with a special Aug 9 lecture 7 30 to 8 80 p m. All interested invited to attend any portion.
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John
Doris Southard
Katy Baptist Church
Local Hempstead Talent Show Seeks Brookshire Contestants
Brookshire talent invited for Hempstead show and tots contest to benefit the Hempstead V F W building fund. The event at Hempstead High School on August 10 11 starts 8 13 p m with a popularity vote for children six and under. Proceeds help the building fund as votes count for participants. Voting jars from Brookshire will be placed in Brookshire stores. Contest opens July 28 and ends August 11. Mothers may call 17 Brookshire Times to enter their child. The King and Queen of Personality will be crowned on stage August 11.
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Hempstead V. F. W
Hempstead High School
Ray Lea
Ben Franklin
Hempstead
Brookshire
Katy Round-Up Attended by Over 2000 People
About 2000 attended the Katy Gas Plant celebration with 84 owning companies recognizing the plant’s tying in with two existing facilities. Guests heard safety talks and saw awards for Humble Co. Gas Division. Out-of-town visitors and family activities included dances, golf, tennis, and a book review at the Recreation Hall.
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Katy
Katy Gas
Spring Branch
Chapman’s Corner
Gene Hudgens
J. E. Clayton
Houston
Ralph Schiltires
Gay
Gas Division
Russell Barber
Humble Co
John Sue
American Petroleum Institute
Texas Safety Association
Jack Roper
Ray Horton
A. J. Mangum
Evangelist Bill Hughes Revival Opens at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church announces a revival starting next Sunday led by evangelist Bill Hughes with a noted Texas background from Buckner's Orphan's Home. Daily services begin next Sunday with 9:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. weekday hours and 11:00 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday services. Buddy Gartman, a University of Corpus Christi student, is also featured from Houston’s First Church.
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First Baptist Church
Bill” Hughes
Buckner
Texas
Buddy” Gartman
First
Houston
University of Corpus Christi
Lions Hear Buckshot Lane at Meeting Tuesday
The Brookshire Lions Club met Tuesday night at Brookshire School for a regular monthly gathering. Sheriff J. F. Lane of Wharton County spoke on Communism. Katy Rotary members Fred Hoyt Gene Hudgens and J E Clayton attended. PTA served dinner to members and guests.
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Brookshire Lions Club
Brookshire School
Sheriff of Wharton Co
J. F. (Buckshot) Lane
Katy Rotary Club
Fred Hoyt
Gene Hudgens
J. E. Clayton
PTA
Waller County 4-Hers Take Three Day Buchanan Dam Trip
The Waller County 4-H booster club sponsored a three day excursion to Buchanan Dam. Thirty members attended visiting the Capitol Longhorn Cavern and Barton Springs. Accompanying sponsors included Mr and Mrs W C Norris Miss Jimmie Rene Ogg Mrs Janie Fletcher and Mr Jody McCarty with bus driver Randolph Sterling and his family. Pattison members Claudette Miller Helen Hadk Jo Ann Jones James Garrett and Betty Zeln er were among attendees.
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Booster Club
Waller County
Buchanan Dam
4-H
Capitol
Longhorn Cavern
Barton Springs
W. C. Norris
Jimmie
Rene Ogg
Janie Fletcher
Jody McCarty
Randolph Sterling
Pattison Club
Claudette Miller
Helen Hadk
Jo Ann Jones
James Garrett
Betty Zellner
Sloan Family Reunion Honors Hawaii Stationed Sister
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Sloan and family attended a Gonzales reunion honoring Mrs Melanie Ince sister of Mr Sloan. Lt Ince USN NC had been stationed in Hawaii for two years.
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Lloyd Sloan
Gonzales
Marine Division in Korea to be shown in combat films at Katy
A wartime public screening of official Navy Marine Corps films features the 1st 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions in Pacific campaigns including Iwo Jima Tarawa and Saipan The event at Katy High School auditorium Friday August 4 1950 at 8 30 pm offers free admission for all ages 12 and up The Floyd E Breedlove Post No 9182 VFW of Katy sponsors the showing representing a realism study of World War II battles and current global tensions.
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Siapan
Tinian
Guam
Tarawa
Iwo Jima
U. S
America
U. S. Navy
Navy
Marine Corps
Korea
Katy High School
Floyd E. Breedlove
Katy
Texas
Lions and Rotarians to Meet in Benefit Softball Game
The Brookshire Lions face the Katy Rotarians in a Thursday August 10 benefit game at the Katy Softball diamond. Sponsored by the Katy PTA, proceeds fund extra band uniforms. tickets are $1 for adults, free for under 18. PTA refreshment stand will be open.
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Lions
Rotarians
Brookshire Lions
Katy Rotarians
Katy
Katy Pta
PTA
District Governor Sanford Visits Katy Rotary Club
Rotary District No. 190 leader F. P. Sanford of El Campo Texas made an official visit to the Katy club this week meeting with directors and major committee chairs. He spoke at the Wednesday meeting and addressed members at the Thursday luncheon about the year's program.
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Katy Rotary Club
F. P. (Fairley) Sanford
Rotary District No
el Campo
Texas
Sanford
Muske Hostess Hosts Kin at Saturday Barbecue
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Muske entertained with a barbecue Saturday afternoon for his sisters and their families and his mother. Attendees included Mrs. E. J. Hargrave and Jeanette of California, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Kuntz, Mrs. E. D. Muske of San Antonio, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Waggoner and family, Bruce Turner, and the Coop ers from Brookshire.
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J. C. Muske
E. J. Hargrave
Jeanette
Calif
P. J. Kuntz
E. D. Muske
San Antonio
E. H. Waggoner
Eugene, Jr
Ronald Waggoner
Vickie
Corpus Christi
Catholics Plan Novena for Peace Across Diocese
The Galveston diocese announced a novena for peace starting Sunday in over 100 parishes. Bishop Wendelin J. Nold ordered the observance, lasting until August 15, the WWII end anniversary and Feast of the Assumption, with daily benediction and prayers for peace. Fr Lad Klimicek announced 8 pm Rosary and prayers at Sacred Heart Church in Brookshire.
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Galveston Coicese
Wendelin J. Nold
Lad Klimicek
Sacred Heart
Brook Shire
Corky the cat missing in Katy with $10 reward
Mrs Guy S Ramble Jr and sister searched Katy Tuesday for Corky a black and white part Persian tomcat that escaped from a car at the Steak House Sunday. Reward offered ten dollars call collect Austin Texas No 7 7092.
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Guy S. Ramble, Jr
Katy
Corky
Austin
Texas
Katy Magnolia Cemetery Beautification Efforts Highlighted
The Katy Magnolia Cemetery is being cleaned mowed and gravel filled under supervision of Miss Louise Schlipf and Mrs Wright. The Rotary Cemetery Committee thanks volunteers and donors and notes streets are being graveled as well.
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Louise Schlipf
Mrs. Wright
Louise
Rotary Cemetery Committee
Katy Methodist Fellowship Meeting Notice
The Katy Methodist Fellowship invites all men of the community to a meeting scheduled for Wednesday July 9 to discuss church activities and community service plans.
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Katy Methodist Fellowship
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Wm. Durbin
Miss Southard
Cub Scouts
Clyde Nelson
Redus
Monaville
North Katy
Pattison
Bill Hughes
Hers
1St Marine Division
Norwood
Norwood Cooper
Katy Magnolia
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