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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1951

Page

3

Katy Area Personal Notices Highlight Local Moves and Visits

Katy residents report several domestic movements and visits. Lizzie Garrett returns to her daughter's home in Katy after visiting son Sam Garrett in Pattison. The Ellingtons plan a Chevrolet trip with relatives in Moody and Bruceville. Legorreta family visits El Paso relatives and Legorreta recently earned a Texas Western College degree in Business Administration.

Lizzie Garrett H. E. Romack Katy Sam Garrett Pattison M. N. Newman Talbert Larry Mike Pat Moody and Bruceville N. R. Ellington Hector Legorreta el Paso Ralph Brake John 8 Dallas Lawrence Avera Asbury Katy Methodist Church Sherman Weaver Joe Canada

Local bill speeds through Texas Legislature

The Brookshire water conservation and Reclamation District bill passed both Texas House and Senate in under two weeks. Rep James Pattison and Sen Strauss led the rapid approval, with additional action by Rep Franz Zeiske to curb commercial minnow seines in the Brazos River.

Brookshire Texas Senate James B. Pattison Strauss Pattison Franz Zeiske Bellville Brazos

BTU Intermediates Host Swimming Party

The 13 and 14 year old BTU intermediates enjoyed a swimming party at Hot Wells last Friday night. After swimming, refreshments were served to Betty Jo Miller T U leader, Peggy Bartlette, Carlotta Doss, Pauline Weinmann, Myra Swogetin sky, Alice Westmoreland, Doug.

Inter Mediates Hot Wells Betty Jo Miller T. U Peggy Bartlette Carlotta Doss Pauline Weinmann Myra Swogetinsky Alice Westmoreland Doug

Easy Roberta’s hedge of Multifiora roses grows impressive

Local anecdote recalls Easy Roberta planting a hedge that once drew jokes but now impresses neighbors. The four foot high five foot thick prickly barrier showcases practical fencing and stands as a critique of dismissing unfamiliar ideas. Joe Marsh notes the fence cost less than ordinary fencing and urges openness to differences.

Easy Roberta Folka Easy

Social and Bridge Notes From Local Club Gatherings

Thelma Sims hosted a Monday night bridge club with guest Florence England winning high, Gladys Gostecnik second, and the hostess low. J E Watson hosted Coke Party with assistance. Fussell entertained in honor of Watson with 35 guests, music by Jean Miller, and a poems register given as a gift. The Watsons plan to move to Wharton for a lumber company position. Mrs. H M Ratliff attended as an out of town guest and stayed overnight with the Hudsons.

Thelma Sims Florence England Gladys Gostecnik J. E. Watson J. E. Hudgens J. D. Motheral, Jr Gordon Fussell Jean Miller Watsons Wharton Watson H. M. Ratliff Hudsons

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