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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1933

Page

3

Katy Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travels

Katy residents mention visits from and to Houston Pasadena Tyler and Centerville Iowa. Ruth Vining returned from Chicago after the Century of Progress Exposition and Miss Lessie Sills vacationed in Miami Florida. Several social events include a farewell for Mrs George McClelland and a Katy Literary Club meeting with 16 members.

W. J. Merson Heyne Houstéi Katy Ruth Vining J. J. Brown Miss Vining Chicago John Grant Robertson Promise City Iowa R. Robertson H. A. Hood The Baptist Missionary Society George McClelland Lessie Sills Miami Florida Tom Howard Pasadena Emogene ‘Sills Houston Misa Vernice DeVol Boutch W. Gerth Ira Southard Howard Frank Wilkinson Wilkinson Grace Wilkinson Houston Choppers Lewis Paull Katy Literary’ Club Ja Wight

Tillie Repka Leaves Brookshire for Waller Venture

Mias Tillie Repka, long time Mak Wan der store employee, moves to Waller with 8 cousins to run a filling station and lunch room on the highway. The new Texaco outlet, purchased by Miss Repka and Mr. Repka, promises potential success. Town friends wish them well while noting her absence from Brookshire life.

Mias Tillie Repka Mak Wander Brookshire Wi Repka Waller Texaco Miss Repka Repka

Community Hosts Enjoyable Indoor Games and Watermelon Feast

A small group gathered for indoor games and a watermelon feast after a delightful swim. Attendees included Misses from Brookshire and Georgetown, along with other guests and local friends.

Missey - Wilma Va Brookshire Butha Rey Georgetown Hileen Bijie -Mesars Douglas’ -Wilson Bran Leggett

Local residents linger at visits and hospital stays

Mr Arsen Harrison drives a new Chevrolet coupe. Mr and Mrs W D Mills hosted guests including Mr and Mrs C W DeWitt and Mrs Jennie Brownell and daughter Mildred of Houston visiting for a week. Several locals travel to Houston for care, visits, and family time as others tour Eden Paint Rock and Yancy counties.

Arsen Harrison W. D. Mills C. W. DeWitt Jennie Brownell Mildred Houston Hugo Seidel Ford’ McCauley Ora Ford Methodist Hospital Leon G. Harrison Frank Gosteenik Sidney Martin Waller Ralph Davis Albert Tunstill Sealy Harry Harrison F. A. Ebel Hempstead M. M. Byrom Katy L. L. Dinkins Raymond Witte Columbus Weimar Sundy Ley Are West Eden Rev. Wilson Paint Rock Hardt Yancy Indina County

Houston Executive on Vacation at San Jacinto Hotel

Mr. E. D. Legler enjoys a two week vacation with a base at the San Jacinto Hotel in Houston while resting and attending shows. He returned home here Wednesday.

E. D. Legler San Jacinto Hotel Houston

Tests of Conroe Trend Scheduled in Waller County Areas

Tests of the so called Conroe trend are scheduled in Waller County over coming months under drilling obligations in leases. Texas Seaboard Oil may spud in its No 1 Henry. Best survey reported. Oil and Refining contracted to drill 45000 foot test on the A C Blumber the John Baker survey. Danciger test to start by August 15 with 4000 foot tests planned for October 8 after lease filings between E G Nicar and Jon Bey Ernest. Shell Petroleum is the most active major company.

Hempstead Waller County Texas Seaboard Oil Company Henry Waa Neiger Oil and Refining Company A. C. Blumber John Baker Nicar Jon Bey Ernest Ehanga A Ieee Ane Fo Ol Fy Ghell Petroleum Cororeia

Miller Sends Warm Wishes From Wisconsin Trip

A telegram to the Katy Literary Club from Mrs. O L Miller conveyed best wishes as she travels from Wisconsin to Chicago and back home, noting a most delightful trip and pleasant memories.

Katy Literary Club O. L. Miller Wisconsin Chicago

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