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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1947

Page

9

Katy FFA Barbecue Nets Funds for New Bleachers

The Katy FFA barbecue on Saturday April 26 drew about 600 attendees and raised 360.05 after expenses. Donations included grand champion steer from Earl MacMillan and an Angus calf from Christiana bought for the event. Proceeds will fund new bleachers at the rodeo arena.

Katy FFA Earl MacMillian Houston Mr. Christianson Geo. Nelson Clyde Nelson Eston Denny H. E. Jordan Jim Watson Jesse Freeman J. L. Southard W. D. Avera Olen Thompson Oscar Kemp A. Q. Miller Rodeo Arena Admiration Coffee Company Humble Company Vaughan I. L. Southard Lanier Hendry Roy Beckendorff Elmer Peek Jim Rose Leonard Jordan M. D. Freeman Walter Egger

Homemaking Open House Showcases First Year of Home Economics

Brookshire Colored High School’s homemaking department held an open house to cap its first year. The cottage exhibit featured food and clothing displays with a lush spring flower arrangement. Highlights included sewing, handwork, seven basic food groups, and garden-sourced foods.

Seventh graders exhibit handicraft titled miniature furniture

The seventh grade class presented an exhibit highlighting handicraft skills with items such as miniature furniture and a rag rug.

Hol land Exhibit Highlights Homemaking Project At School

A school year exhibit by the home making class showcased a Holland themed display as a class project. Guests including the city superintendent of schools and several local residents attended, receiving serving help from students and enjoying fruit punch and cookies. The event drew positive comments and the school plans improved efforts for next year.

Holland W. D. Bains G. T. Shearer R. E H. Jones Cornelius Bains M. H. Schmidt F. D. Cooper M. Doebler H. P. Donigan

For Sale and Wanted Classified Bits in Katy Texas Area

Mixed listing of livestock and equipment for sale including a registered Brahman bull saddle and mules from Katy Texas. Also wanted bids for a school cafeteria superintendent and manager position via Brookshire School Board. Additional ads for rabbits and plumbing services appear among items from Katy and surrounding area.

Pat Swogetinsky Katy Texas The Brookshire School Board

For Sale Gentle Mares Bred and Work-Broken

Several well bred mares offered for sale not refusing reasonable offers. Seller J B Casey located on the highway between Katy and Barker.

J. B. Casey Katy Barker

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