Peanut Poultry Farmers Urged To Attend FB Meeting
A Waller County Farm Bureau meeting is set for tonight at 8 PM in the Waller High School cafeteria. The Poultry Committee will present an Egg Law recommendation for state submission if approved by the County Bureau, and the Peanut Committee will share ideas for desired legislation. Wesley Buller Jr. urges all peanut growers and poultrymen to attend.
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Waller Community Farm Bureau
Waller High School
Poultry
Wesley Buller, Jr
Farm Bureau
Social Security Benefits Increases In Waller County
In Waller County, $10 923 per month in old age and survivors benefits were paid to 270 people at 1955 year end up 19 percent from 1954. Monthly distributions include 964 to 86 widowed mothers and children. retirements and survivor totals break down by category. The Houston Social Security office at 2502 Crawford Street serves Brookshire with district manager Fred C. Rogers noting when to contact for age 65 or 72 milestones and for disability events.
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Waller County
Fred C. Rogers
Social Security Administration
Houston
Walter County
Rogers
Houston Social Security Office
Crawford Street
Brookshire
Rice Deserts At Riceland Dinner Event
Miss Dorothy Hutchison of the Texas Rice Promotion Assn will attend Riceland Coffee Shop on Wednesday evening June 27 to serve a rice dessert with each order in the coffee shop and dining room. A Rice Receive Book will be available after 5 p.m.
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Dorothy Hutchison
Texas Rice Promotion Ass'n
Riceland
Katy Scouts Reach Camp Strake For Weeklong Stay
Nine Scouts accompanied by Scoutmaster Sherman Tryon and Assistant Bill Lafyette depart Katy as they camp at Camp Strake Conroe Texas on Site 12 for a week. They include Orvall Rhodes Jay Thomas Douglas Faulk Volen Youngblood Kenneth Reeves Billye Watts Lloyd Minze Phillip Woods and Raymond Collins. The group plans to return Saturday evening. The Katy National Bank sponsored the week off for Mr Tryon.
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Strake
Conroe
Texas
Sherman Tryon
Bill Lafyette
Orvall Rhodes
Jay Thomas
Douglas Faulk
Volen Youngblood
Kenneth Reeves
Billye Watts
Lloyd Minze
Phillip Woods
Raymond Collins
Katy National Bank
Mr. Tryon
Rice Promotion Meeting Advocates Boost in Rice Use
The Sixth Annual Mem bership Meeting of the Texas Rice Promotion Association convened June 14 at Katy High School. Prominent speaker G Chester Freeman urged ongoing promotional efforts, noting vast industry spending by meat dairy and egg sectors. Mauritz reported progress, promotion plans with USDA, and a rise in per capita rice consumption alongside declines in wheat potatoes beans and corn meal. New officers and directors were elected including M W Mauritz as president and George Duncan as vice president with several long-time board members continuing.
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Texas Rice Promotion Association
Katy
Texas
A. O. Miller
Tringalepeeker
G. Chester Freeman
Food Trades Division
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
M. W. Mauritz
Department of Agriculture
USDA
Dorothy Hutcheson
TRPA
Si Grider
Kern Tips
Canada
George Duncan
Port Lavaca
R. H. Stansel
Alvin
Albert Thompson
Kermit Dyche
Brazoria
David Wintermann
Colorado
Calhoun
W. C. McBride
Chambers
William N. Lehrer
Colorado, Co
Ira MecCulloch
Fort Bend
M. W. Mauricz
Jackson
Victoria
J. C. Lewis
Matagorda Co
J. F. Collier
Brasoria
Galveston Co
E. L. Chaney
South Jefferson Co
George Longenbaugh
Waller
N. W. Harris
J. W. Trousdale
West Liberty Co
R. B. Trull
West Matagorda Co
R. E. Meek
Wharton Co
Miss Morgan Takes Census Expansion Underway
The expanded Current Population Survey began last December to boost federal employment data. A larger local panel will be surveyed when the Census Bureau reaches Houston for local collection during the week of June 17, with Miss Pearl Morgan of Waller conducting interviews.
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U. S. Census Bureau
Autra A. Deville
Census Bureau
Houston
Miss Pearl Morgan
Waller
Scattered Rains Nourish Crops Across Region
Showers coated much of the area with 1 to 3 inches of rain, while Brookshire saw a downpour of over 14 inches in 45 minutes causing localized floods. The moisture benefits grasslands and crops including rice corn cotton peanuts and gardens, yet the long dry spell will require days of slow soaking rain.
