Brookshire Water District to Hold January 9 Directors Election
Two seats on the Brookshire Municipal Water District board are up for election on January 9, the second Tuesday in January. Incumbents Ralph England and Kenneth Schulte seek another term as terms for both expire that day. Other directors listed include Max Wander J Day Sr and Richard Woods. The election occurs at the same time and place as the water district meeting.
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Brookshire Municipal Wateristrict
Ralph England
Kenneth Schulte
Max Wander
J. C. Day Sr
Richard Woods
Brook
Brookshire
Brookshire - Katy
Katy Butane Co
O. M. Pederson Sr
Chester Jordan
E. L. Brode
Joe Moore
Billy Moore
Cecil Beckendorff
Cross Repaired at Katy Water Tank by Three Men
Last week Joe K Moore Billy Caldwell and Bill Hendricks repaired a 12 by 16 cross atop a Katy water tank 100 feet high The cross required neon tubing around due to Hurricane Carla winds They erected a scaffold and worked most of a day for the repair.
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Joe K. Moore
Billy, Caldwell
Bill Hendricks
Katy
Brookshire Donates $700 to Boy Scout District Program
Kenneth Schulte, chair of the Boy Scout Finance Drive in Brookshire, announces a $700 donation in the 1961 campaign. He thanks contributors and Lions Club members who assisted. Solicitors listed include Charles Walters Chas Morgan Bert Gassner Louis McCauley Leo Goates Arthur Robichaux Ed Griffin Jim Rhoden and Harris Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Schulte
Boy Scout
Brookshire
Lions Club
Mr. Schulte
Charles Walters
Chas Morgan
Bert Gassner
Louis McCauley
Leo Goates
Arthur Robichaux
Ed Griffin
Jim Rhoden
Harris Garrett
Katy Explorer Post 209 Re-Activated and Re-Chartered
Explorer Post 209 in Katy has been re chartered and re activated with new members Carlton Baucum Danny Stan wood and Rennie Lammert The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month Adviser W F Thurman leads the drive to revive scouting amid declines in Cub and Boy Scouts The unit aims to recruit adult leaders to support local scouting efforts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer Post 209
Katy
Carlton Baucum
Danny Stanwood
Rennie Lammert
Billy Schlottmann
Orville Rhoads
Don Elder
Raymond Collins
James Watson
Don Thurman
Dennis Gordon
Danny Griffin
Gary Gostecnik
Explorer
W. F.thurman
Directors Named For Katy C of C
Directors of the Katy Chamber of Commerce by the recent mail ballot include Roy Beckendorff F B Cornelius Don Elder John G Larsen A J Mangum A O Miller Walter Mims James E Taylor and Frank Williams The first meeting will be at 11 00 a m today when officers are elected Names on the ballot also listed Olen Bachler Bill Dube R G Fussell Ed Goynes Charles Hoyt Otis Larsen Earl Merrifield Bill Reynolds and P K Thomas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy Chamber of Commerce
Roy Beckendorff
F. B. Cornelius
Don Elder
John G. Larsen
A. J. Mangum
A. O. Miller
Walter Mims
James E. Taylor
Frank Williams
Mr. Mims
Olen Bachler
Bill Dube
R. G. Fussell
Ed Goynes
Charles Hoyt
Otis Larsen
Earl Merrifield
Bill Reynolds
P. K. Thomas
McCords mark golden wedding anniversary in Houston
Mr and Mrs E L McCord observed their golden wedding anniversary on November 26 with a reception at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Maddox in Houston. Their daughter Lois is Mrs Maddox, and their grandson William III is a Baylor freshman. The couple now live in Sealy after many years in Katy where Mr McCord served as post master for 12 years.
