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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
6
Gene Patterson age 79 died recently in Houston. Funeral services were held at 2 30 PM Monday. Survived by his son Ed Patterson a daughter Mrs Jane Burleson who shared his Houston home and a sister Mrs Claude McDaniel of Mart.
A group of VFW Post members organized for the 10th anniversary barbecue held Wednesday June 19 at VFW Park in Katy Lto. Names include Jim Dilorne 1st commander R E McIlroy John Cardiff 1962 commander G T Shearer Sr service officer Ralph England 1954 commander Joe K Moore 1950 1951 commander and Bill Cardiff 1955 commander. All are 10 year members except Bill and Ralph with eight years.
B Hood Chapter U D C enjoyed a covered dish supper at Pattison School Cafe last Thursday honoring Pres Jefferson Davis. Officers were installed in candle light ceremony led by Mrs Erl Ramsey with Mrs T R Jones as president. Sessions at Jimmy Pyka Field begin 10 am daily with Pirates supervision for a 16 and older tryout including travel and living expense details.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will conduct a two day tryout camp in Fredericksburg Texas on Friday and Saturday June 21 and 22. Local players are invited to attend and showcase for the Major League organization.
Pattison W S C S held meetings at the home of Mrs G L Buller on June 17 with Mrs H P Donigan in charge. Minutes by Mrs L Thomas noted plans for a prayer song and biweekly sessions before the regular W S C S meetings. Readings covered Philippine work, with songs and refreshments provided by the hostess.
Tuesday evening the Wes yn Guild met at Mrs H E Romack's home for a covered dish supper. Jo Ann Alston presented the program Missions in the Philippines. Miss Louise Schlipf received a surprise handkerchief shower as a birthday remembrance.
Katy Methodist Vacation Chore School invites boys and girls and their workers to a Sharing Program Friday at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary with afterward viewing handwork and refreshments in the basement. Average attendance during the first week has been 111 students.
The article honors faithful workers and parents who contributed time energy and talents to provide Christian education for boys and girls, expressing gratitude for the support and involvement of the faithful in the community.
Holy Masses are announced for Fryder with a Corpus Christi Procession on June 23 at 7:00 a.m. A wedding for Delphine Barton and Johnnie Rubena is set for June 23 at 10:30 a.m. July 7 features mass at 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. with summer schedule resuming.
Mrs. O. L. Martin was honored with a pink and blue shower Tuesday morning at the Recreation Hall. Hostesses were Mrs. R. Brooks, Mrs. O. H. Edwards, and Mrs. W. J. Youngblood. Yellow day lilies decorated the serving table, a lamb vase graced the gift table.
A gown and robe were received along with many gifts. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Elizabeth Owens and Betty's sister Mrs. Dee Bloomfield, both of Houston.
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