Katy FFA Show Leaders Named At Organizational Meeting
Pictured at the 1967 Katy FFA Show meeting are Lonnie Templeton in charge of parade trafficGeorge Lee general chairman of the paradeJ D Woods co chairman of sales committeeL C Jordan parade marshal Charles Lambert chairman of the floatsE B Monigold and Billy Morgan co chairmen of the rodeoGus Cummings on the gate committee See story page 4
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Katy
Lonnie Templeton
George Lee
J. D. Woods
L. C. Jordan
Charles Lambert
E. B. Monigold
Billy Morgan
Gus Cummings
Customs to Perform at Katy Youth Center Dance
The Customs will play a dance at the Katy Youth Center this Friday evening February 17 from 8 p m to midnight. Members and invited guests only may attend with admission set at one dollar.
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Katy Youth Center
Katy
Royal Science Club Bake Sale Planned at Carter's
The Science Club of Royal School will hold a bake sale at Carter's Furniture Store on Monday February 20 at 1 PM. Proceeds support the club's activities and the event invites community participation.
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Royal Science Club
Science Club
Royal School
Carter
February Events Calendar Highlights
A brief list of local events includes a Catholic Ladies bake sale on February 18 at Katy Cafetorium, an All Sports Banquet in Katy, the Dedication of the First Baptist Church in Brookshire on February 19, a Rotary Pancake Supper and Chili Supper at the VFW Center in Katy on February 23, and a CofC Banquet at Katy Cafetorium on February 24.
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Cale
Katy
First Baptist Church
Brookshire
VFW Center
Royal Elementary
Cofc
Kuty
Rotary Pancake Supper Planned by Katy Club
The Eighth annual Katy Rotary Club Pancake Supper will be on Thursday February 28 1967 at the Katy VFW Community Center with serving from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Adults can eat for $1.00 and children for 50 cents. Rotarians cook the meal and invite neighbors to join in a community event.
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Katy Rotary Club
Katy Vfw
Katy Bake Sale Saturday at Midway and West Side Groceries
The Catholic Ladies of St. Bartholomew Church announce a bake sale this Saturday February 18 starting at 11 00 a m. Proceeds fund the church organ. Parish ladies are urged to bake and the public is invited to buy pies cakes and cookies.
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Midway Grocery
Dubo’s
West Side Grocery
Catholic Ladies of St. Bartholomew Church
Katy Catholic Men s Club Plans May Barbecue
The St. Bartholomew Catholic Church parish Men s Club outlines a big May barbecue following last year s success. Officers chosen at the February 7 meeting include president Johnny G. Smolik and vice president Lloyd Ernstes with G F Korenek as secretary and Eddie Joe Divin as treasurer.
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St. Bartholomew — Catholic
Johnny G. Smolik
Barker
Lloyd Ernstes
G. F. Korenek
Eddie Joe Divin
Girl Scout Cookie Sale Underway in Katy Area
The 17th annual cookie sale runs this week through February 25 with mint sandwich butter shortbread and peanut butter sandwich cookies. Boxes cost fifty cents and proceeds fund San Jacinto Council camping upgrades and troop grants. Six Katy troops participate with Mrs Harold Reeves as Neighborhood Cocoa Chairman.
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Fehr
San Jacinto
Katy Commitments Delayed Amid County Disputes
Fort Bend and Waller County commissioners clash over a Collins Street curb project and other Katy commitments. The Avenue D crossing work should start soon after culverts arrived, but inter-county agreement on funding and scope remains unsettled. Parish leaders questions centered on four year old Collins Street and three year old West Katy street paving pledges.
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Times
Avenue D
Fort Bend County
Collins Street
Waller County
Fort Bend
W. C. (Monk) Taylor
John Nall
Waller
West Katy
Taylor
Katy
Ward Stanberry
Room of The Presidents Opens February 22 at Hempstead Library
Open House scheduled for February 22 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Waller County Library in Hempstead. The exhibit features historic items about United States Presidents. Attendees are invited to view the collection celebrating Washington's Birthday.
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Room of the Presidents
Waller County
Hempstead
United States
Washington
Margaret Reading
Waller
Texas
All Sports Banquet Saturday at Katy
Katy High School Dads Club hosts a Saturday banquet to honor area athletes with feature speaker Johnny Baker of the Trouston Oilers. Baker, a 6 foot 3 inch 238 pound Mississippi State linebacker, will begin his fifth pro season in 1937 after a 1967 trade to the San Diego Chargers following four seasons with the Oilers.
