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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1960

Page

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Katy Junior Deputy Teams Lead Tri County Babe Ruth League

Katy hosts two Junior Deputy teams in the Tri County Babe Ruth League with managers J M Cooper and A R Gibson for Team 1 Red Caps and Bill Thurman C E Rhoads and Jim Watson for Team 2 Blue Caps. Sheriff C E Kern sponsors and local residents contribute to meals insurance and uniforms. Schedule runs from June 6 through July 7 with games across Katy Rosenberg Sugar Land Richmond and Eagle Lake practice matches noted.

Katy C. E Buster) Kern H. A. Hood J. M. Cooper A. R. Gibson Red Caps Bill Thurman C. E. Rhoads Jim Watson Blue Caps

Little Leaguers Begin Scheduled Play Monday

Katy Bears open schedule with R. Eagles and Royals games at Orchard and Alief Sports. Royals and Katy teams, eight in league, with managers listed. Field near completion. stands hoped by June 18. donations from local businesses and volunteers funded setup and materials.

Katy Bears Alief Sports R. Eagies R. Cubs R. Bears Orchard R. Lions R. Kats K. Lions Brook Katy Lions Royal Cubs Orchard R. Eagies Katy Kats Melvin Jordan Hull Edwards Bill Harlan Royal Eagles J. D. Stefka Royal Bears E. L. Brode Loyd Matzke Glen Thompson Orchard Lester Reinecker Katy Jack Jinks Bob Brooks Fred Rylander Lloyd Sloan Walter Egger Katy Rotary Katy Drug Gordon Fussell Painter Cleaners D. D. Dibbens Max Wander Louise Schilps Katy Feed Store Katy Warehouse Clark Wilkinson Moore and Sons Little League

Mims Restaurant Celebrates Second Anniversary

Mims Restaurant in Katy marks its second anniversary with special weekend menus. The dining rooms offer spacious seating and a large paved parking area in front. Located on the east side of Katy on Highway 90, everyone is invited to visit.

Mims Restaurant Katy Mims Highway 90

Sherman Weaver Home Burglarized Friday

The Sherman Weaver home was burglarized Friday morning between 4 30 and 6 oclock. Deputy Hood reports items stolen including a combination TV and record player a silver service for eight an electric toaster a shotgun and eight rifles and a small amount of coin. The house was left unlocked.

Sherman Weaver H. A. Hood

Charles Peck Accepts Wharton Junior College Scholarship

Charles Peck, defensive linebacker for the Ti gers, has accepted a two year athletic scholarship at Wharton Junior College covering room, board, tuition and laundry. Standing 6'3" and 195 pounds, he drew interest from several colleges and is the son of Mr and Mrs Chas O Peck.

Charles Peck Tigers Wharton Junior College Charles Chas O. Peck

Culpepper Named to Wigwam Wiseman All American Squad

Culpepper has been chosen for the Wigwam Wiseman of America All American Football Squad. From this national group, two teams will play in the 12th Annual All-Star Game set for late August in Louisiana. If selected, all expenses for the week of preparation are paid. Farrier recently accepted an athletic scholarship to Ae.

Farmer Culpepper Wigwam Wiseman of America United States Louisana Farrier

Three Young Men Receive Degrees At Colleges

Raymond Franz earned a Master of Education at Sam Houston Teachers College and plans to farm rice next year with family in Katy. James D Woods Jr, a Southwestern University senior, spoke at graduation on Memorial Day as about 100 seniors earned degrees. Also, James W Givens of Brookshire received a bachelor degree in Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M College on May 28.

Raymond Franz Sam Houston Teachers College Joan Ray- Lynn Tenth Street Katy Alexanders James D. Woods, Jr Southwestern University Georgetown Texas David T. Searls Southwestern Gulf Oil Corporation Woods, Jr Kappa Sigma J. D. Woods Katy, Texas Janet and Perry B. Ray Woods Philip Gilbert Pollard Patti Pollard James W. Givens Brookshire Texas A & M College

Katy Tigers 1960 Football Schedule

Katy Tigers move to Class AA and join District 21-AA with La Grange Bellville Columbus Humble and Katy. The schedule includes three Class A six Class AA and one Class AAAA games with non district opponents St John’s and Nava sota. Open date October 14.

Katy Tigers la Grange Bellville Columbus Humble Katy Tigers St. John’s Houston Navasota Tomball Sealy St. John's Cypress Fairbanks Waller

Lions Club Installation Next Tuesday in Brookshire

E A Stephan former district governor will install Brookshire Lions Club officers next Tuesday evening. Officers include Harry Brown president Leo Goates first vice president Ed Griffin second vice president James Rhoden third vice president Glenn Mayberry lion tamer Calvin Ehlert tail twister Geo Laas director Bert Gassner Charles Morgan Louis McCauley secretary. The officers will preside at the first July meeting and the event is also Ladies Night.

E. A. Stephan Dist Brookshire Lions Club Harry Brown Leo Goates Ed Griffin James Rhoden Glenn Mayberry Lion Tammer Calvin Ehlert Tail Twister Geo Laas Bert Gassner Charles Morgan Louis McCauley

Brookshire Population Up 309 From 1950 to 1960

Brookshire’s population rises to 1824 based on the April 1 1960 census figures released by the Galveston district office. Mayor Frank Stallknecht reported the update from the Department of Commerce noting a possible minor revision. In 1950 Brookshire housed 1015 residents.

