Miss Mary Martin and Robert Henry Bride in Brookshire
Miss Mary Margaret Martin and Robert Nelson Henry were married Sunday afternoon June 17 at 2 pm in the First Methodist Church Brookshire. The ceremony by Rev D L Landrum drew about 160 relatives and friends with a pink lace wedding dress and orchid bouquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Margaret Martin
Robert Nelson Henry
Mary Margaret Mar’tin
First Methodist
Brookshire
E. H. Martin
Edythe Henry
Houston
D. L. Landrum
Wedding of Bride and Groom Opens with Family Ties
James BR Murray and the bride’s brothers in law attended the ceremony. Mrs E H Martin mother of the bride wore lace and a brown corsage. Mrs Henry mother of the groom wore blue silk and a purple orchid. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home with Zink and white decor, carnations, gladioli, and a double ring cake. The couple reside on Fairdale Lane in Houston after a trip to New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Br, Murray
E. H. Martin
Henry
Shower Honors Mrs. Robinson at Mrs. Woods Home
Mrs. Juan Dean Robinson received a pink and blue baby shower on June 21 at Mrs. J. D. Woods home. Pink roses adorned the refreshment table and a gift table, with Mrs. T. P. Moore of Houston assisting her daughter in opening presents. Hostesses included Mrs. V. D. Avera, Mrs. Olen Thompson, and Mrs. P. C. Aldrich. A second surprise shower honored Mrs. Robinson in Houston Saturday night by friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Dean Robinson
J. D. Woods
Mr. Stork
T. P. Moore
Houston
Woods
V. D. Avera
Olen Thompson
P. C. Aldrich
Robinson
Brookshire Frozen Foods Annual Stockholders Barbecue
Brookshire Frozen Foods Inc held its annual stockholders and employees barbecue Sunday afternoon at the Municipal Building. Official barbecuers were Otto Kitzman and Vernon Schultz. Attendees included Roy and Patricia Muske, Orville Small of Sealy, Jack and Earl Orange families, Henrietta Stastny and family, Frances Suroycak, Amelia Sturn, Annie Sturm, Alma Harbison, and Vernon Schultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire Frozen Foods, Inc
Brookshire ‘Municipal
Otto Kitzman
Vernon Schultz
Roy Muske
Patricia Muske
Orville -Small
Sealy
Jack Dalton
Jack Donald
Earl Orange
Henrietta Stastny
Frances Suroycak
Amelia Sturn
Annie Sturm
Alma Harbison
Christening Julie Ann Schulte At Local Church
Julie Ann Schulte christened at First Methodist Church last Sunday morning. Rev. and Mrs. D L Landrum serve as godparents. Julie Ann, three months old, is child of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Schulte. Mr. and Mrs. J M Buchanan took a trip to Shreveport Louisiana last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Ann Schulte
First Methodist Church
D. L. Landrum
Julie Ann
Kenneth Schulte
J. M. Buchanan
Shreveport
Ila
Joyce Spencer Honored With Bridal Shower
Miss Joyce Spencer bride elect of George H Longenbaugh was honored with a shower tea at the First Methodist Church of Katy. Guests included the honoree’s mother Mrs P R Spencer and Mrs George E Longenbaugh mother of the groom, with hostesses listed among local Mrs Fred A Hoyt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Spencer
George H. Longenbaugh
First Methodist
Katy
Herbert Beckendorff
M. L. Mansell
P. R. Spencer
George E. Longenbaugh
Judy Sharp
Fred A. Hoyt
A. Robichaux
P. C. Pitts
Olen Thompson
Albert Thompson
Halden Longenbaugh
Hal Cardiff Celebrates 26th Birthday at Home Dinner
Hal Cardiff marked his 26th birthday with a Sunday dinner at his mother Mrs C Cardiff's home. Family members in attendance included brothers and their spouses, plus Lynn’s parents Mr and Mrs Tom Soukup of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Cardiff
C. Cardiff
Tom Cardiff
Charles Cardiff
John Cardiff
Lynn
Tom Soukup
Houston
Three SHSTC Students Enrolled in First Summer Semester
Huntsville reports Brookshire students Helen Haak a speech major and Sarah Hopkins a music major both seniors along with Barbara Holt a sophomore education and sociology major listed among more than 1400 summer students at Sam Houston State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Brookshire
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Helen Haak
Sarah Hopkins
Barbara Holt
Ellington and Cardiff Families Welcome Newborn Daughters
Mr and Mrs Nathan Ellington announce the birth of Mary Kelley Ellington at 7 50 p m in St Josephs Hospital Houston on June 19 1956 the couple celebrate their wedding anniversary the baby has a 3 year old brother Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C C Kelley and Mr and Mrs N R Ellington of Katy. Mr and Mrs Robert L Cardiff announce daughter Catherine Annette born June 15 1956 at 6 25 p m at Heights Hospital weighing 6 lbs 14 oz Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J V Cardiff and Mr and Mrs G E Sloat of Spring Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Ellington
Mary Kelley Ellington
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Houston
Mary
C. C. Kelley
N. R. Ellington
Katy
Robert L. Cardiff
Catherine Annette
the Heights Hospital
Catherine
Happy
Elizabeth
Lynn
Chris
J. V. Cardiff
G. E. Sloat
Spring Branch
4-H Members Take One Day Trip to Galveston
Seventy five 4-H members and leaders visited San Jacinto Battle Ground and Galveston Bay on June 6. Funded by the 4-H Boosters, the outing included lunch at the Battle Ground, a tour of the Battleship Texas, beach time in Galveston, and a bridge operation to let barges pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
San Jacinto Battle Ground
Galveston Bay
Battle Ground
Texas
Galveston
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Group Returns Home After Evening Event
ST members enjoyed seeing this and arrived back home about 9 30 p m tired but happy after the group’s evening event.
Mrs H E Jordan Visits in Illinois
Mrs H E Jordan and her granddaughter Myrna Jean traveled by train to Joliet Illinois last Friday arriving the next morning. She will visit her brothers Ed and Ted Loose and families and friends while in the state. Mr and Mrs Chester Jordan plan to leave this week to bring Myrna back and will tour Angus Farms along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Jordan
Myrna Jean
Joliet
Illinois
Hodges Visit Mrs Margaret in Houston Area
Mr and Mrs Sam B Hodges of Houston were visiting her mother Mrs Margaret Rieter on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam B.' Hodges
Houston
Margaret
Rieter
Camp Strake Week Delights Katy Scouts
Katy scouts enjoyed a week at Camp Strake with swimming contests rifle shooting canoeing and hiking activities. Sherman received a week off from Katy National Bank. Baytown group and guests at Atascosa City Country Club savored water skiing boating and banking activities last Sunday. Mrs F A Stafford of Miami Florida visits relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Tryon
Katy
Camp Strake
Sherman
Katy National Bank
Rachel Pootmans
George V. Nelson
L. P. Schoenemanns
Don Blanton
Ben Ed Stovalls
Baytown
Atasco City Country Club
F. A. Stafford
Mijami
Florida
Frank Wilkinson
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Misa Martin
Misa Marylis Gutschowa
Homer James, Jr
Able Rhodes, Jr
Robert N. Henry
Levi
St. - Katy
Houson
Copeanvently
Mobas Company
Main
Riceland
Strake
Grea Es
Gray’s Service Station
Shorty Gray
Highway
Crosley Shelvador Twins
Seth
Tan
Everatie
Katy Specialty CO
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