Cotton Referendum Poses Many Questions
The cotton referendum on December 13 will decide quota penalties and 1956 price support levels. Chairman L. L. Menke notes two thirds of votes needed for quotas and 75 to 90 percent parity support. over one third against quotas means 50 percent parity. Acreage allotments remain in effect regardless. Polls open 8 am to 6 pm at Brookshire Waller Pattison and Waller County Co op stores.
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Waller County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Menke
Brookshire
W. F. Donald
Waller
Waller County Co-op
Pattisan
A. M. Taylor Drug
Deanie Enlarges Redecorates Katy Beauty Shop
Deanie's Beauty Salon in Katy has been expanded by sixteen feet and redecorated with beige walls, avocado and coral furniture, and a beige speckled floor. A natural finish wood reception partition and an eight foot bar with formica top were added. Hydralic styling chairs and two automated hair dryers were installed. The shop will serve coffee and cookies next week to celebrate patronage. Romack plans outside refinishing. Open hours include Monday and Saturday for the Christmas holidays.
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Deanie
Katy
Romack
Pattison P T A Meeting and Candlelight Service
The Pattison P T A meets Thursday at 7 in the school auditorium. The Pattison Chorus directs a Candlelight Service with Ellen Young narrating the Holy Story. A long list of Social Hour hostesses is named. Mrs W E Freeman was admitted to Memorial Hospital on November 29 with a heart attack. condition improved.
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Pattison P.-T. A
Pattison Chorus
M. F. Dollar
Ellen Young
J. C. Johnson
John Tatum
Felix Terry
Dan Young
J. T. House
A. C. Liefer
John Neiman
L. S. Thomas
Grady Shearer
Leslie Brunkenholfer
L. Beckendorf
W. E. Freeman
Memorial Hospital
Glenn Mayberry Completes Appliance Service Course
Glenn Mayberry of Rapsil ver Inc completes a two week course in appliance repairs by Westinghouse Electric Supply Co in Houston. He receives a diploma naming him a qualified serviceman for Westinghouse laundromats diners household refrigerators electric water heaters and dishwashers.
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Glenn Mayberry
Rapsilver, Inc
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co
Houston
Westinghouse
Burglars Strike Katy Lumber Yards Before Christmas
Burglars broke into South Texas Lumber Co and Ray Woods Lumber and Supply Co near Christmas. They entered by smashing doors and crawled under sheds low to access offices, taking a heater a pick and chisel. Investigations are led by Harris County Deputy Hood along with officers from Fort Bend and Harris County identification divisions.
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South Texas Lumber Co
Ray Woods Lumber and Supply Co
Harris County
H. A. Hood
South Texas
Bob Magee
Tiny Gaston
Deputy Crawford
Ft. Bend County
M. F. Patton
Harris County Identification Dept
Magic Show At Levi's Impresses Local Crowd
Levi's store for men and boys hosted a Saturday magic show drawing families and adults. Attendees praised the quality products and entertainment, with plans announced for future events aimed at both children and grown ups.
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Levi's
Katy
Leviaino
Katy Council Reschedules Meetings to Second Thursday
Katy City Council adopts a resolution to hold regular meetings on the second Thursday each month. Mayor Arthur Mallee says the change allows time for invoices to be received and processed before payments.
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Katy
Arthur Mallee
Brookshire Times Hox Press Facing Long Hours
The note explains exhausting schedules from 3 am to late nights as the paper seeks reader support and funding to improve printing capacity. It mentions Mescal Solo man of The Scaly News and describes extending hours and adding letterheads and invitations, with two offices in Katy for customer convenience.
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Bennisthre Timmer
Mescal Soloman
Katy
District 17 VFW Hempstead Meets Sunday
District 17 VFW Hempstead holds a Sunday gathering in Hempstead with Montgomery, Leon and Waller counties represented. Ralph W. England of Brookshire commands, and Mrs. Norma Hodde of Brenham serves as president of the ladies auxiliary.
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VFW Hempstead
Montgomery, Leon
Waller Counties
Ralph W. England
Brookshive
Norma Hodde
Brenham
Murder charge filed in Brookshire death
Kenneth Lee Johnson a 2 year old California truck driver was charged with the murder of Francia A Hopper whose body was found near Brookshire Monday afternoon about 4 30. The complaint was filed with Justice Valerie Shearer. Hopper 39 of Greens Bayou was identified by the Missing Persons Bureau in Houston after being found in a ditch. Hopper operated the Family Budget Bureau loan business at 917 Franklin Houston. John son was arrested after a traffic ticket and was stopped by Patrolman D J Horn. Authorities investigated at the scene with County Attorney C W Kariach and Brookshire constable C F Kitzmann.
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Kenneth Lee Johnson
California
Waife
Francia A. Hopper
Brookshire
Johnson
Schmidt Ambulance
Hopper
Family Budget Bureau
Franklin
Houston
C. W. Kariach
Chester Arrington
Waller County
Hugo Seidel
C. F. Kitzmann
Pattison Wins Neelier Basketball Tournament
Pattison won the Neelier Tournament held Friday December 2 and Saturday December 3. They defeated St. Joseph 54 to 32, Waelder 42 to 38, and Round Top Carmine 51 to 47 in a come from behind final rally. Lindsey Young of Pattison earned a spot on the all tournament team. Participating teams included St. Joseph Sehertz-Cibolo Waelder Marion Hallettsville Round Top Carmine Moulton and Pattison.
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Pattizon
Neelier
Pattison
St. Joseph
Meorning
Waelder
Carmine
Lindsey Young
Sehertz-Cibolo
Marion
Hallettsville
Round Top- Carmine
Moulton
Car Hits Horse Injures Family Near Katy Brookshire
Three members of a Houston family were injured last Thursday night when their Studebaker struck a horse near the Peck farm between Katy and Brookshire. The mother and four year old daughter were hospitalized after ambulance transport to St Joseph Hospital.
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Peck Farm
Katy
Brookshire
Arrington
Ben R. Hohlt
Houston
Studebaker
Bellville
Hohlt
St Joseph Hospital
Schmidt
Miller
Lola Sims
Oscar McMahan
Ula Mae Norton
DWI
Mrs Geo Myers Receives Scout Masters Ward at Scouters Dinner
Mrs. Geo Myers known as Lou was presented the Scout Masters Ward the district’s top den mother award at the Deaf Smith District Scouters annual dinner at Brookshire Cafeteria in November. She earned it for three straight years of service in scouting and organizing activities.
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Geo. Myers
Lou
Scouters
Deaf Smith District Scouters
Brookshire Paleo
Eet Ess
Lights Brighten Brookshire as Lions Seek Donations
The soft glow from Christmas lights warms Brookshire city life. Herman Meyer of Houston Lighting and Power, aided by Bert Gassner Kenneth Schulte Harris Garrett Louis McCauley and Patrolman Chester Arrington, installed the displays Monday. The Lions Club asks for extra donations this year for more light strings along the highway.
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Brookshire
Ques
Herman Meyer
Houston Lighting and Power
Bert Gassner
Kenneth Schulte
Harris Garrett
Louis McCauley
Chester Arrington
Lions Club
TB Seals Sold In Corsages Here
Mrs. J. E. McGaughy chairs the Harris County TB Association and reports a successful work day with about thirty ladies making 422 corsages and 212 TB seal boutonnieres. TB bangles were placed in about 700 envelopes for school children to return by Friday. Booths will circulate in town through Christmas.
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J. E. McGaughy
Harris County TB Association
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T. A
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Levis
Katy Council
Shearer’s
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Brookshire Times
Harges
Eaie Beane
Callege Sd
Mrs. Low Myers
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