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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1932
Page
1
The Hempstead County records show sinking funds and bond retirements from 1929 1930 with totals about 38000.00 and 496000.00 outstanding debt plus 25000.09 borrowed for roads and bridges, noting no 1931 report available per Texas law.
Joe Smith and family with Mrs. Robert Parham and Miss Francis Hammerling attended memorial services for Charles F Parham in Houston on Sunday.
The revival began last Sunday at the Methodist Church drawing nice crowds from Pattison Katy and Fulshear. Services were led by Rev. W. W. Hardt on Sunday and Rev. J. S. Wilson and Rev. C. F. Woodson preached Monday. Rev. H. V. Watts arrived Tuesday and held morning and evening services. Everyone is invited to attend daily services.
W O D Milla Precinct Chairman of the Red Cross announced Monday that the Midwestern Division approved the flour order for Brookshire. The delivery will take several days before reaching the town and an exact arrival date is not known.
In the closing account of Friday night May 27 an error appeared in the graduates list. Alene Sturm should be Irene Sturm and Cromeens name was omitted while Roland Wirpitz was not a graduate. Associate Editress notes the correction.
A stream of local residents made trips to Houston and nearby towns this week. Damon Matlock visited here Sunday while other residents like M G Kelley and Billie Gatlin spent time in Houston. Families and friends traveled to Katy Hempstead Austin Sealy Pattison and Pattison for visits, business, and social calls.
Candidate for Ninth Judicial District District Judge announces to voters his platform. He favors tax relief, roadside debt payoff, shrinking government, salary cuts, and replacing incumbents with more efficient officers to reduce taxpayer burdens. He urges electing candidates who will cut office expenses and expose inefficiencies.
County Farm Agent Mr. Bush will lead a meeting on June 11 at 11 o clock in the Solomon building. The discussion will include canning as a key topic to reduce waste of truck produce and encourage future use. Farmers their wives and local businesspeople are invited.
In a brief political note, Wm McMurry defends tariff revenue and criticizes overspending during his four years as county judge. He urges election of pure democrats to Congress and explains tax effects on daily purchases, inviting constituents to meet during the broad district campaign.
Moss Allen Dodd Wilson Taylor Herb Leonard James Pattison and Vernon Kelley attended the midnight preview of the Texas in Houston Saturday night. Mrs J G Kellner and two daughters Ella and Matilda with her son Robert returned last Thursday from a month at Mineral Wells praising the city and health benefits.
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