Freedom's Challenge by Charles Guzman
Charles Guzman reflects on what freedom means to Americans and why preserving liberty is essential. He argues freedom entails choosing government, honoring religious beliefs, and tackling ongoing challenges, urging citizens to engage, endure hardships, and defend a nation he calls the land of the free and the home of the brave.
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The
Voice of Democracy Freedom
Charles Guzman
God
United States
Katy Chamber Backs City Sales Tax Election
Katy Chamber of Commerce votes to support the City Sales and Use Tax proposal. Joe Dunlap outlines election details, eligibility, and distribution via State Comptroller. Chamber president A O Miller notes tax could broaden revenue with no added staff, and plans for industrial outreach proceed.
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Katy Chamber of Commerce
Joe Dunlap
City of
Katy
Oklahoma
A. O. Miller
Chamber
Miller
Don Raburn
Austin
Katy 42 Tournament Planned for January and February
The 14th annual Katy 42 tournament set for January 29 and February 1 in the High School Recreation Building. Entry details include a $1 per person or $2 per team fee, registration with Jim Watson at Talleys Service and Supply, and a 64-player cap.
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Jim Watson
Talley’s Service and Supply
Brookshire Water District Elects Two Directors
In Brookshire Municipal Water District election 19 votes were cast on Tuesday January 9 Charlie Walters and Kenneth Schulte were re elected unopposed to serve as directors.
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Brookshire Municipal Water District
Charlie Walters
Kenneth Schulte
Revival Song Leader named for Katy First Methodist revival
Rev. Hal McCombs will lead the First Methodist Church of Katy revival starting Sunday night January 21 and ending Friday January 26. McCombs, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Troup Texas, a native of Iowa, is praised as a capable preacher and singer. He will direct congregational singing and solos and perform specials with a band saw bow. Rev. Asbury Lenox will be the visiting minister. Services are at 9 30 a.m. and 7 p.m. A nursery is provided.
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First Methodist Church
Katy
Hal McCombs
Troup
Texas
McCombs
Iowa
Leslie Griffin
Asbury Lenox
Two Drainage District Directors Re-elected
In Brookshire Katy Drainage District the January 9 election returned Chester Jordan and Leo Goates to two year terms as area IL and area J directors after 39 and 37 votes respectively. A. O. Muske received two write ins while officers were re elected for another term.
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Brookshire- Katy
Area T
Area I
Leo Goates
Area J
Chester Jordan
Area IL
A. O. Muske
Jordan
Goates
Cecil Beckendorff
Area V
Joe K. Moore
Area IV
Area
Wm. H. Moore
Fred Rylander
J. L. Harwell
Farmers State Bank raises capital at annual meeting
At the January 10 1968 stockholders meeting Farmers State Bank approved amending the Articles to raise common capital from 100 000 to 175 000 through a 10 for 1 split and a 500 stock dividend plus transfers of 50 000 to common capital and 50 000 to certified surplus. The bank sold 2 500 additional shares boosting common capital by 25 000 and certified surplus by 75 000, bringing total common capital to 175 000 certified surplus to 226 000 and undivided profit near 110 000. Deposits rose over 800 000 in 1967 and earnings were best ever. J Carter Waldrop noted the boosts will aid Brookshire area. Mrs Iva Broussard was named assistant vice president. Construction on a new building has started with completion expected in summer.
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Farmers State Bank
Brookshire
J. Carter Waldrop
Iva Broussard
Forty Katy Nat s Stockholders Meet in 1968
The annual meeting at Katy National Bank on January 9 1968 drew about 40 shareholders representing 90 percent of the stock. The board expanded to ten members with Dr L W Bing F B Cornelius J R Collins Tl W J Dube Jr Harold Freeman Greg Longenbaugh Roy Muske Wesley Nelson M L Scott Ira Southard elected. Major business approved selling 3200 shares of Common Stock at 85 dollars each to stockholders on preemptive rights. Officers elected included F B Cornelius President Jack M Townsend Executive Vice President Mack K Allen Vice President and Cashier Thelma Ince Sally Reeves and Steve Taylor Assistant Cashiers.
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Katy National Bank
Katy
L. W. Bing
F. B. Cornelius
J.R. Collins Tl
W. J. Dube Jr
Harold Freeman
Greg Longenbaugh
Roy Muske Wesley
Nelson
M. L. Scott
Ira Southard
J. R. Collins
Jack M. Townsend
Mack K. Allen
Thelma Ince
Sally Reeves
Steve Taylor
Katy Council Votes To Extend Sewer Lines
The Katy City Council approved extending sewer lines in three areas Roberts Street east Hanover south of Highway 90 and Moore and Son as a potential trunkline. Water well no 3 was completed and Canover Street improvement estimated at 7858 dollars with bids to open February 8. The council set tax and use rules for a proposed car tie in and restricted city gasoline to essential service use at 19.1 cents per gallon.
