Chaney Named Katy Postmaster in Medal Day Ceremony
Raymond E. Chaney was sworn in as Katy postmaster on Friday morning June 11 1971 by Postal Service Officer Cayard. He had served as Assistant to Postmaster Marjorie Cooper since 1967 and as Officer in Charge since August 1 1970 after her retirement. He has 21 years in Houston postal service and previously served two years in the Navy aboard a LSM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond E. Chaney
Chaney
Katy
Postal Service
Cayard
Marjorie Cooper
Cooper
Houston
LSM
Generil Blount
Regional Management Selection Board
Senate
Stevenson
Texas
Louisiana
Vacation Church School Opens At Katy First United Methodist
The An nual Vacation Church School runs June 21 to 30 at Katy First United Methodist Church. Classes meet Monday to Friday then Monday to Wednesday, 9:30 to 11:30. Attendees range from 8 years old by September 1 to completed 6th grade. No closing program planned. visitors welcome. Theme The Build of All Things is God. Proceeds aid Pfeiffer Memorial Hospital Bolivia pediatric wing supporting missionary team Rev and Mrs Lindsay B Smith from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Katy
Pfeiffer Memorial Hospital
la Paz
Bolivia
Lindsay B. Smith
Texas
Katy council discusses safety and zoning plans with Houston Natural Gas officials
Houston Natural Gas Corp officials led by district manager J M Young and chief engineer Ray Smith met the Katy City Council to discuss safety of plastic pipe. They stated the pipe meets pipeline safety act specs, is in use in Houston and 117 other towns, and can be detected underground due to a wire in the pipe. They offered rapid on-site response with radio equipped vehicles if a line is broken. The council accepted plans for Lambert Moebes Mobile Home Park and Bartlett Section 3. The engineer will assess Bartlett sewer capacity and propose cost effective solutions if lacking. A zoning hearing date was set for July 8 after discussion of limited owner responses and committee work. Additional items included summer hires Tim Lambert and Bill Hendricks, purchase of 12 water meters, attendance at a wastewater school, bids for water and sewer extensions for Ray Woods tract set for July 8, and Mary Ann Ernstes named chair for Thomas Park improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Lee Wallace
Mgr
J. M. Young
Ray Smith
Houston Natural Gas Corp
Katy
Houston
Mra. Lambert Moebes Mobile
Mert Watts
Bartlett
W. D. Fussell
Joe Dunlap
Cox
Dube Captures First Division at State Vocal Contest
Janis Dube won a First Division and earned her sixth medal at the state vocal solo competition of the University Interscholastic League held June 12 at the University of Texas in Austin. She sang Come Unto These Yellow Sands with piano accompaniment by Mrs. LaVera Hutsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis Dube
University of Texas In
Austin
Come Unto These Yellow Sands
Frank LaForge
LaVera
Bea) Hutsell
Janis
Katy High School
W. J. Dube
Katy
Baylor University
Father and Son Day Events At Local Little League
This Saturday June 19 families head to the field for Father and Son Day with free burgers for the team with the most fathers present. Minor League kickoff at 10 30 a.m. Major League at 7 15 p m. Senior League Father and Son Day occurs Friday June 18 at 7 16 p m.
First Donations for Katy July Fourth Events
Seventeen Katy Chamber members met to discuss Independence Day celebration funding. Early donors include Elmer Williams with 20 dollars and Colorado County Federal Savings and Loan contributing 100 dollars. Each fund aims for about 1000 dollars, with Dr L W Bing and Ward Stanbery named as chairmen.
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Katy Chamber
Elmer Williams
Colorado County Federal Savings & Loan
Dr. L. W. Bing
Ward Stanberry
Arlington Heights senior earns National Merit Scholarship award
Charles E Blanton an Arlington Heights High School senior wins a four year UT merit scholarship funded by Prudential. The $6000 National Merit Scholarship honors him as a top student who also made Who's Who and was voted Most Likely to Succeed. He graduates Magna Cum Laude and is National Honor Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Blanton
Arlington Heights
Charles Beck
Prudential Insurance Co. of America
Chuck
Arlington Heights High School
Ft. Worth
Charles Blanton
New Orleans
W. D. Blanton
Katy
Tips for Fathers by Ted Klein Inspires Better Parenting
Ted Klein argues modern fathers should engage directly with infant care and maintain open communication. He says independence for children defines success, urges consistent practice of common sense guidelines, and frames parenting as a moral responsibility guided by faith.
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Ted Klein
Bake Sale Saturday in Katy for Father’s Day treats
The Ladies of St. Bartholomew's Church hold a bake sale Saturday June 19 starting at 10 am. Proceeds support church activities at West Side Grocery Midway Food Market and Dube's Super Market in Katy with a variety of desserts for Father’s Day.
