Katy City Council approves speed zoning and First Street improvements
Katy officials endorsed the highway department 70 mph limit and 40 50 mph zones with 30 mph near schools and planned eastern checks for rice traffic. Major work on First Street includes ditch realignment and Cane Island Creek curve straightening funded by Brookshire Katy Drainage District Ft Bend County.
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Katy
Highway Department
Pin Oak
Katy-Ft Bend
First Street
Bartlett Road
Cane Island Creek
Brookshire-Katy
Ft. Bend County
Johnny Philipp
Embesi Celebrates Fourth Year in Brookshire Farm and Ranch Drive In
Mr and Mrs T A Embesi marked the fourth anniversary of opening their Farm and Ranch Drive In Grocery in Brookshire Their venture began when they bought the business from J K Elkins on July 11 1959 They operate a grocery store filling station and ice house open daily and they enjoy living in Brookshire with Mrs Embesi noting the date is also her birthday
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T. A. Embesi
Brookshire
Highway 90
J. K. Elkins
Summer program at Royal Attracts 100 participants
Morris Stone of Royal Schools reports the summer recreation program at the American Legion pool in Hempstead draws about 100 students across three swim groups. Average class size is 35 with progress listed for 6 to 11 year olds learning to swim. The effort includes student helpers Angie Keineke Sadie Paben Linda Ginn Lee Don Bienski Danny Spencer Anna Lou Bains and parent volunteers.
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Morris Stone
Royal Schools
American Legion
Hempstead
Angie Keineke
Sadie Paben
Linda Ginn
Lee Don Bienski
Danny Spencer
Anna Lou Bains
Mr. Stone
Poisoning alarms Katy residents caution on deadly thallium
The Times reports two pet dogs died in Katy from thallium poisoning. Residents warn neighbors that this poison, used to kill rodents, could risk children if touched and put in the mouth. A veterinarian notes Harris County prohibits its use.
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the Times
Katy
West Katy
10Th Street
R. Girndt
Henry Peek
Peek
Harris County
Swim schedule extended at Katy High School pool
The swimming schedule will be continued at the Katy High School pool for four more weeks or until August 16. Supt. J. E. Taylor reported this week to The Times.
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Katy High School
J. E. Taylor
the Times
City Council Weighs Four-Lane Highway Plan for Katy
Katy officials meet with Texas Highwaymen Marvel and Baker school Supt J E Taylor and community leaders to discuss adding four lanes along the present highway through town. They cite right of way and funding as key, predicting possible 1965 or 1966 construction ahead of Interstate 10. CofC representative Walter Mims hosts dinner.
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Katy
Gene Hudgens
Texas
Marvel and Baker
J. E. Taylor
Cofc
Walter Mims
Ward Stanberry
Buck Freeman
Mims
Hudgens
Brookshire Baptist Sets Youth Led Revival to Begin July 22
The First Baptist Church in Brookshire will host a youth led revival with two daily services at 10:00 am and 8:00 pm from July 22 to July 28. Rev. Stanley Lohse of Huntington Baptist Church will preach and David Woods from Huntington will lead the singing. Friends are welcome.
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First Baptist Church
Brookshire
Stanley Lohse
Huntington Baptist Church
Huntington
Texas
David Woods
Huntington Church
Girl Scouts Host Story Time at Katy Library Friday
Children aged 4 and 5 are invited to a 10 to 10 30 a m story telling session by Girl Scout Troop 74 at the Katy Library. No books will be checked out during this period as Harris County Library reports growing Summer Reading participation.
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Katy Library
Girl Scout Troop 74
Katy
Harris County Library
Open House for 81st Birthday at Watts Home
Friends of Mr. Bartlett are invited to a birthday open house at Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Watts home in Katy this evening July 18 from 5:00 to 9:00. Bartlett, turning 81, will share birthday cake with guests and asks no gifts.
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Dad Bartlett
M. E. Watts
Mr. Bartlett
Tin Katy
Mrs. Watts
Royal Dist. Budget Approved and Tax Rate Set
A public hearing July 12 at Royal Elementary School led to approval of the 1963-1964 school budget and a tax rate of 1.48 per hundred dollars valuation. The board also hired bus driver Mrs. Ann Venable.
