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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1968
Page
1
A patriotic reflection on American heritage, civic duty, and the costs of freedom. The piece cites draft resistance, national unity, and Kennedy ideals, noting a Voice of Democracy award third place with Nancy Wilson first and Charles Guzman second.
Do you have a Voter's Certificate or must you apply by next Wednesday January 31. Harris County residents can go to Miller Motor Company to obtain their registration certificate without a full application.
New officers for the Katy Volunteer Fire Department include Robert Redus as president Clyde Grimmet as vice president John E Goynes as secretary treasurer Lloyd Sloan as fire chief Buck Freeman as assistant chief and Luther Perkins as sergeant at arms. The department has 30 members and answered 67 calls last year. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Fire Station with all local men invited to help.
The First Baptist Church of Katy Texas youth choir will host a bake sale Saturday January 27 from 10:00 to 12:00 at Katy National Bank Midway and Dukes Special orders may be placed by Denise Morgan 2 1863 or Gayle Cullins 2 4575 by Friday p.m.
The Katy School System has been re elected to membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for 1967 68. Accreditation was approved by the association at its Dallas convention in December. The system was first accredited as a whole in 1950 with the elementary department joining in 1960 as an early member district.
Mr and Mrs Earl Phillips have taken over the operation of the Conoco Service Station in Katy They have been in business in Katy for over six years and have supported the Katy Tigers Little League and other local groups and activities
Doug Freeman and Johnny Nelson start building a do it yourself car wash on the corner of East and First Street in Katy.
Joseph Jenkins a 70 year old Brookshire resident was swept off Donigan Road into Hady Creek around 3 15 pm Monday. His car was found after about five hours in ten feet of water and retrieved with the body. Rescue units and local officials aided in the recovery and the water was reported unusually swift and high.
Ellis A Oualline announces re election bid for District Attorney Ninth Judicial District Texas subject to Democratic Primary. He notes previous service as Montgomery County County Attorney 1961 1965 and three years as DA for the Ninth District. He references work with the Texas County and District Attorney Association 1965 and invites support.
The Brookshire Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a general meeting Thursday January 25 1968 at 730 pm in the Fellowship Hall of the First Methodist Church. All members and visitors are urged to attend and refreshments will be served.
All 42 players are reminded to sign up Friday with Jim Watson at Tallys Service and Supply for the Katy FFA 42 Tournament. Hacks open at 8:00 am, no early or phone entries. Entry is 1.00 per person or 2.00 per couple. Tournament dates are Monday and Thursday nights January 29 and February 1 at 8:00 pm in the high school recreation building.
Mrs Barbara Elisha Wright of Pattison died January 20 1968 at Brookshire Arms Nursing Home. Born April 14 1891 in Ellis County she married Roy Wright July 14 1910. Survived by husband daughter son six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Monday 1 PM Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel Rev A L Roberts officiating. Interment Pattison Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers Lynn Ray Hill Donald Novokoski John Bentley Raymond Ehlert Clarence King Richard King.
Katy High School drama club now Red Masque Players stages two plays on Saturday February 8 at 7 30 p m in the auditorium. Casts include Charles Guzman Donna May and others for St Cyprian and the Devil and Leonard Arnold Marilyn Self and more for The Final Dress Rehearsal. Advance tickets 7 cents adults 85 cents students. at door 1.00 and 50 cents.
Katy residents will vote next Tuesday January 30 for or against a one percent city sales tax. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Fire Station Ward A and City Municipal Building 6460 E 6th St Ward B. The tax would apply to the same purchases as the state tax and be collected by merchants.
Commissioner Gilbert Hartman announces his candidacy for reelection to the office of Commissioner of Precinct No 3 in Waller County Texas. He pledges to continue serving fairly and efficiently, subject to the Democratic Primary in May 1968, and cites his record and city needs.
LeRoy B. Symm announces his candidacy for re-election to the office of Tax Assessor and Collector in Waller County. He thanks residents for the opportunity to serve and states his intent to continue serving in this role.
Otto F. Mouxie Kitzman of Brookshire announces his candidacy for Precinct 4 Constable in Waller County Texas. Serving 18 years, he pledges fair courteous and efficient service if reelected and asks for voters support. His statement is endorsed by C F Mouxie Kiteman.
Congressman Olin E. Teague, first elected in the 7th Congress, seeks re election after the Texas Legislature redrew the Sixth District. The new map expands to include Johnson, Hill, Elllis, Navarro, Freestone, Leon, Brazos, Grimes, Madison, Washington, Austin, Waller, Fort Bend and parts of Dallas and Tarrant Counties.
LeRoy E. Symm is assigned to fulfill a civic duty, expected to act with honesty integrity and courtesy to all. The note emphasizes high standards in service and references further details on page 6.
Mert A. Watts announces the operation of the new Enco Products Station at Katy located on Farm Road 1463 and Interstate 10. Watts, a Katy High School graduate, has prior experience in Houston and Humble service school.
Kay Killough principal of Cypress Fairbanks School Districts Matzke Elementary spoke at the Katy Elementary School PTA meeting. She described a one room school with 400 students at opening, 600 now, and projected 900 total.
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