Solomon Establishment Sold to John Avery in Brookshire
A Brookshire dry goods store established over forty years ago changes ownership. John Avery, former Gilmer Schools superintendent and Brookshire native, purchases the I. Soloman establishment from Lena Landsberger. Mrs. Landsberger plans to move to Los Angeles with her family. Avery, with a master degree from Texas University, intends to keep the store operating in Brookshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire
I. Soloman
Lena Landsberger
Soloman
John Avery
Landsberger
Los Angeles
California
Mr. Avery
Gilmer
J. W. Avery
John
Simmons University
Abilene
Texas University At Austin
Elizabeth Anne
Ruby Celeste
Avery
Mr. Landsberger
Katy FFA Chapter Wins State Meet Honors
The Katy Future Farmers of America chapter placed third in the Texas state meet. George Nelson earned second best state honors as Future Farmer. Lone Star Farmers included Rogers Hoyt George Nelson Wesley Nelson Warren Peek Tommy Cardiff Hal Cardiff Juan Dean Robinson Leo Earnestes and Lawrence Avera. Lawrence Avera was installed as the second vice president of the Texas Association FFA and will attend Officers Training School in Austin in July. All new state officers will attend the National Convention in Kansas City October 21 24 and will visit the Royal American Livestock Show the world’s second largest show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Robinson
George Nelson
Warren Peck
Rogers Hoyt
Bradley Sweeney
Lawrence Avera
Texas
Future Farmers of America
Sweetwater
Katy
Lone Star
George
Wesley Nelson
Warren Peek
Tommy
Hal Cardiff
Juan Dean Robinson
Leo Earnestes
Area 8
Texas Association of the F. F. A
Austin
Kansas City
Brookshire theatre construction to begin June 17
Construction on the Brookshire new theatre building is to begin June 17 if weather permits. Architect Stanly W. Bliss of Austin has completed the plans. Frank R. Liberda awarded the contract for this $30,000 building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire
Stanly W. Bliss
Austin
A. O. Muske
Rubin Frels
Frank R. Liberda
Local residents take vacations and visit kin across Texas
Johns oe Mias Lorene Cook spends vacation in Stamford visiting parents. Vernon Frazy family visits in the Valley. H Woods underwent major operation last Wednesday and is progressing. Mrs W R Brooks at bedside of injured father in Huntsville. Mrs W J Oxford of Stephen ville visits daughter J E Clayton. Mrs C E Willcox and Vera McAlwain visit Anahuas kin. Holcomb sisters visit aunt in Goose Creek. Multiple couples attend golf tournament in East Texas. Barkley returns from Lawton. Kelly family vacationing in Corpus Christi Coriscana and Louisiana. J L Willoughby and Howard in Houston. Walker family touring East Texas. N C Galloway and mother in Victoria. Clayton bridge club met with refreshments served. N M Kunkle family planning vacation to Possum Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Lorene Cook
Stamford
Vernon Frazy
H. Woods
W. R. Brooks
Huntsville
W. J. Oxford
Stephenville
J.E. Clayton
C. E
H. A. Reaven
J. E. Clayton
East Texas
Lindle Barkley
Lawton
Oklahoma
G. R. Miller
C. C. Kelly
Norma
Corpus Christi
Corsicana
Louisiana
J. L. Willoughby
Howard
Houston
Harry Walker
Texas
N. C. Galloway
Victoria
Bridge Club
Recreation Hall
W. R. Mathyer
Hazel Sampley
N. M. Kunkle
Possum Kingdom
Local Society Notes and Anniversary Greetings
Mrs Albert Glueck visits Houston and Oklahoma this week while Mr and Mrs V J Longshore visit her mother Mrs Selma Gra. Mrs John Weis visits her brother Mr Willie Ebel and Mrs Walter Ebel of Houston spend Friday with home folks. Mrs Annie Lange Mrs Hat tie Wilpitz and Alma Harbison share coffee and Devils Food cake for Lena Trettin's birthday. New York City incorporated today June 14 1665. Katy and Brookshire residents consider the town’s 280 year history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Glueck
Houston
Oklahoma
Selma Gra
John Weis
Willie Ebel
Walter Ebel
Annie Lange
Mra
Hattie Wilpitz
Alma Harbison
Lena Trettin
New York City
Katy
Brookshire
Local newsroom urges Tuesday afternoon deadline on items
Readers are asked to submit all news items by Tuesday afternoon to ensure inclusion in the next edition. Officials emphasize timely filing to avoid omissions and request clear headlines and contact details.
