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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1966
Page
1
Betty Swogetinsky recalls the University of Texas shooting from a third floor library vantage. She describes the 11:15 gunfire, tower barrels, victims outside, aid responders, and the slow evacuation as sirens, armored car, helicopter, and heat shaped the hours of terror.
Farmer Roland Dreahn in Waller County uses black plastic mulch along two 144 foot rows to compare yields. One row shows dramatic gains with 4382 pounds harvested, while the control row yields only about 1 pound. County agents (Burl Richardson and C H Poole) cite earlier yields lower cultivation needs and moisture conservation as benefits, noting nutgrass risk and soil sterilization requirements.
A coast guardsman and a companion from New Jersey were in a one car crash three miles west of Katy. The driver was hospitalized in critical condition at Sam Houston Memorial Hospital after the vehicle rolled over and a man was trapped beneath the car.
The Katy Division office conducted the second sale of the 1956 season, offering 19 080 barrels with bids from 8.54 to 8.83 per barrel. The third sale had 9 316 barrels, bidders included A W Ferris & Fields, Iva Southard & Son, Greg Longenbaugh, and many others, with Garber Short as plant manager and 89 diners in the served area.
Members of the Royal High School Band are asked to attend the initial practice on Thursday evening August 11 at 7 30 p m. Sectional rehearsal schedules will be announced then.
The Explorer Boy Scout Troop in Brookshire sponsors a 42 Party at the Methodist Fellowship Hall on Friday night August 5 at 8 00 p m. They thank participants of last week and seek more support to fund a camping trip before school starts. They invite Brookshire and nearby communities to attend.
Sup erintendent J E Taylor announced Katy School Board additions for the 1966 67 term. Replacements include Rosemary Mielly English and Pat H Simpson Science at the high school, La Vera Ann Hutsell Kindergarten and Public School Music at Addicks Elementary, and Robbie Meyer Katy to teach Science and Health in the junior high.
Katy Scouts from 2u9 Katy Texas earned 26 Merit Badges and 13 partials at a recent Summer Camp at FL Ranch Cima. The troop achieved this through Scout spirit teamwork and craft under Scoutmaster Jim Dilorio with activities in swimming rowing camping geology astronomy and more. Transportation helpers included Pat Adams Charles Lambert Joe Sanders and Bill Faulkner while Star Scouts Mike Kinberger and Billy Moebes completed requirements. Summer Band Rehearsals for Katy High School begin August 4 1966 at 7 00 p.m. Joe McFerran and A W Moebes assisted Scoutmaster Dilorio during the camp.
Clyde L Coleman of Houston district Rotary governor spoke to the local club during an official visit. He noted Rotary's growth to over 12,400 clubs with 600,000 members in 135 countries and outlined youth, education, health, and international exchange initiatives. He met with club president Dr James E Williams and treasurer Bill Bryan to discuss administration and future service activities. Two Rotary Foundation Scholarships will be awarded locally this year, with emphasis on youth programs and world community service. Scouts from Katy attended camp at El Rancho Cima and rotated through photo captions with committee leaders Jim Dilorio and Joe Sanders noted.
The Katy Bargain Barn opened last Friday behind Mack's Drive-In on Highway 90. It is run by Austin and Lillian Carey of Austin and Roger and Bessie Thayers of Houston. The Careys live in Katy and have three children. They buy sell or trade and their motto is if we don't have it, we're looking for it.
Campaign leadership in District 1 Region 3 of the Northwest Geographical Division covers Addicks Barker and Katy and invites the public to a United Fund Tour on Tuesday August 16 1966. Assembly at Joske's Northline at 8 00 am with air conditioned buses and a free luncheon in Britt's Dining Room after the tour. Division Office must receive notice by August 12.
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