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Newspaper

Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1958

Page

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Mrs. Anna Neshyba Dies in Galveston Hospital

Mrs. Anna Neshyba mother of Mrs. Charlie Phillips died Monday February 17 in John Aly Hospital Galveston after years of ill health. She would have turned 63 on July 25. Services planned at Frelsburg Catholic Church with burial in Frelsburg Catholic Cemetery. Survived by husband Chas G Neshyba of Frelsburg, daughter Lydia Phillips, daughter Elo Evinecky, three grandchildren Shirley Ann Johnny Phillips and Daniel Evinecky, one sister and seven brothers.

Anna Neshyba Charlie Phillips John Aly Hosital Galveston Neshyba Frelsburg Catholic Lydia Phillips Chas. G. Neshyba Frelsburg Elo Evinecky Shirley Ann Johnny Phillips Daniel Evinecky

Cub Scouts Sell Cakes and Pies March 1

Cub Scouts will sell pies and cakes at Dube's Grocery and West Side Grocery on Saturday March 1. They invite the public to attend. R C Waldrip was in San Antonio on Monday.

Cub Scouts Dube’s Grocery West Side Grocery R. C. Waldrip San Antonio

Cater Products Announces Wal ler Expansion Plan

Cater Products Inc of Waller announces an expansion program with plans outlined by J W Cater, general manager, in an advertisement in this issue of The Times.

Cater Products, Inc Waller J. W. Cater the Times

Speaker Mrs Kuppers Tells About Flowers at Garden Club

Guest speaker Mrs H J Kuppers of Genoa spoke to the Brookshire Garden Club on flower arrangements focusing on colors lines and design with a blackboard aid. Members approved the program for the coming year and Camellia chosen as club flower with red and white as colors. The March 13 meeting theme will be St Patrick's Day and landscaping will be discussed. Mrs Geo Rheman will host. guest Mrs Alice Krause of Fallsher was also present.

Brookshire Garden Club H. J. Kuppers Genoa Gio. Rheman St. Patricks Day Geo. Rheman Alice Krause Fallshear

Burglars Enter Shearer Grocery

G T Shearer Sr. found weekend burglary at his store Sunday night. Entry came through rear warehouse window as door between storage and shop was left unlocked Saturday. Cash drawer pried and several dollars taken from a can. no merchandise stolen. Investigating officers include Sam Wilson Otto Kitzman and Jimmy Whitworth.

G. T. Shearer, Sr

Tigers Meet Eagle Lake In Big District Showdown

The Tigers host Eagle Lake Friday in a key district contest tied for first place with Needville. A win over Needville or Eagle Lake could clinch the district title, as Katy builds toward the finish with previous victories and strong contributions from Smith Rhodes Clapp and the Fussell brothers.

Tigers Eagle Lake Needville Katy Sealy Sugarland Eagles Jim Milby East Bernard Bernard Clapp Smith Rhoads Fussell Rhodes Farrier Culpepper Dwayne Fussell Richard Fussell Jordan Quinton Gresak Culpepper

Correction fixes Schier Feed and Supply Co contact in Brookshire

A correction note states the phone number for Schier Feed and Supply Co in Brookshire is 170, correcting an earlier advertisement that misprinted it last week. The notice clarifies the corrected contact detail for local customers.

Schier Feed and Supply Co Brookshire

Lions 42 Tournament Set for Brookshire This Week

The Brookshire Lions Club hosts a two day 42 tournament at Brookshire Elementary School with 7:30 p.m. starts. Elimination games tonight and tomorrow, refreshments available, and seating for all who attend as champions are crowned.

Brookshire Elementary Brookshire Lions Club

Altair Dryer to Build Buckholts Grain Dryer Facility

Altair Dryer Inc lets a contract to E B Rapasilver of Brookshire for a Buckholts Texas grain drying and storage unit. The 200 car capacity facility, costing about 200000, will handle millet and other grains and store surpluses at Altair sites. Construction starts immediately with completion expected this year.

Altair Dryer, Inc E. £. Rapasilver Brookshire Buckholts Texas E. B. Uzzell Altair Dryer George Burke, Jr Uzzell George Burke Sr Jack Dixon Eagle Lake James Griffin Mr. Rapsilver R. J. Kleimann Columbus

Katy Rotary Plans Ladies Night Meeting

The Katy Rotary meet tonight February 20 will be in the school cafeteria and labeled ladies night. At the February 13 gathering at Riceland attendance was strong with five absentees. Arthur Robichaux introduced speaker Dick Ford of Northside Houston who spoke on stocks bonds and investments. George Rheman of Brookshire also attended as Robichauxs guest. The club elected new officers on February 6 Billy Evans president Ray Warren vice president Ed Rylander secretary Maurice Christian treasurer directors Garber Short Fred Stover and Clarence Eaton.

Katy Katy Rotary Club Riceland Arthur Robichaux Dick Ford Northside Houston Geo. Rheman Brookshire Robichaux Rotary Club Billy Evans Ray Warren Ed Rylander Maurice Christian Garber Short Fred Stover Clarence Eaton

Katy High Sophomore Joins All-State Band

Johnese Brown, a Katy High School sophomore, earned All-State Band membership after statewide tryouts. She will meet the band in Galveston for further rounds Thursday through Saturday to decide concert or reading roles. The Moody Convention Hall concert Saturday night at 8 features Commander Char Hea Brendes conducting the Navy 58 unit.