Engineer Seeks Gravel Source for State Highway No 6
An engineer from the Houston District Highway office visited Hempstead on Tuesday seeking suitable gravel sources in the county for State Highway No. 6. The road is funded by federal and state money as a secondary highway project and this visit marks the final planning phase before contracting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston District Highway Office
Hempstead
Continued Heavy Rains Damage Crops Across Area
Electrical storms drenched Brookshire and Katy with nearly seven and four inches of rain respectively. The persistent wet spell ruined fields and delayed planting for rice and peanuts while cotton and corn turns yellow across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire
Katy
Colored veterans to have school unit at Waller County
The Waller County Vocational School started March 12 1946 has grown to 35 students and plans a colored veterans unit opening between June 16 and July 1. Despite weather and other hindrances veterans already enrolled show strong interest with goals set for the remaining year. The colored enrollment is expected to begin with about 25 to 26 veterans and grow as courses progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller County
Social Notes Highlight Mills and Kelley Family Events
Mrs. W. D. Mills visited her brother at St. Joseph Infirmary this week as he remains in fragile health. Mrs. M. G. Kelley attended her granddaughter Colleen Kelley’s dance recital at Memorial Park in Houston on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. A. Weis and Gou spent the weekend with their Uncle Willie Ebel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Mills
St. Joseph Infirmary
M. G. Kelley
Colleen Kelley
Memorial Park
Houston
A. Weis and
Gou
Willie Ebel
Brookshire Society Gathers for Weddings and Visits
Local residents share weekend visits and events in Brookshire. Mrs. Oddie Moorehead and Miss Constance Cooper dined with the Coopers. Miss Jean Greer joined the Columbus Dry Goods Co. in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Max Wander shopped in Dallas for their store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rheman, Jr
Bryart
Billie Martin
Oddie Moorehead
Constance Cooper
Warren Cooper
Jean Greer
Columbus Dry Goods Co
Houston
Charles Dozier
Wm ‘Moorehead
Charles
George Longenbaugh
Brookshire
Walter Adcock
Katy
J. H. Schulte
Max Wander
Dallas
Tommy Shearer
J. C. Day
Marlin
H. C. Bieri
Angleton
Henry Schulte
Fredda Mae Bieri
Carrie McDonald
Pattie Gene
Walder
W. W. Huffpair
Patricia
Joan
Esterwood
Bill Faulk
Herbert Faulk
Besse Martin
E.H. Martin
A. K. Brookshire
Frank Wells
Siminton
San Antonio
Sealy
W. D. Mills
Mildred Brownell
Ben Stephens
St. Marks Methodist Church
Chunn
F. H. Stallknecht, Sr
Bellville
Bert Gassner
Jamie Rue
Frances Hammerling
Leighton Younger
Austin
P. J. Kuntz
Hope Cooper
K. D. Muske
Mia Kuntz
Rice Growers Association to Build Modern Katy Office
Construction begins on a new 40 by 50 foot shale tile office for the Katy Division of the American Rice Growers Co operative Association. Located on a three acre plot near the navy side of the MKT rail line, the building includes a reception room directors room an office with filing space and a sample room with attic ventilation. Contractor J R R Rapsilver expects completion by harvest start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
American Rice Growers Co-operative Association
MKT Railro
J. R. R. Rapsilver
Court Approves Road Plans in Road District Seven
The Commissioners Court approved the road plans and specifications by Fort Worth engineer Fred Hess for Road District No 7. Judge Anderson ordered publication of a call for sealed bids to be opened on Friday June 28. Several contractors have shown interest and will study the plans to bid on construction. The contractor notice appears in this issue of The Times.
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Commissioners’ Court
Fred Hess
Fort Worth
Anderson
The
Times
Mrs R B Bean Buys Brookshire Beauty Shop
Mrs R B Bean purchases the beauty shop in Brookshire from Miss Uma Mae Geistman. Mrs Bean plans to add an operator soon and currently helps there on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.B. Bean
Brookshire
Uma Mae Geistman
Bean
Mrs. Bean
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Katy F. F. A
Johnsoe
E. H. Martin’s
RED & White
Father
Dad
Daddy
Pop
Rice Growers Association
Texas Theatre
Santa FE Saddlemates
Sunset Carson
Linda Stirling
Ruth Terry
Robert Livingston
Johnny Angel
George Raft
Signe Hasso
George O'Brien
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