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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1931
Page
1
Legislative writers accuse lawmakers of chasing tax gains while ignoring voter relief. Franklin Wolfe cites data showing gasoline prices rising while taxes soar, noting a 2 650 percent tax increase for fuel over a decade and a sharp price drop not offset by tax cuts. See A B on page three.
A meeting will open Sunday night June 7 at 8:00 at the Pattison schoolhouse with Evangelist J K Seber in charge. The public is invited to attend for good music and singing. A B Anderson, Notary Public, see him at The Times Office.
A crowd of young folks enjoyed a Monday night picnic. K Beyler traveled to Houston to see his wife who was reported much better. Norris Pier Sr of Bay City arrived to visit the Andersons for the summer. Mrs Donald King of Livingston visits her parents Fr. A Cooper and wife. Rebecca Donigan G H Zahimen and M Orsigian with their little daughter were in Houston. Mrs Elmer Haynes and son from Brownwood visit her parents W D Mills. Miss Nantic Pier returned to Houston after visiting Mrs A B Anderson. T Martin and daughter Gucie and Miss Mary Lou Bitt from Hempstead were in town on business. Ambrose Kohla near San Felipe was a business visitor Saturday. The Times office was visited to renew a subscription for another year.
Last Friday night the public school concluded its 1980 81 term with exercises in the auditorium. Judge Langston King of Houston delivered an address to the students.
Funeral services for Mrs. M. L. Patty were held Friday at 3 p.m. at the Baptist Church with burial in Pattison cemetery. Survivors include J. B. Patty of Mexia Dolph Patty of Brookshire T A Patty of Brookshire Matilda Gregory of Goose Creek D D Peigan of Hempstead and Mrs BE Wilpitz and Mrs E H Wilpitz of Brookshire plus grandchildren. A Muske oversaw the service.
Judge J. D. Harvey is reappointed to a two year term on the Commission Appeals to the Supreme Court. He has served six years and the action reflects the court's confidence in his judging. The news will gratify his many friends statewide.
A good crowd attended the Methodist Church recital Tuesday night featuring Mrs. A. P. Smith with musical scholars. The children performed with credit, reflecting careful instruction and praise due to Mrs. Smith.
Adolph Kellner, who was badly hurt last Monday in a automobile accident and is in a Houston hospital, is reported to be gradually improving.
Brookshire residents report gatherings and visits across town and nearby cities. Families from Houston El Campo Plainview and Eagle Lake share time with local households as crops begin to look better and rain is awaited.
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