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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1946
Page
1
Rice hull cement tests continue to be conducted by inventors R I Koons and Leonard Chappell in El Campo. They report strong pound per square inch strength in test blocks, potential for low costs, and applications from plaster to pre fabricated panels with scalable production on the horizon.
Mr. H. A. Hood investigated a shipment consigned to a local merchant that was stolen in transit. Two African American suspects are held by Harris County Sheriff’s Dept. An automobile stolen from Fuffola, Texas and $500 worth of merchandise were recovered or tied to the case.
Sacred Heart Church Brookshire hosts Sunday Mass at 7 A M with parishioners urged to attend morning service and observe worship.
The Commissioners' Court will open bids at 2 00 P M Friday June 28 for contracts to build 39 miles of gravel and black top roads and three steel and concrete bridges in Consolidated Road District No 7 Waller County. Funding comes from a bond issue approved by taxpayers with Judge Anderson promoting the project as a civic improvement benefiting farmers, to be completed before January 1 1947.
The 4 H Club held its June meeting at the Production Recreation hall with Miss Davida Mount presenting a cloth house shoe demonstration. Five girls were selected for the July camp at Clear Lake Park: Lolita Buchanan Shirley Hood Jewel Ellington Betty Walk and Nevelyn Forman. Their sponsor is Mrs. W. P Walker.
Publisher and team request all news and advertising copy by Monday for the upcoming Times issue. No submissions after noon Tuesday. The staff plans Fourth of July celebrations and asks contributors to share items promptly.
The Katy Baptist Church, built in 1914, will be torn down for a $40,000 brick and tile building featuring an auditorium and educational space. The congregation will hold services in the school house during construction with the school board’s cooperation.
Local social news items list visits and back-and-forth travels among Brookshire families and nearby towns including Marlin Columbus Victoria Port OConner Beaumont Brenham Goose Creek Shiner Houston and Port Arthur. Events mention hospital stays, shop visits, barber closings, and social gatherings with multiple named residents and families.
Johnsue ball club defeated the Sealy Lions 17 to 7 last Tuesday night. Sisti struck out nine for Johnsue while Madden pitched for Sealy. Johnsue lineup featured Gossett Schmidt Schmersol Eatherly Kinsey Hilliard Holder Murray Clegg Rhoads with Sisti on the mound. Sealy listed Kinberger Thurman Hinton Madden Hluchan Jan Janecek Hill Nentwig.
The Daily Vocation Bible School closed at the Baptist Church Thursday with commencements and awards for attendees. The seven day session enrolled 79, featured child handiwork on display, and began with a street parade led by students riding in cars and trucks. Principal was Pastor R. T. Blalock.
In Patton on June 6 1946 a Young Peoples Fellowship of the Methodist Church formed with weekly meetings at 8 30 pm led by President Lydia Kitzman Secretary Sadie Pattison and Treasurer Sam Wilson Sponsors are Mr and Mrs Johnny Tatum. Members include visiting students and locals from Houston Pasadena and North Carolina with various relatives mentioned plus a dance in Bellville and a Texas trip family news and local visits.
Katy student Betty Ann Swogetinsky completed her junior year at Baylor University and earned a place on the Dean’s list for the spring quarter. She maintains a triple major in education English history with a Spanish minor and works as an English department grader. She has been elected to Alpha Chi and Kappa Delta Pi honor societies.
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