Katy Rotary Tree of Light Lighting Contest Schedule
Katy Rotary Club sponsors the Tree of Light at Katy Community Square on December 21 at 7:00 p.m. If bad weather moves indoors to Katy High School Auditorium. Houston Lighting and Power staff will judge outside displays Monday through Wednesday. Three prizes will be awarded at the ceremony along with a Christmas program and gift packages for local children.
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Katy Rotary Club
Katy Community Square
Katy High School
Katy
Houston Lighting and Power Company
Tree of Light
Rheman Brothers in Changin Reservoir Sector
Letters received on Monday, December 5 by Mrs. George Rheman Jr. and Mrs. Stanley Rheman from their husbands were written November 25. The brothers were across the valley on the east rim of the Changjin Reservoir in Northeast Korea during the frigid 8 degree below zero conditions.
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George Rheman, Jr
Stanley Rheman
Changjin
Korea
Brother of Dan L Alley Wounded in Korea Front Line
Mrs. C. E. Rhoads reports her brother Dan L Alley was injured October 27 in Korea with neck and shoulder wounds. He received care in the Korea front line hospital and was flown to Fukuoka on November 22 to enable a later transfer to a General Hospital in Tokyo.
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C. E. Rhoads
Dan L. Alley
Korea
Korea Front Line
Fukuoka
Japan
General Hospital
Tokyo
Harris Garrett Reported for Induction in Army
Harris Garrett reported to Temple the county seat of Bell County on Wednesday morning for induction in the army. He is described as a fine young man and will be missed by everyone in Brookshire.
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Harris Garrett
Temple
Bell Co
Harris
Brookshire
McDonald to Return Home December 10 for 10 Day Furlough
Robert McDonald, in Florida training, writes to his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McDonald that he will be home on December 10 for a 10 day furlough.
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Pfe
Robert McDonald
Florida
W. A. McDonald
Navy enlistment travelers prepare for San Diego
Robert Alvin Poor and Howard Woo ding depart to join the Navy in San Diego. They expect to meet J. C. Ray who has completed boat phone duties there. Ray informs their parents that no leave is available at this time.
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Robert Alvin
Tuffy) Poorman
Howard
Sonny) Wooding
San Diego
Navy
J. C
Drogpy) Ray
Acs
Manda N.C. Ray
I.nnot
Weekend Visits Across Towns Highlight Texas Travel
Mrs Dusty Turner and her sons Bruce and Hope Cooper visited Monroe City Texgo for a hunting weekend meeting Mr Turner who works in Abbeville La Harris Garrett stayed with his mother Mrs J L Thompson in Nolanville and returned to Brookshire Monday for a short visit with family.
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Dusty Turner
Bruce
Hope Cooper
Monroe City
Texgo
Turner
Abbeyville
Harris Garrett
J. L. Thompson
Nolanville
Brookshire
Duck Hunt Set for December 14 for Veterans
The Katy VFW and Andy Anderson organize a duck hunt on Thursday December 14 to support over 3800 disabled veterans in Houston and Temple hospitals with a dinner. Two shifts begin at 4 a.m. and afternoon with guides from local farms. State wardens will check licenses. Rice Belt Implement Co provides meeting point, coffee and doughnuts.
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Katy V. F. W
Andy Anderson
Houston
Temple
Rice Belt Implement Co
Katy
Jack Dyson
Dick Bowser
Gow Old School Days Recalls Denton Visit
H. P. Swisher of Denton visits old school friends from Gow era. A small group of former pupils, around 36 people, traveled to Denton in 1900 style reminiscence and shared memories of the P. 4ment Co. involvement.
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H. P. Swisher
Denton
Katy Boosters Meet Monday at High School
The Katy Booster Club invites members to gather Monday December 11 at 7 30 p m in the High School Visual Aid Room. All are urged to attend.
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Katy Booster Club
High
Christmas Dance Recital in Katy School Auditorium
Alice Townsend of Hallie Pritchard School of Dancing presents pupils in a Christmas dance recital in Katy School Auditorium on Saturday December 16 at 8 p.m. Public is cordially invited.
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Alice Townsend
Hallie Pritchard
B P W Club Socials At Mrs Gra Home
The Business and Professional Women's Club met at Mrs Louise Gra's home Tuesday night for a social hour. Members Cooper Day Shearer Tatum Carmichael and Sadler enjoyed sandwiches chips and drinks. Plans were made for the Christmas Party at Mrs G Z Sadler's home at 7 PM on Tuesday December 12.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club
Louise Gra
Meadams Cooper
Day
Shearer
Tatum
Carmichael
Sadler
G. Z. Sadler
Brookshire Lions Hear Film on Commercial Fishing
Twenty eight members of the Brookshire Lions heard a presentation by QO. M. Pederson Jr. a film about the use of caterpillar diesel engines in shrimp salmon sardine and other fishing boats during their Tuesday night meeting.
