This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1932
Page
1
The Record notes Waller County bonds totaling 321000.60 in the county clerks report published April 3 1931. It questions why the county judge opposes publishing the audit and urges public access or a certified copy by July 3 for inspection by taxpayers.
Rufus Muske died Monday night at his home near Pattigon after a brief illness. A cattleman and large landowner born in Wallen County, he was returning from Brookshire when chest pains appeared. Funeral services were held Wednesday with burial in Muske Cemetery per Methodist rites. Survived by his widow, two brothers, two sisters, and many nieces and nephews.
County Agent Bush will lead a Tuesday canning demonstration using the large steam pressure canner installed by E. B. Rapsilver. Meat cutting and canning begin at 6 o'clock with public invitation. Mrs. T. Hardt spoke at Fulbright Memorial in Houston last Tuesday under church supervision.
David Agopian prepares a block book and ownership map for Brookebire Independent School District. He works in spare time, using his training to document the district's real estate. Completion expected in a few weeks.
M L Stocking taken to Methodist Hospital Houston after ambulance transport Saturday. Methodist Ladies Missionary Society hosted by Mrs BR Patti. Mrs T C Hardt of Poland spoke on conditions and work there. H W Buller listed as sick. Sadie Caroline Stocking’s birthday celebrated by family and friends. Stocking store robbed Monday night with minor losses. Mrs T J Baker and children visit Houston relatives. Randolph Gray visits S M Taylor and wife. Mrs Chas Taylor and daughters visit Katy. The Williams family from Baytown visit Mrs G G Baronian. Miss Mattie Bell Taylor visits Brookshire with Miss Dorothy Rapilver. Gerald Bartlett and wife visit W R Buller and wife.
The death of Mrs Will Moore nee Sue Greer occurred Wednesday morning June 29 after illness. She was born near Pattison 53 years ago and lived much of her life in this county. Survived by husband four sisters and one brother with many relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev W W Hardt Thursday at 10 in the home with interment at Pattison Cemetery under A H Muske directions.
Rev. C. F. Andrews led the Baptist Revival here which ended Tuesday night with 15 accessions to the church and 6 professions to other churches. Rev. O. J. Cole assisted the local pastor. baptism for new members occurred Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
Charles J. Clay, 19, of 8709 Leander Street Houston died in a local hospital June 18 at 8 45 p m He leaves two sisters and a grandmother several aunts and uncles and his fiance Miss Elsie Stephan of Brookshire Route 1 They planned marriage this month Funeral services were held June 22 at Boulevard Undertakers Houston conducted by Elder Chas Rowan Jr Burial was in Pasadena Cemetery.
Miss Catherine Hall of Goose Creek was the guest of Mrs. L. G. Harrison last Friday evening. Miss Loraine Sanders of Freeport and Sam Harrison of Houston spent Sunday with C. Gra. and wife.
The Times announces Wm. F. Jackson as a candidate for County Attorney subject to the Democratic Primary on July 23. Jackson states he was born in Brazoria County 34 years ago and has practiced law eight years, including two years in Waller County.
Chae Trettie’s new residence nears completion with Wallace Chataignier of Waller handling painting and papering. Mrs Q Lowe and daughter Misa Giddye return from a two week visit to relatives and friends in Georgetown.
Brookshire Times letter argues the Waller County Democratic Executive Committee ended the run-off behind closed doors. The writer cites confusion among voters and questions the move as contrary to Democratic principles.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.