Six Candidates Named for Katy C of C Board
The Katy Chamber of Commerce nomin ation committee named six men Friday morning December 20 as candidates for directors of the Chamber of Commerce. They are John Medunkin Van Scrovgins Olen Tachler Frank Williams Dr Don Farish and Wesley Nelson. Three of the seven will be elected by post card ballot with votes due by Friday January 3. Members of the nominating committee are Dr Emery Lofgren Arthur Miller FB Cornelius James E Taylon and Joe Dunlap.
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Her of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
John Medunkin
van Scrovgins
Olen Tachler
Frank Williams
Don Farish
Wesley Nelson
Emery Lofgren
Arthur Miller
FB. Cornelius
James E. Taylon
Joe Dunlap
Deadline Approaches for Next Times Issue
Notice warns readers to submit copy by Monday December 30 for the New Year holiday edition. The Times will press Monday morning and reopen after Christmas, with offices closing December 27.
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Ater Christines
The
Times
Deventbar
Christos
Wiesners Bring German Decorations Home to Texas
Roy and Marsha Wiesner return to Katy Texas from Germany after three years stationed in Wurzburg. Their home features handmade German Christmas items from the Kriskindel Market with Advent calendars wax angels candles and carved figures. The couple values visits with friends made overseas and notes traditional crafts and tree ornaments passed down through families.
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Roy Wiesners
Germany
Texas
Roy Wiesner
Katy
Tanou
Marsha
Roy
Itm
New Year's Services At Lutheran Churches Announced
New Year's Services will be conducted at Lutheran churches this year. Katy Memorial will hold New Year's Eve services at 7 30 p m and Christ Lutheran Patterson will hold New Year's Day services at 9:00 a m.
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Katy Memorial
Christ Lutheran
Pattison
All-District Football Team Announced for 1968
The 1968 25-AA All-District Football Team includes local players led by Earnie Brows of Katy on both offense and defense with 1040 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns. Other Tigers on the first and second teams, honorable mentions, and players from Fightin’ Monks plus several rival schools are listed with positions and notes.
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Earnie
Katy
Brown
Feading Teller
Tigers
Clifford Haigh
Fender
Stre
Phil Crosby
Newl Morton
Ticky
Tony Tar Haigh
Stewart Stimpson
Clay Creech
Lee Morton
Mark Swayetinest
Goerner
Format
Robert Cooper
Earnest Biai
Rufus Randall
Hig Zed Yen
Wayne Tineman
Theiy Ae I
Ae Stuare
Nudie ¢In
Doug Boren
Inti Truvina
Memain Taiyncott
Over 100 Students Decorate Christmas Tree at Raya School
Over one hundred students helped decorate a Raya School Library Christmas tree inspired by Lady Bird Johnson. Gingerbread men and popcorn strands formed main features while white, pink, and green icing ornaments plus felt decorations graced the tree. The project, coordinated by librarian Mrs Sting Roller and aided by art and vocational staff, will donate the decorated tree and treats to Brookshire Convalescent Home for a merry Christmas.
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Raya
Sting Roller
Lady Bird Johnson
White House
Lady Bird
Smithison Ian
Juniata Johnson
Ann Nelson
Chase Popwar
Cindy Egterting
Loth
Davis
Brookshire Convalescent
Christmas Greetings Edition from Your Hometown Times
The Times presents a Christmas edition featuring friend chosen greetings and a two color cover thanking readers. The editor and staff express appreciation for the year’s cooperation and note the color cover courtesy Brookshire Drying Co on page 1 section 1.
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the Times
Brookshire Drying Co
Holiday closings in Katy and nearby towns
Businesses in Katy observe Christmas Day and the following day with closures. Notices list Katy Cleaners December 25–27, The Times December 25–27, Newman's Dairy Queen December 25, Fish Engineering December 25–28, Katy Drilling closed until January 2, Ft. Bend Steak House December 25–28, Brookshire city offices December 25–26, Brookshire Drying Co. December 28–January 2.
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Katy
Katy Cleaners
the Times
Newman's Dairy Queen
Fish Engineering & Construction
Katy Drilling
Ft. Bend Steak House
Brookshire
Brookshire Drying Co
Royal Grades 1 3 Dental Examinations Held
On Thursday December 5 1968 dental examinations were conducted at Royal Elementary School by Dr. H E Mills of Dickinson Texas assisted by his wife Mrs Nettie Lee Mills Mrs Vivian McJunkin Royal School Nurse and Mrs Grace Blakeney room mother Each child in grades 1 through 3 received an examination and a toothbrush The program was planned and coordinated by Mrs Vivian McJunkin Dr J J Hopkins School Health Officer and Mr Jackson N Horn Royal Elementary Principal.
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Royal Elementary School
H. E. Mills
Dickinson
Texas
Nettie Lee Mills
Vivian McJunkin
Royal School
Grace Blakeney
Mills
J. J. Hopkins
Jackson N. Horn
Royal Elementary
Royal High School Christmas Tree Tradition Shines
The Royal High School displays a festive Christmas tree using Lady Bird Johnson’s recipe for an old fashioned tree. Mr. George Johnson and Vocational students Clint Richards and Jim Paden set up the 16 ft tree in the library. Vocational girls decorate with gingerbread cookies while AV Club leaders Fred Streckfuss Johnel Pattison and Glen Boren finish with popcorn strings.
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the Royal High School
Lady Bird Johnson
George Johnson
Clint Richards
Jim Paden
Barbara Buflfare
Mary Small
Juanita Johnson
Connie Broadus
Esther Davila
Diane Gajewskey
AV Club
Fred Streckfuss
Johnel Pattison
Jr. High
Glen Boren
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Katy C of C
Katy Chan
Dar
Lorale
Gordon Fussell
Effie Wiesner
LaGage
Hony Ohff
Doug Hakemack
1704
Heights
Mort Watts
Bartlett
U.S
Wurtzburg
Ot Memorial Lutheran
Holiday
Royal
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