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Royal Dist
the Royal Elementary
Ann Venable
Waller County Farm Bureau Barbecue and Queen Contest
The Waller County Farm Bureau will hold its annual barbecue and queen contest at the Waller County Fair Grounds on Friday August 2 starting at 6 30 p m for members and families. Daughters or sisters of members aged 16 to 22 may compete. Committee members include Mrs James Sadler chairwoman and several others.
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Waller County Farm Bureau
Waller County Fair Grounds
Farm Bureau
James Sadler
Wes Builer, Jr
W. E. Schultz
Donald Hebert
Weldon Laas
Baby Contest at BerMels July 25 26
A baby contest will be held at BerMels July 25 and 26. Pictures of children will be taken free on both days by Larry's Studio photographer. They will be judged for two awards. Check the ads in this issue for details.
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BerMels Set
BerMels
Larry
8 Day Hawaiian Vacation Trip Enjoyed By Katy Travelers
A Katy group of 19 flew National Airlines to Los Angeles then Pan American to Honolulu on June 24. They toured Oahu sights including Iolani Palace, Dole cannery, Foster Gardens, Diamond Head and Makapuu Beach. The trip showcased Hawaii’s sugar, pineapple industries and tourism.
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Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Li'w. Bing
Ralph Woods
J. D. Woods
George Nelson
Cecil Melendy
Raymond Collins
J. . ,Collins
B. Ray Woods
Eide Woods
Ray Woods
Joan Woods
Philip Woods
Mary Broom
Terry Woods
Katy
Houston
National Airlines
Los Angeles
Pan American Airlines
L. W. Bing
J. R. Collins
Raymond Jr
Oahu
Waikiki Beach
Texas
Cocoanut Grove
L. A
Hawaii
Iolani Palace
Port
Chinatown
Foster Gardens
Dole Pineapple
Henry Kaiser
Sealy Firemen's Frolic Set For Thursday Evening
Sealy volunteers host the annual Frolic at Firemen's Park on Thursday July 18. A 6 p.m. barbecue chicken supper opens the event with entertainment on the outdoor stage and a dance later at night. Parachute jumpers appear at 5 30 and 6 30 p.m. to raise funds for the fire department operations.
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Sealy
Firemen’s Park
Drifters
Ray Jurecka
Sealy Volunteer Fire Department
Royal Juniors Car Wash This Saturday at Norman’s Gulf
The Junior Class of a high school will sponsor a car wash at Norman's Gulf Station on Saturday July 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The charge per car will be $1.50. The 1963-64 Juniors appreciate your business.
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Norman's
Gulf Station
City Pharmacy Launches Two for One Sale in Brookshire
City Pharmacy in Brookshire kicks off a two for one sale lasting ten days or until July 25. Customers can register to win a stereo hi fi phonograph radio and receive coupons toward a stainless steel silverware service. Free gifts for children accompany purchases. check the ad for item details.
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City Pharmacy
Brookshire
Waller County Rice Farmers Face Acreage Penalty Hearings
About 10 to 12 Waller County rice growers appear before the ASC review committee in Hempstead this week. Lawyers Sam Levy and Parse represent the farmers challenging penalties for over planting last year. Government officials testified on Tuesday as some farmers appeal while others have already complied with penalties.
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Waller County
ASC
Hempstead
Sam Levy
Parse
Gene Hudgens
Times
Hudgens
Rice Harvest Ramps Up as Early Harvest Accelerates
Rice in area fields ripens quickly and harvest begins. First sale recorded at American Rice Growers Association with high grades noted by manager Garber Short. Early rice deliveries reported from Cardiff Brothers Diier, Roger Hoyt and Gene Hoyt fields, and several area dryers. Harvest expected to be in full swing by next week.
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American Rice Growers Association
Garber Short
Cardiff Brothers Diier
Roger Hoyt
Gene Hoyt
B. Ray Woods
J. FE. Hudgens
J. R. Collins
Donald
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M. J. Duntan, Jr
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Royal
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Tri-County
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del Martin
Irvin Paben
Garland Terrel
Fred Ruland, Jr
Gregory Longenbaugh
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Brookshire Baptist
Frank Taylor
Harold G. Richardson
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