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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1949
Page
1
Dr J J Hopkins and two nurses will hold a free typhoid serum clinic at the new Brookshire school Friday May 6 at 2 PM and 6 to 8 30 PM for working men and women. This second of three strikes aims to serve about 400 people who attended last week.
Katy Square Dance groups formed a club after a Monday night lesson with Charles Cardiff elected president. Directors named Ed Dozier D R Daniels Richard Woods Joe Smith and Van Scroggins. A business meeting is planned and a May 16 square dance at the old Katy gym will feature the Arnim Buller Band and caller Jess Seager. A new class may start if there is sufficient interest.
Mrs. Allen Taylor official delegate from the John B Hood chapter reported on club activities at the district WDC meeting in Orange. Mrs. H P Donigan spoke on the welcome address response at the program.
The State Highway Department installs caution lights in Katy this week. Mr and Mrs Tom Graham of Houston visited friends here Sunday.
A fragment praises a mother as loving and believing in you. It describes care for happiness, blessings, and guidance, urging warmth and well wishes for mothers everywhere.
Mrs Max Wander Mrs Guy Bains Mrs D C Martin and Mrs Billy Harrison led Sealy Tuesday night as Brookshire B P W Club sponsored a new Sealy B P W C with 29 charter members. Mrs Walter Hill chosen president and Mrs Floyd Elkins named secretary.
Brookshire Baptist Church will honor mothers during Sunday morning services. Rev. G. A O'Quinn states gifts will be given to the oldest mother the youngest mother and the mother with the most children present.
Fishermen boast about catches with River cats and big silvers. Jack Friday reels 14 cats, largest 7 pounds. T A Patty reports three heavy fish. August Trettin and Ted Maler share a 40 plus tally. Bert Gassner and Red Beckendorff set lines, details limited.
Lilly Mae Mynor five weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Mynor died in April at the Heights hospital. Services were held at the home Monday May 2 with Rev G Z Sadler officiating. Burial was in Waller Schmidt Funeral home directed.
Katy Tigers win district track meet with 491 percent points led by Donald Nash in high and low hurdles. Bob McIlroy takes discus, Wallace Freeman dominates mile events, and a strong sprint relay surge boosts a regional second place alongside Crosby.
Ruby McDaniel drives a new Ford while Pat McDonald pilots a fresh Chevrolet. Pretty cars, girls.
The Katy PTA hosts a May Fete tonight at 8 p m at Katy Football field. Royal Court features Prince Charles Blanton King Robert McDonald Duchess Donna Jo Thompson and many other grade level nobles. Special entertainments include Flowers and Butterflies and dancing by local pupils.
Houston Lighting and Power Co opens a new customer service center on the highway between Richmond and Rosenberg. An open house is planned Saturday May 7 from 10 a.m. to 7 30 p.m. The event showcases offices storerooms equipment and modern electrical designs with refreshments served.
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