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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1965
Page
9
A nostalgic note recalls a Christmas era feature from Saturday Review noting a brief crime tale from Christmas time. The snippet hints at a historical reflection on holiday crime reporting and media style of the period.
John Elxy, watchman at the Grand Eagle Department Store, found a man’s body in the bargain basement. The victim, middle thirties and poorly dressed with empty pockets and no ID, may have hid under a counter during the Christmas rush. Nail wounds in the hands puzzle investigators.
A Brookshire Texas pastor recalls a rough gunfighter who finds conversion after a tent revival. His horse leads him to a saloon where a preacher tells him he must find a new hitching rail to follow Jesus. May we all find new posts this Christmas.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hlegemeyer of Katy welcome Jacqueline Dianne born December 2 1965 at 4 50 pm in Heights Hospital weighing 7 lbs 12 028 They also have son Joel Anthony age 31% Grandparents include Leo Kuhn Bernardo FE Hegemeyer New Ulm Great grandmother Mrs August Neuendorff Bernardo Curtis and Mrs Rinn Katy announce daughter Karen Marie born December 13 at 7 05 in Bellville Hospital She has brother Darrel age 3 Grandparents Robert Rinn Industry Harry Tuthill Oregon City Oregon
A quoted adage states that even widespread consensus cannot justify folly. The line emphasizes that large numbers do not validate a poor idea or decision. The assertion invites skepticism toward crowd opinion.
The Woodmen of the World Camp 1996 served a covered dish ham and turkey feast at the Brookshire Municipal Building last Saturday. About 150 members and relatives attended with special guest Sid Berry, District Manager from Rosenberg, present. The camp recently received wheelchairs walkers and crutches for local residents. Contact V.S. O Schrader in Brookshire to borrow or donate items.
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