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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
1
A fire siren sounded a few minutes before 5 a.m. Tuesday to mark the invasion of the Continents of Europe. Town residents gathered at the Methodist Church as Bro. Sadler led a prayer for success and sparing lives. All business places closed at eleven that day.
J E Eddie Josey announces his bid for Waller County Treasurer, running in the Democratic Primary. He cites Hempstead residency, World War I service, Hempstead High School and business clerical experience, and insurance work in the region. He pledges a fair, clean campaign and says he will not seek the office under any other conditions.
Mrs. D Bakalian, 64, of 2233 South Boulevard, died at home Monday night. Born in Turkey, she came to the United States in 1933, lived in Brookshire, moved to Houston four years ago, and was a member of the Armenian Gregorian Church. Survived by nephew S M Berberian of Houston and two cousins in Hollywood and New York City. Services were held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Settegast Kopf Funeral Home drawing room with burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Active pallbearers were A K Hagopian, John Sarkis, G H Zahimer, M Koumrouyan, V Y Rejebian, and E K Caprielian.
Mr. and Mrs. Negos Agopian and their young daughter from Houston spent Wednesday visiting relatives in the area, stopping to catch up with family friends and enjoy a brief stay.
Ernest Allen Wirpitz, a Brookshire native and son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wirpitz, has been selected for advanced flying training at a bombardier school at Santa Ana Army Air Base California. The selection hinges on character integrity trustworthiness and swift precise thinking. We extend congratulations to Wirpitz and his family.
State plans Highway No 6 through Waller County to save several thousand dollars yearly on maintenance. The move would free funds for other roads and benefit residents and local businesses. Charles E Morten subscribes to the Times. Thanks to Dorothy Bijie for this addition.
Mrs Allie Sith gave a piano recital on June 1 at 8 30 pm highlighting students Clara Ernstes Troy Blackmon Nancy Cone Patricia Alene Franz Norma Jean Thompson Jo Anna Morton Joan Miller Jean Miller Roy Blackmon Charles Hutsel L W Bains Elbert Ruth Dean James Morton Carolyn Schlipf Paul Kaiser Elaine Avera La verne Avera Leslie Duncan Virginia Ann Wilkinson and Shirley Beth Thompson.
The Katy F F A Chapter held a cowboy sport rally at Katy High School arena on Saturday night June 3. Forty two contestants entered the calf break away with Eston Denny taking first in 4.1 seconds. Leonard Jordan Katy won goat tie down with 25.0 seconds while Lonnie Templeton and Blanche Fussell won goat hair pulling in 14.9 seconds.
A film screening featuring Maureen O Hara and John Garfield titled The Fallen Sparrow plays Thursday and Friday at 9. The program highlights wartime mystery and notable leads.
A brief item notes No Time For Love winning as of June 11 with Son Mon as the event or person tag. Details are sparse in the fragment. The outcome appears to reflect a race or contest result associated with the name No Time For Love.
A brief note lists Lifeboat with Tallulah Bankhead and William Bendix as key stars for a Thur to Fri lineup on June 15 and 16. The entry highlights the film’s return engagement and the notable performances by the two actors.
A brief mention highlights Olivia DeHavaland in a forthcoming government themed feature alongside Sunny Tufts. The note indicates an upcoming release or appearance.
The revival at the Baptist Church will begin on Sunday June 11 and the public is invited to attend.
Last Sunday night bold burglars attempted a break in at G T Shearer’s store. They pried at a front door lock, but a second intruder delayed entry and the men did not enter. News should reach by Wednesday noon.
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