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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1957
Page
1
A June 24 6 30 p.m. picnic at V F W Park honors Miss Louise Schlipf for longtime welfare work in Katy. Sunshine Class of the Methodist Church hosts. attendees bring a picnic dish and share with neighbors. Supplies provided. drinks at small charge.
The Gary Johnson53 Ford suffered about 300 dollars in damage after a collision with a pickup driven by John Arthur Bayler on Clay Rd east of Katy Hockley Rd. No injuries were reported. A separate crash at a Katy caution light on Highway 90 involved Jeff Knight in a Bob Hoyt pickup and a Plymouth. Knight had a bruised knee and Tommy Joe Hoyt a facial cut while the Plymouth driver was hospitalized with a head injury.
C. D. Townsend and Miss Norma Townsend are in St. Luke's Hospital after an automobile accident last Saturday en route to their brother's funeral. Their sister in law Mrs Jack Townsend drove the car and was not injured.
Last Saturday in Brookshire a minor collision occurred when D J Konbicka of Hallettsville in a seven passenger wagon struck Rogelio Sosa as he attempted a left turn. Deputy Sam Wi reported no serious injuries and about 250 dollars in damage to both cars. No charges were filed.
Mrs. Ted Maler driving a De Soto collided with Barbara Libby a 1957 Pontiac driven by a U of Texas student. The rear end crash occurred Sunday afternoon as cars in front halted on the Brazos River road. Extensive damage to both cars but no serious injuries reported.
Last Friday Max A. Sternenberg of Industry driving a 54-ton truck failed to stop and collided with David Baker of Barker in a dump truck on Spur 99 at San Felipe. Sternenberg suffered deep lacerations while Baker escaped injury. Patrolman John Vance said no serious injuries. Sternenberg faced charges of failing to yield the right of way.
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Patrolman John Vance reports a Sealy Saturday morning collision that killed Pat Gilmore Slater 28 a UI Texas student and Mrs Joan Upchurch. Sylvia Rogers of Austin was treated and released. Upchurch was in Houston veterans hospital. The car struck by the truck at Norman's Drive In left its top completely sheared. The truck had no damage. The driver had a long record of violations and his license was suspended.
Sun 011 Company completed its Number 1 Loris well in the North Katy Field Fort Send County. The well flowed at a daily rate with perforations of 8,38135 feet and tabing pressure 510 rounds. Location is one and a half miles southwest of Katy in the Chas W Schrim pf Survey.
John Fry a Katy High School senior from Barker attends Boys State in Austin from June 6 to 11. He was sponsored by the Garden Oaks American Legion post after being chosen for leadership character and scholastic standing.
Miss Kate E Habermacher 88 lifelong Addicks resident died at home after long illness. She lived in a pre Civil War house on Buffalo Bayou once an inn and camping stop for ox teams. Survived by sister Mrs Carrie Burnside sister in law Mrs Ola Habermacher and several nieces and nephews. Funeral last Thursday in Houston burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
The Brookshire Chapter No 652 Order of Eastern Star holds an open installation on Saturday June 8 at 8 o clock in Katy School Auditorium. Public invited. Officers to be installed include Vivian Larsen Worthy Matron John Larsen Worthy Patron Jessie Peek Associate Matron Calvin Peek Associate Patron Dorothy Johnson Secretary Nina Mus Treasurer Mabel Robichaux Conductress Madge Helwig Associate Conductress Valerie Grace Chaplain Joyce Wilson Marshal Marie Clayton Organist Eloise Smith Adah Louise Blanton Ruth Montyne Baker Esther Martha child Martha Pooley Electra Barbara Morgan Warder Herman Meyer Sentinel Installing officers Ruth Turrentine installing officer Verna Bierschwab installing marshal Madalyn Miller installing chaplain Velma Dandels installing organist Len jora Welling installing secretary
Brookshire Elementary students enthusiastically join the summer swimming program at Katy Pool. About 55 pupils ride the school bus daily this week with bus drivers A. Q. Muske and Bert Gassner supervising as they begin swimming lessons.
More than 300 people attended the annual pasture Angus sale by the Gulf Coast Angus Association at Chester Jordan Angus Farm on May 25. Sale chairman Billy Casey reported average prices of 285 for females and 312 for bulls. Ray Sima from Belton Missouri acted as auctioneer. Top bull purchased by C H Denny of Iowa Louisiana. Top cow sold to Ralph Johnson of Houston from Gambrel Farms Balls Texas. Local auctioneers Roy Seckendo Dwayne Fussell Bly Gary Jordan Carl Schlipt Chester Jordan Kenneth Schulte and Billy Casey participated in the event.
Billy Graham related latent picture will be shown on June 10 at 1 pm at the First Baptist Church in Katy. Everyone is invited for a monthly brotherhood gathering as part of the program.
Community reports growing interest in youth baseball with multiple teams forming in Katy, Brookshire, Pattison, Monaville, Fulshear, Addicks and Barker. Junior Deputy Little League plans June 14 game at Fairbanks. Katy Kats hold first practice at 6 pm. Brookshire Lions Field may host a men’s league.
The Waller County Unit of the American Cancer Society invites anyone interested to attend a meeting on Monday June 10 at 7 30 p m in the Assembly Room of the County Courthouse Entrance through the east door. The gathering aims to elect directors and officers for the next year and to hear a report on funds raised during the April Crusade. John C Winfree county judge urges participation.
A funnel shaped tornado cloud passed south of Katy Monday afternoon, watched by many, but it did not reach the ground. Two other funnels were seen west of Katy while the area faced daily showers. Brookshire saw 2 inches of rain in thirty minutes as rice planting neared completion with about 3 percent of fields unplanted by June 1.
The Katy Texaco Service Station will hold a grand opening on Friday June 7 at Highway 90 Katy. Harris County Oil Co owners George Francklow Sr Dewitt Francklow and George D Francklow Jr attend with Harry Whitson and son Bobby inviting the public to visit and see the facility. They plan a larger modern station when the highway reaches Katy.
Waller County Polio Association offers a make-up Salk vaccine day at Waller County Hospital Hempstead for residents under 20 free. others pay 1.00. Hours 9 11 am and 5 7 pm. Buses depart Pattison and Clemons Schools at 9 am for transportation. Last chance under this program until fall booster period.
J E Bouligny, speech director of Katy High School, will work at Katy Specialty Co during summer months. He earned a master's degree last year and plans to greet visitors and unveil new displays. Free gifts are promised this Friday and Saturday. The store sits on Second Street near Elkin's Flower Shop. Kathryn Pierce plans a vacation trip.
Brookshire City Council recommends more street work including storm sewers on Rouse and Maxwell streets, curb and guttering and paving prep connected to the big ditch on South Street. Property owners are being contacted for aid in curb and gutter improvements.
A passenger train No. 21 bound for Houston struck a stalled lumber truck and trailer at Barkers Crossing mile post 1062. No injuries reported. The engine and baggage car were wrecked with 21 rails torn up. A Smithville wrecker aided, and crews rebuilt the track overnight. the first train passed about 2 PM Tuesday. The truck driver reportedly waved his cap to warn the crew.
Roy Harris a 190 pound Texas heavyweight champion from Cut and Shoot speaks at Katy Rotary at 8 30 PM on Thursday June 13 and addresses local youth at Bom Harris. He trains daily at sunrise three miles and at Conroe camp six miles away. Harris expects 2000 fans to Houston for the Tuesday fight against Willie Pastrano with crowds growing during training season.
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