Bush speaks to Katy High School on patriotism and public service
Congressman George Bush addressed Katy High School in an afternoon assembly praising the free enterprise system and Congress while outlining bill passage steps. He urged public involvement and noted proposed changes such as school rectorial programs and youth voting, ending with the presentation of a White House flag to the student council.
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George Bush
Katy High School
Freddie Schlipf
Katy
Boty
Congress
House
Senate
Bush
United States
White House
Freddie
Catholics Sponsor Barbecue May 4
St Bartholomews Church in Katy will sponsor their annual barbecue and bazaar the first Sunday in May May 4 at noon at the VFW Center and Park in Katy Plan to treat family and friends to this dinner.
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St. Bartholomew's Church
Katy
VFW
Rabies Immunization Day Sponsored by Royal FFA
Royal FFA, aided by a local veterinarian, offers a rabies shot day February 22 1969 from 1 to 4 PM at the Brookshire Fire Station. Residents of the Royal Independent School District are urged to participate, and others outside the district may also join. It’s an annual community service program.
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Royal Ffa
Brookshire
Royal Independent School
Shall There Be A Royal School PTA
The Royal Parent Teacher Association of Brookshire Pattison meets at 7 30 p m on February 20 at the Royal High School Auditorium A discussion on forming a Royal PTA will precede a screening of the educational film The Neglected.
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Royal Parent Teacher Association of
Brookshire - Pattison
Royal High School
PTA
Dr Farrish Bids For Katy Ward A Alderman Seat
Donald D Farrish DC has filed as candidate for alderman Ward A in Katy city elections to be held April 6 1969.
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Dr. Farrish
Katy
Donald D. Farrish
D.C
Lenten Services Scheduled Across Churches This Season
Catholic Father Charles Dumer schedules Lenten Holy Mass and Stations of the Cross at Sacred Heart Church Brookshire Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Masses Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays are 6:30 p.m. Wednesday nights feature Holy Mass and Stations at St. Matthew Katy at 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday was February 19. Reverend Alvin Musgrove leads Lenten services at Christ Lutheran Pattison Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Memorial Lutheran Katy holds services at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.
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Charles Dumer
Brookshire
Sacred Heart Church
Katy
St. Bartholomew’s Church
Alvin Musgrove
Christ Lutheran Church
Pattison
Lutheran
Katy Chamber Banquet Focuses on Brochure and Local Growth
The Katy Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet Friday at 7 30 p.m. at the Katy Restaurant with Rev Alvin Musgrove as speaker. The meeting approved updating the chamber brochure and backing an interstate exit at I 10 West and FM 1463 while coordinating with the school and city on the request. The group discussed lighted HL and P sign placement near the railroad and potential new locations due to easement delays.
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Times
Katy
Fraley
Chamber
Hl& P Co
IL 10
Freeman
Freeman Had Informed Mr. Fraley That the Hl&p Co
Mr. Fraley
Max Wander
Joe K. Moore
Mack Allen
A. O. Miller
W. D. Fussell
Frank Williams
Roland Busch
Melvin Jordan
Johnny MeJunkin
F. B. Cornelius
Bob Field
J. E. Williams
Ward Stanberry
Mary Ann Ernstes
Katy Adds 376 Acres By Annexation Move
Katy expands city limits by 376 acres including a 150 foot strip south of Interstate 10. Annexation boosts assessed franchise tax by 12.8 percent due to more homes. City council hears protest from Hoyt and Minze while sewer project progress and bids are reviewed. Cleanup week set for March 18 ahead of the Katy FFA parade drawing visitors.
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Katy
Fred A. Hoyt
Charles Hoyt
Dale Minze
S. A. Russell
John Q Trim
Clyde Smith Contractor, Inc
Canover
Ft. Bend
Philipps
J.D. Motheral
Mockingbird Lane
Katy-Fort Bend
Growth of Local Area Highlighted by HL and P Franchise Fees
Houston Lighting and Power Co. handed Brookshire officials a 1968 franchise check of 4521.90, with 1968 electric sales at 102,604.06 and street-light costs of 2,057.57. Katy received 10,700.70, up 12.84 percent from last year, based on sales of 257,737.77 and a 4 percent profit tax plus 500 fixed credit. Mayor Stallknecht and Mayor Freeman chaired the presentations.
