Tri-County Grand Opening Attracts 800 Attendees
Tri-County Implement Co. welcomed over 800 visitors for its formal opening Saturday. The event featured Case tractors, color movies, a 4:30 barbecue for about 600 attendees, a dust storm and northers, and a parade showcasing the new Case 600 tractor. Attendance gifts went to several residents including Gene Cullins and J M Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County Implement Co
J. I. Case
Case 600
Gene Cullins
J. M. Baker
8. C. Bell
Thomas Bierden
Jessie Bruton
Chas. Boggess
Eagle Lake
W. J. Emshof
E A. Meier
Houston
H.R. Ferguson
Ed Spruell
Manger
Schier Feed & Supply To Show Films December 18
The Schier Feed and Supply Co will hold a meeting at their business on Dec 18 at 7 30 pm. A film on hog care and feeding will be shown. Purina representative Gregg Lewis will answer farmers questions. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schier Feed and Supply Co
Gregg Lewis
Purina
Fire Station Slightly Damaged by Fire
The Brookshire Municipal Building and Fire station suffered a small blaze during recent painting work on the water tank. Workers noticed a canvas cover catch fire but extinguished it before the department was summoned. The Water Tank Service Co. offered to cover the repair costs and expects the area can be sanded and repainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire Municipal
Water Tank Service Co
Fire Department
A. ©. Muske
Christmas Greeting Edition Seeks Local Messages and Photos
The Times plans an annual Christmas Greeting issue with pastor Christmas messages and pictures from area churches and clubs. Readers urged to submit news and event reports, with deadlines and contact numbers for Brookshire and Katy.
All District Band Selected in Katy Tryouts
Katy hosted the All-District Band tryouts part of the elimination series for all state band. Of 248 students from 18 bands, 96 were selected. 28 top members advance to regional auditions in Alvin on December 14 15. All Regional Band performs December 15. top players advance to All State in Dallas January 12 16. Seven Katy Band members earned all district or regional spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Alvin
Dallas
Marion Williams
Phil Baker
Death of Eagle Lake Woman Mrs Young
Word was received Tuesday of the death of Mrs. Young mother of Howard Perez and Mrs. Charles Stephens. She died at her home in Eagle Lake. The funeral was in Eagle Lake on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Howard Perez
Charles Stephens
Eagle Lake
Katy VFW to honor Man of the Year at dinner
The Katy VFW will host its annual appreciation dinner for farmers ranchers and others who aided disabled veterans. The event Saturday at 7 00 p m in the Katy High School cafeteria will announce the Man of the Year and present a 24 karat gold Elgin wrist watch as the award. A fried chicken dinner replaces the usual turkey. The program is to be provided by the Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission and the Game Warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gueda
Katy Vfw
Katy
Delegate meeting reports and craft demonstration noted
Mrs Robart son will report on the delegate meeting she attended Wednesday and the district meeting Friday in Houston. Mrs Walter P Cook will demonstrate arts and crafts. The text mentions a 9 30 Friday December 14 event with leaders co leaders and committers and a discussion of adu topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adu
Robartson
Houston
Walter’ P. Cook
Candidates for Brockshire Water District Directors Due by Dec 20
Persons wishing to serve as directors for the Brockshire Municipal Water District in the January 8 1957 election must file written applications at the district office by December 20 1956. Expiring terms belong to Max Wander J C Day and Richard A Woods. Notice of the election appears in the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water District
Brockshire
Scout Round Table In Rosenberg Dec 18
New officers for 1957 were installed at a Deaf Smith District Boy Scouts meeting. Chairman Clyde Kenneily of Rosenberg and Vice Chairman George Lee of Katy presided with Dist. Commissioner Paul Legendre of Needville. The December Round Table will be held at the H L ard F in Rosenberg on December 18. The Area Council meeting is set for January 16 in the Shamrock Hotel, Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaf Smith Dist
Boy Scouts
Clyde Kenneily
Rosenberg
George Lee
Katy
Dist
Ir Paul Legendre
Needville
H. L. Ard F. Ie
Shamrock Hotel
Houston
Katy Cubs and Scouts Collect 40 Bags for Goodwill
Troop leaders Bill Thurman and Bob Tryon helped the Katy Cubs and Scouts gather 40 bags of clothing for Goodwill Industries this year. The effort involved assisting the boys in packing and delivering donated items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Goodwill Industries
Bill Thurman
Bob Tryon
Katy VFW Wild Game Dinners Honor Andy Anderson
The Katy VFW and local friends announce the Andy Anderson Memorial Wild Game Dinners to feed 6,000 veterans in hospitals. Farmers and guides are urged to meet at Tri-County Implement Co on December 19 at 4 30 am to supply deer ducks and geese. Coffee and donuts will be served.
