New Operator For Beauty Salon In Katy
Mrs. Loise Polan, owner of Katy Smart Shop and Beauty Salon, hires full time operator Mrs. Jean Cummings. They and Beauty College on Fannin recently passed state board exams with good grades. Polan will focus on her dress shop but help at the salon. Today Katy Smart Shop announces a sale on dresses and many items.
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Loise Polan
Katy Smart Shop
Jean Cummings
Polan
Beauty College
Beauty Culture School
Fannin
Dick Flanagan Appointed Nightwatchman For Katy City
Dick Flanagan is named nightwatchman for the City of Katy replacing Jess Mesfield who retires due to heart condition. Judas Jessup met council to discuss annexing a 500 foot strip along Franz Road north side of the property, with some residents requesting annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Flanagan
Katy
Gan
Houston
Flanagan
Jess Mesfield
Judas Jessup
Franz Rd
Hempstead Beats Brookshire In Lions Softball Showdown
Hempstead defeated Brookshire Baptist 3 to 0 in last Thursday’s Brookshire Lions Softball League game. Lomax Mikeska pitched effectively to keep Brookshire to three runs while Brookshire Baptist manager John Bollinger praised his team’s hard work and hinted at future wins. Starting Brookshire lineup included Mikeska pitching Eddie Brode catching James Klehm at first base Donnie Faulk second base Jake Youngblood third Winifred Faulk shortstop Ferrell Culpepper left field Andrew Youngblood center field Larry Leggett right field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Klehmist
Donnie Faulk
Jake Youngblood
Winifred Faulk
Ferrell Culpepper
Andrew Youngblood
Larry Leggett
Notice Here 'Tis Teenagers Dance at Jordan's Bar
Myrna Jordan invites local teens to a Saturday dance at Jordan's Bar on June 16 at 8 p.m. Aimed at young patrons, the event promises music and dancing in a safe, supervised setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Jordan
Seven Ladies of Auxiliary Elected Officers in Brenham District 17
District 17 election and installation in Brenham saw Mil dred Freeman Kathleen Thompson Ada Hoyt Edith Morgan Eula Morgan Zpha Harris Rosa Lee Uloth Itha Wygrys Rosetta Roark named attending members like Kathleen Thompson elected conductress Roselle Roark chaplain Morma Moore Jr vice Edith Morgan Martha Wygrys B Christian and Mil dred Freeman color bearers Ralph Waters and Ralph England attended the VFW dance Saturday and Sunday The business meeting noted several posts in the district were not represented at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of of Auxiliary
VFW
Brenham
Mildred Freeman
Kathleen Thompson
Ada Hoyt
Edith Morgan
Eula Morgan
Zelpha Harris
Rosa’ Lee Uloth
Itha Wygrys
Rosetta Roark
Roselle Roark
Morma Moore
Martha Wyegrys
B. Christian
Ralph Waters
Ralph England
Services Held Sunday For Gus William Buller 93
Gus William Buller died at 2 45 PM Friday June 8 in Hempstead hospital after months of illness. He would have turned 93 the next day his birthday was June 9 1863 born Milheim Austin County. He married Emma Muske December 20 1887 in Pattison. The family lived in Pattison Peters Pattison old home place for six decades. Surviving are three sons Wes Fred Gus L Buller two daughters Louis Gohmert and Frank L Danner 13 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren and many friends. Services 4 PM Sunday Brookshire Methodist Church with multiple ministers. interment Patti son Methodist Cemetery. Schmidt Funeral Home in charge.
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Gus
William Buller
Hempstead Hospital
Mr. Buller
Milheim
Austin County
Emma Muske
Pattison
Peters
Buller
Galveston
Brookshire Methodist Church
D. L. Landrum
Larry Stokes
Wes S. Buller
Fred W. Buller
Gus L. Buller
Brookshire
Louis Gohmert
Cameron
Frank L. Danner
Los Angeles
Calif
Wesley Buller, Jr
Jim Buller
Gene Sims
James Morton
W. H. Garner
Raymond Whit
Stanley Rheman
Larry Carmichael
Lewis Gohmert
Ralph Bunche Teachers Meet and Summer Session
The Ralph J. Bunche School opens for six weeks starting Thursday June 21. A one day orientation conference for teachers is set for June 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students arrive at 7:30 a.m. and are dismissed at 2:30 p.m. The summer session aims to meet all children's needs and urges parent participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Bunche
Pattison Home Demonstration Club Meets June 21
The Pattison Home Demonstration Club will meet June 21 at the Dudley Gregory home with co-hostess Mrs. Odel Finch. Mrs. Gregory invites everyone to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Gregory Home
Pattison Home Demonstration Club
Dudley Grego
Odel Finch
Joel Cook Seeks Harris County Judge Post Eightieth District
Democratic candidate Joel Cook announces his bid for Harris County Judge of the Eightieth District. He outlines legal background from Baylor Law School to JAG service, notes family and residence in Houston, and pledges impartial, experienced leadership. He asks for support and promises direct discussion of court improvements.
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Joel Cook
Harris v
Katy
80Th District Court
Harris County
The
Times
Eightieth Judicial District
Texas
Yoakum
Baylor Law School
Houston
Bera Belle
Norfolk Street
First National Bank
American Legion
Houston Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Lions Barbecue A Big Civic Fundraiser
Five hundred fifty four people from Katy Sealy Fal shear Pattison Hempstead Waller Houston and nearby areas attended the Lions Club barbecue. The event raised 750 in donations and ticket sales with 500 net after items. Special thanks to Katy Rotary O O Tompson Alice Varley Boy Scouts aided clean up Bert Gaasner sold 65 tickets Max Wander 60 Doug Mayberry 40. Lions president Kenneth Schulte says the 600 plus dues support civic work.
