Drowning Tragedy Claims Leo Barber Son Near Katy
Leo Son Barber aged 14 drowned in a 12 foot deep pool near his Katy area home while swimming with cousins and visiting guests including Rev. Howard Williams. Despite quick rescue attempts and resuscitation efforts, he was pronounced dead by Dr. Bing after an accidental drowning verdict by Judge Mays. Funeral services were held at Baytown Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Son) Barber
Leo H. Barber
Katy
Clayton
Lewin
Howard Williams
Mount Belveieu
Schmidt
Arrington
Dr. Bing
Leo Jr
Bing
Mays
Houston
Certified Mail Replaces Minimum Registered Fee
Postmasters Mrs. Marjorie Cooper of Katy and W. D. Bains of Brookshire explain certified mail substitutes the minimum register fee. Receipts available at the post office. Senders can affix a 15 cent stamp and regular first class postage to avoid visiting the registry window. Register fee now starts at 40 cents. More information at the local post office.
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Marjorie Cooper
Katy
W. D. Bains
Brookshire
Barber Family Mourns Loss Of Leo Barber In Drowning Tragedy
Leo Barber born August 1 1940 at Barbers Hill now Mount Belvejeu died in a pool accident while his father Leo H Barber searched for him. Survivors include parents two sisters a brother and grandparents. Interment at Mt Belvejeu. Pallbearers named Eldon Barber Elmer Smith W C Underwood C B Tilton A B Odem Charles Reever.
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A. B. Odem
Charles Reever
Leo
Son
Barber
Johnson
Finger Furniture Co
Newly Elected Katy School Faculty For 1955 56 Term
Four new teachers join Katy School with one additional member and three replacements. Doris Franz will teach English and History in Junior High. Robert E. King will teach Mathematics in Junior High. Katherine West will teach High School Girls Physical Education. Blake H. West will teach Social Studies in Junior High and coach Boys Junior High. Mrs Philip G. Baker takes sixth grade, replacing Dorothy Russell who moved to Monroe Louisiana.
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Katy
Doris Franz
Baylor University
Miss Franz
Lamar
Bryan
Robert E. King
Sonora
King
East Texas State College of Commerce
Katherine West
West
Pearsall High School
University of Houston
Blake H. West
Philip G. Baker
Baker
Dorothy Russell
Monroe
Louisiana
Elkins Nursery Opens In Katy
Elkins Nursery opens next Monday at 1035 East Avenue Katy with Mrs Kenneth Elkins selling canned trees and shrubs planted in tin cans. The business will operate daily from noon to 7 p m except Sundays when closed. Visitors welcome.
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Katy
Elkins
Magee Repairman Advertises TV and Radio Services
R L Magee, resident manager of South Texas Lumber Co in Katy, repairs television and radios at home. A Derry Technical Institute Chicago graduate with two years of spare time experience at Harlingen, he previously worked for South Texas Lumber. The Magee family resides in Miss Houses Apartments on East Avenue in Katy. Read his ad in this paper.
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R. L. Magee
South Texas Lumber Co
Katy
Derry Technical Institute
Chicago
Harlingen
South Texas Lumber
75 Cent Charge Ignites Fatal Shooting at Vaughan Station
At Vaughan's Service Station a $0.75 quick charge dispute led to violence. Pete, a 23 year old man, refused to pay, struck Elbert Murray, then was shot in the right lung by W. F. Murray who fired after self defense. Pete died later at Richmond Hospital. Deputies filed assault charges against Elbert Murray and others.
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Vaughan
R. A. (Buster) Roberts
Clifton Pete
W. F. Murray
Mr. Murray
Elbert Murray
Pete
Murphy Richards
Bing
Gussman
Fort Bend Co
Richmond Hospital
J. R. Hardin
Veterans Hospital
Mr. Roberts
Richmond
R. A. Roberts
Lewis Hutson
Fred Dora
Katy
Richards
Murphy _ Richards
Lake Charles
Vaughans
J. D. Motheral, Jr
Gilbert Jackson
Barker
Brookshire Firemen Seek $6500 to Finish New Station
Brookshire volunteer firefighters plan a fund drive to complete the new fire station under construction. Harris Garrett and Louis McCauley lead the effort with citywide letters and personal solicitations. About $6500 is needed for interior finishing doors plumbing and related work. Donations may be given to McCauley Garrett or any Brookshire firefighter.
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Brookshire
Harris Garrett
Louis McCauley
McCauley
Garret
Katy Firemen Seek New Resuscitation Device Demonstration
The Katy Firemen plan to invite a representative from E. and J. Inhalator Co. to demonstrate the latest artificial respiration equipment at the next fire meeting on Thursday June 23. The School board and all interested persons are invited to attend.
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Katy
E. and J. Inhalator Co
Pickup Recovered In Houston Lot Belongs To Harvey Johnson
Henry Ed Hood found Harvey Johnsons pickup in the AH Right Parking lot at 1104 Rusk Ave Houston. It had a May 29 theft ticket and was returned after Harvey produced the title and paid the $38.65 fee. No word on the prior owner John Adams three weeks earlier.
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Harvey Johnson
Henry Ed Hood
Rusk Ave
Houston
Henry Ed
Harvey
Austin
John Adams
Correction: infant daughter of E Ray Warrens named Lisa
A Times correction notes the infant daughter of E Ray Warrens is named Lisa pronounced Leesa, correcting a misspelling from the previous week.
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E. Ray Warrens
Lisa
Leesa
Sister-in-Law Dies in Oklahoma
Mr. W. P. Vaughan learned that his sister-in-law Mrs. Joe Vaughan about 80 died Monday morning in Hennessey Oklahoma. Funeral services were slated for Thursday. Mr Vaughan and his son Paul traveled to Hennessey for the services and planned to return Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Vaughan
Joe Vaughan
Hennessey
Oklo
Summer Sessions At Ralph Bunche Begins Monday
The Ralph Bunche School starts the 1955-56 year with summer sessions from June 20 a six week term ending August 1. Classes run 7 30 a m to 2 30 p m with bus service as usual and a full program planned for the new year.
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Ralph Bunche
Leases Signed for Coe Building in Katy
Two leases have been signed for the Coe Building in Katy. Dr. Royce Floyd plans to move his dental office into the building within a week. The Mahler couple will open a shop for infants to teens called Mahler's. A third store space is being considered by interested parties with no announcement yet.
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Coe
Katy
Royce Floyd
Balke Mahler
Mahler’s
Katy Home Demonstration Club Meets Tuesday
The Katy Home Demonstration Club will meet at Mrs. Zella Morrison's home on Monday, June 20 at 2 p.m. The Shirtmaker Blouse pattern fitting will be studied, with Mrs. Frances P. McCulloch presiding. All interested are invited to attend.
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Katy Home Demonstration Club
Zella Morrison
Frances P. McCulloch
Henry Ed Hood Opens Katy Refrigeration Service
Henry Ed Hood offers refrigeration repair and service in Katy. A Katy High School graduate and army veteran, Hood plans heavy air conditioning studies and to open a full refrigeration business in Katy in 1956 with his wife Bonnie Smith and their son Stanley Edward.
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Katy
Henry Ed Hood
H. A. Hood
Henry Ed
Katy High School
Hood
Bonnie Smith
Bellville
Stanley Edward
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Elkins Nursery
Coe Building
Katy H. D. Club
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