Johnese Brown Katy High Johnese Galveston Moody Convention Hall Char- Hea Brendes Peiiientt T . &. Navy John Wilson Brown

Pattison PTA Postpones Meeting to Friday Night

The Pattison P T A will meet Friday evening February 21 at 7 00 p m instead of Thursday as announced The speaker is R C Waldrip superintendent of Brookshire schools The program titled Partners in Education is hosted by Mesdamen G D Lewis Woodrow Mikeska John Mit cham J L Phillips T R Jones and Johnnie Kocurek

Pattison P. T. A R. C. Waldrip Brookshire Schools Partners In Education Mesdamen G. D. Lewis Woodrow Mikeska John Mitcham J. L. Phillips T. R. Jones Johnnie Kocurek

Bob Calvert Opens Dance Classes In Katy

Bob Calvert announces Friday night ballroom dance classes in Katy featuring social etiquette and ballroom behavior. Instruction by Bob Calvert and Mrs. Calvert from the Bob Calvert School of Dancing Houston. Classes start February 28 at the Katy old gym.

Katy Bob Calvert

Clemons Tigers Win District Tournament in Hempstead

Clemons High School Tigers of Pattison Texas edged Brookshire 69-68 to claim the district boys title in Hempstead on Saturday February 8. Gertman scored 23 and W L Hayes 19 for Clemons while Brookshire’s Tommy Lee Davis poured in 30. The Tigers beat Sealy 75-57 to reach the finals and topped Tomball 72-58 in the semis led by Ray Don Keys 21 and Hayes 18. Clemons also defeated Prairie View Training School 94-51 earlier, finishing the season 25-1.

Clemons High School Tigers Pattison Texas Brookshire High School Hempstead Gertman W. L. Hayes Brookshire Tommy Lee Davis Clemons Ralph Bunche Sealy Ray Don Keys Parris Gertman Randall Tomball Thomas Earl Lang Claud Davis Arnold Lee Larkins Prairie View Training School Sugarland Prairie View College Houston Youth Symphony Mildred O. Preston B. Beauregard H. Wilson L. Johnson Rosa Lark Eliverna Lewis Geraldine Hall

Katy Tower Linked in New Houston Television Relay Route

A 275 foot tower at Katy becomes part of a six tower microwave relay to Houston by AT&T Long Lines. The route from Bulverde to Houston will replace Dallas Houston coaxial links and convert lines to long distance telephone service. Waveguides are being installed and service is planned for March.

Katy Houston Long Lines Department American Telephone and Telegraph Company Dallas-San Antonio Bulverde New Braunfels Seguin Shiner Weimar Cat Spring Telephone Company Dallas Katy Ia Dallas-Houston

Funeral services held for E. E. Brock at Brookshire

E. E. Brock died suddenly February 17 in Sealy Hospital after years of illness and multiple surgeries. Born September 14, 1911 in Dawson Texas, he was survived by his wife Bertha and children Elmo Jr Myra Sue, plus his mother siblings and six sisters. Funeral at Brookshire Baptist Church led by Rev J M Hays with interment Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

Dallas Brock Brookshire Baptist Church San Felipe Baptist Brotherhood Aasn Sam Houston Elmo Jr Myra Sue Nancy Brock Rice Texas J. B el Campo Z. B. Brock Clyde Demoney Teague Calvin Cayton Mohair John Raley McKinney L. L. Roberts Manivel Rex Sheton Crane

Pattison Panthers Eye District Victory in Tie Game

The Pattison Panthers face Orchard for district championship in a postponed game at Bernard on Thursday February 20 at 8 00 pm. A large crowd is expected to support Pattison as they seek the district title.

Pattison Panthers Orchard T Bernard Suj Pattison

Katy Club Hosts Workshop on Decorating Linens

The Katy Home Demonstration Club will host a workshop at Katy Methodist Church on Tuesday February 25 from 10 to 1 showing Decorating Linens Textile Painting Swedish Weaving and Darning. Participating clubs include Addicks-Barker Fairbanks K Club Katy North Houston Spring Branch and Tomball. Bring a sack lunch and drinks will be provided.

Katy Home Demonstration Club Katy Methodist Church Addicks-Barker Fairbanks Katy North Houston Spring Branch Tomball V. D. Avera Marie House Cecil Melindy, Jr

Services Held in Katy for Mrs Flora Snooks

Mrs Flora Mabel Snooks died in Hermann hospital on Feb 16 of lung cancer. Funeral services were at Katy Methodist church Feb 18 with Rev Greg Longenbaugh and Rev J E McGaughy officiating. interment at Memorial Oaks cemetery. Schmidt Funeral Home led arrangements. She married H G Snooks Nov 8 1955. They moved to Katy July 1957. Survivors include husband Hamilton Snooks daughter Margaret Anne Payne son Chas E Nolan both of Alabama, two sisters and a brother.

Katy Methodist Church Flora Mabel Snooks Memorial Oaks Schmidt Funeral Home Greg Longenbaugh J. E. McGaughy Snooks Hermann Hospital Alabama H. G. Snooks

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Valentine Chadwick Studios Lynda Adams David Quinton Queen of Hearts Queen Elizabeth Elkins King Mike Newman Speaker Shearer Grocery Lions Katy Rotary P.T.A E. E. Brock Dist Katy Club Flora Snooks
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