07 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1930
Page
1
A one story brick building 30 by 66 feet is under construction on the Kellner property on Front Street. G D Hensley of Madisonville holds the contract and expects six weeks to complete. E H Martain will operate a grocery and confectionery with modern fixtures including an all electric soda fountain.
W F Donald refreshes his premises with new paint to brighten the neighborhood. Neighbors note the cheerful update and its curb appeal.
At the Lutheran Church Pattison a Sunday services will be conducted by Rev Hartfield of Lyons next Sunday morning March 9. Sunday School 9 30 Service 10 00 Public is partially invited and asked to be on time.
H Baethe and his family from Needville stopped in the city Wednesday afternoon on their way home from Buckholtz. During the visit Mr Baethe renewed his subscription to The Times.
Last Friday night a heavy gas pressure blew in at the Davis tract well prepared by L W Capps for Gulf Production Co. The derrick collapsed and the rig sunk into a sixty foot hole as hot water lime rock and charred wood emerged. The gas bubbled for days while crews salvage what they can and plan further steps.
Taxes for Brookshire Independent School District are due now and become delinquent if unpaid by April 1. J F Taylor serves as the collector.
Miss Catherine Spence a teacher in Goose Creek schools was the charming guest of Mrs. Heidel earlier this week. She taught here a few years ago and has many friends pleased to see her. E. A. Cooper and wife spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives in Sealy.
The item lists numerous individuals and families visiting or staying in the Hempstead area. People mentioned include Co H Urban and his wife, C E Kodeenpe and family, Max Wander and family, S S Middlebrooks and wife, Ora Mae Mueke, Selma Prather, Dr EB A English, J Garrett, A H Muske, C Gra, Adam Bijbijan and wife, Bernice Cooper, Beatrice Gra, Damon Matlock, B J Longshore, Judge W M Wheeler, Mrs P J Kuntz, Joe Smith, Mrs Georgie Rogers and Rob t Foater, Robt Foater, E H Rogers, Ed Rupsilver, Bob Milla, W D Mills, Mrs J W Avery, S N Hovas and family, D O Martin, G D Hensley, and more, with visits to Houston, Natavia, Devine, and other area towns.
Mrs H D Cooper entertained the Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Tuesday with 18 members present and 9 visitors. Eight members were added. Out of town guests included Mrs Kuntz of San Antonio and Mrs W Thomas of Houston. Committees were formed to finish year plans. Mrs Atkinson led the devotional. refreshments were served.
Tax collector's report shows amounts paid to County Treasurer 42711.54 State Treasurer 23816.80 Schools 6216.41 total paid to County Treasurer 34933.71 from car licenses 14935.27 State Highway Dept 54.05 total poll taxes 1625. Note: report notes publication delay due to mislaid copy.
A dance will be held at the Aurora School house on Saturday night March 15th. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
Little Joe C. Stasny of Pattison, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Stasny, is in Methodist Hospital Houston with a fractured skull after being kicked by a Shetland pony. Latest reports say the child was doing nicely.
A sketch listing local residents and their qualities as observed in town life. Notes praise for Max Wander Hugo Seidel The Times Reporter and Thelma Ingall showings of character while August Trettin and Jack Donald are highlighted for their pursuits. Other vignettes mention Nora Rose Joe Smith Chas Trettin and community figures in cheerful scenes.
Local banker Earl Perry quietly acquires Chevvie from D M F Co amid ongoing market activity. The purchase signals Perry’s continued involvement in regional finance and automotive interests.
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