Little Flower of Jesus Club Meets At Hempstead
The Little Flower of Jesus Club met June 2 at A. A. Urban’s home in Hempstead. Ann Kosh read two Bible chapters. Mary Elizabeth Urban and Julian Kosh were showered with hankies for their upcoming wedding. Next meeting set for June 17 at Mrs. Joe Kosh’s home. Father A J Nichelson is leaving this month for a three week trip. The world’s largest gas field near Brookshire drawing rigs to Hastings area may delay future searches.
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Little Flower of Jesus Club
A. A. Urban
Hempstead
Ann Kosh
Mary Elizabeth Urban
Julian Kosh
Joe Kosh
A. J. Nichelson
Katy
Brookshire
South Houston
Hastings
Brookshire Gasser
Dogiyiaix
Commissioner Graham Undergoes Operation Before Memorial Hospital
Commissioner Graham, of Precinct No. 1, left Wednesday for the Memorial Hospital at Houston to have head region surgery. He will be under physicians and a nurse of his choosing for about two weeks, aiming to return to duties if the Lord is willing.
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J. T’s
Memorial Hospital
Houston
May Tax Collections Reported By Tax Office
The Tax Collector's office reports May receipts with state collections at 224.68 and total county collections at 678.32, including 69.51 for roads and 275.06 for schools. The county clerk and comptroller of public accounts oversee the office.
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Prese Ds
Housewarming Barbecue for Chester Jordan Lyle Home
More than 180 guests joined a barbecu e at the home of Mr and Mrs Chester Jordan and Son Lyle for a house warming. Guests brought many lovely gifts and well wishes for the new residence.
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Chester
Jordan
Lyle
Weather Outlook for Southern Plains and West Gulf
June 14 to 19 forecast from the Weather Bureau reports generally fair conditions with near normal temperatures. Scattered showers expected in the northern part of the region later in the week. Houston, Texas.
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Houston
Texas
Plains
West Gulf States
County Commissioners Hear Equalization Board Meeting
County commissioners met in session three days last week as the board of equalization. Their regular meeting was held on Monday.
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Board of Equalization
Correction Dear Editor About Pappy’s Brookshire Trip
A reader from Addicks thanks the editor for a story about Pappy’s trip to Brookshire. The writer notes a correction about alarm timing and confirms the trip, describes leaving the medicine kit and hot water bag, and praises Brookshire’s people and scenery. He plans to visit again if business allows.
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Pappy
Brookshire
Allus
Happy Knight
Addicks
Veterans pledge unity across Legion VFW and DAV in Texas
A Brookshire Times letter from H. S&S. Parsechky, commander of Harry B. Bartlett Post 3542 VFW Addicks, urges veterans to join a nearby veterans group whether American Legion DAV or VFW. He apologizes for wording and commends Post Hempstead's American Legion.
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American Legion
Vo FW
Hempstead Post
H. S&s. Parsechky
Subscriptions Urged as Papers Face Restart Warning
Readers with unpaid bills for the Times or the Waller County Chronicle are urged to renew immediately or the papers will be discontinued.
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The
Times
Waller County Chronicle
Hempstead Negro Killed in Clash Over Theft Ring
In Hempstead, about 11 p.m. Sunday, Ernest McGowen was shot to death by Deputy Menke as officers pursued suspects in a hog and cattle theft ring. Willie McGowen, who confessed to involvement, escaped jail and later slashed his throat. he survives under guard and faces trial. It is believed arrests have reduced the theft ring in Waller County.
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Hempstead
Ernest McGowen
Little Mike Menike
Willie McGowen
Ernest
Roy Chapman
Aol Deen
Menke
O. W. Gatton
Harris Co
Willie
Prarie View
Waller County
Mary Taylor and Peter Backer Wed in Hempstead Ceremony
Mrs. Mary Taylor and Mr. Peter Backer were married Sunday in Hempstead with Rev. F. H. Morgan officiating. The couple will reside in Hempstead at her former home.
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Mary Taylor
Peter Backer
Houston
Hempstead
F. H. Morgan
Mills Family Outing At San Jacinto And Sylvan Beach
Mr and Mrs W D Mills with two daughters and grandchildren spent Sunday at San Jacinto and Sylvan Beach with other relatives in Houston. W D Mills and his daughters and grandchildren were in Houston last Thursday to see the movies.
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W. D. Mills
San Jacinto
Sylvan Beach
Houston
W. D. Millis
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Brookshire Times
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