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Brookshire Lions
QO. M. Pederson, Jr
Rotary program highlights school community coordination
Katy High School principal W. K. Russell spoke on coordinating school and community at the Rotary meeting last week. Jeff Woodruff state representative was guest speaker on Thursday December 7, with Robert Baker Houston attorney introducing him.
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Jeff Woodruff
Robert Baker
W. K. Russell
Katy
Houston
Woodruff
Fourth Norther Brings Hard Freeze and Drought Impact
The fourth norther hit with a 60 mile wind Tuesday afternoon dropping the temperature to 26 by evening. Wednesday morning recorded 18 degrees with a six month drought affecting the area. No grass, winter oats and cattle and dairy land hit hard as winter comes on.
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Cattleman
Mr. Christmas at Katy High School Friday
The Ka ty High School Junior Class presents a three act comedy Mr. Christmas on Friday December 15 at 8 pm in the Katy High School Auditorium. Junior class members are selling tickets today.
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Katy High School
Milton Ivey Sells Rice Land Lease to J Carter Cavitt
Houston buyer J Carter Cavitt purchased 827 acres of rice farming lease near Monaville about 8 miles northeast, including a 1600 ft Rice Water Well with motor and pump. Sale overseen by Milton P Ivey, real estate and insurance agent, in Katy.
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J. Carter Cavitt
Houston
Dennison & Foster
Hockley
Monaville
Cavitt
Milton P. Ivey
Katy
Brookshire Colored School Ready Monday
The Brookshire Colored School will be used starting Monday morning. It features twelve spacious classrooms for 268 students across twelve grades, hollow tile construction, steam heat, oak floors, and light reflecting sheetrock walls. The facility includes an auditorium formed by two classrooms, a principal’s office, library, and home making area.
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Brookshire Colored School
Brookshire School Board
Emory 8. White
R. C. Waldvip
Men's Fellowship Group Meets Wednesday at Katy Church
On Wednesday December 13 the Men's Fellowship Club meets in the Katy Methodist Church basement. All men in this area are invited.
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Katy Methodist Church
Pattison HDC Christmas Party Set for Thursday
Pattison Home Demonstration Club will meet on Thursday December 14 from 2 to 4 at Mrs Sam Garretts home. Attendees are asked to bring a gift not to exceed 50 cents. Everyone is invited.
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Pattison Hdc
Pattison Home Demonstration Club
Sam Garrett
Robertson Implement Co Adds Clarite Batteries for Texas Territory
John Worthy Worthy died suddenly near Addicks while returning from Houston. Funeral held in San Marcos with Rev. Davis officiating. Survivors include wife Mittie Worthy, two daughters Virginia Dedeke and Betty Jane Worthy, two sisters Mrs Barbara Martin and Cornelia Varn, brother Roy Worthy. Local arrangements by Milton H. Schmidt Funeral Home.
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John D. Worthy
Addicks
Houston
San Marcos
Wm. Davis
Mr. Worthy
Downie
Texas
Katy
Mittie Worthy
Virginia Dedeke
Betty Jane Worthy
Barbara Martin
Cornelia Varn
Roy Worthy
Milton H. Schmidt
Edward Boyd's Father Dies in Port Arthur
Tom Boyd of Port Arthur died November 30 at St. Marys Hospital. Funeral services were held December 2 at 3 PM at the First Baptist Church of Port Neches. Survivors include his wife and two sons Edward E. Boyd of Katy and George Boyd of Miguk Neches. Mr. Boyd was a retired Texas Co. Power employee.
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Tom Boyd
St. Mary’s Hospital
Port Arthur
First Baptist Church
Port Neches
Edward E. Boyd
Katy
George Boyd
Miguk Neches
Boyd
Texas Co
Knights of Columbus Sealy elect new Grand Knight
The Knights of Columbus Sealy Council 8313 elected William E. Mentz as Grand Knight after the resignation of S. P. Preisler Dietschke. Deputy Grand Knight duties moved to Jim Tesar of Katy. Preisler had served since the council's organization and resigned recently.
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Knights of Geiambus
Knights of Columbus
Sealy
Cauger
E.ment
S. P. Preisler
Dietschke
Jim Tesar
Katy
Preisler
Katy Ha Demonstration Club Christmas Party
The Katy Ha Demonstration Club will hold its annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Carl Schling on December 15 beginning at 11 a.m. Each attendee will bring a child's gift for Faith Home Children and ladies will exchange gifts under one dollar. After singing carols a covered dish luncheon will be served.
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Katy H. D. C
Katy Ha
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Changin Reservoir
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Katy Boosters
Lions Club
Milton Ivey
Robertson Implement Co
Clarite
Edward Boyd
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