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Katy High School
Dads Club
Johnny Baker
Trouston Oilers
BdDiam
Mississippi State
San Diego Chargers
Ackor
Oilers
Baker
Mississippi
Five File for City Election At Katy
The filing deadline for Katy City offices is noon March 4. Candidates include Robert Redus and Merton E. Watts for Ward A Alderman and Sid Creech Jr and Richard A. Green for Ward B Alderman. Ward Stanberry seeks the Mayor post. Election judges were appointed at the February meeting for the April 4 general election. John Clingman is Ward B judge at the municipal building. Cary Pitts is Ward A judge at the fire station. Voting machines will be used.
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Katy
City of
Robert Redus
Merton E. Watts
Sid Creech, Jr
Richard A. Green
Ward Stanberry
John Clingman
Chili Supper Planned by Sacred Heart Altar Society
The Altar Society of Sacred Heart Catholic Church hosts a chili supper on Thursday February 23 at the Royal Elementary Cafeteria. Serving runs 4 39 to 8 00 p m with a dollar admission including dessert and drinks. children may have hot dogs for 25 cents. Proceeds fund a new church organ.
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Altar Society of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Royal Elementary
Three Schools Name Winners of Betty Crocker Awards
Evelyn Louise German of Royal High Susan Creech of Katy and To Ann Branch of Ralph Bunche were named the 1967 Betty Crocker Homemakers of Tomorrow from their schools. They scored well in a written homemaking knowledge and attitudes examination for senior girls. The winners are eligible for state and national scholarship awards and one earned a silver charm from General Mills. See page 3.
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Evelyn Louise German
Royal High
Susan Creech
Katy
Ann
Ralph Bunche
Betty Crocker Homemakers of
General Mills
Betty Crocker
See Homemakers
Katy Rebekahs 42 Party This Evening in Katy
Katy Rebekah Lodge No 203 sponsors a Valentine 12 Party tonight at 7:30 in Katy at the F Hall. Public invited. A dollar donation per person benefits Lodge project funds. Proceeds support lodge activities and community projects.
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Katy
First Baptist Brookshire Dedicates New Sanctuary in February 1967
The First Baptist Church of Brookshire dedicates its new sanctuary with 2:00 p.m. services on Sunday February 19 1967 led by Rev M Hays pastor and Rev Co D Hardy guest speaker. Rev R A Springer of Dallas delivers 11:00 a.m. sermon. The church announces a 7:30 p.m. Spring Revival with Rev Dean Elkins from New Orleans as guest preacher.
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First Baptist Church of
Brookshire
M. Hays
Roe
Co. D. Hardy
Hammon
Jim Hays
Thurch
R. A. Spring
Dallas
Springer
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Baptist General Convention
Dean Elkins
Central Baptist Church
New Orleans
Elkins
Atlanta
Texas
Turnertown
Louisiana
Kent Holder
Royal Schools
Betty
Pattison
Katy CofC Plans Banquet February Twenty Fourth
The Katy Chamber of Commerce membership drive continues with Eric Lundsen as membership chairman. Dues must be paid by February 24 for the annual membership banquet at 7 30 p m in the Katy Elementary Cafetorium. Each membership includes two banquet reservations with a steak dinner and sides. The speaker is Bud Hadfield of Houston. 1967 plaques are available at the Colornado County Saving & Loan office or The Times office for dues.
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Katy Chamber At Commerce
Eric Lundsen
Katy
Col Fee
Bud Hadfield
Houston
Lund
Royal PTA Meeting Tonight at Elementary School
The Royal PTA gathers February 16 at 7:30 PM in the elementary school for a musical program. Attendees listed include Mrs. Weldon Las and Mesdames Carl G Miller Tris Broussard FF Lorain E W Tray Milton Schmidt Delbert Blakeney Duisley Greg Muske and others.
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Royal Pta
Weldon Las
Carl G
Miller Tris Broussard
FF Lorain
E.W. Tray
Milton Schmidt
Delbert Blakeney
Duisley
Greg. Org
Dc. Muske
Child Psychologist To Speak At Katy Elementary PTA
Mrs. Marlene Welte, a Houston private practice psychologist, will address Katy Elementary School PTA next Monday evening February 2 about children’s emotional and educational problems. A third grade musical program "Singing Wheels" on transportation will follow in the cafetorium at 7:30. Everyone is invited.
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Katy Elem
PTA
Marlene Welte
Katy
Smith College
Massachusetts
Welte
Houston
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Rotary Club
Hesa
Katy Catholic
Evelyn German
Jo Ann Branch
Katy Rebekahs
Tonite
New Baptist Church
Katy Cofc
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