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Newspaper

Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1963

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Katy Bank Directors Re elected At 8th Stockholders Meet

The Katy National Bank held its 8th annual stockholders meeting on January 8 with eight directors present among 17 stockholders. F B Cornelius presided as president and chair. Directors re elected include L W Bing M D J R Collins Jr W J Dube Jr Gregory Longenbaugh C W Melendy R Robertson M L Scott Ira Southard. Officers named are Cornelius as chairman and president Bing and Dube as vice presidents Townsend as cashier and Mrs Thelma Ince and Mrs Sally Reeves as assistant cashiers. Deposits totaled 3 81446174 for year end 1962 up from 3 26543129.

Katy National Bank F. B. Cornelius Jack Townsend L. W. Bing M.D J. R. Collins, Jr W. J. Dube, Jr Gregory Longenbaugh C. W. Melendy R. Robertson M. L. Scott Ira Southard Dr. L. W. Bing W. J. Dube Jack

Tri County Babe Ruth League to Organize January 14 Weimar

The Tri County Babe Ruth League calls a 7 30 p m meeting January 14 at Weimar City Hall Texas to elect officers for the 1963 season and discuss league business. In 1962 the Fayette County division won the district title but fell 1–0 in 11 innings to Austin in the state tournament final.

Weimar Texas Fayette County Austin

Brookshire Water District Directors Re-elected

In the Brookshire Municipal Water district election 22 votes were cast. Richard Woods received 21 votes, J. C. Day 20, Max Wander 19, Fred Wiesner 4, Burford Henneke 1, and Louis McCauley 1.

Brookshire Brookshire Municipal Water District Richard Woods J. C. Day Max Wander Fred Wiesner Burford Henneke Louis McCauley

Marilyn Self Wins First In 4 H Public Speaking Contest

Marilyn Self age 10 daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Self of Katy won first place in the Harris County 4 H Public Speaking junior division held in Room 600 Harris County Courthouse. Her speech What a Good Friend Means to Me advances her to the District contest in April at Hempstead. Nancy Johnston of Katy entered the senior division but did not place.

Marilyn Self W. T. Self Katy Harris County Marilyn Hempstead Nancy Johnston Nancy Doug Morgan Jim Julian Jack Mason Houston Jaycee Speaking Forum Joyce Brown Darla Cavender

Farmers face January 15 deadline for estimated tax returns

The IRS in Brenham reminds farmers and ranchers that Tuesday January 15 is the last day to file estimated federal income tax returns for 1962 unless choosing to file a final return by February 15. If filed January 15 and paid, they have until April 15 for final returns. otherwise full tax is due by February 15. The rule applies to those earning two thirds of income from farming. Blank forms available at IRS offices post offices and banks. Anyone with gross income of $600+ in 1962 must file, with age exceptions for seniors. Self employed farmers must file and pay self employment tax if net earnings exceed $400.

Allison B. Clark Internal Revenue Service Brenham Texas IRS Internal Revenue Office

McWilliams Elected President of Rice Council for Market Development

E C McWilliams named president of the Rice Council for Market Development by the board of directors. McWilliams, GM and EVP of Blue Ribbon Rice Mills, succeeds Frank A Godchaux III. Houston native, 25 year rice industry veteran, will lead marketing and sales promotion for domestic and export markets.

Houston Texas E. C. McWilliams Rice Council For Market Development McWilliams Blue Hibbon Rice Mills, Inc Rice Council Frank A. Godchaux Louisiana State Rice Milling Company America The Blue Ribbon Rice Mills, Inc Richard Ries Mill Comet Rice Mills Braeburn

Katy FFA To Hold 42 Tournament At School

The ninth annual Katy FFA 42 Tournament will be held in the High School Recreation Room on January 21 and 28. Jim Watson will take entries January 18 at Talley's Service and Supply. books open at 8:00 with 64 players max. Entry fee is $1.00. proceeds fund trophies and refreshments. any net profit goes to charity. Last year winners were G P Nelson and R B Bean in main, Penn Aldrich and E B Monigold in consolation. High school students barred from play.

