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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1971

Page

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Special Speaker for Tenth Anniversary at First United Methodist

Reverend Dr. Howard C. Wilkinson of Duke University will preach at the First United Methodist Church to mark the church’s tenth anniversary in the new sanctuary. A Katy native and noted author and lecturer, he has held national chaplaincies, contributed to journals and the Congressional Record, and led in various church and civic roles. A covered dish luncheon follows the 11 o’clock service, organized by the Woman’s Society of Christian Service.

Howard C. Wilkinson Duke University United Methodist Church Katy Wilkinson Southwestern University Christ Church New York City Duke Chapel Congressional Record National Association of College and University Chaplains Woman's Society of Christian Service

Katy PTA Meeting Set For Monday At 9 AM

The Katy Parent Teacher Association will meet August 29 at 9 00 am in the High School Recreation Room All PTA members are invited and a special invitation is extended to parents new to the school district including Katy Elementary Katy Junior High and Katy Senior High. Coffee and donuts will be served.

Katy Parent- Teacher Association PTA Katy

Friday Services Held For Howard Morehead

Funeral services for Howard W. Morehead 63 of Richmond were held at St John United Methodist Church with Rev Elmer Mayne officiating. Burial followed in Morton Cemetery. Morehead, a Richmond president for 38 years, died after a brief illness in a Houston hospital. He worked 45 years for Houston Lighting & Power Co. and held roles in local organizations including Polly Ryan Memorial Hospital board president, the Richmond Rotary Club, Fort Bend Country Club, and the Farm Bureau. He was a 2nd Degree Mason and a Shriner.

Howard W. Morehead Richmond Houston Lighting & Power Co St. John's United Methodist Church Elmer Mayne Morton Cemetery Morehead Houston Mississippi Houston Lighting & Power Company Polly Ryan Memorial Hospital Tenn Stanley Decker Roy Christian Raymond Lange Clarence Blaueler William Wallace Bill Barrett G. D. Birdwell F. M. Austin August Myers John Foster Donald Gerken

Brookshire Man Trains for Life With Artificial Kidney

Melvin Wilson a 49 year old Brookshire resident pursues artificial hemodialysis training at the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston. He plans to work while dependent on the machine and has arranged a mobile home setup to travel with Delta Engineering. The program trains chronic kidney failure patients to self care at home. 56 chosen so far with 51 already self managing.

Brookshire Melvin Wilson University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Melvin H E Delta Engineering U.S. Public Health Service Texas

Katy Booster Club Launches All Out Membership Drive

The Katy Booster Club starts a new school year football season push to recruit members. The non profit group funds concessions with ten percent of net profits aiding high school activities and sponsors such events as football and band banquets while aiming to expand youth involvement and community support.

Hyind Katy Booster Club Katy Katy Wooster Club Booster Club

Katy Tigers football tickets go on sale August 23

Reserved seats for the 1971 Katy Tiger football season go on sale Monday August 23 at the School Business Office. Last year holders have a first chance until August 27 then all unsold seats are available on a first come basis through September 8. Season tickets cost 9.00 for six home games equal to single game season price. One game reserved seats cost 1.75. District 24 AA sets general admission 0c for students and 1.50 for adults. payments and pickup required. no phone reservations.

Katy Tiger School Business Office Alleason District 24-Aa C. H. Ehlert

Ice Cream Social at St Bartholomew's Church

An ice cream social invites all to St Bartholomew's Church on Sunday August 29 from 3 to 7 PM. Baskin Robbins will provide the ice cream with help from the Ladies of St Bartholomew's Church. Proceeds go to the church.

St. Bart's St. Bartholomew's Church Baskin & Robbins

Queen's Contest Friday Night in Katy Auditorium

Friday night August 20 at 8 p m the Farm Bureau District Queen s Contest and Talent Contest take place in Katy Katy High Auditorium Contestants include Cheri Lundquist Garwood Sandra Schultz Tomball Donna Pilsick Austin Diane Somer Fort Bend Brenda Lehmann Fayette Geraldine Kalina Wharton Barbara Pelzold Lee County Talent entries listed as TB Columus and Mrs Billy Kanter of Fayette County Chuck Schwartzkopf director of public information Wharton County Union College will be involved.

Farm Bureau District Katy Katy High Mijases Cheri Lundquist Garwood Colorado County Sandra Schultz Tomball Harris County Donna Pilsick Austin County Diane Somer Fort Bend Brenda Lehmann Fayette County Geraldine Kalina Wharton County Barbara Pelzold Lee County Sarah Moo Columbus Billy Kanter H Fayette Countie

Special Music Service Planned at Katy Apostolic Faith Church

Public invited for an evening of special music at Katy Apostolic Faith Church on Wednesday night August 2 at 8 00 pm. Rev Patterson and his wife Vickie direct the Apostolic Faith Student Center at Panhandle State College in Goodwell Oklahoma and will perform with a team including Royce Grant Roberta Grant Rita Scott Buddy Stanberry Gene Allen Dav Neff and others as they tape two TV programs for Rev and Mrs Calvin Bee.

Ray Bill Patterson Katy Apostolic Faith Church Rev. Patterson Vickie Apostolic Faith Panhandle State College Goodwell Oklahoma Vickia Texas Weal Canyon Bill Lost Pines Violet Polk Fellowship of Christian Athletes Pattersons Royce Grant Grant Roberta Rita Scott Buddy Stanberry Gene Allen Rita Buddy Gene Dav Neff Spring Rey Calvin Bee

Opinion Poll On Zoning In Katy Planned

City of Katy will mail postcard ballots to voters and property owners to express opinions for or against zoning. At August 12 meeting the council amended non conforming building rules and discussed drainage, street mowing, and sewer line extensions while planning a tax rate reduction for 1971.

Katy Times Planning and Zoning Committee W. D. Fussell Dan Cox Weat Katy Buck Harwell Brookshire-Katy Cox

Re-registration Mandate for Brands and Marks under SB 240

The article notes that brands and marks registered by Sevesiosl must re-register with the County Clerk within six months. SB 240, signed by the Governor, requires re-registration of brands and marks every ten years. Full act text appears on page 9 of The Times.

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Katy Schools Open Mon 1971 72 term

Katy Independent School District will begin the 1971 72 school term on Monday August 23 with classes from 8 30 a m to 3 31 p m the regior daily schedule will be observed the lunchrooms will operate the first day lunch prices are 45 cents for grades 1 3 and 50 cents for grades 4 12 the calendar includes 180 instructional days and 10 in service training days for teachers.

Katy Independent

Katy ISD schedules budget hearing for 1971 72

Katy Independent School District will hold a public hearing at 7 45 p m on Monday August 28 in the Board Room Administration Building to review the proposed 1971 72 operating and debt service budgets The current operating budget is 1 635 477 with a total budget of 2 161 137 and a debt service rise of 179 229 tied to 1 800 000 bond issue sold July 26 The district expects a tax rate of 1 86 per 100 valuation with district valuation at 127 611 906 and assessments at 40 percent of fair market value.

Katy Independent Katy

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