World's Largest Tractor Show Unveiled in Katy Farm Event
On May 18 a field day at the J. D. Woods Rice Farm six miles west of Katy will debut the 800 horsepower tractor built for local farming. Katy Land Leveling and Woods & Copeland Mf z Co invite area farmers to view demonstrations of broadcasting discing planning and water leveling with executives from Caterpillar Mustang Tractor Co and guests from adjacent states attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones E. Copeland
R. C. McLinden
Caterpillar Tractor Co
Mack Allen
Katy National Bank
Clyde Pogson
Mustang Tractor Company
Jim Conray
D. D. Woods, Jr
Katy Land Leveling
Woods & Copeland Mfg. Co
Katy
J. D. Woods
Katy Land Leveling Co
J. D. Woods, Jr
Woods & Copeland Mig Co., Inc
Bay City
Alvin
Beaumont
el Campo
Eagle Lake
Woods & Copeland Mfz. Co., Inc
Support Of Optimist Noted At Annual Barbecue Auction
The Dirt County Optimist Club held its annual barbecue and auction on April 18. Chairmen reported all results tallied and funds allow planned programs like summer rodeos, youth basketball, and Santa Claus. Leading seller G P Nelson submitted 199 dollars in advanced sales. donors and bakers were club members' families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
G. P. Nelson
Mobile X Ray Unit to Visit Katy Monday
The Mobile X ray Unit will be in Katy on Monday May 10 from 9 am to 1 pm for screening cest abnormalities including tuberculosis fungus of the lungs cancer or enlarged heart near the high school. The fee is 2 dollars. Robbie Scroggins named All State by coaches from four volleyball regions in class AA receiving orange white patch and certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Austin
Robbie Scroggins
Robbie
Katy Declares May 15 Little League Day
Katy Mayor Dan Cox proclaims Saturday May 15 as Little League Day to support a program serving about 250 boys. The drive relies on donations with volunteers visiting homes to solicit contributions for youth baseball activity and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cox
Katy
Dube to Give Senior Recital at Katy First United Methodist
Janis Dube soprano will perform Sunday May 16 1971 at 2 30 pm in Fellowship Hall Katy First United Methodist Church with Mrs LaVera Hutsell at the piano. Daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Dube she is Katy High School senior planning Baylor University a top 1971 graduate with five UIL medals and a potential sixth. Her program spans Classical Romantic and Contemporary songs in German French Italian and English. A reception follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis Dube
LaVera
Bea) Hutsell
First United Methodist Church
Katy
Hutsell
Janis
W. J. Dube
Katy High School
Baylor University
UIL
Katy Honor Graduates Rank High at Katy High School
Katy High School announced the class of 1971 honor students led by Valedictorian Jeana Ruland with a 95.951 average and Salutatorian David Hardy at 95.870. Thirteen students posted 90-plus GPAs. commencement is set for Thursday May 27 in the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy High School
Jeana Ruland
Fred A. Ruland
Jeana
David Hardy
Ray Hardy
David
Royal Honor Society Installs 71 72 Officers
Royal Honor Society installs 71 72 officers with Mark England as outgoing president leading a ceremony in the high school auditorium. Eight provisional members were inducted bringing active members to eleven for the next term. Members receiving cards include Susan Bains Daniel Brubaker Jayne Condrey Harold Ginn Laurie Griffin Bernice Sams Joce lyn Sams Judy Waters Kay Tingle and Theresia Machac. Senior members Janet Bains Mark England Bob Garrett and Wayne McDonald received certificates. New officers Charlene Karasek president Kay Tingle vice president Theresa Machac secretary and Harold Ginn treasurer. Mrs M F Dollar sponsors the organization.
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Royal's
Royal
Harold Ginn
Theresa Machac
Kay Tingle
Charlene Karagek
Mark England
Charlene
Susan Bains
Daniel Brubaker
Jayne Condrey
Laurie Griffin
Bernice Sams
Jocelyn Sams
Judy Waters
Theresia Machac
Janet Bains
Bob Garrett
Wayne McDonald
Charlene Karasek
Mark
M. F. Dollar
Worsham Named Conoco Dealer At Katy
Ralph Worsham is named Conoco dealer at Katy taking over the agency formerly run by Doug Freeman. The agency serves farmers, service stations and industrial customers over a wide area. Worsham has been with Conoco since graduating from Texas in 1966 and lives in Houston with his wife Viki and daughter Shawn. they plan to build a home south of Katy on a two acre site.