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Brookshire
Atreata
Ruby McDaniel
Tatum Funeral Held Monday
Funeral services were held in Louisville for Mrs. Omar Tatum 87 who died Friday at Baptist Hospital. She is survived by her husband Omar Tatum, one daughter Norma Jean, four sons Neville Ralph Omar Jr and John Tatum, six grandchildren and several relatives. Relatives from Pattison and Pennsylvania attended.
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Louisville
Omar Tatum
Tatum
Baptist Hospital
John Tatum
Pattison
Norma Jean Tatum
Neville
Ralph
Ellen
Scott
Gretchen
Sara Tatum
John
Susanne Tatum
Johnny Tatum
Jim Pattison
George Pattison
Pennsylvania
Three Injured As Car Overturns Near Katy
Larry Shemann and Ray Bramblow of Rosenberg and Charles Hollier of Falshear were in a crash on Katy Hockley road near the S curve. The car went straight across a ditch, overturned twice, and burned. Bramblow suffered a broken back with other injuries and was to stay about ten days. the other two riders had slight injuries.
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Larry Shemann
Ray Bramblow
Rosenberg
Charles Hollier
Falshear
Katy
H. A. Hood
Katy-Hockley
Roy Bramblow
van Scroggins
Scroggins
Harris County
L Bing
Schmidt
Polly Ryan
Richmond
Bramblow
Riceland Coffee Shop Opens With Community Ceremony
Riceland Coffee Shop opens today at 9 am serving Katy Brookshire area. Mayor A O Miller presided at a formal opening with Brenda Kay Epstein cutting the ribbon. Owners Mr and Mrs O M Redus dedicate the business to God as guests toured the lace table service.
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Katy
Brookshire
O. M. Redus
A. O. Miller
Brenda Kay Epstein
Houston
Greg Longenbaugh
God
Christian Atmosa
M. Redus
J. Epstein
J. D. Woods
A. 0. Miller
J. B. Hudgens
Robert Redus
Misa Nelda Kosina
Donna Jo Thompson
Gloria Johnson
J. M. Baker
Lora Jean McNeil
K Home Demonstration Club Meeting Announced
The K Home Demonstration Club will meet Tuesday June 26 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. N. M. Newman’s home. Frances McCullock Harris County Demonstration Agent will present a landscape and patio demonstration. Members urged to attend and visitors are welcome.
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N. M. Newman
Frances McCullock
Harris County
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Family Night Date
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs invite members to family night on June 26 at 8 p.m. at the IOOF hall with a prize for the largest family attendance. Committee members are Clarence Eaton and A A Alexander H B Ballard. Annual barbecue set for June 27 by American Rice Growers Co op Assn Katy Division at VFW Park Katy.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Clarence Eaton
A. A. Alexander H. B. Ballard
American Rice Growers Co- Op Assn
Katy
VFW Park
Negro Home Burns Sunday in Texas Southwest of Brookshire
Brookshire firemen rushed to a house fire 144 miles southwest of Brookshire Sunday evening around 9 o clock. The home of Irvin Sampdon was destroyed despite efforts to save it. The cause was unknown and the family was not at home.
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Brookshire
Irvin Sampdon
First Well Drilled 6910 Feet In City of Katy
Humble Company reports drilling of the first city well in Katy reached 6910 feet in ten days. Sand reports are noted as fairly good and an official release may come later this week.
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City of
Katy
Mike Fielder
Humble Company
Parents Meet Tonight In Brookshire
Brookshire Boy Scout troop 370 led by Scoutmaster T. L. Poland plans a Camp Strake trip from June 24 to 30. Parents should attend a 7:30 PM meeting at the Fire Station on Thursday June 21 to review the year’s program as camping fees are collected and a film shown. Poland will take a paid week off from Union Producing Co to join the trip.
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Boy Scouts
Brookshire
Strake
T. L. Poland
Poland
Union Producing Co
Curb and Gutter Bids Considered in Brookshire Meeting
The Brookshire city group opened bids on curb and gutter improvements for ten blocks. Bids are under review and a bidder will be chosen when the committee meets today.