Brookshire Frank Stallknecht Dept. of Commerce Galveston

Alumni meeting draws over two hundred at Katy School

More than 200 alumni attended Saturday night events at Katy School with 192 served in the cafeteria before a program in the auditorium. The Class of 1935 met at Perry Robertson’s home afterwards for reminiscing while the Class of 1936 gathered at Gary Johnsons for a separate reception after the reunion.

Katy Times Lester Banfield Arkansas Bob Mellroy James Morton Pat Hoyt Howard Pennington Roberta Rylander Cecil Goynes Glenn Thompson R. R. Mayo Ft Worth Ronald P. Zunker Bryan L. B. Bryans Luling Marshal Byrom Brenham Roland Davis Thurman Boys Tomball Bill Mcllroys Waller Norman Rays Galventon Jessievae Higgins Iris Bailey O'Neal Bay City Wallace Dittos Edna Harry Barnetts Austin David Southards Hockley LaVerne Banfield Houston Thealumni Penn C. Aldrich, Jrs Rex Posts J. R. Burtons Clarence Supkas Edith Oliphint J. C. Arnolds Robert Hill Helen Bruton James Robert Bone Garrell Pruitt Elsie Supka Garland Wilson Mildred Ditto Elizabeth Cliett Greg Longenbaugh Perry Jerry Robertson Halden Longenbaugh Amelie Gary Johnsons Sis‘ter Joe Terry Margaret Victoria

Democrats face runoff in Waller and Harris counties on June 4

Voters in Waller and Harris counties return to the polls this Saturday for runoff elections. Key races include Sheriff in Waller County with A S Fletcher facing Jimmie Whitworth, and County Commissioner Pet 1 in Hempstead with J C Calhoun versus Jess Gratehouse. District 30 state representative contenders are Windel M Shannon and Myra Banfield. Harris County offers races for Positions 4 and 5 with Kilgarlin, Garrison, Miller, and Brooks, plus the State Court of Criminal Appeals race between Lloyd Davidson and W T McDonald. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at listed local sites. voters should bring poll tax receipts or affidavits to avoid delays.

Cint State Court of Criminal Appeals Waller County A. S. Fletcher Jimmie Whitworth Haley and Hoffman Pet 2 Waller Area J.C. Calhoun Jess Gratehouse Pet Hempstead Dist Waller Ft. Bend Windel M. Shannon Brookshire Pattison School Katy Katy Butane Company Harrisco Fire Station Ray Woods Lumber Company

Farm Bureau Plans County wide Meeting and Queen's Contest

The Waller County Farm Bureau board will meet on June 9 to set the date for the July county meeting barbecue queen's contest and director elections. Committees include Queen's contest nominating Fred Bell A W Schild Marvin Parker W E Schultz Dan Wawarofsky Richard Frey C F Sorsby Donald Hebert and barbecue meat cutting. Leon Lane is named District 11 Field supervisor.

Waller County Farm Bureau W. E. Schultz Fred Bell A. W. Schild Marvin Parker Dan Wawarofsky Richard Frey C. F. So

Katy Recital Tonight by Ruth Lammert at High School

Mrs Ruth Lammert presents a pupil recital Thursday at Katy High School Music Building In the program are Rebecca Anne Lammert Janet Stanberry Dennis Barker Joyce Brown Elsie Ruth Short Mary Kay Freeman Carolyn Rylander Dianna Kay Robinson Vicky Cardiff Sue Ann Dube Gwen Cardiff Susan Ditez Linda Brown Billy Dube Karen McDonald.

Theodore Lammert Katy High School Rebecca Anne Lammert Janet Stanberry Dennis Barker Joyce Brown Elsie Ruth Short Mary Kay Freeman Carolyn Rylander Dianna Kay Robinson Vicky Cardiff Sue Ann Dube Gwen Cardiff Susan Ditez Linda Brown Billy Dube Karen McDonald

Wolf Trapper Assigned To Waller County

In cooperation with the County the U S Department of Interior will place a wolf trapper in Waller County effective June 1, 1960. Judge John C Winfree notes public interest and asks for publicity and contact regarding any known packs for Mr B Van Houten who will oversee the assignment.

U. S. Department of Interior Waller County John C. Winfree B. van Houten

Summer Recreation Program Opens in Katy District

Beginning June 6 the Summer Recreation Program in Katy starts with no morning swimming for beginners to avoid overlapping vacation Bible schools. Gordon Brown and Joe Bright supervise with Volan Youngblood and Pat Batson assisting. The schedule features swimming and skating with modest fees for sessions. some skate self-serve waivers. The pool closes Wednesday nights. skating runs Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9.

Katy Gordon Brown Joe Bright Volan Youngblood Pat Batson

Johnson Lumber To Give Gifts Away Saturday

Harvey Johnson owner of Johnson Lumber Co announces free gifts to be given away this Saturday at 10 a.m. at the store. Local shoppers are invited to join the event and receive assorted items while supplies last.

Harvey Johnson Johnson Lumber Co

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Tri-County Rosenberg Sugar Land Richmond Sherman Tryon Eagle Lake Katy Jr Bill Esterling Katy Feld Wharton Jr. College Farriel Culpepper Culpepper Baytown Humble Oil & Refining Company Escon Katy Tiger Lions Club Brookshire Baptist Vacation Bible Sch Brookshire Baptist Church Vacation Bible School J. M. Haya Assembly of God John Bollinger James Klehm J. M. Hays Wes Buller Wesley Buller, Jr H. C. Bundick L. E. Brode Andrew Highra‘edian Douglas Wayberry Mary Ann Buller A. O. Muske Waller-Friend Harris Counties Farm Bureau Ruth Lammert Pattison Elem
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