Capt Blackmon Addresses Brookshire Lions on Safety
The Brookshire Lions club heard Capt. Blackmon of the State Highway Patrol discuss safety at the regular meeting Tuesday night. Visitors included uke Hill of Sealy and Kodo Schoenenan, with new members Rev. G. Z. Sadter Andrew Highrabedian August Trettin Bill Sodolak Wes Muller Mayor B D Leggett Billy Harrison Dick Paben and Tom Jones urged to attend future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackmon
Brookshire Lions Club
Capt. Blackmon
State Highway Patrol Department
Uke Hill
Sealy
Kodo Schoenenan
G. Z. Sadter
Andrew Highrabedian
August Trettin
Bill Sodolak
Wes Muller
B. D. Leggett
Billy Harrison
Dick Paben
Tom Jones
Store Burns at Fulshear Fire Destroys Part of Building
Fire alarm at the Brisco Harris Huggins store in Fulshear drew Brookshire and Rosenberg departments who extinguished the blaze around 6 30 am. The incident caused notable damage from both fire and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisco-Harris-Huggins
Fulshear
Brookshire Fire Department
Rosenberg
Brookshire
Waller County names George McDaniel as engineer
George McDaniel becomes County Engineer for Waller County with a March 1 start date. He previously led Road District 7 as resident engineer and is noted in Brookshire. Open bids for Hempstead to Pattison road reviewed in Austin with Olene Hanson lowest at 186659.43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McDaniel
Waller County
Wor
Brookshire
Hempstead
Pattison
Austin
Olene Hanson
Brown & Root
H. B. Zackly
Highway Department
Winfree
Christianson Equipment Co acquires Beis Warehouse
Christianson Equipment Co has purchased the half barrels warehouse from Y. D. Avera. Manager R. E. Mellroy reports an interior remodel with a modern office, parts room, and display floor all fluorescent lit. The building houses a Massey-Harris equipment and parts line, plus an equipment repair shop run by Mellroy and Leonard Waggoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christianson
Card of Thanks for Brookshire Fire Response
The Greers thank Brookshire firemen and all helpers who aided in extinguishing the house fire. Gratitude extends to Mrs. Ralph Mayberry and Mrs. Feagan for reporting the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire
Ralph Mayberry
Feagan
A. €. Greer
Newcomer Irom Schuenenan Joins Brookshire Firm
Irom Bodo Schuenenan of Lockhart arrives as a newcomer in Brookshire to assist Milton Schmidt manager of Muske and Son with funeral services and in the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irom Bodo Schuenenan
Lockhart
Brookshire
Milton Schmidt
Muske & Son
Waller County Raises $1805.85 for March of Dimes Drive
Waller County residents contributed 1805.85 in the Kate Dunes campaign to combat infantile paralysis. Half stays local, half goes to the National Foundation. Areas include Hempstead, Prairie View, Brookshire, Pattison, Waller, Monaville, and more with county leaders thanking volunteers and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller CO
Waller County
National Foundation For
Brookshire
Pattison
Monaville
Prairie View
Waller
Hempstead
W. D. Bains
H. A. Reaves
W. C. Norris
Otis Carlisle
Fritz Hartman
W. R. Hilliard
Alma Boettcher
Chas. Holt
John Winfree
Jimmie René Ogg
Waller County Man Extends Conroe Pool
A 1500 foot northeast extension to the Conroe pool in Montgomery county was reported in E. D. McDaniel No. 1. The well reached 5177 feet with 5 inch production pipe cemented and perforated. It flowed 450 to 600 barrels of pipeline oil daily with tubing pressure around 350 pounds. S. E. McDonald, a longtime Waller county resident, announced plans to drill six more wells this year using two rigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conroe
Montgomery County
E. McDaniel
W. M. Williams
Washington County Rail Survey
S. E. McDonald
Waller County
Hempstead
McDaniel
Local social visits reported in area households
Mr and Mrs T A Patty visited with her mother Mrs C J Rheman Sr Sunday. Mrs Frank Gastecnik and Garey were shopping in Houston Monday. Mr and Mrs Willie Mikeska Eunice and Mrs Annie Sturm visited Mr and Mrs Emil Vasek of Orchard Sunday. Jean Greer spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs A C Greer and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Patty
C. J. Rheman, Sr
Frank Gastecnik
Garey
Houston
Willie Mikeska
Eunice
Annie Sturm
Emil Vasek
Orchard
Jean Greer
A. C. Greer
Local Social News Highlights Visits and Family Ties
Mrs H J Wilpitz and Mrs Annie Lang spent Monday in Houston. Numerous relatives from Hempstead Baytown and Alice visited family members and attended meals and gatherings. A girl was born February 14 to Mr and Mrs R A Wilpitz. Detective George Seber and family stopped by A C Greer and J B Greer homes. The week-end featured visits to Calvert Kenedy and Houston with family and shoppers at Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Wilpitz
Annie Lang
Houston
Hilmer
Joyce
Earl Swenson
T. P. Foster
Hempstead
Richard Woods
Kenneth Schulte
Henry Schulte
J. B. Anderson
Calvert
R. A. Wilpitz
Ernest Barkley
Z. K. Beyler
Mildred Wilpitz
Helen Faulk
M. G. Kelley
Kenedy
Texas
Lucille Harbison
A. C. Greer
M. G. Kelley Jr
Alice
Jackie Donald
Ford McCauley
Bridge Luncheon Honors Mrs. J. B. Anderson in Brookshire
