Thanksgiving Holiday Visits and Local Visitors
The article lists numerous local people visiting relatives and friends over Christmas and the holiday period. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Joe Habacek, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goode, Frank Kusak, Mr. and Mrs. Gil bert Hartman, Joe Tomczak, Pvt Joe L Tom ezak, and others, with travels to Houston Sealy Fort Worth and Navasota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Hartman
Ervin Sander
W. A. Sanders
Joe Habacek
Sealy
Joe Tomczak
Houston
Adam Mikolajewsk
Hempstead
J. D. Myers
Katy
Rie
Ric
Ed Tomezak
Pete Tomezak
Joe L. Tomezak
Ft. Bliss
Jim Dusak
Frank Gi
Ft. Worth
Steve Stephan
Ray Pope
Needville
Weekly Chuckle from Katy National Bank
A Teacher Tourist jokes about a dangerous precipice and missing warning signs. A Native Guide notes a sign was up for two years, then removed after no one fell, highlighting a town humor moment.
Christmas Party of W S C S Circles at Katy Church
Forty members from the Women's Society of Christian Service circles gathered at Katy Methodist Church on December 23 for a Christmas party. Mrs J E McGaughy delivered The Birth day story, guests shared a covered dish luncheon and gifts for the needy were collected. Friendship circle introduced Sun shine sisters. hostesses included Mrs C C Gardiff and others as the tables bore red candles and magnolia leaves dusted with snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. McGaughy
Katy Methodist Church
J. E. MccGaughy
Friendship Circle
Sunshine
C. C. Gardiff
P. C. Pitts
Louise. Schlipf
E. . Denny
C. H. Baucum
Subscriptions Add New Names From Diverse Cities
Renewals and new subscribers listed include C R England Brookshire L M Huffman Iona Marie Lammert Rare W E Fronmuller N Y E M Dozier Frank Kasper Brookshire W R Brooks Katy A D Westmoreland Tomball Dick Cuny Hempstead E M Bennett Katy Jake Jordan Okla Martin Roesner Katy Q M Redua Katy Vern Bearden Katy plus new Lila Neiman Brownwood Clinton Porter Fort Worth L W Cott Missouri Cecil Melendy Jr Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. England
Brookshire
L.M. Huffman
Iona Marie Lammert
W. E. Fronmuller
N.Y
E. M. Dozier
New York
Frank Kasper
W. R. Brooks
Katy
A. D. Westmoreland
Tomball
Dick Cuny
Hempstead
E. M. Bennett
Jake Jordan
Okla
Martin Roesner
Q. M. Redua
Katy Vern Bearden
New
Lila Neiman
Brownwood
Clinton Porter
Fr. Worth
L. W. Cott
Missouri
Cecil Melendy, Jr
Houston
Court House Records and New Car Registrations
Court records list transfers in Katy and surrounding areas including additions to properties, survey details, and nominal $1.00 or $10 payments for various lots and blocks. Separate section notes numerous new car registrations in Katy and nearby towns with makes including Ford Chevrolet and names like J C Jr and Harold Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr i. Heinemeier
John L. McDonald
J. Crawford
Charles H. Weinmann
Co. Wein- Biel Aeresion
T. C. RR. Co
Son
Katy Drilling Co
Katy
Ford
Forder Fidelity & Casualty Co
New York
Ford Tudor J.C. , Jr
Brookshire
Chevrolet
Che
Charlie Wheeler
Chevrolet B
Floyd Haskett
Harold Poorman
Fulshear
Elder
See
Kety Drilling Co
Aty
1956 Your Federal Income Tax and Small Business Guide
The Internal Revenue Service released the 1956 edition of Your Federal Income Tax, a 142 page guide for individual taxpayers. Copies cost thirty cents from the U S Department of Commerce Houston office at 430 Lamar. A companion Tax Guide for Small Business is also available for thirty cents from the same Houston field office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
U. S. Department of Commerce
Federal Land Bank
Lamar
Houston
Texas
Department of Commerce
Constable Ralph Franz Appointed CD Chairman
The Katy City Council named Constable Ralph Franz as Civil Defense chairman with Deputy H A Hood assisting. Irskine Ince and Garber Short will hold key posts as Fire Chief and rescue squad chief. The council discussed protective storage, mobile resources, and medical aid, with an education program to follow. Franz may receive a two way radio through the CD program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Harris County
Ralph Franz
H. A. Hood
Irskine Ince
Garber Short
Miller
Franz
Unusual Center Arrangements At Charity Event
Freeman Eileen Robichaux Laura Ann Miller and Dorothy Swegetins created a U shaped net table arrangement for a free will donation drive at Spoctumoh platform. Jack Dalton Mrs Geo Rickeman and Mrs Standey hosted as guests. The Hungarian relief collection totaled 87. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to those who offered flowers and support. Helen Haak, a senior at Sam Houston State Teachers College, spent Christmas holidays with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olen Thompson
New Orleans
Rose Ernstes
Barbara
N. O
Charity Hospital
Ed Sprueil
C. L. Casper
Alvin
Helen Haak
Sam Houston ‘State Teachers College
Huntsville 4S
W. H. Ak
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe's
Shhool
Mr. Kola
F. P. Sweeny
Alleny
Guy
R. E. Repka
John Repka
Navasota
Dick Brown
Louisiana
Joe R. Mikeska
Bill Ledslinger
Bryan
Henry, Goode
Frank Kusak
John
Monaville
Chas. Smith
Lake Jackson
Katy National Bank
Open For Business
Coca-Cola
California
Danny McCauley
Dorothy Griffin
P. C. Aldrich
Rosemary Sodolak
Floyd Beckendorff
Joe Beckendorff
Susan McCauley
Janet Woods
Fayne Cardiff
Little Roy Hoyt
Charles McDonald
Cecil Laywell
Ora Williamson
Artis Long
Tommy Lee Hoyt
Andrew Highrabedian
Bobby Mother
Mrs. Monroe Morton Juan Dean Robinson
Susan Highrabedian
Penn Aldrich
W. D. Fussell
Betty Meyers
Brookshire Frozen Foods, Inc
Court House Records
Mobas Company
Farmers State Bank
Brookshire, Texas
Brookshire Liong Clut
Brookshire Elemen School
B. M. Huggins, Jr
Rosenberg
Jay Thomas
Maggie Lou Brown
Madalyn Sue
Alfred Herman Ruege
Emma Ruege
Lydia Yareho
Fred B. Ware
Pat Felts
Walter A. Jordan
Falks
Norwood
Dresser
ELGIN
Hamilton
Amas
Preferlon
Oest
King
Parke, Davis & Com Pany
Vick
Baume Bengue
Conti
Mennen
Vitalis
John A. Morrison
Katy, Texas
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