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E. L. McCords
Wm. Wm. Maddox
Houston
Walker 73 Dies While Goose Hunting in Texas
Funeral services for Richard Lankston Walker age 73 were held at Schmidt Funeral Home with burial at Pattison Methodist cemetery. He died of a heart attack while goose hunting on Christmas Day found by his daughter Blanche on the John Bollinger farm. A longtime farmer from Louisiana who moved to Texas 17 years ago, he was a Methodist church member. Survivors include widow Ella, daughter Blanche, son KR L Walker Jr in the Air Force, three sisters, three granddaughters, and many relatives. Pallbearers included nephews Arthur Bill Walton Edwin Hair Harold Merritt and 0 J Depay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lankston Walker
Schmidt Funeral Home
Pattison Methodist
W.J. Snarr
Mr. Walker
Blanche
John Bollinger
Walker
Texas
Louisiana
Hempstead
Methodist Church
Ella
KR. L. Walker Jr
U. S. Air Force
Arkansas
Mamie Hair
Hazel Harrington
Vera Walker
Arthur
Bill Walton
Edwin Hair
Harold Merritt
0. J. Depay
Texas DPS Warns of 178 Holiday Deaths in Deathwatch Plan
Col Homer Garrison Jr announces Operation Deathwatch targeting December 23 through January 1 with an estimated 173 fatalities from traffic crashes 88 from crashes 45 from other accidents and 40 from personal crises and homicides. About 150 officers will join patrols along with boosted radar checks and license inspections to curb fatalities.
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Homer Garrison, Jr
Texas Department of Public Safety
DPS
Texas
Garrison
License and Weight Service
Motor Vehicle Inspection Service
Holiday Lighting Seen In Brookshire And Pattison
New Years Day crowds enjoyed a festive drive through Brookshire and Pattison admiring Christmas outdoor lights. Homes noted include the England, Jone, Taylor, Kohler, Yarborough, Petrick, Sturm, Sturm, Mikeska, Brode, Harrison families, Zahimen, Don Ed Rapsilver, and Ed Oliver family windmill star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. England
Tom Jone
Misa Willie Pearl Taylor
Charles Kohler
William Yarborough
J. F. Petrick
Leon Sturm
Ray Sturm
Willie Mikeska
Eddie Brode
John Harrison
George Harrisson
Mrs. Zahimen
Jack Don- Ed Rapsilver
James 3
Douglas May
Sloan Elected President Katy Volunteer Firemen
The Katy Volunteer Fire Department held its annual officer election last Thursday. Lloyd Sloan was chosen president with Clarence Eaton as vice president, Charles Lambert secretary treasurer, Erskin Ince chief, Joe K. Moore assistant chief, and John Norville surgeon at arms. Fifteen members attended. Carl Moore, Charles Lambert, Erskine Inve, and Herman Wygrys were named, with Wygrys receiving a turkey donated by Midway Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy Volunteer Fire Department
Lloyd Sloan
Clarence Eaton
Charles Lambert
Sec-Treas
Erskin Ince
Joe K. Moore
Asst
John Norville
Sergeat
Armas
Carl Moore
Erskine Inve
Herman Wygrys
Midway Grocery
Brazos Valley Food Corp Announces Two Day Natural Farming Seminar
Brazos Valley Food Corporation opens its new building near Crookshire and Katy off highway 90 for a two day seminar January 12 and 13. The event explains natural farming methods and product quality standards and features speakers from University of Missouri and other states. Registration is $15 per person and the program is open to growers and consumers interested in high quality foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos Valley Food Corporation
Chester Jordan
Natural Food Associates
Atlanta
Texas
Open
Ing
Valian
Joe D. Nichols
William A. Albrecht
University of Missouri
Columbia
Missouri
Joseph A. Conannouer
Wilburton
Oklahoma
Joe S. Francis
Terre Haute
Indiana
Lighting Contest Proves Hard to Judge in Katy
Judges for the Christmas Lighting contest in Katy postponed final results after admiring many scenes. Fred Rylanders won first, Raymond Barkers second, J W Cars on third. honorable mentions to John Cardiffs Billy Moores W D Blantons and M C Moores. Harold Johnsons and the Dunks doors praised. Rotarians note more Katy homes decorated than any prior year.
