Paving Contracts To Be Let For Highway 73
Four contracts for paving sections of Highway 73 from Katy to Brookshire, Brookshire to the Brazos River, Sealy to the Bernard River, and Bernard River to Columbus will be let in Austin on December 19. When the November 21 section Sealy to Brazos River is added, the entire Columbus to Houston route will be paved and open to traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Katy
Brookshire
Brazos River
Sealy
Bernard River
Bernard
Columbus
Houston
Editor Terrell Suffering Typhoid. Paper Delayed
Due to editor Terrell's serious illness with typhoid fever, the newspaper did not publish last week. He has been dangerously ill since leaving Brookshire nearly three weeks ago. His fever has abated and he is improved, but doctors say it may be three months before he can work again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell
Brookshire
Birthday Party at the Rapsilver Home
Eddie Earline Rapsilver Dona Mae Mc Abe and Clarence Bru ton celebrated a birthday with a party at the Rapsilver home Wednesday night. Many interesting games and amusements kept the young guests entertained throughout the evening. Refreshments were served to nearly sixty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Earline Rapsilver
Dona Mae Mc’ Abe
Clarence Bruton
Rapsilver
Thanks for kindness and floral offerings in our sorrow
Cara and family express gratitude to friends for kindness and beautiful flowers during a difficult time following the passing of a loved one. From E H Gregory and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cara
E.H. Gregory
Mrs. Lizzie Gosteenik Buried In Waller Funeral
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in Waller for Mrs. Lizzie Gosteenik aged 59 who died Sunday afternoon at her home north of Waller from a heart attack. The Catholic Church burial followed at the local Catholic Cemetery. Survived by husband Frank Gosteenik Sr and five sons John Lewis of Waller Tony Joe of Houston and Frank Jr of Brookshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller
Lizzie Gosteenik
Ernest Lloyd Anid
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Weler
Verna Wander Elected Blue Bonnett Belle at Texas
Miss Verna Wander chosen as one of the 1940 Blue Bonnett Belles by Chi Phi Fraternity in its annual University of Texas election. She is the only selectee from the fraternity and the only nominee not in a sorority. Verna will be classified as a junior this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Wander
Chi Phi
University of Texas
Verna
Card of Thanks for Frank Gosteenik’s Loss
Thankful for Brookshire friends who offered kindness sympathy and floral tributes at the passing of my beloved mother Frank Gosteenik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire
Gibson and McGee Return to Charleston After Visit
T. P. Gibson and E B McGee, brothers in law of Mrs. Gee, with Rheman returning to Charleston S&C on Friday. Mrs. Rheman's mother, Mrs. J. M. Gibson, accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P.gibson
E B McGee
Gee. Rheman
Charleston S&c
Beaumont resident spends Thanksgiving with the McCanti es
Mis Ora Pord of Beaumont shares Thanksgiving with the R McCantieys in a family gathering noted in local social records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis- Ora Pord of
Beaumont
R McCantieys
Interesting Items From The Times Files Of 1917
Ralph Davis and Chessell Gra were Houston visitors this week. Miss Jimmie Del Tubbs recently operated on for appendicitis is recovering well. An measles epidemic in town affects both adults and children, causing school to close a week early. Private Ralph Bray of Camp Travis was a guest in our city last week. Harry 5 Smith of Camp Travis and Lint. Mrs. Hugo Seidel were Houston visitors. W D Cooper spent Thursday in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Davis
Chessell Gra
Houston
Innie Donald
Harry 5
Smith
Camp Travis
W F. Donald
Hugo Seidel
Ralph Bray
Jimmie del Tubbs
Couple Honored With Shower At Trettin Home
Friends honored Mr. and Mrs. August Trettin with a miscellaneous shower Friday at the Trettins' home. About one hundred guests attended the evening event, receiving many useful and beautiful gifts as refreshments were served late into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Trettin
Charlie Trettin
Wanted to Buy 10 to 30 Acres in Brazos Bottom Land
Advert seeks purchase of 10 to 30 acres of Brazos bottom land and asks for full details and price sent to X.Y. Z in care of the Brookshire Times. The notice mentions the Hart family visit and holiday time with the D days at Anahuak en route like local household news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
X.Y. Z
Brookshire Times
Personal Notices From Houston, San Antonio to Austin
Mrs and Highrabedian N Ago pian Jack Donald Grady Shearer and John Harrison attended to business in Austin Wednesday. Mr and Mrs J L Gilkeson of San Antonio and F H Demerit of Houston visited Brother and Mrs Hauck last week. Mr and Mrs J L McReynold and Mrs Edna Davis of Houston spent Thanksgiving with Brother and Mrs Hauck. Mrs Hauck spent Tuesday afternoon in Houston. Vernan Mander Anna Ruth Beyler and Mary Margaret Martin returned to Austin Sunday. Dorothy Rupsilver returned to Huntsville Sunday after holidays at home. Paula Turner of Linton spent weekend with Lavida and Walree Hazlewood. Adam Bijie and family and Mr and Mrs A O Muske went to Shrine Circus Sunday. Little Mary Dee Cooper of Houston spent Thanksgiving Day in Brookshire with grandmother Mrs J D Cooper. Mrs Ralph Davis returned from visiting her mother. Gladys Buller and Jackie Donald were Houston visitors last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Matlock and daughter of Goodrich visited the Will Coopers last week. Mrs P Henry and Branda Leggett returned from a visit to New Braunfels. Victor Laas spent the Holidays in Bellville with his parents Mr and Mrs Adam Bijie. Dithy Kiteen Mr and Mrs Arie Oma Maske and Mrs A H Maske spent Thanksgiving in Victoria. John Bollinger spent last weekend in Dallas. H M and Conrad Neeleey of Houston spent Thanksgiving with the Hugo Seidels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highrabedian
N. Agopian
Jack Donald
Grady Shearer
John Harrison
Austin
J. L Gilkeson
San Antonio
F. H. Demerit
Houston
Brother
Hauck
Dorothy Rupsilver
Hunteville
Paula Turner
Linton
Lavida
Walree Hazlewood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Terrell
Blue Bonnett Belle
Frank Gosteenik
Bright & Early Coffe
E. H. Martin's
Red and White
W. D. Cooper
Franklin
W. W. Hart
Lucille
Virginia of
Anahuak
J.C. Days
J. L. McReynold
Edna Davis
Mrs. Hauck
Vernan Mander
Anna Ruth Beyler
Mary Margaret Martin
Adam Bijie
A. O. Muske
Shrine Circus
Mary Dee Cooper
J.D. Cooper
Gladys Buller
Jackie Donald
Mrs. Matlock
Goodrich
Will Coopers
Mrs. ®. P. Henry
Branda Leggett
New Braunfels
Victor Laas
Bellville
Dithy. Kiteen
Arie Oma Maske
A. H. Maske
Victoria
John Bollinger
Dallas
H.M
Conrad Neeleey
Hugo Seidels
Brookshire’s
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!