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Ladies of St. Bartholomew's Church
West Side Grocery
Midway Food Market
Dube's Super Market
Katy
Services Held For Sam Garrett Of Pattison
Funeral services were held at Schmidt Funeral Chapel in Brookshire for Sam Garrett of Pattison who died June 12 in Bellville Hospital at 75. He lived in Pattison 45 years, WWI veteran, married to Janel Phillips, with survivors including four sons, thirteen grandchildren, one great grandchild, a sister, and other relatives.
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Schmidt Funeral Chapel
Brookshire
Sam Garrett
Pattison
Bellville Hospital
Frank
Lizzie Graves Garrett
Sam
Pattison Methodist Church
American Legion
Janel Phillips
Mabel Garrett
Hockley
Frank Eugene
Valer
Charles Lloyd
Longview
James Cav
Garland
Texas
Nell Romack
Katy
Pattison Cemetery
Pi Re
W. C. Taylor
Lawrence Ehlert
Elmer Hitt
Frank Gos Schmidt
Barbecue At Felshear Friday By Fulahear Methodist Church
The Fulahear Methodist Church hosts a Friday barbecue on June 18 with servings from 6 30 to 9 00 p m. Beef and chicken plates are priced at 1 60 with desserts including cakes and pies available.
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Fulahear
Katy Optimists Sponsor Model Rocket Demonstration
The Katy Optimists plan a Model Rocket Demonstration by the Katy Rocketeer Club at the Little League Field at 4:86 prior to the ball game. The event invites all to attend and learn about the growing hobby for all ages.
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Katy Optimists
Katy Rocketeer Club
Little League Field
Curtis Lee Jr Offers Summer Jobs for Jocas Youth
Curtis Lee Jr seeks to hire local youths for summer work, either as regular positions or part time. For interested boys, contact Lee or Dan Cox at 852-4884 to discuss odd jobs like window washing, sweeping walls, and weed removal.
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Curtis Lee, Jr
Jocas
Andle
Lee
Dan Cox
Optimist Youth Rodeos Begin in Katy ISD
The Optimist Club started Youth Rodeos on Thursday June 10 and will hold them every Thursday at 7 30 pm open to all Katy ISD students. Minors must have a release form filed at the rodeo grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy Independent School District
Katy ISD Board Raises Tax Rate and Approves Bond Plan
The Katy School Board voted to raise the assessment ratio from 30 to 40 percent for the new tax year and approved a 16 year bond plan totaling 1.3 million dollars for phase one of a new building program. Plans include administration building site survey, new music building by August 1, and temporary classrooms for Katy Elementary to handle rising enrollment.
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Katy Isd Board
Katy
Rauscher Fierce
Taylor
Henry Hensley
Jack Rhoads
Charles Ehlert
SH 10
Zoning Hearing Set July 6 in Katy at VFW Center
The City of Katy Planning and Zoning Committee schedules a hearing for July 6 at the VFW Center on zoning issues. All property owners and residents may attend and speak. The committee may adopt final plat plans or send recommendations to the City Council, which will then decide to pass, reject, or submit the issue to a public vote.
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Tha City Planning and Zoning Committee
Katy
VFW Center
John Fowler Joins Katy Sales as Automotive Parts Expert
Alabama native John Fowler joins Katy Sales & Supply Center bringing ten years in automotive parts. A Monroeville High graduate and Marine veteran with a wife Patricia and five children, the Fowler family seeks an eight bedroom Katy home while selling their Conroe residence. Johnny Nelson invites customers to meet John this week, and readers are urged to mention they saw the ad on page 10.
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Katy Sales & Supply Center
John Fowler
Mr. Fowler
Alabama
Monroeville, Alabama
Patricia
Pam
Margaret
John Jr
Chia
Debbie
Stephen
Katy
Conroe
Johnny Nelson
John
Katy Sales
Rev. Bob Pate and Family Join Brookshire Methodist
The Pate family arrived in Brookshire as the new ministerial household at First United Methodist Church from Kirbyville. Reverend Pate led community groups and church activities, while Mrs. Pate taught in Kirbyville Schools and directed choirs. They were welcomed with a community pounding and a Sunday welcome service.
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Bob Pate
Brookshire
Bob
Gradylene Pate
First United Methodist Church
Kirbyville
Pate
Lions Club
Kirbyville Ministerial Alliance
Kirbyville Mental Health Association
Kirbyville School For
Crusmie
Ameri
Can Cancer Boeruty
Women's Society of Christian Service
Brookshire United Methodist Church
WSCS
Robert
Larry
Louise Hernedon
the Times
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R. E. Chaney
Texas Quality Board
Ray Woods
Mary Ann Ernstes
Thomas Park
Felshear
Katy Elementary
Kilpatrick
6Th Street
Kay
Mike Fielder
Bobby Winters
Louise E. Bauer
Ed Walton
JE Nelson
Jack Kinberger
Detroit
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