Open House to Honor Katy Civic Leader H E Romack
A live oak tree will be planted in V F W Park with a bronze plaque honoring H E Romack January 27 1963 from 3 to 5 pm. Romack born November 22 1882 in Fayette County Illinois came to Katy in 1907 and built a career as a carpenter furniture dealer and undertaker later selling the business. He served in multiple local roles including Katy First Methodist Church board member and school district trustee and tax official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W. Park
H. E. Romack
Katy
H. F E. Romack
Mr. Romack
Fayette County
Illinois
A. H. Muske
Brookshire
Katy National Farm and Loan Association
Magnolia Cemetery Association
First Methodist Church of
Romack
Stewards
City of
Free Family Portrait Day at West Side Grocery
Free pictures to be taken Friday January 25 at West Side Grocery. Iallmark Studio will photograph children up to six years old, with a limit of two free pictures per family. Photographer will be on site from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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West Side Grocery
Iallmark Studio
West Side
Brookshire Methodist Church Adds Fellowship Space
Construction starts at First Methodist Church in Brookshire to build a new addition including a fellowship hall kitchen parlor and classrooms. The 4100 square foot project features folding partitions to convert space. builder is Frank Taylor of Katy architect Ernest Wilpitz of Houston. committee led by Milton Schmidt with members Turner Rheman Garrett Donald and Schwartz.
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First Methodist Church
Brookshire
Frank Taylor
Katy
Ernest A. Wilpitz
Houston
Milton H. Schmidt
E. D. Turner
Stanley Rheman
Harris Garrett
Jack Donald
Claude Schwartz
Weekend Freeze Becomes Habit Forming In Brookshire
Below freezing temperatures linger for a second weekend with twenty degree readings in the Brookshire area. Sleet and rain complicate travel on foot and by vehicle as Texas Highway crews work in shifts.
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Brookshire
Texas Highway
State Jr Chamber of Commerce President Speaks at Banquet
The Tri-County Jaycees charter banquet is set for Thursday January 31 1963 at Katy Gas Plant Teecreation Hall. Bob Sheehy Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce president will be the principal speaker introduced by Bobby Brown. Tickets are $5 per couple and must be bought by noon January 26. Garland Terrel is banquet chairman. Mayors Arthur Miller and Frank Stallknecht will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
Jaycees
Katy
Bob Llewellyn
Houston Jaycees
Arthur Miller
Frank Stallknecht
Brookshire
John Larsen
A. J. Mangum
Katy Chamber of Commerce
Brookshire Lions Club
iKaty Rotary Club
VFW
Doug Freeman
Jaycee
Garland Terrel
Bob Sheehy
Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Gooses, Guests, and a Steak Dinner at Circle H Club
Brennan and Gambara were guests of Circle H a licensed shooting resort. Quail season runs to March 31 with a daily limit of 12. Freddie helped prepare a steak dinner for the distinguished guests at the clubhouse during the last weekend of a successful goose season. He worked long days from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. and met many fine visitors enjoying hunting and country life.
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Die Hoyt
Brennan
Hoyt
Gambara
Circle H
Freddie
Katy
Walter Schirra
Neil Armstrong
Donald Slaton
Jack Brennan
Jack Finkelstein
Fred
Citizens Meeting Set For Friday In Brookshire
About fifty interested residents met last Friday at the Brookshire fire station to discuss educational problems and seek solutions. H. D. Mayberry was elected temporary chairman. A second meeting is planned for Friday evening January 25 at 7 30 PM at the same fire station inviting school patrons with constructive thoughts.
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Brookshire
H. D. Mayberry
Champion Forty Two Tournament Final Round Set Monday Night
The Katy FFA 42 Tournament will finish with the final round Monday night at 7:30 in the recreation room. 16 winning teams advance to the main bracket with matchups listed for Tables 1 through 6. Participants should arrive by 7:15 or arrange a substitute.
