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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1962

Page

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New Year Church Services Across Texas

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day services announced at First Baptist Church Katy Sacred Heart Church Brookshire Christ Lutheran Pattison Memorial Lutheran Katy Holy Communion planned at Memorial Lutheran Katy during New Year’s Eve services.

First Baptist Church Katy, Texas Sacred Heart Church Brookshire, Texas Christ Lutheran Church Memorial Lutheran Church Katy

Medical Society Commends Polio Drive Workers

The Austin Grimes and Waller County Medical Society thanks about 400 volunteers who gave time to administer polio vaccines, delivering over 90 000 doses. The effort will save lives and reduce crippling among young people, the note says.

Austin, Grimes Waller County Medical Society

Katy Community Basketball League Forms In January

A community basketball league will start in early January in Katy for men and boys not on school teams. Players sign up by January 1 with local coordinators. entry costs one dollar to cover referees and incidental expenses.

Katy Jim Watson Floyd Haskett Katy Feed Store Talley’s Supply Billy Don Williams Alton Sturm KaFab Katy Young Farmer Organization Katy Ffa Chapter

Judge Elect Ralph Waters Sworn In Hempstead on New Year

Judge elect Ralph Waters and family plan to be in Hempstead on New Year’s Day as he takes the oath as County Judge. A Brookshire resident since 1952, Waters is a Navy veteran and Georgia law graduate who recently worked with Hartford Fire Insurance. His wife Evelyn runs an accounting service and serves as City Secretary Tax Collector and Drainage Clerk in Brookshire.

Waller County Ralph Waters Hempstead South Pacific Marine U. S Guadalcanal New Guinea New Britan Okinawa Waters University of Georgia Atlanta Law School Hartford Fire Insurance Co Floyd E. Breedlove Post Vfw Woodmen of the World Lfe First Methodist Church Brookshire Katy High School Baylor University A. B. Anderson John C. Winfree

Katy National Bank Stockholders Meeting January 8 1963

The regular annual stockholders meeting of Katy National Bank Texas will be held at the bank office January 8 1963 at 3 00 p m to elect Directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business.

Katy National Bank Stockholders Katy National Bank Katy Texas

Gift Winners Announced By Local Businesses

James Dean won an electric blanket from Eaty Drug last Saturday. Katy Furniture gave away a Motorola portable TV on Monday, with Gwen Cardiff, daughter of John Cardiff, receiving the gift. Mrs W F Egger earned a silverware set in Wiesner's Department Store Christmas Eve promotion.

James Dean Eaty Katy Furniture Gwen Cardiff John Cardiff W. F. Egger Wiesner’s

Elmer Castle Sr Dies in Houston at 78

Elmer Castle Sr a Houston civic leader and charity worker died Tuesday at 78 after 71 years in the city. He served as vice president of European Import Co and helped found the Capon Dinner for children. Survivors include wife two daughters a son a sister and four grandchildren. Homemaker Mrs Alice Nesbitt of Brookshire is his sister-in-law. Funeral services were held December 19 in Houston.

Elmer Castle San Felipe Houston Allyce Nesbitt Brookshire Castle European Import Co Pin Oak Houston Livestock Show Houston Chamber of Commerce Farm and Ranch Club The Presbyterian Church Mildred Henderson Evelyn Stephens Hobbs, N. M Elmer N. Castle, Jr Alice Nesbitt Bert M. Castle Syd G. Castle Harold J. Castle

Rotary Club Christmas Buffet Supper in Katy

The Katy Rotary Club held its annual Christmas party December 20 at Mims Restaurant. Walter Mims prepared a ham and turkey supper as Mrs. Ed Goynes designed centerpieces and table decorations. Miss Mary Broom gave a Christmas message, Teanete Hayes played organ music and led carols, and President Dee McClain distributed Rotary books while ladies received calendars. About fifty Rotarians, wives, and guests attended.