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Ralph D. Worshan
Conoco
Katy
Mr. Worsham
Doug Freeman
Texas
Viki
Shawn
Houston
Katy Red Masque Presents Trojan Women Tonight
Katy Drama Club stages The Trojan Women at 8 00 p m Thursday May 6. Production won first at zone and second at district contest. Cast includes Larry Collin Mike Fralick Sue May Sandy Ketcham Theresa Jordan Walt Meissner Patti Nowlin Belva Fussell Marcie Patton Suzanne Kristengen Backstage crew stage manager Bekki Lammert sound and costumes Linda McDonald lights Marc Jordan Cara Brown assistant to director E Williamson Kathy Taylor Mitch Fralick performs A Company of Wayward Saints scene.
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Katy Drama Club
Katy
Larry Cullins
Mike Fralick
Sue May
Sandy Ketcham
Theresa Jordan
Walt Meissner
Patti Nowlin
Belva Fussell
Marcie Patton
Suzanne Kristengen
Bekki Lammert
Linda McDonald
Marc Jordan
Cara Brown
E. L. Williamson
Kathy Taylor
Mitch Fralick
Wayward Saints
Katy High School Alumni Meet May 29
The Executive Committee announces the Katy High School Alumni meeting for Saturday May 29 at 7:00 PM Central Standard Time with 6:00 PM registration in the air conditioned cafeteria. South door entry by the football field. Ladies to confirm by May 20. Reservations 32.25 and dues 1.00 for 1971-1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy High School
Seven Royal Girls Enter State Track Meet
The Royal High School Girls track team won their third straight Regional 8A title in Pearland. Charlene Branch led with firsts in broad jump and high jump and helped two relays. Seven athletes qualified for the state meet in Abilene May 14 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal High School
Pearland
Angleton
West Columbia
Charlene Branch
Ruth Branch
Royal
Charlene
Ruth
Barbara
Debra Branch
Jocelyn Sams
Debra
Reba
Gay Branch
Sind Diane Thompson
Jocelyn
Mary Ruth
Doris Williams
Abilene
Service Held For Mrs Lillie Roesner
Services were held for Mrs Walter Lillie Roesner 62 at Memorial Lutheran Church Katy with Pastor O H Horn officiating. Burial followed at Forest Park Lawndale. Survivors include husband Walter Roesner daughters Audrey Roesner Mrs Lillia Marie Lane son Walter Roesner Jr brother Carl Smith sister Dina Braun nine grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Lillie) Roesner
Memorial Lutheran Church
Katy
O. H. Horn
Forest Park Lawndale
Schmidt Funeral Home
Roesner
Roseland
Louisiana
Brookshire
Wharton
Walter Roesner
Houston
Audrey Roesner
Lillia Marie Lane
Alta Loma
Texas
Barbara Ashley
Walter Roesner, Jr
Spring
Carl Smith
Dina Braun
Brenham
Addicks Barker PTA Plans Monday Open House
The Addicks Barker PTA holds an open house Monday evening May 10 at 7 30 p m in the Addicks Elementary School Cafetorium. Cub Scout Pack No 624 presents the program with Cub Master Bill Hays outlining the Scouting Program and boys from the pack taking part. All interested boys are urged to attend the meeting as scouts will display Arts and Crafts and the business session includes officer installation and a PTA Life Membership presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addicks-Barker Pta
Addicks
Bill Hays
Cub Scouts
Addicks - Barker Pta
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J. D. Woods Rice Farm
Scroggins
Ruland
Carol Meadows
Lamar Kelley
Sue Man
Linda Draper
Randy Scott
Scooter McMeans
Tim Bode
Rick Taylor
T. H. McDonalds
James Taylors
van Scroggins
Melvin Scotts
R. L. Drapers
Ervin Maus
W. J. Kelleys
A. V. Meadowses
J. R. Pattons
G. E. McMeanses
E. A. Bodes
Oie
Royal Honor Society
Royal Chapter
National Honor Society
Ralph Worsham
Katy Red
Mary Ruth Small
Barbara Bufford
Reba Green
Wanda Sams
Lillie Roesner
Iet
Addicks-Barker
PTA
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