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Frank
Dollar Named Acting Superintendent in Royal Independent School District
M F Dollar Royal Elementary principal elected Acting Superintendent by the Royal Independent School District Board on January 21. He urged community support to improve schools and stressed unity to advance progress as the district continues its consolidation era.
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Royal Independent School
Dent
Royal Independent School District
M. F. Dollar
Royal Elementary
Dr. Dollar
Auxiliary Seeks Used Sheets For Band Ages
The VFW Auxiliary asks for old sheets suitable for band ages. Call Mrs Warren Thomp in Katy or leave them at Bermels.
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VFW
Warren Thomp
Katy
BerMels
Services Held Tuesday For Pop Poorman
Funeral services for William Daniel Pop Poorman were held Tuesday at 2 pm at the First Baptist Church of Katy with Rev. Charles Stewart officiating. Interment followed at Katy Magnolia Cemetery, Milton H Schmidt directing. Poorman died January 19 1963 in Sealy Hospital at age 90 9 19. Survivors include daughter Mae Alexander Allen two sons Herschel Sr and James Eugene Poorman three granddaughters LaVerne Zetta Mae Sible Malinda and Lameda Jo Poor man three grandsons Demon Alexander Herschel Jr and Robert Poorman ten great grandchildren and other relatives.
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William Daniel
Pop) Poorman
First Baptist Church of
Katy
Charles Stewart
Magnolia Cemetery
Milton H. Schmidt
Poorman
Sealy Hospital
Mae Alexander Allen
Herschel, Sr
James Eugene Poorman
LaVerne
Zetta Mae) Sible
Malinda
Lameda Jo Poorman
Demond Alexander
Herschel, Jr
Robert Poorman
Danny Harris
Johnny Ira
Kay Sible
Larry
Dennis Alexander
Robert Alvin
Susan Loraine
Robin
Nelson Keith Poorman
Melanie Kay H. Katy
Fred A. Baker
Berkeley
California
Arthur Poorman
Cocoanut Grove
Florida
Omar Poorman
Bay City
Porch Light on for Mother's March of Dimes
A Katy community drive invites residents to leave porch lights on next Wednesday evening January 30 between 7 and 9 pm to support the March of Dimes. Local organizers list chairmen and a Fire Station meeting room will host headquarters from 6:30 to 9 pm with coffee and donuts for participants contributing to polio birth defects and arthritis relief.
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MOD
Katy
Frank Tucker
Toe Bright
Kenneth Welch
Charles Hoyt
Glenn Thompson
Robert A. Poorman
John Goynes
Henry Peek
Jack Fleet
W. Don Williams
Charles Lambert
Roy Norton
Otis Larsen
L. E. Self
J. Youngblood
Dave Massey
G. L. Peterson
P. K. Thomas
Harvey Maddox
Hal V. Cardiff
March of Dimes
Monroe Morton
E. L. Murray
Wesley Pryor
Robert Redus
Ed Titterson
Ray Woods
Holy Name Society Calls Paper Drive at Local Markets
The Holy Name Society announces a paper drive inviting residents to donate newspapers. Bring bundles of 50 pounds or less to West Side Grocery or leave papers at Henneke Super Market in Brookshire for collection.
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West Side Grocery
Holy Name
Henneke Super Market
Brookshire
One Week Left For Paying Your Poll Tax
A community appeal urges residents to register for poll tax receipts to support county and state governance. Neighbors invite participation, highlighting civic duty and the deadline remaining to complete payment and obtain eligibility for local management roles.
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Katy Independent School District
Retun
Brookshire Methodist Church
Bob
Zoe Ann
Live Oak
Waco
Texas
Clymer Wright
Ralph Walters
Walter County Commissioners Court
A. O. Muske
Delphine Stefka
Waters
Albert McCaig
Jesse Gratehouse
Waller County Commissioners Court
Dick Cuny
Tmes State Fhou
Pop Poorman
Pop
Holy Name Society
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