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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
1
Delinquent tax notices cause public frustration as Harper receipts reveal paid prior year delinquencies. Citizens urge the Commissioners Court to check notices to avoid unjust suits and court costs.
The report notes dynamite blasts in the bottom region as oil companies dril l four wells on salt, aiming to reach the rim to find oil. J. W. Avery shipped another car of pecans last week.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Glueck celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Nov. 28 with invited guests including David Smelly and family, David Wilson and wife, Bet tied Wilson and epilaves, Frankis Glueck, Martha Ebelail of Houston, Ebel, Willie and Ida Glueck, C. F. Trettin and wife, Tom Stasny, Joe Six and Agusta Tipp of Sealy. A meal was served and congratulations offered to the couple.
A New York house known as Santa Claus Birthplace faces demolition to clear space for a large apartment project. The site inspired a famed Christmas poem and memories of the author, with New York children annual tributes continuing the poem’s legacy amid the loss of its birthplace.
County debating shifts to a round robin schedule this year, says J H Lundy director of debate. Schools must file entries noting boys or girls teams or both, as the change aims to allow all entrants to compete by percentage rather than elimination on defeat.
Readers share thanks for pork sausage and fresh vegetables from friends Ed Gregory and Mrs J W Avery. County Attorney Bracewell expected in Brookshire for Justice Court if roads permit. Louis Landsberger and family report recovery after surgery at a Houston sanitarium. Robt McDade's son Robert Clark improves from typhoid fever. Gene Roesster turns one, with a party at grandparents E D Legler home. Weather remarks note past sunshine and cold air after rain.
School trustees voted at the eight o clock meeting to close the local schools on Friday December 20 for the Christmas holiday. Classes resume Monday December 30 per faculty request.
Residents note improved visibility as electric lights shine at the MRT station Monday night. Passengers on night trains benefit from clearer guidance while boarding and alighting in the dark.
The friends of Fred die Ebel, once of our town and now in Beaumont, report he is ill and will undergo the real cure for several months. They express hope for his rapid recovery and strength.
Mary Margaret Martin who had been ill with pneumonia for ten days has shown marked improvement at the time of writing.
Thursday night November 28 a surprise party was given Mrs Eble by her children and friends for her 71st birthday. Guests included T A Glueck Theodor Ehlert C F Trettin Alvin Glick T A Trettin W A Wilson F Neuman Sr Ed Neuman Jr F Gleuck Mrs Tom Stasny Miss Augusta Tipp Joe Lux of Sealy. After several games of cards coffee and cake were served.
Mrs T H Kandigian born December 14 1860 in Brusa Asia Minor died November 27 1929 at her daughter Mrs Zahimen’s home. She married in 1885 and had two sons and a daughter both sons predeceased. For 40 years she shared in her husband Congregational preacher’s work, aiding in missionary efforts and acts of charity before moving to the United States in 1921 to reside with her daughter.
Mr and Mrs G H Zahimen express gratitude to friends for support during bereavement and for flowers. The note thanks those who were with them at the time of death and sent flowers.
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