Rice first planted in area on March 13 at Sealy
The first rice planting in the area was flown Wednesday March 13 on the Ralph Bollinger farms at Sealy. Frank Fennen with his Snow Commander broadcast the pre sprout seed over a flooded field. Some rice men have applied pre plant fertilizer in the Katy area per Van Scroggins, owner of Katy Dusting Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bollinger
Sealy
Frank Fennen
Katy
van Scroggins
Katy Dusting Company
Moment of Meditation Notice
A brief schedule item records a meditation period with times 9:50, 10:30 to 11:30 and 7:00. The fragment notes a warning about sincere men sinking into Hell if wrong.
Diana Robinson Finalist in District II Sweetheart Contest
The District II Sweetheart Contest and Talent Show at Bellaire High School drew three chapter sweethearts and 13 talents on Thursday night March 7. Diana Robinson of Katy Chapter reached the eight finalist stage, Arlene Lucas of Pasadena won the Sweetheart title, and Conroe captured the Talent Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire High School
Diana Robinson
Arlene Lucas
Pasadena
Conroe
Sweethearts To Be Honored During Katy FFA Parade
After the parade, all former Katy FFA Chapter sweethearts and visiting sweethearts from nearby chapters will be introduced. They may ride a mule drawn wagon or travel on horseback, with spectators urged to watch for them in the procession.
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Katy
FFA
Katy Schools Observe FFA Day Friday
The Katy schools will close Friday to mark the Twenty Fifth Annual Katy FFA Fat Stock Show and Rodeo. Dismissals allow students to attend the event and observe the live stock and poultry judging.
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Katy
Ronnie Anderson Wins 150 at Houston Show Livestock Judging
Ronnie Anderson, a Katy FFA member and second year agriculture student, won first in livestock judging at the Houston Show on Saturday March 2. About 1,000 FFA and 4-H students from across the state competed. top 10 received certificates worth 150 to buy a registered beef heifer. Robin Poorman and Vic Nelson followed, Clinton ranking among top judging teams.
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Ronnie Anderson
Katy Ffa
Houston
Robin Poorman
Vic Nelson
Robin
Ronnie
Vic
Fred Wiesners to Be Honored at Housewarming
Mr and Mrs Fred Wiesner Jr will receive a housewarming at their new Waller Street home in Waller on Sunday from 3 to 5 pm The Wiesners are Katy High School and Sam Houston State graduates He is a caterer and she teaches first grade They have three daughters and their father resides in El Paso
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wiesner, Jr
Waller Street
Waller
Fred
Maryann
Katy High School
Sam Houston State
Cat Waller
Don
Elsie Wiesner
M. 2
Christian
Katy
el Paso
Such Beauty of Springtime Blooms in Glassy Vein
Poetic reflection on spring forcing a pause from daily grime. Vivid nature imagery with birds, blossoms, and scent contrasts a foggy window view. A seasonal ode ends with welcoming spring from Mrs Minnie Bains.
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George B. Adams
Joe Tipton
Minnie Bains
Katy FPA members judge dairy and area contest ahead
Robert Moffett and Lester Sword were on 4-11 judging teams with Vic close in points. The Dairy Team from Katy Chapter included Dean Speck maier Arthur Shuck and Delbert Castleman. Delbert scored 290 but two classes were omitted from his card. If valid, he would have placed in the top 10. The teams advance to the Area NT judging contest at A&M on the first Saturday in April.
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Robert Moffett
Lester Sword
Katy
FPA
Robert
Vic
Dean Speck
Maier
Arthur Shuck
Delbert Castleman
Delbert
A&m
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Eddie Adams
Christ
Henry
George
Katy F.F.A
John Deere
L. D. Robinson
Katy, Texas
Fred Wiesners
Ft. Bend Telephone Company
Fort Bend Telephone Company
Rosenberg, Texas
Brookshire
Best
Max Wander
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