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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1925
Page
1
Letter from M S Alexander M D dated December 7 requests continued medical advertising in the Brookshire Times after noting patient Joe Mikeska learned of the doctor from the paper. The writer signs as a Brookshire physician seeking ongoing work.
A Houston news item reports a former policeman charged with liquor law violations. The piece references political and moral themes, noting it as un-American and un-Christian and mentions commentary from the Grand Master of Texas Masons calling it un-Masonic.
Howth Station resident Jim Weaver ended his life last Saturday while inspecting a pistol. He leaves a wife and ten children to mourn his loss. Funeral held Sunday in the family graveyard with Dr. M. S. Alexander and A. H. Alaske noted in attendance. The story mentions Houston business and a lighthearted aside about a Chronicle feature.
The Hempstead county Democratic Executive Committee met at the courthouse to fill a precinct committee vacancy at Hegar and elect a new chairman. A. F. McDade resigned due to time demands. A. T. Clarke was elected to serve the unexpired term. The committee adjourned after approving the changes.
The Christmas Seal program urges every citizen to contribute to fight tuberculosis. Brookshire school pupils, led by principal Miss Boelcher, have sold many seals locally. Those who have not purchased are urged to participate. Max Wander visited Houston Thursday for a dental check.
Clemens Mills and others visited here with Judge Perry while several Houston and Brenham residents spent weekends in the area. Hempstead boys defeated Waller 6 to 2 and Hempstead girls won 4 to 5 in a windy game, with Corene and Inez scoring for Hempstead and strong guarding by Sallie Mae and Ruth keeping Waller at bay.
The Board of Trustees announces a compiled delinquent list to be published as required by law after which suit will be filed if unpaid. If paid before publication no penalty or interest will be added. C. H. Urban, President, Board of Trustees.
Sunday morning service features The Fatherhood of God and Sunday night sermon All Men The Sons of God. Rev. G E W Smith pastor. Mass celebrated at Sacred Heart Chapel Brookshire Sunday 9 30 AM. Sermons in English and Spanish. Father C Zoepfchen O M I priest in charge.
Pattison services held nearly every Sunday night in English. Next Sunday December 13 at 7 oclock. December 20 offers German morning and English evening services. Pastor M. J. Seaver.
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