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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1952

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Inspection Tag Due On September 6

Texas Department of Public Safety sets September 6 as the deadline to display an official inspection tag on all autos and trucks. Driving without tag after the date may incur fines and possible loss of driving privileges. Authorized inspection stations include Brookshire Motor Co Rheman Motor Co in Brookshire and Miller Motor Co in Katy. Take your vehicle in for inspection today to avoid a last day rush.

Texas Department of Public Safety Brookshire Motor Co Rheman Motor Co Brookshire Miller Motor Co Katy

Katy Little Businessmen Overrun by Baytown 19 to 3

Baytown's Chunky the second baseman led a 19 to 3 rout over Katy Little Businessmen at the Katy Gas Plant on Thursday afternoon. The Wayside Theatre in Brookshire handed out free show tickets to local youngsters, a gesture from A. O. Muske to the "little leaguers" who appreciated the prize.

Katy Little Businessmen Baytown Katy Chunky A. O. Muske Wayside Brookshire

Thomas Sills Surprise House Warming Planned

The siblings of Thomas Sills invite friends to a Sunday August 17 at 3 p m housewarming on Strand Street off the OST road about 1 4 miles from the Veterans Hospital. He is slowly improving after bulbar and spinal polio last January and may be out of bed years.

Thomas Sills Strand St Ost Road Veterans Hospital

Brookshire OBSyPlan Barbecue for Rob Morris Night

Brookshire Chapter OBSyPlan of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold its annual Rob Morris Barbecue Friday August 22 at 7 00 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Max Wander. All Eastern Star members and husbands invited. Each couple brings a chicken. Pick up at Dube s Store Katy or Wander s Store Brookshire August 21 or by noon Friday.

Brookshire Order of the Eastern Star Rob Morris Max Wander The Eastern Star Dube’s Katy Wander

Brookshire Methodist church restoration notes and gifts

Editor notes the Salvage from the old church after the August 16 1915 storm and outlines gift records. The Little Books in pillars list donors and amounts while another book records volunteer helpers. The message credits divine aid and cites Luther and Bible verses and hints at continued installments.

the Times Brookshire Methodist

Rotary District Governor Visits Katy Club

District Governor W. R. Beaumier of Lufkin visited the Katy Rotary Club on Wednesday and Thursday. He praised the club's 91.2 percent attendance, urged ongoing understanding among members and the community, and spoke of Rotary International's role in peace. Guests included G. W. Brautigan, Bill Ferrill, and Mary Ann Ernstes.

Katy Beaumier Rotary International Mr. Beaumier G. W. Brautigan Tomball Bill Ferrill Mary Ann Ernstes

First Rice Sale Held August 8th at Katy Office

The inaugural rice sale of the season at the Katy Office of the American Rice Growers Association took place Friday August 8 with Zenith rice selling in a 950 barrel lot bid to 9.59 by Wonder Rice Mill represented by Ping Artlinger. Wonder Rice Mill also secured the second Zenith lot at 9.14 for 3 000 bids. A Century Patna sale followed on Tuesday August 12 with multiple lots offered by Melendy Dryer and others including Cypress Dryer and A T Moore Jr. and Royce Jones. Longenbaugh kept the Waller Dryer busy with Century line as well.

Katy American Rice Growers Association Zenith Longenbaugh McGowan Halden Gregory Longenbaugh Milton McGowan Wonder Rice Mill Ping Artlinger H. J. Longenbaugh Frazier, Ellis, Dow, and Lewis Melendy Cypress A. T. Moore, Jr Royce Jones Waller Dryer Century Lin

Katy Fire Insurance Rates May Be Raised

Katy fire officials warn attendance at fire drills must meet 17 or 18 member minimum to keep current insurance rates. Volunteer firefighters in Katy and Brookshire are praised for two biweekly drills per month and urged community support to maintain a first class volunteer department.

Katy Will Gresak Paul H. Brown The State Fire Insurance Fire Department Brookshire

Katy Council Approves Regular Garbage Pick up

The Katy city council approved a regular garbage pick-up program and authorized a 1.00 monthly charge for customers. Skeet Poorman has handled pickups for the past month and can be contacted through his residence or the City Secretary, Mrs Mabel Harris. The council also endorsed a proposed highway route in cooperation with Fort Bend and Harris counties and the Highway Department, which will set location and right of way requirements pending funds and right of way.

Katy Skeet Poorman Mabel Harris Ft. Bend Harris Counties Highway Department

School Children Urged to Ready for September Start

State Health Officer Dr. Geo W. Cox urges parents to have children ready for school when it opens September 8. He stresses vaccination against smallpox and diphtheria and recommends a booster toxoid to strengthen immunity before entry. He also advises a thorough check by a family physician and dentist.

Geo. W. Cox Cox

The Times Advertises Contact Details

The Times requests readers to send news to 17 Brookshire or 74 W1 Katy, highlighting 52 issues priced at $2.50. The note emphasizes submission channels and publication cadence.

the Times Brookshire Katy

Katy Tigers Face Missouri City In Friday September 12 Game

The Katy Tigers will host Missouri City at Katy on Friday night September 12. Fans anticipate a full stadium as the Katy Band cheerleaders and pep squad energize the crowd and support the team.

Katy Tigers Missouri City Katy Tigers

Pattison Home Demonstration Club Picnic Planned

The Pattison Home Demonstration Club will hold its annual picnic at Pattison Park on Thursday August 21 at 9 30 a m. Members will build lawn chairs and barbecue chicken will be furnished by the club. Visitors should notify Mrs L W Ehlert to add their name to the pot.

Pattison Home Pattison Park L. W. Ehlert

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Wayside Theatre Little Business Martin Luther Jesus Christ Rotary Katy Club W. KR. Beaumier Brookshire Lions Texas Motor Responsibility Act Jon Hughes Houston Frank Gostenick Brookshire Lions Club Hughes Tommy Cox Charles Dozier D. O. Martin Sidney Martin Jack Dalton Ralph Waters Pattison HD Oe Ayia Nara Fe Ryu
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