Magnolia Homes Tour Returns to Columbus for 10th Year
The Magnolia Homes Tour of Columbus Texas stages its 10th annual event on May 15 and 16. Five vintage homes showcase Victorian and Early Texas furnishings while Theresa Jordan represents Katy as a Magnolia Belle. An antique show and gate run both days at the American Legion Hall, with sidewalk cafes along the Magnolia bordered Courthouse Square.
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Columbus
Texas
Katy
Magnolia
Theresa Jordan
American Legion Hall
Courthouse Square
John Deere
Mowey
Ph Co
Freedom
Rice Belt Implement Co
Columbus Texas Weekend Homes Tour Draws Families
The city square features German food and a Sunday noon fried catfish treat. Buggy and surrey rides run daily, with an outdoor art show and sale and visits to the Confederate Memorial Museum housed in a former water tower. A melodrama "Her Fatal Beauty or A Shop-Girl's Honor" plays Saturday evening under marquee. The Homes Tour starts at 1:00 p.m. each day, antique show opens at 9:00 a.m., in Columbus Texas.
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Confederate Memorial Museum
Columbus
Texas
Stallknechts Return From Honeymoon Weekend Visit
Brookshire Bill and Elaine Stallknecht paid a weekend visit to his parents the Frank Stallknechts after returning from a honeymoon trip to Culearato and New Mexico.
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Bill
Elaine Stallknecht
Frank Stallknechts
Culerato
New Mexico
Luncheon Honors Mrs Marie Clayton in Stephenville
Mrs J R Dolling hosted a bridge luncheon on Saturday April 24 honoring Mrs Marie Clayton of Stephenville. Nine ladies attended including the honoree and the hostess with others enjoying bridge and conversation. A fruit plate was served to Pat Ketcham Shirley Vaughan C D Gordon Jim Di Torio O H Edwards Jack Brooks Jon McFarland and Mrs Clayton's Houston daughter.
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J. R. Dolling
Marie Clayton
Stephenville
Christian Growth Workshop In Victoria Attended By Ladies
Mrs Emery Lofgren and Mrs M H Goerner of Ladies Aid and Mrs Frank Taylor and Mrs Joe K Moore of Mission Society and Pastor Horn attended the Christian Growth Workshop in Victoria on Tuesday April 27. Rev Bob Jones of Trinity Lutheran Rosenberg gave the topic Turned on for Christ. About thirty ladies from different societies attended.
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Emery Lofgren
M. H. Goerner
Ladies Aid
Frank Taylor
Joe K. Moore
The
Mission Society
Pastor Horn
Victoria
Bob Jones
Trinity Lutheran
Rosenberg
Hoboing Festive Campout Honors Royal Grads at Habo Campgrounds
Hobos gathered at Habo Campgrounds for a festive event hosted by First United Methodist Church Brookshire partygoers honoring MYF graduates Janet Bains Bob Garrett Mark England and Robert England. Activities included games a king and queen selection and a horror story.
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Janet Bains
Bd Garrett
King
Mark England
Fellowship Hall
John Brown
First United Methodist Church of
Brookshire
MYF
Bob Garrett
Robert England
Birth of Hampton Bruce Conlan Delights Houston Family
Mr and Mrs Tommy Joe Conlan announce the birth of Hampton Bruce at 8 42 p m May 2 at St Luke s Hospital Houston weighing 7 lbs 1314 ozs Sisters Heidi Holli and Uncle Bruce welcome him Grandparents Mrs Jerry Robertson and Perry Robertson Katy and Mr and Mrs Joe Conlan Clarksville Great grandparents Mrs Rollie Robertson and Max Wander Katy and Mrs Hamm Clarksville
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Tommy Joe Conlan
Little Hampton Bruce
St. Luke’s Hospital
Houston
Heidi
Holli
Bruce
Jerry Robertson
Perry Robertson
Katy
Joe Conlan
Clarksville
Rollie Robertson
Max Wander
Hamm
Birth Announcement for Rheman Michael Rhoads
Proud parents Mr and Mrs Orval Rhoads announce the birth of a son Rheman Michael on May 4 at 8 30 am weighing 16 pounds 10 ounces at Hermann Hospital Houston The baby’s brother Steven age 3 and grandparents L J Harbison Pattison and O F Rhoads Katy and great grandmother Mrs A K Brookshire are noted
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Orval Rhoads
Hazen Road
Houston
Rheman Michael
Hermann Hospital
Steven
L. J. Harbison
Pattison
OQ. F. Rhoads
Katy
A. K. Brookshire
Card of Thanks for Little League Cake Sale
The writer thanks Little League mothers who baked cakes and all who bought them. Special appreciation goes to Mrs. M. L. Mansell for her role.
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Little League
Peggy Mikeska Shower Honors Bride Elect
Miss Peggy Mikeska bride elect of Michael Diezi was honored at a shower tea on April 25 at the home of Mrs. Senta Knox in Houston. Guests signed in, gifts were opened with help from Mrs. Robin Edinger, and the refreshment table featured yellow daisies and white linen.
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Peggy Mikeska
Michael Diezi
Senta Knox
West
T. C. Jester Boulevard
Houston
Peggy
Grandma” Diezi
Ruth
Martha Knox
Robin Edinger
Dorothy Kohler
Shower honors Peggy with yellow motif and gifts
Friends express love during a hospital stay and shut in time as a bridal shower centers on yellow rosebuds and candles. Refreshments include pineapple punch and cakes with a wedding bell and lovebirds. Peggy receives a utensil tree gift from Mrs. Knox. Attendees from Brookshire Daytown Channelview and Houston.
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Hama
Peggy
Knox
Brookshire
Shurton Sturm
Dorothy Kohler
Rue Ann Sturm
Daytown
Channelview
Houston
Hamburger Supper Honors Katy Seniors
Eight Katy High seniors and chaperones gathered April 24 for a hamburger supper at the Gene Allen home then attended a Houston Astro- Montreal Expo baseball game. Attendees included Janice Dube Buzz Busch Randy Scott and others with chaperones and hostesses listed.
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Janice Dube
Buzz Busch
Randy Scott
Gene Allen
Astrodome
Bruce Robertson
Belva Fussell
Patti Nowlin
Robbie Scroggins
Stuart Taylor
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Theodore L. Schilling
Galveston
First Baptist Church
the Times
L. W. M. L. Christian Growth Workshop
Sincerely, Avis Griffin
Max Wander Insurance
Katy Insurance
Tom Conlan
Colorado County Federal Savings
Walnut St
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