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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
1
To the voters of Waller County the candidate asserts his prior honesty and faithful service as District Judge. He pledges fair impartial rulings and adherence to statutes, claiming a proven record in trial and appellate courts and promising continued evenhanded treatment of all litigants if reelected.
Mr and Mrs Dan Wilpitz held a housewarming Saturday night at their new Pattison road home. A number of friends attended bringing gifts while seven games were played and refreshments served as guests offered best wishes for their happiness in the new residence.
Classified note seeking a white male aged 15 to 17 for light farm work in Brookshire Texas. Employment permanent if desired. honesty required, no experience needed. Apply at Brookshire Times Office or write to Brookshire Times Office.
The Howth Home Demonstration Club invites all county residents to attend a picnic and dedication ceremony for the new Howth club house. The event is set for Tuesday June 6 at 6 00 p m with hostesses from the club welcoming attendees to bring well filled baskets and join the community gathering.
The War Food Committee outlined Saturday plan for training school workshops at Hempstead Waller Pattison and Prairie View community canning centers to train plant supervisors in the latest food preservation methods. Details and opening dates to be announced by the plant officers Mr Driskill Waller Henry Walters Hempstead H Powell Pattison and Mr Wright Prairie View.
The bank shuttered operations on Tuesday in observance of Memorial Day, listing temporary closure and limited services for customers. Local officials noted standard holiday hours and advised customers to plan ahead for deposits and withdrawals.
Local social column notes renewed subscriptions and greetings from Mrs. Hubert Muske and Mrs. Wm Wirpitz. Many relatives and friends visit or travel between Houston Victoria Katy Galveston Pasadena and Waller sharing news of illness work moves and furloughs.
The Katy high school class of 1944 enjoyed a two day visit to Galveston on Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Johnnie Henecke learned her husband has arrived in New Guinea. Sgt M M Peck and wife from Florida visit his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Peck. Mr Mansell of the Seabees left for the West Coast after a brief Katy stay. Mrs Bessie Ginn saw son Ray Z Ginn receive his wings at Moore Field Mission Texas May 23. After graduation, Mrs Ginn Ray and friends traveled in Mexico. Mrs Wm F Higgins visits her parents while her husband transfers from Camp Robinson Ark to Camp Beauregard Texas.
Johnny Weismueller will lead a team including Wally Brown and Alan Cary in a Burma match against the Rockies this Saturday June 3. The event pairs notable figures in a regional contest with high expectations.
The Ladies of the Methodist Church sponsor a bazar at the Donald Store this Saturday June 3. All are requested to attend.
A revival begins Sunday at the Baptist Church with public invitation to attend. The event aims to draw the community for religious services starting June 11.
Mr and Mrs E D Legler came home Saturday after a several weeks stay with their daughter Mrs W R Muske in Victoria. Mrs Ernestine Michaelis from Eagle Lake is visiting with her mother Mrs Wm Wilpitz who remains quite ill.
A 1940s cinema listing highlights Sun Man. and June 45 as Technicolor feature with Dorothy Lamour billed. Sparse readable notes suggest a film card or ad fragment focusing on star Dorothy Lamour and the picture’s color presentation.
Mrs J H Schulte reports her son Kenneth in Italy received a citation ribbon for the African campaign and two bronze buttons for the Sicilian and Italian campaigns. Wilmer C Yarbrough on furlough from Great Bend Kansas visits his mother and arranges Times delivery.
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