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Newspaper

Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1956

Page

7

WEDDING GUESTS AND FAMILIES HOSTS SEEN ACROSS STATES

Society notes list guests at the weddings of Miss La Juan Forman and Cecil Melendy Jr. in Kansas and California. Attending were Mrs. Robert Austin and Mrs. Evelyn Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs. E F Odell, plus Walter Melendy households with Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Crosswhite and Mrs. Ethel Gallup. Additional visitors included J S Poteete from Houston and Aunt Mrs. Mattie Wade of Navasota.

Robert Austin South Haven Kansas Evelyn, Atkinson Beaumont E. F. Odell Los Angeles Calif Fortiia Cecil ‘Melendy, Sr la Juan Forman Cecil Melendy, Jr Walter Melendys McKinley ,Crosswhite Marshall Okla Ethel

Meat study highlights club dinner and future event

The 20th Century Club held a covered dish dinner at the church basement with Mrs James Morton hostessing and Mrs Howard Pennington assisting. Mrs Homer Shurbet led a discussion on cuts of meats and preparation methods. The next meeting, Gentlemen's Night, is set for December 11 at the Smoke House on Westheimer in Houston.

20Th Century Club James Morton Howard Pennington Homer ‘Shurbet Smoke House Westheimer Houston

Floyd Beckendorff's Entertain With Dinner On Thanksgiving

Floyd Beckendorff and family hosted a Thanksgiving turkey dinner with numerous relatives including M A Beckendorff Cecil W J Morgan Roy Beckendorff Ruby Leland Beckendorff Wanda Bonnie Sue Richard Beckendorff Kay Randy V A Eden Donna Ernest Bishop Katy Brenda Walter Peller Jr Maggie Mantell Cora Morgan Ruby Rosalee Earl Marvin Miles Billy Atkins. The highlight was drawing names for Christmas gifts and all enjoyed the day.

Floyd Beckendorff M. A. Beckendorff Cecil W. J. Morgan Roy Beckendorff Ruby Leland Beckendorff Wanda Bonnie Sue Richard Beckendorff Kay Randy V. A. Eden Donna Ernest Bishop Katy Brenda Walter Pellier, Jr Maggie Mantell Cora Morgan Ruby Rosalee Earl Marvin Miles Billy Atkins

Katy High School Football Players Honored

Katy High School football players were honored in a slice of community recognition highlighting their athletic achievements and school spirit. The event celebrated team members and the program's positive impact on students and fans alike.

Katy High School

Women say joint account never overdrawn by wife

Many contend that a joint checking account is never overdrawn by the wife as the husband makes the deposits and controls the balance. The claim rests on perception that the wife contributes less cash and relies on the husband’s management.

Party at Humble Recreation Hall Saturday December 1 7:30 PM

A social gathering occurred at the Humble Recreation Hall on Saturday December 1 at 7 30 PM. Hosts included Mr and Mrs John , Mr and Mrs O E Dusty Rhoads and Mr and Mrs Reed Smith and Mr and Mrs Bone with refreshments of sand witches cookies and soft drinks provided.

Humble Recreation Hall Dee John O. E Dusty) Rhoads Reed Smith Bone

Katy Teachers Attend Texas State Teachers Meeting in Houston

Several Katy School faculty members joined the 78th Annual Texas State Teachers Association Convention in Houston last Thursday and Friday. Attendees included Mrs. Dorothy Waldrip, Mrs. Miriam Leggett, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Fussell, Mrs. Faerie Allison, and J. E Taylor with Superintendent J. B. Taylor serving as an official delegate. The group toured educational displays by 150 exhibitors and noted inspiring programs and useful teaching aids.

Katy Texas State Teachers Association Houston Dorothy Waldrip Miriam Leggett W. D. Fussell Faerie Allison J. E Taylor J. B. ‘Taylor House of Delegates Harris County Teachers Association

K Club Holds Achievement Day At Mrs Bacon Home

The K Home Demonstration Club observed Achievement Day Tuesday November 27 at Mrs L 3 Bacon's home. Displays included yeast rolls and bread, barbecue chicken and vegetables, assorted ca nages, reporters and recreation on show, plus a civil defense table with first aid supplies.