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Brookshire City Vomuei
Brookshire Lions Triumph Over Frydek In 10-5 Softball Clash
Brookshire Lions defeated Frydek 10 to 5 as Dale Faulk pitched all nine innings in a high scoring game at Brookshire Lions Field. Frydek scored early runs but Brookshire answered with steady hits and walks including five Frydek free passes. The local league schedule lists matches against Katy Methodist Brookshire Baptist Hempstead with upcoming dates.
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Flin. McGhee
Brookshire Sons
Althe
Katy Methodist
Brookshire Baptist
Frydek
Hempstead
Seaty
Brookshire Lions
Lions
Dale Faulk
Brookshire
Willie Kutra
Flinn McGhee
Sealy Va
Brookshire Dona
Brookshire 2nd Pumper Race Victory Narrowly Won
The Brookshire Volunteer Firemen won the second of four pumper races against Katy by four tenths of a second. The Brookshire team included Andrew Highrabedian Whitt Bains Jr Harris Garrett Eddie Lee Brode Vernon Schultz and Floyd Paben. Katy’s lineup featured La Verne Libre Bert Moebes Harvey Johnson Gene Cullins Buck Freeman and Eryakine Ince.
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Brookshire Volunteer Firemen
Katy
Brookshire
Andrew Highrabedian
Whitt Bains, Jr
Harris Garrett
Eddie Lee Brode
Vernon Schultz
Floyd Paben
la Verne Libre
Bert Moebes
Harvey Johnson
Gene Cullins
Buck Freeman
Eryakine Ince
Katy Rotary Installs Officers And Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Katy Rotary Club marks its tenth anniversary with officers installation and ladies night at 7:80 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Past district governors and their wives attend. Jim Watson names a special committee of past presidents including Arthur Miller and Ray Woods to finalize plans.
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Katy Rotary
Katy Rotary Club
Jim Watson
Doc McClain
Arthur Miller
J. T. Heinemeier
Ray Woods
A. J. Mangum
Albert Thompson
Arthur Robichaux
Donald Elder
Tomball
Swede Anderson
Dallas
Watson
Melvin Scott
P. C. Pitts
Ward Stanberry
Bill Evans
Dr. L. W. Bing
Tom Talley
Katy Voters Approve Bond and Maintenance Tax Increase
Katy Independent School District residents who own property voted to raise the Bond and Maintenance tax rate to $2.00 per $100 valuation. Thirty six ballots supported the measure while five opposed it.
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Theaty Independent School District
Monaville Farm Bureau Holds Third Meeting at School
The Monaville Community Farm Bureau met at 8 00 p m June 13 in Monaville School with about twelve members. Johnnie Ueckert was elected president Fred Bell vice president and Erwin Hartman secretary. A monthly meeting plan was set and a program committee appointed. A fund transfer of 1 00 per member was discussed pending member transfers.
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Monaville Community Farm Bureau
Monaville
Bill Wedemeyer
Weldon Laas
Farm Bureau
Laas
Community Farm Bureau
Johnnie Ueckert
Fred Bell
Erwin Hartman
Lst
Hempstead Folks Visit Brookshire At 4 15 Friday
Ray Jones of the Hempstead News reports a group of Hempstead residents will visit Brookshire Friday afternoon around 4 15 to advertise the Centennial Celebration on June 29. The 29th promises barbecue free watermelon parade entertainment pagjeant and a dance in Hempstead.
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Ray Jones
The
Hempstead
John W. Mitchell Graduates With Honors at UT Law
John W. Mitchell earned a Bachelor of Laws with honors from the University of Texas School of Law on June 2. He ranked fourth in a class of ten honors students and joined the Order of the Calf scholarly society as he prepares to begin an LLM in August. He received a fellowship to study International Law at New York University for 1956 57.
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John W. Mitchell
University of Texas School of Law
Order of the Calf
National Law School
John
New York University
Mrs. Howard Grimet Seeks Write-In Justice of the Peace
Brookshire resident Mrs. Howard Mandy Grimet announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace Pct 5 in Walther County as a Democratic write-in in the July 28 1956 primary. She pledges to support law enforcement and serve the community from the Brookshire service station hour by hour. She is a longtime local and invites voters to write in her name Four for that our cotta support.
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Justice of the Peace
Walter
Howard
Bliss
Glyde
Brookshire
Baptist Church
Mney
Pet
Howard Grimet
Mandy
Cotta
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Waller Co
Camp
Riceland Coffee
Rebekah
Mrs. Howard
Mandy) Grimet
Justice of Peace
Brookshire Times
Mrs. Howard Grimet
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