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Katy
Sealy
Falshear
Pattison
Hempstead
Waller
Houston
Lions Club
O. O. Tompson
Alice Varley
Lion Bert Gaasner
Lion Max Wander
Lion Doug Mayberry
Lion
Kenneth Schulte
Riceland Coffee Shop Opens in Katy
The Riceland Coffee Shop opens June 21 after an open house June 20. Owner Mrs. O. M. Redus announces a 64 by 36 foot fireproof building with aqua and coral pink decor, four rooms, and a large dining area seating 75. Construction by Henry Tiemann. materials by South Texas Lumber. Katy area locally run. The shop serves coffee, pies, ice cream, and meals with a car door pickup window.
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0. M. Redus
Riceland
Katy
Highway 90
Acme
Henry Tiemann
South Texas Lumber Co
Joe XK. Moore
Sloan & Egger
Gus Krienke
Katy Specialty Co
Theodore Tiemann
Harvey Johnson
J. M. Baker
Maple Pollard
Redus Havel
Services Held Friday for Mrs. C. A. Wooding
Mrs. C. A. Wooding died recently at Spring Branch while with family. Funeral services were held Friday at Katy Apostolic Church with interment in Katy Magnolia Cemetery. Schmid t Funeral Home handled arrangements. She is survived by her husband Clarence Wooding two sons Howard and Orville five daughters Freda Henderson Ava Sheffeld Bertha Mae Polk Mathilda Thurman and Frances Hall, plus nephews as pallbearers.
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Howard Wooding
Baby
Seattle
Washington
C. A. Wooding
Bro. Wooding
Katy Apostolic Church
Katy Magnolia Cemetery
Schmidt Funeral Home
Clarence Wooding
Howard
Orville
Freda Henderton
Spring Branch
Wooding
Ava Sheffield
Bertha Mae Polk
Houston
Mathilda Thurman
Rosenberg
Frances Hall
Greens Bayou
William, Nobert
Jimmie Bracken
L. .F. Mainess
Jack Riley
G. P.morris
Mrs Herschel Peomman Undergoes Minor Surgery
Personal notice notes Mrs Herschel Peomman had a minor surgery Thursday in Herman Howl.
Katy voters to ballot in school tax increase election
Katy Independent School District voters will decide Saturday whether to raise the Bond and Maintenance tax up to the constitutional limit of 32 per 100 valuation. The current rate is 1.75. If approved, at most 10 percent of the increase funds the 1956-57 budget. Election in High School lobby with Kinberger Schlip and Pitts as officials. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm. Eligible voters must own taxable property and have rendered for taxation.
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Katy Independent School District
Jack Kinberger
Mise Louise Schlip
P. C. Pitts
Mrs. Margaret H. Clifford Dies Sudden Sunday
Mrs. Margaret Helen Riley Clifford died of a heart attack Sunday at her Brookshire home while with her husband D. E. Clifford on the porch. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Edwards Church Dallas with interment at Oakland Cemetery. She was born Feb 7 1888 in Indiana and married in 1916. Survivors include her husband daughter two sisters brother and granddaughter Sarah Hopkins. Pallbearers listed from Dallas and Fort Worth.
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St. Edwards Church
Dallas
Margaret Helen Clifford
Clifford
Brookshire
Mr. Clifford
Schmidt Funeral
Rosary
Crane-Langley
Oakland Cemetery
Margaret Helen Riley
Indiana
Daugher
Patrick
Ellen Riey
D. E. Clifford
Sacred Heart Church
J. P. Xeroy
H. B. Newton
Joe Daniels
Owen Riley
Ft. Worth
Mrs Kate Strong Injured in Fall at Ferrers State Bank
Mrs Kate Strong broke both ankles when she stepped from the curb to enter her car outside Ferrers State Bank. She was taken to Sealy Hospital by Schmidt Ambulance Friday morning. Her son Wander and daughters Linda and Kay, from Dallas, arrived soon after and plan to stay awhile.
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Kate Strong
Sealy Hospital
Schmidt Amlance
Ferrers State Bank
Wander
Linda
Kay
Dallas
Negro Rancher Phil Mann Dies at 65 in Brookshire
Phil Mann, a well known Brokshire Negro rancher and farmer, died last Saturday. Funeral services were held at the Brookshire Encampment and interment followed at the Brokshire Colored Cemetery. Schmidt Funeral Home was in charge. Mann lived in the community all his life and was famed for his cattle handling. Survivors include a wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Mann
Brookshire
Brokshire Colored
Schmidt
Mann
Katy HDC Meets Monday at 1 30 PM
The Katy Home Demonstration Club will meet at 1 30 pm Monday, June 18 at Mrs Varis House. The HD agent will demonstrate landscaping the patio. Visitors are welcome.
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Katy Home Demonstration Club
Fisk to Speak at Citizens Council Meeting in Katy
Jack Fisk of Wharton a former State Representative known for segregation and states’ rights will speak at 8 pm Friday June 15 in the American Rice Growers Association office building in Katy. He announced his candidacy for State Senator of the 15th District and voiced his views on local control of schools and preservation of states’ rights.
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The
Citizens Council Wi
American Ric Growers Association
Katy
Jack Fisk
Wharton
Fisk
Howe
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Gus William Buller
G. W. Buller
Ralph Bunche
Joel Cooke
the Riceland Coffee Shop
Mra. D
Jack
Citizens
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