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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1961
Page
4
An array of small ads from Brookshire area: quail dog pups for $10, bookkeeping and secretarial help, feed prices at Huffington Ranch in Horkley Texas, various household items for sale, and service offerings including TV radio repair, keys made, veterinary supplies, and photography prints display at Burford's with advance payments required.
The Rice Council for Market Development announces three new Grower-Directors George R. Hauer Nome Texas A H Johnson Markham Tears and J D Woods Katy Texas join the board. Texas now has five Grower-Directors and two Mill-Directors with similar representation in Arkangan and Louisiana. Two Mississippi Grower-Directors Bauer Johnson and Wooda bring long civic leadership to rice work.
Mrs. Robert Cardiff installed the officers for the year including president Mrs. Tom Cardiff and vice president Mrs. Harvey Johnson. Other officers named are secretary Mrs. Jimmy Morgan treasurer Mrs. Jimmy Johnson parliamentarian Mrs. Milton McGowan member at large Mrs. Ed Tillerson and publicity chair Mrs. Wesley Nelson.
Yesterday June 21 the summer solstice began the new season as the sun passed its peak in the sky. Citizens are urged to contact Senators and Representatives in Washington within a week to weigh in on the Farm Bill, emphasizing preferring no bill over a wrong one.
Miss Margaret Ann Gipson daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Gipson and James H Foster son of Mr and Mrs S L Foster wed at 8 p m Friday June 2 in the First Baptist Church of Katy Rev Charles Stewart officiated. The couple exchanged vows before baskets of white gladiola stock and daisies with candielabra. Miss Kay Foster sang with Miss Linda Rogers accompanying. The bride wore a white satin street length suit with a white orchid bouquet. Maid of honor was Mrs Kimbie Ann Wilkinson of Pasadena and Gena Wilkinson flower girl. Best man was Jerry Ginson and usher T J Foster. A reception followed at the church and the couple left for a Galveston trip in a powder blue linen suit. The bride is a Katy High School graduate and is employed by Humble Co. the groom is a Columbus High School graduate and attends the University of Houston.
Fashion centers of the world highlight an Old World Behiffli embroidery style across three apparel spheres for women. Paris couturiers feature lush Schifflin motifs from lingerie to outerwear in European and American markets.
The article describes Schiffli embroidery shaping summer fashion across casual wear and evening accessories. It highlights bridal linens, home textiles, and tableware as benefitting from intricate designs, with seasonal colors and new techniques captivating vacationers and graduates alike.
Miss Pat Batson received a personal shower at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mrs Gene Hudgens home. Hostesses Miss Florence Wilkerson and Miss Mary T assisted. corsages and powder puff centerpieces adorned the event with white carnations and a bridal Dresden china doll. Sherbet parfait and cookies were served to guests.
The 20th Century Club met at the Methodist Church basement Tuesday noon for a covered dish luncheon and installation of officers. Hostesses for the occasion were Mrs.
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