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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
1
The schedule lists Midnight Mass at Sacred Heart Brookshire with confessions 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve and a 1 a.m. Mass Christmas Day. Katy events include a Christmas pageant at 6:30 p.m. and a 7:00 p.m. Mass on Wednesday. St Paul’s Episcopal Church holds communion at 7:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
The First United Methodist Church of Brookshire hosts a pageant in the church sanctuary on December 22 at 7:00 p.m. under the direction of Mrs. James C. Day and Mrs. Harry Searle. Santa will attend and refreshments follow in the Fellowship Hall.
The Agriculture Department announced a raise in 1972 rice acreage allotments to the current level of this year, reversing a prior plan to cut next year. The 1972 allotment is set at 1,836,461 acres, matching this year, due to a projected greater need for rice for export markets.
Katy Auto announces extended weekday hours from 7 30 AM to 5 30 PM while remaining closed Saturdays. The notice also mentions new vehicles and directs readers to page 14 for details.
School cafeteria prices will rise effective January 3, 1972, with students paying four to six cents more by grade and adults forty cents. The increases, approved by the school board last July, were delayed by a price freeze and now receive IRS approval. Pre January 3 meal tickets remain valid at old prices.
A columnist notes the importance of concern for others through get well cards prayers and offers of help during Christmas and beyond. The Methodist men’s signatures on a card are highlighted as especially meaningful as the staff wishes readers a joyous Christmas.
Three horses were struck and killed on Interstate 10 between FM 359 and FM 1439 on Sunday evening. A westbound car and a pickup, plus eastbound vehicles, were involved. One person from Arlington suffered injuries. Bellville patrolmen assisted with traffic control as Louis Canales set flashing lights to prevent further injuries.
The Times announces its New Year’s issue will publish Tuesday December 28 while offices close December 23 24 5 and 26. Readers are urged to submit greetings by December 27 and place orders for last minute gifts with delivery options.
The Katy Rotary Club will judge best Christmas lighting in the Katy area on Thursday December 23. First place will receive $20 in each of three divisions traditional religious and humorous according to Mack Allen the club president.
Local businesses in Katy will close Monday December 27 for a long weekend with Christmas observance. Shoppers are advised to stock up for three days including Christmas Sunday and Monday. The newspaper office resumes Tuesday for the New Year issue.
Brookshire Pharmacy was entered by breaking plate glass on the front door between 8:00 and 4:30 Sunday morning. The intruder activated the alarm after taking a bottle of tranquilizers. The suspect fled leaving the tranquilizers behind.
RoyalSJ had eight players on the District 24-AA all star selections led by five seniors on the line. Gerald Gessner and Robert Kinlow anchored the offensive line with five Royal linemen earning first or second team honors alongside Katy players in offense and defense.
Louis R. Canales police chief of Brookshire announces his candidacy for sheriff of Waller County. A 35 year old Texan with a long law enforcement record including Rosenberg and Port Lavaca, he cites crime concerns and improved cross agency communication as key goals.
Friendswood girls and Walter boys won titles at the Fourth Annual Royal Tournament. Girls finals had tight margins. Friendswood beat Hempstead 43 41 for first, Royal beat Tomball 39 31 for third, Hungerford took consolation over Wallis. Boys see Waller edge Friendswood 74 57. Royal beat Fayetteville 78 68 for third. Katy beat Hungerford 60 51 for consolation. All tournament picks include Kramer Edwards Gaynes Kyle Branch Wilson Rivera Beaty Royal Anderson and outstanding players Bookman and Freeman.
A Christmas program at the fire station drew a crowd as Mayor Dan Coxa opened the event. The center photo shows the mayor leading the program while a group sings Christmas carols under the newly dedicated lighting.
Mayor Dan Cox leads a Christmas lights dedication at the Katy fire station. The event, organized by the Tri-County Optimist Club with Beta Sigma Phi, honors decorations purchased by the city and installed by the Katy Volunteer Fire Department. Cox cites faith, patriotism, and community unity, hoping for yearly observance and continued Christmas spirit.
The Royal School Tax Office will be closed December 23 through December 30 for the Christmas holidays.
The Royal Independent School District began January 24 1959 after Pattison and Brookshire voters approved consolidation of Pattison and Brookshire districts. Initial board members and superintendents from both districts formed a new Pattison Brookshire Consolidated district with offices in Brookshire. The 1958 59 Pattison district had 967 students and 25 teachers with valuation of 11 549 000 and budget 216 390 and tax rate 145. The merged district later adopted the Royal name.
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