The Brookshire Bridge club hosted a covered dish luncheon and bridge at Mrs. George Rheman Sr.s home to honor Mrs. J B Anderson. She received a plate glass mirror and a satin as a going away present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire Bridge Club
J. B. Anderson
George Rheman
Methodist Hospital Plans Revealed at Houston Service
J. W. Mills district clerk of Houston spoke at the Methodist church on Sunday about the Ministry of Healing. He unveiled plans for a new Methodist hospital to be built in the Medical Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mills
Houston
Methodist Church
New Methodist Hospital
Katy PTA and Booster Club Plan Fundraiser for Band Uniforms
The Katy PTA and Katy Booster Club met to raise 2500 dollars for new band uniforms. Plans call for serving during the FFA Fat Stock Show on March 16th, relying on broad community cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy Pta
Katy Booster Club
FFA
Local News Notes and Social Rounds at Johns oe
Miss Kay Fogleman has been ill this week. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Wm Shutts and C M Shutts in Hays Kansas. G R Miller’s mother from Austin visited over the weekend. Hockey fans discover the sport after attending a game last week with J E Hatherly and others. Mr. and Mrs. N C Gallaway and Nathan attended a Sunday game. Socials include Mrs John Alt hosting Hazel Sampley and others last Thursday. Girl Scouts went on a Tuesday hike sponsored by H A Reaves W R Mathyer and J Wooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Fogleman
Hays
Kansas
Wm. Shutts
E. G. Williams
C. M. Shutts
G.R. Miller
Austin
J. E. Hatherly
Ray
W. R. Mathyer
Shirley
Dusty Rhoads
Jackie
Myr
N. C. Gallaway
Nathan
John Alt
Hazel Sampley
Billy Chesnutt
Lewis Pauli
Mesdames H. A. Reaves
J. Wooley
Katy FFA Honors Members With Friday Barbecue
The Katy FFA hosts 62 honorary Katy chapter members at Katy High School gym Friday night February 21. Officers will review the year’s work while Hal Brook presents Lone Star awards and Mr Robinson distributes pens jackets and other prizes. Plans for the March 14 and 15 Fat Stock Show and Rodeo will be outlined with a Houston guest speaker. The Katy Swing Band performs from 7 to 7 30 p m. tickets available at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy Ffa
Katy
Halbrook
Lone Star
Robinson
FFA
Houston
L. D. Robinson
Katy Band Plans February 28 Concert for Uniform Fund
Bettye Williams notes April band contests approach and members practice duets and solos. The Katy gym concert February 28 raises funds for band uniforms, ready for April contests. Students have waited and planned, wearing uniforms to Huntsville for the contests. The program includes May Overture Cameo Overture and American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettye Williams
Katy Gymnasium
Huntsville
American Legion
Katy
District Champs: Katy Volleyball Undefeated in District
The Katy volleyball team won the district title after a 10 game perfect run against Missouri City Sealy Deer Park Sugarland and Addicks. Main squad players included Betty Williams Elizabeth Uloth Loyce Ellington Edwing Denny Norma Kelly and Myrna Collier with several substitutes named. They plan to enter Regionals if organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liz Uloth
Katy
Missouri City
Sealy
Deer Park
Sugarland
Addicks
Betty Williams
Elizabeth Uloth
Loyce Ellington
Edwing Denny
Norma Kelly
Myrna Collier
Dottie Bean
Lorraine Denny
Lavern
Piano Recital at Katy EB Church by Mrs Allie Smith’s Pupils
Mrs Allie Smith leads a piano recital at Katy M. EB church on Tuesday evening February 25 at 7 30 o clock. Pupils perform pieces as part of the church event inviting attendees to attend.
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Katy M. EB
Allie Smith
Pattison Socials and Visits Highlight Week
Mrs Gene Thompson of Sealy visited Mrs John Tatum. Galveston and Baytown trips noted for several couples. Elenor Broughton recovered in Pasadena and resumed teaching. Shrine dance in Katy discussed with Pattison and Pattison Jr. gatherings. Birthdays marked February 9 with family from Houston Hempstead and Pattison area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Thompson
Sealy
John Tatumonday
G. L. Buller
Galveston
W. N. Frankueller
Baytown
Houston
Angleton
Chas. Cater
Elenor Broughton
Pasadena
G. T. Pattison Jr
R. E. Jones
Katy
W. C. Franmuller
G. T. Pattison, Jr
W. C. Norries
R. EB. Jones
Grady Thomas Shearer
College Station
R. R. Pattison
G. T. Pattison
Willie Pearl Taylor
Weimar
H. P. Donigan
Mesdames
T. J. Baker
Sam Garrett
Thomas Reese Jones
Joe Stasny
Hempstead
Tip Williams
Joe
Waller
William
Pattison
Joe Williams
Loyd Larley
Darrel Lewis
Richard Lewis
Whit Williams
Joe ,Greer
Austin
Wanda Greer
Young People of Katy Celebrate Valentine Party
The KMYF hosted a February evening party for about forty local youths. Guests exchanged valentines and played games organized by Mrs H A Reaves Mrs Haldon Longenbaugh and others with refreshments provided by Mrs Olen Thompson and Mrs Willie Mansell at the Methodist church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Willie Mae Mansell
K.M.Y.F
H. A. Reaves
Haldon Longenbaugh
Willie Ferris
J. D. Motheral Sr
Methodist Church
Olen Thompson
Willie Mansell
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Christianson Equipment Co
Beis Warehouse
E. H. Martin's
RED & White
Johnsoe News
FFA Chapter
Pattison News
Brookshire’s
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