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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1966
Page
4
Becky McFerran starts fall class registrations for tap ballet and jazz at her new Beckettes twirling corps in Katy. Call US 2-7227 to register by phone before 6 p m on weekdays and weekends. Preschoolers as young as three eligible for programs.
The Times announces new mailing equipment and will discontinue past due subscriptions. Check your paper for expiration dates and renew if overdue. Rates listed include $3.00 per year or $8.59 for 3 years within 59 miles of Brookshire Katy. outside area $4,900 per year or $11.00 for 3 years.
The Brookshire Times announces standard publisher responsibilities for errors in advertising with retraction or rerun as remedy. It states corrections will be made if any reflection on character or reputation appears and is brought to the editor.
Public notice outlines Joint Resolution No. 37 proposing to add a new section to Article 111 of the Texas Constitution. It would provide state assistance to the surviving spouses and minor children of law enforcement officers, custodial personnel of the Corrections Department, and full paid firefighters who die violently in the line of duty. The amendment would be voted on at the election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1966. The proclamation, ballot wording, and publication requirements are specified.
The Katy area FFA celebrates members receiving Lone Star and Honorary Degrees at a banquet in Eagle Lake. Mr. Moore is cited for community leadership and substantial in-kind support saving the chapter hundreds of dollars on building projects and equipment. Other Katy notables listed include Billy Moore Becky and several 1966 awardees. The State Degree count from Katy reaches 198 with two more eligible for the honor.
The Times urges Texas Highway Department to extend the 45 mph zone from I 10 east of Katy to the 4 lane west of Katy and add a 35 mph zone from Miller Motor to FM 1483. It cites local business density and recent fatal and near miss incidents to justify new speed signs.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cardiff and Mr. and Mrs. Hal Cardiff hosted a couples shower for Becky Cardiff and Mike McGoodwin on Sunday August 21 at 5 o'clock. Guests brought a dish and a wrapped utensil gift, with an old fashioned kitchen theme and red white and blue checkered cloths. Out of town guests included Mike's parents J W McGoodwin and Mike Waterman along with Ellunt G Floeter and others from Houston.
A Young Republicans club is being organized in Waller County. Interested individuals may contact Mrs. Wesley Buller Jr. A Noontime Bowlers League meeting is set for next Tuesday at 10 am at the Sealy Bowling Palace with inviting ladies to attend or call Mrs. Billy Morgan, president.
Mrs W D Bains hosts granddaughter Gabrielle while Mrs L W Bains flies to Paris for her mother's funeral. Mr and Mrs Edward Schroeder travel to Navasota to fetch their two children who stayed with Oliver Kitzman. Oliver Kitzman celebrated birthday with open house attended by thirty relatives neighbors and friends. Lee Beckendorff received a Star Lone Star Farmer certificate for District I.
Leon L. Bienski expresses gratitude to all who sent cards letters flowers and visited during his hospital stay.
We thank friends and relatives for thoughtful food, cards, visits, calls, and sympathy during our father’s loss. Your kindness meant a great deal to Marie House Gertrude Zorn Louis and Henry Hegar.
Public notice details Senate Joint Resolution Number L Y proposing amendment to Section 49 d of Article III to authorize up to 200 million dollars in Texas Water Development Bonds. It sets policy for optimum development of water resources, financing via the Texas Water Development Fund, and related storage facilities and contracts with terms to be set by General Law. Ballot language and election procedures outlined.
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