Jim Watson Talley’s Service and Supply G. P. Nelson R. B. Bean Penn Aldrich E. B. Monigold

Katy High Students Compete At Bellaire Forensic Tournament

Eighteen Katy High School students joined seventy other schools at the Bellaire Forensic tournament held at Bellaire High School in Houston on January 4. Don Gibbs won second place in Boy's Humorous Interpretation while peers entered Poetry Reading Extemp Speaking Original Oration Dramatic Interpretation and Duet Acting.

Katy High Bellaire Katy High School Bellaire High School Houston Donnie Gibbs Grady McBurnett Billy Dube Terry Pattison Milo Marks Joan Woods Marilyn Legeti Janet Woods Donna Morgan Susan Highrabedian Helen Robichaux Don Elder Dennis Gordon Barbara Fisher Becky Me Farren Bob Motheral Johnny Gibbs Rose Ranne Oklahoma Louisiana Dallas, Fort Worth Houston-Southeast Texas

Royal Jr High Girls Capture Seven Straight as Falcons Triumph

The Heval Junior High girls basketball team defeated walking 41-17 for their seventh straight win. Carol Bollinger led with 13 points followed by Angie Kueneke 11 Lauren Pederson 10 and others contributing. Strong defense by Karen Baker Margaret Jurries Jeanette Gassner Marian Schmidt Susan Zigo Marsha Finch Mary Broussard and Anna Lou Bains helped seal the victory.

Heval Walks Falcons Carol Bollinger Angie Kueneke Lauren Pederson L Walters Sara Lock Yvonne Bundick Karen Baker Margaret Jurries Jeanette Gassner Marian Schmidt Susan Zigo Marsha Finch Mary Broussard Anna Lou Bains

Miss Lorance Gresak to Teach Piano in Katy

Katy student and Katy High School junior Miss Lorance Gresak will teach piano after school and Saturdays from her home at 1401 East Avenue in Katy. She is a choir pianist for school and church groups and studies with instructor Mrs. Frank H. Stallknecht in Brookshire.

Lorance Gresak East Avenue Katy Miss Gresak Will Gresak Katy High School Frank H. Stallknecht Brookshire

Cotton Allotment Deadlines For 1963 In Waller County

Waller County cotton farmers must file by February 4 1963 to release or add acreage for the 1963 crop and new growers allotments must file by February 15 1963. Reapportionment work will be finished and notices revised by February 25 1963 with guidance from the ASCS Office.

Waller County ASCS Waller Ascs Waller Asc County Committee

First Farm Management Meeting Rescheduled to Jan 10

County Agent Weaver announced the first farm management meeting will be held January 10 at the Hempstead courthouse at 7 30 p m instead of January 11. Alfred Byrd will speak on farm practices and principles for higher profits.

Hempstead Weaver Alfred Byrd

Brookshire Katy Drainage District Re elects Directors

Brookshire Katy Drainage District re elected directors after voting in Katy and Brookshire areas. In Area 3 H Moore received 26 votes, J D Woods write in 1 vote. In Area 4 Joe K Moore 27 votes and Area 5 Cecil Beckendorff 27. Leo Goates appointed director to fill unexpired term of O M Pederson at the January 8 meeting with a re organization set for January 11 at 9 a.m.

Brookshire Katy Brookshire-Katy H. Moore J. D. Woods Joe K. Moore Cecil Beckendorff Leo Goates O. M. Pederson

Services Held For Mrs. Annie Woods In Katy

Services were held Sunday at the First Methodist Church of Katy for Annie Margaret Woods with Rev. Richard Jenkins and Rev. Gregory Longenbaugh officiating. Interment followed at Katy Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters Mabel Harris and Bessie Jordan, three sons J D, B Ray, and Richard, twelve grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and numerous relatives. Born March 5 1875 in Busbach Germany she came to America with her family.

