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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
1
The American's Creed proclaimed by Mrs Lee Gregory asserts patriotism and duty to the United States. It emphasizes government of the people, constitutional obedience, flag respect, and defense against enemies.
Brookshire City Council heard William P. Sullivan and Marvin Taves present views on siting, terrain, and feasibility for a sanitary landfill for small cities. They covered park use potential, grant opportunities, equipment needs, and the urgency to begin work soon.
The Royal District Junior and Senior High School students will start the summer reading program on Thursday, June 12. The library opens Mondays and Thursdays from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Miss Carol Schmidt leads the program with occasional help from Miss Randye Sterling for the summer months.
Billy Graham produced film The Restless Ones will be shown June 18 at 8:00 p.m. in First Baptist Church Katy highlighting teen crisis with a Los Angeles Crusade backdrop. The program targets youth with a bold dramatization of social problems.
Miss Janis Dube, sophomore at Katy High School, placed second in the state UIL music competition with a vocal solo. She performed Il Bacio by Arditi for judge Dr. B. Rogers Caplan, under teacher Mrs. La Vera Hutsell. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dube of Katy.
Lee Don Bienski, a 1966 Royal High School graduate, completes his chemistry major at A&M University and conducts research there this summer. He has been awarded an assistantship in chemistry and is the son of Mr and Mrs Leon Bienski.
Stanley Thompson graduates with a BBA from the University of Texas and will enter UT Law School in the fall. He played basketball as a freshman and became a varsity squadman in his sophomore year. He is a member of Phi Eta Sigma and is married to Davalyn Massey. his parents are Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Thompson of Katy.
Dr. Mike McGoodwin graduated with honors from Baylor Medical School and will intern at Denver General Hospital. He and wife Becky Cardiff, daughter of the Cardiffs, are Rice Institute graduates. Becky also graduated from Katy High School. The couple has moved to Denver, Colorado for a year.
Mrs Mabel Muske Bijie born January 1900 in Brookshire Texas died June 6 1969 at 907 Purdy Brookshire Lifelong resident of Brookshire She was married in 1917 to Adam Bijie Survived by husband two daughters six grandchildren two brothers and many relatives She belonged to First United Methodist Church of Brookshire services held at 3 00 pm Friday Rev Horace McMillan officiating burial Memorial Oaks Cemetery Pallbearers Billy Muske Mike Pederson Keith Morton Lee Morton Randy Jinks
The Katy Little League will stage a Fathers Day recognition on June 14. Minor League players and their fathers will be introduced at 11:00 am on the Little League Field. Major League players and their fathers will be recognized at 7:00 pm.
Larry Rasco of Channel 2 will host the Miss Katy Independence Day beauty contest in Katy as part of a July 4th celebration featuring a barbecue dinner, fireworks, teen dance, and prizes. Entries close June 25 with $25 sponsorships for contestants aged 16 to 20 from Katy or Royal ISDs.
A poem by an unknown author reflects a father's devotion to guiding his son. It contrasts wealth and fame with the everyday aim of being a successful dad, stressing the importance of shaping a boy's life over personal achievements.
Rev. Nolan R. Vance, native of Lexington Texas and graduate of Lexington High School and SMU, is appointed pastor of First United Katy. He was licensed in 1927 and ordained deacon in 1937 and elder in 1939, with pastorships across Hull Groves Livingston Wharton Gilmer A&M College Station Rosenberg Nederland and Jasper. He serves on church boards including Conference Board of Education and chairs the Texas Conference School of Christian Mission Board of Managers.
Elmer Marvin Bennett 90 died prior to funeral held Tuesday June 10 1969 at Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel Katy with Jackie Stephena officiating Interment Katy Magnolia Cemetery pallbearers Leland Beckendorff Albert Thompson Willard Porter Smokey Waggon er Arthur Miller Herbert Beckendorff George Martens Tomball. Bennett born February 19 1879 in Weimer Texas was youngest son of George and Jane Bennett.
Apostolics from Katy Apostolic Faith Church plan youth camp at Lost Pines Youth Camp in Warda Texas from June 16 to 20. A singing school runs this week with a camp meeting set for Friday through Sunday and enrollment for the Youth Camp on Sunday afternoon. services at Katy church are canceled this Sunday while most attendees are at Warda, with services continuing Wednesday nights.
Public is invited to view artifacts excavated at Tellen-nasbeh Palestine shown at Brookshire Methodist Church from 9 to 11 each day through Sunday except Saturday. Items date from 5 000 to 2 000 years ago loaned by Mrs Dickie Carla Woods.
Christ Lutheran Vacation Bible School runs June 16 to 26 with daily classes from 8 30 to 11 am for children ages 3 to 14 A closing program is planned for the evening of June 26 Teachers listed include Mrs Robert Dunk Miss Albie Skrivanek Mrs Linda Schultz Mrs Evelyn Sturm and Mrs Evelyn Streckfuss All children are invited.
On Saturday June 14 at 1 30 p m a free children's entertainment event will be held at One Brookshire City Hall Fire Station Building. Contests prizes and activities are planned to promote safety and civic pride. Alderman R Ty Cray leads the program aiming to give kids fun this summer season.
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