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Katy
Fred Rylanders
Raymond Barkers
J. W. Carsons
John Cardiffs
Billy Moores
W. D. Blantons
M. C. Moores
Harold Johnsons
Dunks
Extra Patrolmen Emphasize Safety For New Year's Weekend
Texas Highway Patrol in Waller County plans intensified patrols on rural highways and FM roads during the holiday period. Sgt. Grimmett says officers will target drunk drivers with round the clock radar, and arrests will follow for any motorist with alcohol on breath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Grimmett
Texas Highway Patrol
Waller County
Ben Halamicek
Jack Graham
Katy
Austin County
B. J. Snow
L. C. White
Waller Area
Grimet
Houston
Joe Wilson
Pat Adams
Dale Nicholson
Johan T. Rogers
Texas
Grimmett
DPS
Sgt. Grimmett
Rotary Changes Meetings To Noon
The Katy Rotary Club will hold its first noon meeting of the year at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday January 4 at Mims Restaurant. The day and location remain the same and Rotarians are asked to note the time change and remind others to attend to keep attendance high.
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Katy Rotary Club
Mims
National Finals Rodeo to Be Held in Dallas
The third annual National Finals Rodeo will take place December 27 to 31 at the State Fair Livestock Coliseum in Dallas. Top fifteen money winners from five events will compete for a total prize of 57500, with eight go rounds and both evening and matinee performances. Tickets are 4 for reserved and 6 for box seats, with checks payable to the State Fair of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
State Fair Livestock Coliseum
Ahl
State Fair of
Texas
P. O
Henderson Appointed Salesman for Sealy Firm
Mr. 8. E. Tolbirt owner of Tolbirt Motor Co announces the appointment of Mr. A. R. Henderson as salesman for new and used vehicles in Sealy Texas. Henderson will handle sales for the Katy and Brookshire communities. Tolbirt is dealer for Olds Pontiac GMC and International Harvester Scout vehicles. Tolbirt has been a Sealy dealer for 30 years. Henderson known as Bobby and his wife and 4 children have lived in Katy area for about one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. E. Tolbirt
Tolbirt Motor Co
A. R. Henderson
Sealy
Texas
Henderson
Katy
Brookshire
Tolbirt
Olds
Pontiac
GMC
International Harvester
Bobby
Churches Plan New Year Events and Youth Night
The Youth Council sponsors a Youth Night for intermediates and young people on Friday December 20 at 7 p.m. at the rumble Recreation Hall with Larry King of Houston as the guest presenting an hour long magic show. A watch night service follows the New Year’s Eve worship.
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The
Youth Council
Jlumble
Larry King of
Houston
Deventher Ist
Katy Methodist Church Watchnight Communion Service
Katy Methodist Church will hold a New Year’s Eve watchnight and communion service at 11 30 PM. Special prayers, music, and reflection will mark the transition to the new year.
Sacred Heart Church Sets New Years Day Mass at 9 AM
Sacred Heart Church will hold Holy Mass at 9:00 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Sunday Mass is also scheduled for 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church.
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Sacred Heart Church
Christ Lutheran Church Sylvester Eve and New Year Services
Christ Lutheran Church will host Eve services on December 31 at 7 30 p m and New Year’s Day services at 10 30 a m.
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Sylvester
Memorial Lutheran Church New Years Eve Special Service
Memorial Lutheran Church will hold special services at 7 30 p m to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The event features a vesper style service and communal worship to usher in the new year.
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Directors of Water & Drainage Dist
K. G. Harrison
James Buller
Floyd Beckendorff
John McDonald
Katy Explorer Post 209
C of
Ann
R. L. Walker
the Times
Holiday
Pattison
Ed Olivers
Sloan
Katy Volunteer Firemen
Brazos Valley Food Corp
Times
Rotary
Sealy Firm
Katy Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
Katy Methodist Church
Christ Lutheran Church
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