Special Term of Court Adjourned in Waller County
District Judge S. A. McCall held a special term to clear six murder and assault with intent to murder defendants unable to post bonds. Eleven jurors reported, with one excused, and all cases were wrapped by Wednesday noon. Convictions included five year suspensions for four Mexicans and 20 to 17 year lines for two Black defendants. county tax relief praised. The session also marks final appearances of clerk W. B. Urban, lauded for years of service, with only ten live cries remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. McCall
Conroe
District Court
Waller County
Cruz Morena
Jesus Oballe
Maralino Oballe
Jobo Tristan
Jose Venterrar
Jarret Johnson
Ernest Josey
O. D. Kendrick
Will Johnson
Waller
W. B. Urban
Play Friday Night Delighted School Audience
Children presented a well attended play at the schoolhouse on Friday night. The school band performed several selections and showed notable musical progress after two months of practice.
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs S with Twenty Fifth Celebration
Last Sunday Mrs S entertained about twenty friends at a turkey dinner for her birthday. The host dressed the event with humor, noting the saying a lady is only as old as she spoke. Dinner was served at noon and the table held turkey, chicken, and wholesome viander dishes. The hostess received several pretty and useful gifts.
Citizens from county gather for Hempstead district court term
A number of residents from the county attended a special term of the District Court in Hempstead with six witnesses and jurors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
Court concludes special session with mixed docket
The report notes nine criminal cases and nine civil cases left on the docket. District Attorney W B Browder of Cold Springs and County Attorney R S Bracewell represented the State during the special session, praising the diligent work of all officers connected with the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cold Springs
R. S. Bracewell
Personal notes from Houston visits and social news
Local society items list residents and visitors in Houston and nearby towns from Monday to Friday. Names include A B Anderson and wife, Max Wander and family, Miss Hazel Tubbs, Robert Mills, George Harrison and family, plus many others. Events mention school dismissal for Christmas and community happenings such as a school play and local meals.
Missionary Society Hosts Christmas Gathering At Seidel Home
Mesdames H Seidel and J B Anderson co hosted a Missionary Society and Sun Shine Circle meeting at Mrs Seidel home on December 9. The decor featured red accents and a Christmas tree with gifts. New members joined and officers were elected for the year: Mrs J C Day president Mrs A C Dozier vice president Mrs L E Segler secretary Mrs W D Mills treasurer. Out of town guest Miss Meryl Ferguson of Houston attended. Refreshments reflected the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames H. Seidel
J. B. Anderson
Mesdamesa J. B. Anderson
E.P. Henry Jr
Ford McCauley
Mra. J. C. Day
Mra. A.C. Dozier
Mra
L. E. Segler
W.D. Mills
Meryl Ferguson
Houston
Dance at Wm Puhl s draws large Brookshire crowd
The dance at Wm Puhl s featured music by Frank Kolajs and George Spinks and drew a large crowd. Local residents visited relatives, shopped, or spent Sundays with friends in nearby towns and farms including Pattison Sunnyside and Goose Creek. A school play Safety First is planned for Monaville High School on December 22 with a Christmas tree program on December 23 open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Puhl’a
Frank Kolajs
George Spinks
Monaville High School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Max Wander
Brookshire’s
A M S Highrahedian
Son Serope
Mesdames Z. K. Beyler and
R L Davis
Hounday
Chessel Gra
Addy Maske
A B. Anderson
Max Wander and Family
Aden
Jim Iinx Rogler
Misa Hel ‘En Grace Legler
W.T Bemus
San Antonio
Mrs. Dill Garrett
H. Seidel
Robert Mills
Monroe
Mills
George Harrison
Harry
John Harrison
Tom Hubbard
Times
Ed Greager
H. A Chapman
Columbus, Ohio
W. BF. Douwald
Mesdames
H. Muske
Selma Gra
W. RR. Muske
el Campo
Mise
Norma Frels
Joe Clarke
Joe
Arther’ Miller
Katy
Kally
W. BR. McCauley
Song Louis
Ora Ford
Beaumont
A. Ohanian
Arsine
Athens
Greece
G. A. Zaihmen
Ohanian
W. R. McCauley
Louis
Mesdumas
R.L Hoskins
G H Zahimen
H Schulter
E. H. Martin
Huddy Munke
Columbus
Missionary Society
Brookshire
Fannie Christope
Mr Adkins
F. Stasny
Joe Habacek
John Stasny Sr
Pattison
John Dreabn
Sunnyside
Sophie Stasny
John Bell
Alvin Dreabn
Eddie Lee Brode
Frank Stasny
Steve Vavra
Bill Dusek
Emil and
Ben Guidosek
Wife Sunday
J. ©. Smith
Oscar Tharsom
of Batson
J. S. Lewis
Lucile Willis
Willie Hank
Misa Adele Keineke
Mr. Haywood Bailey
Goose Creek
Will Husk
A. C. Ehlert
Fairbanks
Frigidaire
Delco
E. H. Martain
Miss F. Hammerling
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