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Bth
Andy Anderson
Houston Press
Katy Vfw
Katy
Andy
Brookshire
Pat
Tison
Waller
Barker
Fallshear
Clodine
Houston
VFW
Tri-County Implement Co
Children Christmas Program at First Baptist Brookshire
The Children's Christmas program at the First Baptist Church of Brookshire will be at 7 30 p m on Wednesday December 19 Santa will distribute Christmas bags after the program Friends are invited to music at 7 30 next Sunday evening December 16 Everyone is invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Brookshire
Special Lottie Moon Offering Planned at Katy Church
First Baptist Church Katy will take the annual Lottie Moon Christmas Foreign Mission collection at Tiret Baptist Church in Katy on Sunday December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Moon
Tiret Baptist Church
Katy
Christmas Program At Brookshire Assembly Of God Church
The Brookshire Assembly Of God Church hosts a children's Christmas program and tree on December 19 during the midweek service time. A special children's program is planned as part of the church's holiday schedule. The Christmas sermon will be delivered in the regular Sunday worship on December 24.
First Methodist Church of Katy Choir Christmas Program
The Katy church choir directed by Miss Jeanette Hayes will present a special Christmas program at the First Methodist Church of Katy. The event promises seasonal music and community celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church of
Katy
Jeanette, Hayes
Pattison Methodist Church Christmas Events and Notices
Pattison Methodist Church WSCS Christmas Party at Mrs H P Donigan home on Monday. Members bring homemade gifts to exchange. Men's Fellowship dinner on Wednesday night December 19 in the school cafeteria. All church services and programs to be published next week in The Times. Notify The Times office by Friday December 4 of any special set in your church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
H. P. Donigan
the Times
Miss Furniture of Katy Pageant Set for Saturday Event
Sealy Orchard Waller and Katy high school seniors compete for Miss Furniture Katy on Saturday December 15 at 5 p.m. Two couples accompany each contestant in a furniture pageant narrated by Mrs Heinemier and Mrs Smith. The winner receives a portable television and later presents an antique bed pom to the senior class fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sealy
Orchard
Waller
Katy
Heinemeier
Chris Smith
Mary Beth McDonald
Lynn Roberts
McDonald Studio
Heinemeiers
Mary Beth
Misa Furniture
Mary Eaton
Carolyn Schroeder
Water District Proposes $75 000 Bonds January 12 1967
Water District board meets in special session and calls a bond election for January 12 1967 to issue 75000 for waterworks and sewer system improvements. Tax levy to pay principal and interest on bonds through property taxes within the district. Election notice appears in The Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Brookshire Municipal Water District
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay Play Friday Night
The Junior Class presents a three act comedy Our Hearts Were Young and Gay Friday at eight in the Katy High School Auditorium. The play follows two American girls in Europe with humorous misadventures. Tickets are on sale at the box office. invite friends for an entertaining evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy High School
Europe
Sandra Higgins
Eileen Robichaux
Cornelia Otis Skinner
Emily Kimbrough
Obituary for Selma Sorrels Former Katy Resident
Mrs. Selma Sorrels died Tuesday morning at her Jacinto City home. Sister Mrs. Ella Pennington received word of the death. Funeral arrangements were pending at press time. Sorrels formerly lived in Katy. a fuller obituary will follow in The Times next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Pennington
Selma Sorrels
Jacinto City
S. Sorrels
Katy
Times
Gift Winners Named At Western Auto Store
The Sloan and Egger Western Auto Associate Store announced gift certificate winners from last Saturday. Winners include B. L. Mahler for $20, Mrs. C. R. Johnson and Mrs. H. DeVillier for $10, Walter Pruitt and Gene F. Cullins for $5, and Mrs. M. A. Freeman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buck Freeman, who selected the names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan and Egger Western Auto Associate Store
B. L. Mahler
C. R. Johnson
H. DeVillier
Walter Pruitt
Gene F. Cullins
M. A
Eey Kay F Daugh Ay Freeman
Buck Freeman
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James P. Carew
J. I. Case Co
Mgr
Tri- County Imp. Co
Roy Cherry
Joe Kirtz
van Poorman
Tri-County
David Dobier
J. I. Gage Co
Hamp Poorman
Clyde Nelson
Roy Morrison
Proto
Tri- County
Schier Feed & Supply
The
Bey
Reece
Scout Round Table
Chshs
First Baptist’ Church
First Baptist Church
Brookshire Assembly of God Church
First Methodist Church
Pattison Methodist Church
Western Auto
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