Kitchen Shower Honors Miss Beth Thompson

Miss Beth Thompson bride elect of Sonn. raley was honored at a kitchen shower Friday at the home of Mrs. Joe Hoyt. Co hostesses Mrs. Hoyt and Mrs. Gene Cullina. Guests received a penny to wish for the bride at a wishing well. Beth received a corsage of measuring spoons and gifts were opened with help from Mrs. Olen Thompson. Continuous games, cherry pudding, and Cokes capped the afternoon.

Beth Thompson Sonn Raley Joe Hoyt Beth Olen Thompson

Sincere Thanks From Will H Adams After Hospital Stay

Will H Adams expresses gratitude for the hospital stay and recovery period. He thanks friends for cards visits flowers and other kindnesses received during his illness and home recuperation.

Christmas Party Set by Friendship Class and Lamplighter Club

The Friendship Class and the Lamplighter Club plan a Christmas party on Wednesday December 12 at 6 30 p m. The event features a progressive dinner with the first course at Rev J E Mc Gaughys home. Gifts will be exchanged after the dinner.

Lamplighter Club J. E. McGaughy

Christmas Party Slated for Dec 6 by VFW and Auxiliary

The VFW and VFW Auxiliary announce their annual Christmas party on Thursday December 6 at 7 o clock in the Odd Fellow Hall Katy. A covered dish supper will be held and everyone is invited. Members bring gifts for their gender and parents provide for their children. One dollar gifts will be distributed and a donation to a needy family will be collected.

Odd Fellow Katy Adies

Elkins Nursery Announces Saturday Prize Winners

The Elkins Nursery and Flower Shop lists winners from Saturday December 1 prize drawings. Prizes include potted ivy mum roses azalea kumquat pine trees flower arrangements corsages and gladiola bulbs awarded to named customers including Mrs Pearl Caldwell Miss Myrtle Sears Mrs Charles C Peck and others. Subscribe to The Times for one year at $2.60.

Elkins Pearl Caldwell Myrtle Sears Charles C. Peck Marcua Adair Follett J. K Brookshire Balke Mahler Peggy Peck Billy Haskett C. B. Peck Ella Pennington A. E. Thompson Kathleen Thompson van H. Gray Julia Motherat

Open House Planned For L. D. Brown On 90th Birthday

L. D. Brown known as Uncle Louis will turn 90 next Saturday. Mrs. Pearl Caldwell has arranged an open house Friday December 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Katy for friends to drop by and wish him well. Jr. Brown, a retired rice farmer, is one of Katy’s early settlers.

L. D. Brown Louis Pearl Caldwell Jr. Brown Katy

Subscriptions Renewals and New Subscribers List

A local subscription update lists renewals for Clark Thompson Galveston L W Bains New York Mrs E L Murray Gas Plant Mrs Esten Denny Katy Mrs Willie Ferris Sealy E C Stockdick Nebraska W J Robertson Katy and new subscriber Benifie Rabb Family.

Clark Thompson Galveston L. W. Bains N.Y E. L. Murray Esten Denny Katy Willie Ferris Sealy E. C. Stockdick Benifie Rabb

Also Mentioned on This Page

Twentieth Century ‘Club Gary Johnson Trin- Ye Merry Katy National Bank Frances Hammerling Dr. Hopkins Motorola TAME Odel Katy Spodally Co Tous Glenn Bundick Mosley Emory Marks Travia Marks Addicks and Barker Marie House John Morrison Carl Schlipf Katy Club Will H, Adams Ben Melo Maderella Big Sister Martha Washington Kay Th Bezhels Elkins Nursery, and iMentnce David Agopian Insurance Agency Texas
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