Verna Bierschwale Installed Worthy Matron in Brookshire
Verna Bierschwale was installed as Worthy Matron of Brookshire Chapter 652 O. E. S. during a June 2 ceremony at Humble Cycling Recreation Hall. The program featured pink and gold decor, music by Ruth Williams and Florence England, a Bible presentation, and gifts to officers and mother. A reception followed with punch, cake, and mints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Bierschwale
Brookshire
O. KE
Clycling Recreation Hall
Ruth Williams
Rollie Max Robertson
Marjorie Poorman
Marie Clayton
Ruth Turrentine
Marshall
Jean Unruh
Masel Hughes
Lenora Welling
Rhea Schultz
Florence England
Max Wander
Marilyn Miller
Becky Cardiff
Karen Pitts
Helen Robichaux
Verna Karen Robertson
Ann Wilkinson
Carolyn Schlipf
Joe Hovsepain Graduates From A and M College
Joseph Hovsepain of Brookshire earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Texas A and M College during the May 30 exercises. He is the son of Mrs. Isabelle Hovsepain. Lt. Joseph Hovsepian will report to Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland on July 5 to attend ordnance school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hovsepain
Brookshire
School of Arts and Sciences
Texas A & M College
Isabelle Hovsepain
George Herrison
Hovsepian
Lucille
Joseph Hovsepian
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Maryland
Ordnance School
Katy Magnolia Cemetery Plea For Volunteer Help
Katy Magnolia Cemetery workers appeal for owners to repair sunken lots trim around stones remove debris and place trash in a disposal barrel at the gate. They urge neighbors to weed and aid those unable to manage plots and keep the cemetery tidy for visitors.
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Katy Magnolia Cemetery
Miss Verna Barton and Dollie Barton Visit Seguin Friends
Miss Verna Barton and Miss Dollie Barton visited friends in Seguin on Sunday, sharing time and hospitality in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna
Dollie Barton
Seguin
Katy Alumni Banquet Set For June Seventh in Katy
The Katy Alumni banquet will be held Saturday June 7 at 7 30 p.m. Sona Foester Jr. a Rosenberg magician will entertain the group. The class of 1942 hosts expect 160 or more ex students and friends. Reservations accepted until noon June 7. Call or mail reply to Mrs. Pierce or Mrs. Beckendorf 168-W-4 Katy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sona Foester Jr
Rosenberg
Pierce
Shorty Gray Buys Gulf Service Station in Katy
M A Shorty Gray has purchased the stock of the Gulf Service Station in Katy from G W James. Gray has worked in the local service station business for twelve years and invites customers to visit.
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Shorty Gray
M.A
Shorty) Gray
Katy
G. W. James
Gray
Pattison Teacher Gets Woodmen of the World Citations
Mrs J C Muske Pattison School teacher and two students Gwendolyn Lewis and Charles Wayne Kohler received annual Woodmen of the World citations for proficiency in history and geography alongside an outstanding citizenship award. Presentation by H R Hornback and ceremonies featured Pattison community members and a bronze plaque from Waller Camp 1996.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Muske
Pattison School
National Organization of the Woodmen of the World
Gwendolyn Lewis
Charles Wayne Kohler
H. R. Hornback
Southwest
Texas
Woodmen of the World
Carl S. Driver
G. T. Pattison Jr
Willie Pearl Taylor
Jimmie Rene Ogg
Muske
L. 5. Thomas
Pattison Schools
Rosalind Hayman
H. Stalknecht
Lomax Mikeska
Lillian Laas
Claudette Miller
Julius Ginn
Mickey
Our Nation
State of
Local Boy Receives Blinn College Scholarship
Oliver Kitzman of Pattison was awarded the Gordon Langston scholarship at Blinn College Brenham Texas for the 1952 52 scholastic year. He is pictured accepting the award from Mr Langston and described as an outstanding student. Other attendees at Blinn graduation exercises include Mr and Mrs Sam Garrett Mr and Mrs H E Romack Miss Elizabeth Cliett and families for the graduations of James Garrett and Charles Moebes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Kitzman
Pattison
Gordon Langston
Blinn College
Brenham
Texas
Kitzman
Langston
Sam Garrett
H. E. Romack
Elizabeth Cliett
James Garrett
Lambert Moebes
Charles
N. C. Ray Reports Daily Presence at Addicks Store
N. C. Ray is doing fine and able to be at the Addicks store daily, indicating continued recovery and regular work attendance.
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N. C. Ray
Addicks
Trial Held in Brookshire After Brookshire Shooting
The examining trial for G T Shearer Sr charged with shooting Earl Oliver in Brookshire last May 23 was held with Justice J B Lipscomb presiding. He is on a 2500 bond awaiting a September grand jury. Witnesses say Oliver confronted Shearer after Mabel Foster sought protection. Oliver advanced, grabbed Shearer's gun, and was shot during the struggle.
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G. T. Shearer Sr
Earl
Sponer) Oliver
Brookshire
J. B. Lipscomb
Shearer
Sam A. Pollard
Mabel Foster
Earl Oliver
Mr. Shearer
Oliver
Siedel
Schmidt Funeral Home Buys New Ambulance
Schmidt Funeral Home in Brookshire buys a new black Cadillac ambulance from an Oklahoma dealer. The vehicle, arriving this week, includes heating and cooling ventilation in the rear and adds to two ambulances and a service car already owned by Milton Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire
Milton. Schmidt
Schmidt Funeral Home
Oklahoma
Schmidt
Elkins Open Western Auto Store in Brookshire
Mr and Mrs J K Elkins have built a filling station and operate a Western Auto Associate Store in Brookshire They moved to Brookshire from Hempstead where they farmed They are parents of seven children six sons and one daughter with the youngest helping at the gas station and store
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J. K. Elkins
Western Auto
Brookshire
Guild Elects Officers At Katy Service Meeting
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Katy met at Norma Townsend's home May 18 at 8 p m. Officers installed included Mabel Harris as President Elizabeth Cliett Vice President LaJuan Forman Secretary Norma Michaelis Treasurer and Balke Mahler Co ordinator A buffet supper followed. The June meeting is set for June 10 at 6 30 p m in Katy Courts picnic park with a lunch to be contributed and open membership urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild of
Katy
Norma Townsend
Mabel Harris
Elizabeth Cliett
LaJuan Forman
Norma Michaelis
Balke Mahler
Miss Townsend
Guild
Katy Courts
Memberships Taken Golfers Of Area Elect Austin Park Leaders
A large gathering at Stephen F. Austin Park pavilion discussed plans for a nine hole golf course on park property at San Felipe. George Stevenson was named president with A J Magnum vice president James E Taylor secretary and D J Byrne treasurer. Charter dues were set at 1.60 and payable to J E Taylor or any officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen F. Austin Park
San Felipe
George Stevenson
A. J. Magnum
Humble
Johnsoe
James E. Taylor
Katy
D. J. Byrne
Seal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
Joe Hovsepain
A & M College
Katy Cemetery Committee
Elkins
Western Auto Store
Austin Park
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