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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1958
Page
1
The article traces the Stars and Stripes as a symbol tied to the nation’s birth and historic origins. It links the flag’s design to ancient origins, heaven as a symbol, and sun rays symbolism, urging readers to send for a Marine booklet on proper flag display.
Brenham Texas Highway Patrol release by Sgt John T Rogers Jr reports three accidents investigated in May in Waller County with 450 dollars in property damage, no injuries or deaths. Patrolmen contacted 262 violators, 63 arrested. Speeding and defective equipment were prevalent violations.
Patrolman John Vance reported a car truck crash Wednesday at Farm Rd 359 and Highway 90. Raymond Rochen Jr. of Waller pulled from Bill's Gulf Station and collided with John Gennusa’s 87 Chevrolet from Houston. Heavy damage to the Chevy and to highway markers. Rochen charged with failing to yield right of way.
Pattison little league opened with a 20 to 4 victory over Brookshire on Friday evening. Pitcher Tommy Shearer homered and scored three runs, while Calvin Hartman hit a triple. Eighteen players aged 9 to 13 signed up for Pattison, eleven present for the game.
Agriculture Commissioner John C White warns extreme care with hormone type herbicides as wind can carry sprays to nearby crops. In Coastal Bend 4000 acres of cotton were damaged, leading to a local ban until harvest. Regulators stress permits for over ten acres annually and bonding for commercial applicators.
Katy Jr. Deputy baseball squad to play Sugar Land in Katy tonight. The team lost their first two Rice Belt games, 9 0 to Richmond and 15 8 to Alief, with Vogt and Pitts of Richmond combining for 17 strikeouts. Improvement noted and hopes for better form soon.
Katy Kats edged Alief 1 run in a tense opener. James King pitched five strong innings with nine strikeouts and two hits for the Kats. Orval Rhoads closed strong in the final inning sealing the win.
Today moves relocate Texas pastors Rev. D. L. Landrum and family from Brookshire to Houston. Rev. Herman Miliken from Humble replaces him. Rev. Clayton McMahon also reassigned. Houston and Rev. J. Hunt Robertson of the Tyler District take over the Pattison Fulshear churches.
Mrs Bertha Kitzman died suddenly Friday morning June 6 at her daughter’s Houston home. Funeral and graveside services were led by Rev George Beck in Houston and Pattison Methodist Cemetery. She was 77. Survivors include two sons Barnett and Edward Lee, two daughters Mary Miller and Mrs Otto Grogka, several grandchildren and relatives including Mrs C A Wilpitz and Otto and Kitzman brothers in law of Brookshire.
Katy High School football team organized under Coach Brown will play Sealy High School in their first game next Tuesday June 17 at Katy. The matchup marks the debut for Katy High School's football program at Talpa Field.
This weekend Thursday and Saturday mark the final events for Katy Furniture’s new addition opening. The Heine meiers celebrate strong response as readers are urged to attend the close of the celebration. Patti Schlipf won the Little Tots Bathing Revue pool event with Terry Cardiff as runner up. three out of town judges attended.
Pattison graduates Emma Jean Pattison Eppie Mitcham Doris Mueller Patricia Thomas Charles Kohler Julius Ginn Roy Ed Hammerling joined by Mr Biens and Hammerling spent last week in New Orleans. They traveled Thursday and reported a fun time with fellow graduates on the trip.
Funeral services were held for William E. Meyer at 4 p.m. at the city Lutheran Church in Houston. Interment followed at Rose Hill Lutheran Church. Survived by wife, two daughters Mrs. Emily Blackburn and Mrs. Lydia, two sons Albert and Mr. W. H. Hegar of Katy. attendees from Katy included Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hegar and Mrs. Begar.
About 23 Latin American children began summer kindergarten at Brookshire Elementary in the recreation center. The program, run by LULAC Foundation, runs daily for 2 1/2 hours with English word instruction and health habit guidance. Josephine Salazar directs the Brookshire class as several students enter a Rosenberg contest on June 23 with peers from other LULAC schools.
Swisher and Ruege have opened a modern new office in Katy with a full plate glass front and an Oliver showroom. The facility features a updated parts department, new gasoline pumps, and freshly poured driveways. Owner Mr. P. A. Cramerus says a canopy of unusual design is pending and a formal opening will follow completion as he invites local residents to visit.
Mrs. Don Morrison asks Katy friends to donate text and story books for children up to age twelve. Miss Betty Swogetinsky assembles a collection to be delivered to the Morrisons in Brazil in the coming weeks. Donate usable books by leaving them at Ka Baptist Church office or call Betty or the church for details.
The sale, organized by Katy Kubs Katy Kats and Katy Lions, will be held on June 21 starting at nine or ten in the morning at Eat Little Real fords teams. Proceeds support local activities.
A father recalls his child’s fragile embrace and four simple words that reshaped his conscience. The boy’s whispered pledge to imitate him, “I’ll be like you,” echoes as a mirror to the man’s hidden secrets, marking a lasting, introspective vow.
All Brookshire Scout Troop 370 parents are urged to attend an evening meeting this Thursday June 12 at the meeting hall. The group will discuss plans for the upcoming camping trip to Camp Strake starting next Sunday for a week of activities led by Scout Master Bill Esterling.
Rev. J. Ellis McGaughy will be pastor of Grace Methodist Church in Palestine and was to arrive Thursday. Richard W. Jenkins of San Augustine Texas accepted a call to First Methodist Church of Katy with Greg Longenbaugh as associate minister.
John Dewees and Kenneth Elkins build a miniature golf course along Highway 90 in Katy leasing land from Ray Woods. Opening day is Saturday June 25 at 2 PM with watermelon and cold drinks under the trees.
In Katy an airman Kathleen Thompson announces a Father’s March from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. Sunday to fundraise for Multiple Sclerosis. Volunteers include George Lee, Lloyd Sloan, Bill Harlan, Garber Short, Fred Rylander, and Gordon Fusgell. contact Mrs. Thompson to participate.
Brookshire B. and P. W. Club will host an installation dinner meeting June 24 with Mrs. Isobel Martin of Austin as installing officer. New officers include Corrie Tatum president Lola Ehlert first vice president Florence Donigan second vice president Nina Bemus secretary Ruby McDaniel treasurer and Clara Buller parliamentarian.
Katy's summer recreation program opens with high turnout at the city pool. Coach Gordon Brown reports 173 admissions on Monday with six non-swimmers placed into beginner classes. The program includes swimming skating tennis and senior boys baseball led by Brown assisted by Fred Ruland and Joe Bright with student helpers Patsy Ray and Jackie Rhodes.
The document lists daily activity times for Katy programs including swimming beginners Katy Girls and Boys Pattison. elementary swimmers. all-group swimmer sessions. and a late-evening pool period. Skating runs 7:00 to 9:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays with 8:45 to 10:45 on Mondays through Fridays. Baseball supervision by Coach Gordon Brown spans 6:00 to 8:00 on Mon Tue Thu Fri, with a Wednesday evening pool closure.
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