09 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1940
Page
1
A local note urges caution with the planned Highway 73 completion from Harris county to Columbus, predicting traffic spikes and proposing flashing lights and clearer signs to slow drivers. It also lauds P T A achievements, encouraging continued effort and youth recreation improvements.
Union notes a son born to Mr and Mrs Roy Farquhar on January 29. Mrs H M Cook and son Francis visited Houston on Thursday. Joe Brown of Houston visited the Ben Brown home Friday. Allen Armer visited his ill brother at Waller on Sunday. Johnny Trout of Hempstead visited the Frank Ilmhoff home at Kickapoo last week. J D Robertson of Myrtle Grove was in the section Wednesday.
The state treasurer reports February first general fund deficit at 20 917 447, two years behind cash basis. Authors warn of unhealthy finances for state county and private business, noting discounts by money lenders on wages and goods. Leon County warrants trade at 35 cents on the dollar, inflating costs and delaying payments.
Ruth Jones travels to Pattison and Brookshire to visit relatives, staying with family members during the trip.
Hempstead and surrounding communities list business visitors and residents on recent weekdays. Names include Hempstead, Waller, Brookshire, Macedonia, Fields Store, Pattison, Brenham, and Houston linked to J P Izard, Nionie McGauhey, Murphy Urquhart, Geo Fell, Miss Edgar Eller Wilson, and others visiting or passing through.
County clerk records show marriage licenses issued in January. Names include Dale Kelly and Cathryne Carroll. Archie Rusk and Marie Urban. H G Padon and Hattie Suchma. Leslie E Matteson and Mable L Brooks. Burtis F Floyd and Erin Roig. Carter W Moore and Ruby Hogue. Samuel J Wigham and Virginia Sharp. Gus Gray and Annie Scott. J D Lauderdale and Am ber Jones. A A Corry and Maurita Somerford. F E Burnett Jr and Dorothy Wawarofsky. James Smith and Turvina Farris. James Brackeen and Mary Belle Dahms. Marcellus Washington and Ladossie Singleton.
Groce Jr spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J H Groce Sr Frank Cook of Myrtle Grove was in town Saturday Mrs William Schneide of Fields Store was in town Sature Geo Pope of Waller was a Hempstead visitor Monday Eddie Josey returned from Breeham hospital Wednesday A W Umland of Waller and Frank Repka of Monaville attended a meeting of the County Board of School Trustees Tuesday Miss Francis Lay entered Blinn College Monday Jimmie Day of Brookshire was in town Tuesday Wade DeWees made a business visit to Waller Tuesday Chambles Winfrey is ill with the flu this week.
Pattison students express sorrow at losing Mrs Agopian and thank her for help. Edith Lewis of Abilene arrives to lead the department. The notes list absentees and illness including Mrs Otto Schumacher and Thelma Buller, with Mr J E Eatherly back in school. A shower honors Mr and Mrs Dudley Gregory with gifts.
Miss Jimmie Del Tubbs entertained the bridge club at her home last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Geo. Cochman won the honor prize, Mrs. James Pattison had high score, and Miss Isabelle Baronian won the cut prize. Refreshments included turkey sandwiches frites charlotte russe cake and hot tea.
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