Brookshire ISD Seeks Tax Foreclosure Against Fred Rogers
The Brookshire Independent School District files a tax suit in Waller County against Fred Rogers and others to recover delinquent taxes on two acres in the William Cooper Survey. Taxes for 1922–1938 total 46.92 plus penalties and costs. The case sets a September 29, 1941 court date in Hempstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire Independent
Waller County
Texas
Towit
Wm. Cooper
Ida Blackshear
M. Brown
A. Shelton
W. S. Sampson
District Court
State of Texas
City of
Hempstead
A.D
A. D
A. F. Foster
Houston visitors and regional travels noted
Personal notes list several Houston visitors including Robert Avery Mrs J W Avery Dorothy and Natt Howard who were in Houston last week. Raymond Witt visits Brookshire this week. Pen Beckendorf and Alta spent a day with daughter Mrs G E Longenbaugh. O M Pederson and A Bijie shopped in Houston this week. Max Wander Verna and spouse attend the Southwestern Life Insurance Salesman's convention in Galveston. W J Cooper visits daughter in Goodrich this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Avery
J.W. Avery
Dorothy
Natt Howard
Houston
Pen Beckendorf
Alta
G.E. Longenbaugh
Max Wander
Verna
Galveston
Southwestern Life Inurance
Brookshire Motor Team Beats Jack Dalton Team 34 to ?
The Brookshire Motor Team defeated the Jack Dalton Team of Houston in a Tuesday night game at Katy. The score was 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire Motor
Jack Dalton
Houston
Katy
Revolver Dazzles Yet Prized for Costly Embellishments
Oklahoma City report notes John Burnett Rock Island railroad special agent keeps a revolver studded with diamonds and engravings including his fingerprint, a portrait, a horse image, and embedded 1860 gold pieces. The ornate weapon also features gold and silver plating a ruby eyed pearl handle and lodge railroad emblems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
John Burnett
Rock Island Railroad
Burnett
Britisher Bombed Six Times Five at Home Hero
H. A. Yapp of the St. Helier branch of the British legion has suffered six bombing incidents with five strikes on his home. After the fifth bombing he moved to an apartment which was bombed, then relocated to Nottingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
H. A. Yapp
St. Helier
British Legion
Nottingham
Australia Fosters Drive For Physical Fitness
The Australian government launches a nationwide plan to boost fitness for men women and children. Local authorities coordinate with clubs and youth groups to enroll youngsters in athletic activities via a national fitness council in each state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
National Fitness Council
California Isle Shipping Center transforms Terminal Island during war buildup
Terminal Island in SAN PEDRO becomes a center for war production with nearly $2 billion in private and government shipbuilding contracts. California Shipbuilding plans 31 freighters, 10 destroyers later. Navy base and graving dock valued at $20 million and $18 million prepare for 1942 use. Over 7,500 workers expected across yards and harbor upgrades as Army, Bethlehem Steel, and private firms join the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
Calif
Terminal Island
Los Angeles
California Shipbuilding Corporation
U. S. Maritime Commission
Navy
Army
Los Angeles Harbor
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Big Steel Company
Bethlehem Yards
Food Shortage Affects Spanish Bullfighting Season
Spain faces a food shortage that weakens fighting bulls and alters the corrida. Bulls are fed mainly grass, horses and matadors may be affected, but the 1941 season proceeds with looser regulations and toreros adapting to leaner stock across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Raymond Witt
Brookshire
O.M. Pederson
A. Bijie
W.J. Cooper
Goodrich
Legion Hall
Sealy
Sealy, Texas
California Isle Shipping Center
Harbor of
A. H. Muske
Son
The
Brookshire Times
A. &. Anderson
Own
Luvida Hazlewood
Erkerart
Natover Anaonond Claaa
Old Line Legal Reserve
Chevrolet
Brookshire Motor Co
Wrecker Service
Pho. 30
Wilpitz & Company
Teme
Farmers State Bank
Brookshire, Texas
W.F. Donald Store
Donalds
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