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Newspaper

Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1966

Page

4

Jack Daniels Trip to Bakersfield and Arizona Visited Mission

The Ick Traniels recently traveled from Bakersfield California to Tucson Arizona visiting her sister and family. They marveled at Kern River Canyon Lake Isabella and the Santa Catalina Mountains noting San Xavier Mission founded by Jesuit priests around 1700. The canals transformed desert land into farm fields and ranches.

Ick Traniels Bakevefield California Tines Tsahella Horn River Tucson Arizona Santa Catalina San Xavier Mission

Hatfield Plantation Receives Restoration Award

The Waller County Historical Survey Committee will honor Hatfield Plantation at a Texas Restoration Award ceremony on August 28 near Brenham. James Walton of Houston will accept for the 115 year old two story pink brick house with hand hewn cedar beams and Jefferson era influence. Mrs. Ben Barnes will present the award at 4 09 p m with several hundred attendees expected.

Brenham Waller County Historical Survey Committee Ben Barnes Texas House of Representatives Tatfield Plantation Waller County Survey Committee A. M. Talor Willie Pearl Taylor G. L. Sadler Pattison G. L. Buller T. R. Jones Lee Gregory E. E. Rapsilyer Cora Burford Ffl Lang Brookshire Jimmie Rene Org Hempstead

Sincere Thanks From James Chandler

James Chandler sends gratitude for kind cards visits food and prayers during hospitalization and after returning home. He expresses heartfelt appreciation for support from friends and family.

James Chandler

Desert Journey Reveals Mirage and Sultan Sea Wonder

A travel diary recalls crossing the desert toward Palm Springs and seeing a vast water body named the Sultan Sea. The narrator notes fruit orchards dates new irrigation and a sense that such wonders exist locally in Fexal Well.

Palm Springs Sultan Sea Fexal

Shower honors for Miss Becky Cardiff with friends and family

A host of names attended the Becky Cardiff shower with Mrs. Bill La Fayette and Miss Marilyn Miller among the hostesses. The lower picture shows Mrs. Charles Cardiff with Becky as well as family members Mrs. James McGoodwin and Mrs. Russell McGoodwin of Houston, with Mrs. C. C. Cardiff seated.

Becky Cardiff Bill LaFayette Marilyn Miller Elnora Hudgens Sue Dube Gwen Cardiff Janet Woods Carole Reeves Beth Metzger Raymond Franz Charles Cardiff Becky James McGoodwin Inlaw Russell McGoodwin Houston C.C. Cardiff

Miss Becky Cardiff Receives Showers Before Wedding

A Thursday afternoon wedding shower for Miss Becky Cardiff was hosted at Mrs. A. O. Miller’s home. Guests included Mrs. W. J. Dube and Mrs. Ed. E. Hudgens among others, with white rosebuds and green-white décor. Menu featured cream puffs, chicken salad, cheese sandwiches, and strawberry tarts. Earlier Tuesday a luncheon at Kaphans honored Miss Cardiff with family members contributing kitchen gadgets.

Becky Cardiff A. O. Miller W. J. Dube Ed. E. Hudgens R. Bean Miller Miss Cardiff Kaphans van Scroggins Join Cardiff Bil Cardiff

Residents Visit Brookshire Arms Nursing Home Guests

Mrs. Helen Nieman Mrs. Clara Andrex of Houston and Mrs. John Ueckert of Sunnyside visited Mrs. Fannie Ueckert and Milie Soeten at Brookshire Arms in Brookshire Sunday. Mrs. Ueckert entertains herself by making a stuffed toy monkey from men's work socks which are a favorite of residents.

Helen Nieman Clara Andrex Houston John Ueckert Sunnyside Fannie Ueckert Milie Soeten Brookshire Arms Brookshire Ueckert Nursing Home

Birthday List for August Readers and Honorees

A dated birthday roster lists names for August celebrations including Verna Miller and Thomas Leggett on August 11, followed by David Scott and Ray Herwitt on August 12, Marilyn England and Wayne Pearson on August 13, plus numerous others through August 17. The compiled notice includes many titles and married names.

Picking the Bad Apples Moral

A woman buys apples and keeps eating the spoiled ones, overlooking the good fruit. She discards the first spoiled apple and still focuses on flaws, missing the sweet harvest life offers. The tale warns against dwelling on negatives and missing positives.

Martha Sweeney

SMF Katy Church Group Holds July Meeting

The SMF of Katy Community Church met at Mrs J G Roberts home July 26 with eight members attending and scripture verses. Mrs Roberts brother T Al Osborn is a world ministry evangelist. Devotional offered a Rev Osborn message titled And Jesus Came. The group enjoyed the message and song, concluded with prayer, and refreshments of cake coffee and punch were served.

SMF Katy Community Church J. G. Roberts Roberts T. al. Osborn Yeward

Letters to the Editor From Roy and Marsha Wiesner

The writers request an address change for their subscription to Würzburg. They note Lt Roy Wiesner of the 3rd Admin Co ATO New York 09036 will report to work August 1 and is to run an Army Post Office. They urge a Europe tour and warn about high tourist prices.

Wuerzburg Roy Wiesner Admin ATO New York Times Roy Europe Marsha

Constitutional Amendment Proposed for Texas Legislature seating date

Public notice details House Joint Resolution No. 1 proposing a constitutional amendment to set the date newly elected Texas legislators take office. The measure would adjust Article III and Article II provisions on Senate and House terms and the convening day. Submittal to voters targeted for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1966.

HOUSE State of Texas State OF Texa Texas House of Representatives Sion Betaly Fishimg Uwe Dt Shale

Texas Senate votes on Court of Criminal Appeals amendment

Proposed constitutional amendment to Section 4 and 5 of Article V to establish a five member Court of Criminal Appeals with fixed qualifications, elections, and tenure. Specifies governor appoints presiding judge, terms, and clerk appointment. outlines transition provisions and submission to voters in November.

Senate State of Texas Court of Crimin Appeal Court of Gaid Court Court of Criminal Appeals Cour Supreme Court Court of Wal Appeals Gem Wau of Criminal Appeals Commission of Appeals Atin Penile Ag Sf Mwaltee Elion

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Jack Daniels Bakersfield, California Moore & Son Construction East 3Rd St. Katy Cmll Usmy LL cL Cement Saas R AL Keerr Rte MAX Wander Insurance Max. Wander and Ward Stanberry Hatfield Plantation Executive Furniture the Times Katy Verna Miller Mrs Alburt Thompson Thomas Leggett Clayton Franz Bob McShan Odell Finch David Scott Ray Herwitt Ward Stanberry Robert Ebler Marilyn Gail England Wayne Pearson J. K. Simons Hope Black Greg Peltier T. BP. Foster Kathleen Albright Joyce Walters Mike Daniel Timothy Thompson Gus Cummings Janice Muray Patti Kirkpatrick Bob Field August Lath Winston Barker David Cardiff Edna Collins Laureen Pederson W. K. Porter Johnnie H. Kabena Carla Woods Bill Sodulak Dora Hall Madalyn Joy Mingonel Patricia Youngblued Glenn Karisch Ruth Hartman Glenn Mayberry W.C. Stuckdick Clay Williams F. D. Dawson Je Zelma Ross Louis Solamen Susanne Tatung Donna ‘Phames Leona Skrivanek Walter Mims J.G. Roberts Mary Ann Ali Rath Iianel Hooker RADIO Aherent Hall Ibs Court of Criminal Ap Court of Appeals Court of Termonial Appeals Atti Agvorudinaeat Tyre Sternite Chalhuscomite Ak Penekanisl
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