Katy Rotary Club Mims Walter Mims Ed Goynes Katy Florist Jimmy Taylor Mary Broom Teanete Hayes Dee McClain Rotary

Funeral Services Held For Mrs Pauline Fruge In Louisiana

Funeral services for Mrs Pauline Fruge 73 mother of Walter Fruge were held Monday in Bell City Louisiana. She had been in ill health for years and died Saturday night after a three week hospital stay. Survivors include five sons and four daughters.

Pauline Fruge Louisiana Walter Fruge Bell City

Officers Elect Of Waller County To Meet Jan 1

The officers elect of Waller County will gather at the county courthouse at 10 00 am January 1 to take oath of office for the new term. Named are Ralph Waters county judge A F Foster district clerk Dick Cuny county clerk Mrs L B Hill county treasurer Miss Jim mie Rene Ogg county school supt A M McCaig comm Pet 2 A O Muske comm Pet 4 Bobby Foster J P Pet 1 Forest Daily J P Pet 2 KB J Greger J P Pet 3 and es T Shearer Sr J P Pet 4.

Waller County Waller County Court House Ralph Waters A. F. Foster Dick Cuny Bobby Foster J. P Forest Daily J. Greger Es T. Shearer

Cub Scouts Hold Court of Honor in Humble Rec Hall

Cub Scout Pack 209 held a court of awards on December 7 at Humble Recreation Hall with six dens including Webelos. Den 4 presented a space pantomime. refreshments were served. Awards recognized one and two year members, Bear, Wolf, Lion, and Silver Arrow recipients, and Bobette pins. Mrs. D. E. Haigh earned a den mother year award.

Humble Recreation Hall Webelos Den 4 Jack Fralick Charles Lammerts Mike Williams Randy Freeman Bruce Robertson Randy Scott Stanley Hood Charles Lambert Ronnie Mathis Jay Ross Carson Ricky Hicks Michael Brackman Ronnie Hamilton Phil Keefe Scott Anderson D. E. Haigh

Pictured group with coaches and players identified

The photo features seated Lee Don Bienski Luther Perkins and Danny Spencer. Kneeling are John Andrews Larry Hammerling Danny McCauley Dennis Keuneke and manager Charles England. Standing are Coach Chas Watley Raymond Ehlert Larry Gaydosik Lynn Gostecnik Burt Young and assistant Cha Toupka. Times Photo.

Lee Don Bienski Luther Perkins Danny Spencer John Andrews Larry Hammerling Danny McCauley Dennis Keuneke Charles England Chas Watley Raymond Ehlert Larry Gaydosik Lynn Gostecnik Burt Young Cha- Toupka

Thank you for kindness to The Times Staff

A year end note from The Times staff thanks readers for support and encouragement and asks readers to notice the ads. It mentions the Christmas edition was well received and wishes a Happy New Year.

Times

Lions Club Annual Dinner and Christmas Party at Brookshire

The Brookshire Lions Club held its annual Christmas party and Ladies night last Tuesday. Mrs. Jack Dalton decorated tables, and Girl Scout Troop 383 loaned a gingerbread house. Barbecued beef by Leo Goates and Ken Schulte accompanied by holiday songs from the Bains sisters.

Brookshire Lions Club Jack Dalton Girl Scout Troop 383 Leo Goates Ken Schulte Whitt Bains, Jr M. D Anna Lou Lynn Janet Susan Penny Bains

Christmas program at Brookshire Lions Club meeting

Linda Walters played a piano solo and Qo Sancussi with Bob Sage led a choral group in Christmas carols under the direction of James Rhoden. Special recognition went to Mrs KE Turner for polio campaign work and to Mrs Alice Varley for aiding meal preparations. Next meeting set for January 15. January 1 meeting canceled.

Linda Walters Qo Sancussi Bob Sage James Rhoden KE. D. Turner Alice Varley Lions Club Brookshire Lions Club

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