Social Gatherings Highlight Waller Community
A variety of parties and visits marked a lively period in Waller. Jac Frey Sr hosted a well attended event with many friends and neighbors including Lois Armer Norma Brown Edna Wolgast and Lenora Schaffner among others. Bonnie Mansell and Essie Brown hosted gatherings while local residents traveled to Houston Hempstead Katy Rosenberg and Beaumont for visits and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jac. Frey Sr
Lois Armer
Norma Brown
Edna Wolgast
Annie
Lenora Schaffner
Lodern
Luvada Clark
Messers
Wallace Brown
Maxie Armor
Thos. G. Smith
Albert Foster
Jad. W. Weaver
Irvin. Liverkuhn
Chas. E. Schmidt
Freddie Ivine Duke
Houston
Goggens
Beaumont
Charlotte Sherman
Essie Brown
Dentist Firm Ad and Local Church Announcement
DD Wm. F. Schoverling Dentist advertises office in the Beatty Building Houston Texas. Rev Almer Kelly of Waco preached his farewell sermon last Sunday night and will not return for monthly laity visits. Dr I B Sigler spent Sunday with family in Bellville. Tombstones Monuments and Grave Yard Ornaments advertised by A H Muske.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almer Kelly
Waco
Baptist Church
Dr. I. B. Sigler
Bellville
Card of Thanks from I B Sigler in Brookshire Area
A card of thanks from I B Sigler expresses gratitude to Brookshire and vicinity residents for patronage since May 28. It notes the pleasure of meeting familiar faces from long service. Also mentions Mia Bray visiting her Granger home and W D Mills notary public at Farmers State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire
Vacinity
I. B. Sigler
Mia
R.W. Bray
Granger
W. F. Entrop
W. D. Mills
Notary Public
Farmers’ State Bank
Local Social Notes from Brookshire and Surrounding Areas
Roving comments describe visits and travel among residents. Sallie Mae Wilson heads to Sugarland to visit brother H. L. Wilson. Helen and Nora Muske spend Sunday at Star Light Ranch. Pauline and Hattie Neimann with Johnnie Tarter and Willie Stott visit Frydek. Irene, daughter of A C Bhiert, returns to Fairbanks. Local callers include Louis Neimann, Joe Harber, and Raymond Mikeska. Community chatter notes rain talk and courthouse business.
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Pauline
Hattie Neimann
Johnnie Tarter
Willie Stott
Katy
Frydek
A.C. Bhiert
Irene
Fairbanks
Louis Neimann
Joe Harber
Raymond Mikeska
Jerry
Court House
Community Socials and Travel in Bracy's Island News
Bracy's Island notes report visits by Charlie Smith and family and John Repka to local residents. Events include a Friday night party at John Frey Sr.'s home honoring his son W. M. Frey and a Saturday dance at John Drahn's. Regional travel mentions Hempstead Waller and Waller area business. Weather quartz notes: light shower then hard rain benefiting crops as truck growers ship cucumbers north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Smith
Mound
J John Frey Sr
W. M. Frey
Brookshire and Simonton Tie Then Simonton Wins 5 to 4
Brookshire base ball team and Simonton battled on the diamond last Sunday with an extra inning deciding the game. Simonton won 5 to 4 after a tie in regulation play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire
Simonton
Rustlers
Brookshire Resters
Falshear
Reaters
Town swimming party by Brazos hosts evening gathering
A small group from the town enjoyed a swimming party on a Wednesday evening followed by supper served on the Brazos riverbank. The account notes casual recreation and local participation.
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Brazos
Dentist Dr W F Schoverling to Visit Brookshire
Dr William F F Schoverling announces he will be in Brookshire every Saturday to perform dental work from 9:30 A.M. to 6 P.M. After teaching in Austin County last session, Miss Aline Tubbs is at home.
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Aline Tubbs
Austin County
Brookshire
Cotton seed inquiry and local dry goods notice
Customer seeks cotton seed purchase options while an advertisement promotes cleaning and pressing clothing services by W. J. Cooper Jr at Savoy barber shop. Laundry and delivery of clothes offered. Also mentions M Moment and car parts advertisement.
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W. J. Cooper Jr
Savoy
Waller County Ex Service Men urged to claim Victory medals
The United States Government offers Victory medals to ex service men free of charge. Due to lack of local posts in Waller County, the Waller County Chapter American Red Cross will handle applications. Bring discharge papers for data. offices at Hill’s Dry Goods, Hempstead, Texas. Frank H. Morgan, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ely
American Legion
Houston
Waller
American Red Cross
Advertisers and trade values in a rural community
A farmer and stockraiser discussed national money tightness and falling commodity prices. He noted better bargains from merchants who advertised in The Times and said his family would not buy from those who avoided newspaper ads. He criticized merchants for prioritizing personal gain over community development.
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Times
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. M. Highrabedian
Waller News
Ong Sullivan
Myre
Ke, F. Morgan
Tommie Schmidt
Misa
Bonnie Mansell
J. A. Robertson
Hempstead
W. H. Cater
G. Schmidt
E. F. Morgan
Miss Chola Mae Sullivan
F. J."sullivan
Robi. Anderson
Chas. Bresda
N. F. Hackamak
DD. Wm. F. Schoverling
Beatty Auuilding
Bouder
Main
Walker
Bonday
Texas
Adv
A. H Muske
G. T. Shearer
Rookshire
Helen and
Nora Muske
Starlight Ranch
G. Thomas
George Laas
Rt. 1
Our Iity
Sylvia Brojerts
Leila Breeze
H Smith
John H. Schmidt
Louis
Hermann Schmidt
E Schmidt
Fritz Frey
A .F
Bracy’s Island News
L. W. Winfree
A. J. Nichols Sr
Raymond Bonner
Louia Davis
John Drahn
Homer Gray
C. H. Clark
Frank
Will Wawarofsky
R. W. Wallgast
Walter Schaffner
Nora
Sunny Side
Base Ball News
Resters
WM. FF
Schoverling
D. O. Martin
Waller County
D. & B. Mercantile Company
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