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Raymond Lange
Magr
Houston Lighting & Power Co
C. E. Freeman
Katy
Houston Lighting & Power Company
Brookshire
Stallknecht
James Fishbeck
Francise Company
Fishbeck
Lange
Freeman
Subscription Rates for The Times
Readers within 50 miles of Brockshire and Katy may subscribe for $3.00, while others pay $4.00. Orders include delivery preferences for the Post or Chronicle.
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The
Times
Brockshire
Katy
Post Oy Chronicle
Cub Scout Leader Training Sessions Set for March
Mildred Ondrua ek director of training for Cub Scout leaders announced the 1969 Leader Training Session from March 3 to 7 at St Pauls Lutheran Church Annex in Rosenberg. All Deaf Smith District Cub Scout leaders are invited with Den Mothers Cul Masters Webelos Leaders and Den Coaches eligible for the training. The program is basic for Cult Leaders and will count toward Scouters Award points.
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Mildred Ondruaek
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Annex
Rosenberg
Deaf Smith District
Royal FFA Parade Plans Set For March 31
The Royal FFA Parade Committee met February 183th at Royal High School to organize entries for the seventh annual Royal FFA Parade set for Monday March 31 1969 at 3 00 p m The event carries the theme Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales with categories including Comic Individual Commercial Civic School and age based horseback divisions A Trail Ride from Pattison to Brookshire starts at 1 00 p m on parade day and a barbecue follows at 4 30 p m in the Royal High School Cafeteria All are invited to participate in the activities
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Royal Ffa
Royal High School
Brookshire
Pattison
FFA
Little League Meeting and Tryouts Scheduled
A Katy Little League gathering is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Katy Elementary Cafetorium. All boys ages 8 through 12 who signed up should attend. A separate meeting for parents and officers follows the meeting. Try-outs are planned for Saturday February 22 at the Katy Little League Park.
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Katy
Little League Park
Little League
Katylementary
Chairmen Named For Katy Fat Stock Show
The Katy Fat Stock Show will be held March 14 and 15 with 24 market steers and heifers 7 show steers 23 hogs 11 lambs and 47 fryer pens. A February 10 meeting elected division chairmen with Billy Morgan and E B Monigold heading rodeo. Fred A Hoyt gate. Jim Watson and others overseeing sales parade and machinery.
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Katy
Billy. Morgan
E. B. Monigold
J. D. Woods
M. E. Watts
Ward Stanberry
A. M Robichaux
Edward Moffett
Bill Grady
George Lee
Chili Supper Set By Brookshire Church Saturday
The Pentecostal Church of God in Brookshire hosts a chili supper on Saturday in February 1969. Adults pay 1.00 and children 0.75 for all you can eat. Proceeds support church youth activities.
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The
Pentecostal Church of God
Brookshire
Katy Florist Burglarized in Tuesday Night Theft
A Katy florist was burglarized Tuesday night with a cash box taken but left behind. Assistant Police Chief Gene Cullins is investigating the case.
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Katy Florist
Gene Cullins
Men Women 42 Tournament Set for Monday Night at Brookshire
Woodmen of the World of Brookshire announces a 42 tournament on Monday February 24 at 7 30 p.m. at the UD Ranch Club north of Brookshire. Register Friday and Saturday mornings at Shell Tourist Shop Brookshire and Times Office Katy. Mrs Nelda Sturm handles Katy registrations. At the door before 7 p.m. Monday. Entry fee 1. Trophies and cookies.
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Woodmen
Word
Brookshire
UD Ranch Clab
Clemons School
Shell Tourist Shop
Katy
Times Office
Nelda Sturm
UD Ranch Club
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Congressman George Bush
Geo. Bush
KHS
Royal School
Katy Chamber
Memorial Lutheran Church
LL Barbecue
Rusty Mansell
John Duthie
Jack Miser
Richard Seearce
Robert Redus
Robert Poorman
Hl&p Co
Cub
Royal Ffa Committee
Grady McBurnett
Eddie Cavender
George Rheman Jr
R. E. Mellroy
Bobby Mellroy
Charles Lambert
Grady Hil
Johnny Bankston
Jerry House
Lloyd Minze
Jay Carson
G. TP. Nelson
Lonnie Templeton
Pat Adadas
Katy Ffa
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