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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1960
Page
2
Violet Orsak became the bride of Francis A McDonnell at the home of her parents in Katy. The ceremony was conducted by Rev C Stewart of the First Baptist Church of Katy with the bride given in marriage by her father, she wore a waltz-length chantilly lace dress.
Mr. T. C. Thornhill the County Office Manager for ASC County Committee received a 25 year Length of Service Award. He began in 1933 under Caesar Dutch Hohn Brenham and moved to Waller County in 1942. The presentation was at the June 24 meeting by Frank Ramsey with several ASC and Soil Conservation Service members in attendance.
A detailed wedding narrative from Katy features Cyril Orsak and T. E. McDonnel families as the bride, dressed in a taffeta gown with a fingertip veil and pearl crown, exchanges rings with her groom of AT&T service. Attendants include Annie Mae as maid of honor and Jackie McDonnel as best man. The reception follows with family house party help, and a Port Aransas wedding trip is mentioned.
Neighbors report ongoing flood impact as farmers move cattle from submerged pastures and rice fields while levees are rebuilt. Families evacuated by Tuesday and residents share updates about guests and illness in the community with a local home demonstration message at the end.
Raymond Collins expresses gratitude for the many cards flowers thoughts prayers visits and friendly gestures shown to him and his family during his hospitalization. He thanks everyone for the kindness and support.
Patricia Lynn Pollard, bride elect of James Desmond Woods, was honored at a tea Saturday afternoon June 18 at the home of Mrs. B Ray Woods with hostesses Mrs. W L Harlan, Miss Jeannette Hays, and Mrs Chester Jor.
Guests from Houston, Brookshire, and Ka y arrived and signed the bridal book. Patricia Lynn and her mother Mrs. Gilbert Pollard met attendees while Mrs. J. D. Woods helped greet guests. A pink carnation centerpiece adorned the dining table as punch coffee cookies mints and nuts were served.
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