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Katy
Roberts Street
Hanover
Moore & Son
S. A. Russell
Russell
Canover Street
Canuver Street
Times
Karisch Seeks Re-Election as Waller County Attorney
C W Karisch announces candidacy for re election as Waller County Attorney. He emphasizes experience wide knowledge of laws and commitment to fair enforcement to keep Waller County a good place to live. He requests voters’ support for continued public service.
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C. W. Karisch
the Times
Waller County
Hia
J. C. W. Karisch
Field Crop Shortcourse Set For Jan 22 23 At Hempstead
A field crops short course for Waller County farmers will be held January 22 and 23 at the Courthouse Assembly Room Hempstead. Night programs start at 7 30 p m with two speakers each. John Thomas extension entomologist Texas A M University will discuss insect identification and control for corn grain sorghum cotton and peanuts. Ben Spears extension agronomist will speak on long range herbicide use including work on combination herbicide uses.
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Waller County
Courthouse Assembly Room
Hempstead
Burl B. Richardson
C. H. Poole
John Thomas
Texas A&m University
Ben Spears
Teachers Meet At Katy Wednesday January 24
Harris County Teachers Association invites members to Katy High School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. for a session on the Teacher Retirement System. Speaker is John E. Hill, field representative of the Texas State Teachers Association.
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Katy
John E. Hill
Texas State Teachers Association
TSTA
Hill
Matagorda
Wharton
Hempstead
Bay City
Stamp Price Shifts Handled Efficiently
The S cent hike in first class postal rates which went into effect Sunday January 7 caused area postmasters to deliver more than the normal postage due letters. There was no delay in posting mail. Bookkeepers need extra time to add scent stamps to cards and letters already stamped at the old rate.
Brookshire Chamber of Commerce Meeting Set for Jan 25
The Brookshire Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a general meeting on Thursday January 25 1968 at 7 30 p m in the Fellowship Hall of Church in Brookshire. All members and visitors are urged to attend and refreshments will be served.
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Brookshire Area
Christmas Cash Coupons Honored at Farmers State Bank
Notice to Shoppers and Merchants states Christmas Cash Coupons will be honored at Farmers State Bank until closing of business January 27 1968. Buy in Brookshire and win.
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Farmers State Bank
Brookshire
Win
Waller County Attends 10th County Officials Conference
County judges and commissioners from eight Texas counties gathered at Texas A&M University for the 10th annual County Judges and Commissioners Conference. Waller County was represented by Judge Jack Taylor and Commissioners J Gratehouse Jody Boettcher Gilbert Hartman and Engineer John Nall. The program included panels on the new county and district retirement system and other shared issues.
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Texas
Texas A&m University
Waller County
Jack Taylor
J. Gratehouse
Jody Boettcher
Gilbert Hartman
John Nall
Katy Home Demonstration Club on TV Show January 26
Katy Home Demonstration Club members meet at First Methodist Church parking lot in Katy by 8 15 a m and appear on TV Channel 13 Dial for Dollars at 9 30 a m on January 26.
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Katy Home Demonstration Club
First Methodist Church
Katy
Bath
Dial
Arbor Day Planting At Katy Fire Station
The Friendship Garden Club will meet at the Katy Fire Station and Library at 1 30 PM to plant for Arbor Day. Mrs Wes Buller donated a red bud and Mrs C C Cardiff donated a magnolia for the occasion. The club urges residents to plant trees or shrubs in their yards.
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Friendship Garden Club
Katy Fire Station
Wes Buller
C. C. Cardiff
Mail Box Destruction Probe In Harris County
Westchester High student faces misdemeanor in Justice of the Peace Court over a mail box damage on Barker Cypress Road January 12, 1968. One youth jailed. three others held by juvenile officers after arrests for the same offense. Several Barker and Katy youths tied to multiple mailbox destructions in the area over months. further charges anticipated.
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Justice of the Peace Court
Westchester High School
Barker-Cypress Road
Harria County
Barker Cypress
Clay
Barker and Katy
Private Bollinger Receives Basic Combat Training Award
Private Lee S. Bollinger, 24, of Brookshire Texas, is pictured receiving The Outstanding Basic Combat Training Award and a plaque from Major General Ellis W. Williamson at Fort Polk December 7 1967. He also received an engraved cigarette lighter from Leesville Chamber of Commerce. Bollinger trained with Company B Fourth Battalion First Combat Training Brigade at Fort Polk and is now stationed at Fort Ord Monterrey California.
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Lee S. Bollinger
Brookshire
Texas
Ellis W. Williamson
Fort Polk
J. T. Fulgham
Leesville
Fort Ord
Montérey
California
U.S. Army
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Katy Chamber
FFA
Thurs
Water District
Drainage District
Farmers State
Harris County Teachers Association
C of C
A&m
Lea Bollinger
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