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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1966
Page
1
Tommy Dunlap and Gary Wayne Sanford along with Royce Divin have entered The Times subscription contest aiming for a new bicycle. They will go door to door seeking new or gift subscriptions, urging neighbors to subscribe or renew.
Kats Chamber of Commerce members approve merchant sponsorship for queen contestants to provide backing and support. A phone committee will contact eligible merchants, with one entrant before Friday and another added Saturday.
A simple Sunday message notes Father’s Day on June 19, celebrating dads with warm wishes and family time. The phrase echoes a nationwide observance encouraging appreciation and shared moments.
A child extols a father’s many feats from fishing and golf to chores and driving a car. The dad is brave, smart, capable, and a source of answers about space, animals, and tasks. The narrator aims to grow up to be just like him someday.
Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. three Brookshire sites the City Drug Norman Schultz Gulf Service Station and Farmers State Bank were burglarized. The drug store and Schultz faced cash and merchandise losses while bank entry yielded no reported missing items. FBI Texas Rangers and local deputies investigated noting nonlocal suspects and no usable fingerprints.
Tuesday services were held for Oscar Kemp, a longtime Katy resident since age 13. He died Sunday morning at Heights Hospital after surgery on Thursday, with Rev. Eddie Adams officiating.
Miss Judy Hall, 18, niece of Mr and Mrs Penn Aldrich, sponsored by The Times for the Miss Katy Independence Day contest. Hall is a blue-eyed blond who was Queen of Hearts princess in 1905 and a Katy High School leader with class favorite, home room secretary, and cheerleader roles. Merchants in the Chamber are urged to sponsor queen candidates. contact Dr Tyce Willans, chairman.
The Apostolic Faith Vacation Bible School runs June 20 to 25 from 9 00 to 11 45 a m each morning for children four through high school. A pre registration rally is set for Saturday June 18 at 10 00 a m at the church. Transportation can be arranged via contact with Mrs Harrol Waterbury.
The Katy Summer Recreation Program reports record attendance after the first week. 893 swam at Katy High School pool and 435 at Kilpatrick pool. 105 enrolled in beginner class at the high school pool, 64 girls and 41 boys.
Katy VFW Park hosts a family friendly Independence Day event with games from three legged races to sack races and water melon eating. Volunteers from Coach Bright to Scout Master Bill Bryan coordinate activities while FHA Girls sponsor pony rides and the Young Homemakers screen a local film The Tomboy and The Champ.
Texas Longhorn Centennial Trail Drive from San Antonio to Dodge City Kansas runs June 26 to July 2. Interested riders should contact E H Marks or Mr and Mrs Travis Marks. Fee is 50 dollars and includes one meal per day. Participants include Curtis Rose Reese Locket Arthur Schoen burg Brenham Ernest Black captain Salt Grass Trail Scouts. A century ago the first great cattle drives left Texas bound for markets.
The Katy Assembly of God Church plans a revival from June 14 through June 26 with nightly services at 7 30 except Saturdays led by Rev Samuel Calk assisted by his wife The Rev Glenn Montgomery notes Calk is a renowned evangelist with Midwest and East ministry. The piece also mentions the Texas Longhorn Centennial Trail Drive from San Antonio to Dodge City June 26 July 2 to commemorate drove cattle in Texas history.
Katy and Waller Farm Equipment invites farmers to a Massey Ferguson demonstration at Crabb Dryer six miles south of Richmond on FM 762. The event features a free lunch at noon and a 1:30 p.m. start to view the new tractor line, rescheduled after rain.
Kendall Roofing Company of Houston won the Katy School Board bid to re-roof Katy High School with a low bid of 13,218 dollars. Second bid was W. H. Branson Roofing at 14,480 dollars and A. M. Bowles Company bid 21,019.50. Work to start within ten days and finish in 804 boardes.
The Secret Heart Catholic Church of Brookshire sponsors a benefit barbecue at Royal Elementary School grounds on Sunday June 26 from 11 30 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. Tickets cost 1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children and are available at Hennekes and John Harrison Grocery.
The Jadies with sing H Koenig perform at Katy July 4th celebrations. A string of entertainment moves from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM at the Community Center. Dress is informal. Admission is one dollar per person.
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