Annie Margaret Woods First Methodist Church Katy Richard Jenkins Gregory Longenibaugh Katy Magnolia Cemetery A. Robichaux Bennie Metzger Halden Longenbaugh George Longenbaugh Johnny Matzke K. P. Schulte Lloyd Sloan L. D. Robinson Milton H. Schmidt Mabel Harris Chester Bessie) Jordan Brookshire J. D B. Ray Richard J. Desmond Woods Oklahoma City Janet Terry Philip Joan Eddie Ralph Woods Lyle Jordan Jerry Pennington Houston Dickie Darryl Debbie Woods Tracy Trent Jordan Mary Ann Pennington Woods Busbach Germany John Pauber America Michigan Iowa Arkansas Abram Woods Mammoth Springs Louisiana Mr. Woods Mrs. Woods

Rice Referendum Vote Date Set for January Eleventh

The American Rice Growers Katy Cooperative Assn office will host the polling for all eligible Waller and Harris County rice voters from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on election day 1963. Vice chairmen and committee members are named to run the Katy Harris County poll with a second polling place in Fakeshear. Farmers urged to vote and hear debate and information segments on KTRH including arguments for and against the referendum.

American Rice Growers Katy Cooperative Assn Waller County Harris County Waller Asc Donald Hebert Herbert Beckendorff W. R. Bollinger Albert Thompson Roland Busch Kenneth Franz Katy Dewey Compton KTRH Bill Cardiff Matagorda Cardiff Thompson

Waller County Teachers Hear Speaker On Standards

The Waller County Teachers Association meets Monday January 14 at 7 30 p m in the Waller County Courthouse Hempstead with Bettie Carlisle presiding. Billy E Snow Texas State Teachers Association Field Representative speaks on maintaining high professional standards for teaching. Snow has taught, led elementary and junior high schools, and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from North Texas State College. He is a life member of the TS TA and NEA and has served as unit president and district chair.

Waller County Teachers Association Waller County Hempstead Bettie Carlisle Billy E. Snow Texas State Teachers Association Snow North Texas State College National Education Association V. T.S.T.A

Addicks P TA Plans First Year Meeting

The Addicks P TA will hold its regular meeting Monday January 14 at 8 p.m. An interesting program includes a film Citizenship and You. A life membership award will be presented. The fourth grade serves refreshments. Each grade hopes to win the parent attendance award by attendance percentage. The new year starts a time for regular attendance. Each meeting challenges every parent to support his child’s school years.

Addicks P-Ta

Larsen elected president of Katy Chamber of Commerce

John Larsen was elected president at a Katy Chamber of Commerce board meeting Tuesday. Walter Mims became vice president, F B Cornelius treasurer, and Mary Ann Ernts secretary. Mangum presided, other directors named. A general meeting with buffet planned at Mims, letters to be mailed next week summarizing the first year. Dues due in January.

Johnny Larsen Katy Chamber of Commerce Walter Mims F. B. Cornelius Mary Ann Ernstes A. Q O. Miller Frank Williams D. E. Elder J. E. Taylor Arland J. Mangum Mangum Mims Katy

Final Installment On Estimates Due January 15th

Allison B. Clark of the Internal Revenue Service in Brenham Texas reminds taxpayers that the final installment for 1962 estimated federal income tax is due January 15 1963. If income differs from estimates, file an amended declaration by January 15th on Form 1040ES. an exception lets filers who submit their 1962 return and pay the balance by February 1 1963 skip the January 15 due date.

Allison B. Clark Internal Revenue Service Brenham Texas IRS

Texas DPS Urges Early Auto Inspection Ahead of Deadline

Col. Homer Garrison Jr. urged Texas vehicle owners to complete the 1963 inspection early to avoid last minute rushes. By April 15, 1963 all vehicles must display the new sticker or face arrest for violation. The state has about 5,000 inspection stations ready to handle all vehicles promptly.

Texas Dept. of Public Safety Homer Garrison, Jr Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Garrison

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Katy Bank E. C. McEwilliams Country Club Bethany Methodist Church Rice Millers Association Ollie Robinson John Thomas Michael Edward Timothy Kevin Carol Susan Texan Grennoch E.G. McWwilliams Katy Ffa Walter Edwards Mary Broom Royal Jr. High Annie Woods Addicks John Larsen Katy Chamber of Com
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