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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
1
Bob Mellroy shows a 3 by 5 foot 50 star American flag, part of the first shipment to the TIMES office in Katy. The Times and Houston Chronicle plan to bring a flag to every home and business in the area, with orders open for a limited time after an initial shipment of 21 flags.
Rep Bob Casey announced the U S Army Corps of Engineers approved installing flood control gates in the Addicks and Barker reservoirs. No new authorization needed. District engineer in Galveston ordered to proceed with installation and bids will be sought. Casey called it an important factor in reducing downstream erosion though not the final solution.
Brookshire Masonic Lodge site on Fifth Street in Brookshire moves forward as Moore and Son Construction pours the foundation. Frank Taylor, the general contractor, says framing could begin after several days of curing and, weather permitting, the building may rise after July 4. The lodge hall for Brookshire Chapter No. 1066 AF and AM will include kitchen facilities and cover 3278 square feet brick veneer.
The period July 2 through July 8 is designated National Safe Boating Week by the President. Harris County Red Cross safety director issues rules for boaters including life jackets for each person, not overload, no smoking while refueling, avoid standing or rocking, and head to shore when storms threaten.
BerMels of Katy announces its annual summer clearance sale running Friday June 30 through July 15 with many items on sale. Fall fashions in transition cottons will be modeled twice on Friday and again Saturday by Miss Kathy Schlottman and others as BerMels owners invite all to view new colors and styles for the coming season.
The Katy Dads Club starts a major effort to recruit new members. Interested fathers are urged to contact members or see Gus Cummings or El Tillerson. Dues are set for the year and members receive membership cards. The drive aims to raise funds to cover a 1400 note from last year’s Little League Park. A goal of 200 members is set, prioritizing fathers of boys in Little League. Plans for a barbecue are mentioned.
A compact meditation on political economic and spiritual freedom in America. It lauds the Constitution and equal protection while warning that unbridled choice without truth leads to inward enslavement. The piece argues freedom requires adherence to moral law and the Ten Commandments.
Mr and Mrs Fred Wiesner opened Wiesner s a new Brookshire store at 4130 Fifth Street east of the school administration building The compact 26 by 40 foot concrete tile structure houses a clothing store a cosmetic studio and a beauty shop Modern interior with fluorescent lighting air conditioning and brown vinyl asbestos tile flooring builder Eddie Brode designer Maple Pollard Katy assistance from Mrs Lydia Speckmaier Wallis and Mrs Lottie Bradley planned formal opening July 8
Travis Ferrell of Brookshire reports his new Econoline truck and about 100 dollars of equipment burned when the vehicle caught fire on the highway near the Ray Woods farm house Friday. He tried to extinguish the blaze and notified Brookshire firefighters. Authorities say the cause is undetermined and the chemicals involved did not explode and pose no fire hazard.
Swisher and Ruege invites farm families to the Oliver Spotlight Premiere on Friday July 7 with prizes entertainment and refreshments. Pieter Cramerus and Herman Wygrys showcase the Oliver 1800 and 1900 tractors along with the full Oliver line. See next week s Times for more details.
The Katy City Council approved construction plans and specifications for water and sanitary sewer system extensions. Plans include 6 and 8 inch water lines and 10 inch sewer lines from the Franz Road area to Morton Road, with A. Russell presenting the plans.
The Wayside in Brookshire shows The Alamo for six days ending July 3. One weekly show starts at 7:30 on weeknights, with regular Saturday and Sunday hours. The Texas made film stars John Wayne Richard Widmark Laurence Harvey and Frankie Avalon.
Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts led by John F. Lynch reports 49 325 members and leaders ordered to display the U S flag at homes especially on holidays to express faith in democracy The Times with Houston Chronicle offers a 50 star flag for 3 00 in advance at Katy or Brookshire orders cut off after Wednesday Flags available for pickup Friday or Saturday and a total of 46 flags ordered including honoree names and sponsors.
The Katy Florist operated by Mr and Mrs Ka Goynes opens this Saturday July 1. They acquired Elkins Flowers stock and run the shop with Katy Department Store in the same building. Mrs Mary Tubbs assists. all invited to register for gifts and refreshments. summer items on sale in the department store. Read ads in this weeks Times page 6.
The Katy First Methodist Church Methodist Men host a Katy style barbecue this Saturday July 1 from 1130 AM to 730 PM. A Katy Pee Wee baseball game versus Sealy Wee Wee starts at 2 PM and Ruth Gaynes and her team face the Ole Pros in a volleyball match at 5 PM. Proceeds fund the church Music Department.
Waller County Sheriff Jim Whitworth and Deputy R L McCauley with Deputy H A Hood of Harris County investigated a burglary at Katy Butane Co and T P Supply. The theft occurred between 8 30 p m Sunday and 6 am Monday with three thousand spark plugs and $18 in change stolen. Aluminum paint cans were removed, footprints and tire tracks were found, and fingerprint expert Andy DeShan assisted. The Katy Butane Co and T P Supply are owned by Gene Stamps Phil Houghton and Travis Marks.
The Paul Revere Study Group of Katy invites the public to view Operation Abolition at 8:00 p.m. on July 3 in the Katy High School Auditorium. The film, praised by J Edgar Hoover and the House Un American Activities Committee, critiques the Communist Party USA.
Mrs. Lawerence Venable to formally open City Cafe this Sunday July 2 under her management. Free coffee and doughnuts for visitors, plus two free dinners for those who register today through Sunday. A special Sunday dinner is planned. See adv. for details.
A 190 Cessna piloted by a Gordon Jewelry Co. executive made a crash-landing near a Katy residential area causing extensive damage to a tractor, fencing, and a parked plow. Passengers included Myron Maiden and Eugene Lev, with others identified as Gordon and Miller. Federal Aviation Administration officials investigated the site beside the Motheral road, noting the plane’s near total wreck and potential danger from a nearby butane tank.
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