Addicks VFW Post Aims for Strong Community Role
The Addicks Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars led by Commander Harry Patsly has 25 charter members and draws members from Kety Sugarland Addicks Howlville Alief. Meetings are the first and last Wednesdays monthly at the Woodman of the World Hall in Addicks with refreshments served at the initial meeting. The post seeks funds to obtain its own meeting place and increase influence in VFW affairs.
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Addicks
Addikes
Tekas
Kety
Sugarland
Howlville
Harry Patsly
History installment returns to Katy readers after delay
The editors explain a hardware issue forced a postponement of the Katy History feature. They rushed repairs to Doe Peck and resumed publication with the installment this week, reaffirming the slogan Waller County Money for Waller County People.
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Katy
Doe” Peck
Houston
Waller County
April Tax Collections Rise in Waller County
Waller County's Tax Collector J. H. Day reports higher April tax receipts, signaling prompt payments by residents. Noted amounts include Schools 578.10, Roads 193.85, Other 1195.60, Total 1967.45 for the county and 934.65 for the state.
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Waller County
J. H. Day
State
Little Flower of Jesus Club Meets at Mrs Kosh Home
The Little Flower of Jesus Club gathered at Mrs J Kosh's home last Thursday at eight o'clock. Members presented sports by Mrs M Somer ford Mr Bruno Krolczyk and George. Kosh read the fourth and fifth chapters in the Catholic Bible. The next meeting will be at St Marys Catholic Church on Sunday May 16 after Benediction. All Catholics urged to join the study club.
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Little Flower of Jesus Club
J. Kosh
M. Somerford
Bruno Krolczyk
George
Kosh
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Hempstead crowd dazzled by Nelson Eddy in Houston
Hempstead residents traveled to Houston to hear Nelson Eddy perform last week. Reports say several young ladies remain star struck and singing Sweetheart Sweetheart, making it hard for local suitors to match the lasting charm of the performer.
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Hempstead
Houston
Nelson Eddy
Obituary of Mrs Z K Beyler from Brookshire
Mrs Z K Beyler 39 of Brookshire died at Baylor Hospital Dallas Tuesday morning. Survived by husband Z K Beyler two daughters Anna Ruth and Lucilee her father C L Davis brother Ralph Davis and others. Funeral Friday 4 p m at Methodist Church with Rev Hardt and Rev Houck officiating. Born near Virginia Illinois June 18 1897 moved to Brookshire 1904. Married May 31 1919. Burial details not listed.
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Z. K. Beyler
Baylor Hospital
Dallas
Anna Ruth
Lucilee
C. L. Davis
Ralph Davis
Brookshire
W. M. Wylie
Morgan, Texas
A. W. Kelly
Brenham
M. Y. Kelly
Houston
Neice
Vallelee Davis
Methodist
W. W. Hardt
East Bernard
J. D. F. Houck
Brookshire Times
Brookshire to Send Max Wander to State Shrine Ceremonial
Brookshire will send lead citizen Max Wander as its entry in the All-State Shrine Ceremonial in Wichita Falls Texas on May 21. A 32 member drill team from the Patrol will travel from Houston Arabia Temple to Wichita Falls May 20 23 for the events.
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Brookshire
Max Wander
Wichita Falls
Texas
Houston
Arabia Temple
Wichita Fells
Weather outlook for May 10 to 15 across regions
The Weather Bureau forecast shows scattered showers mainly in the north portion around Wednesday with temperatures near normal. Regions covered include Southern Plains and West with generally mild conditions expected through May 15.
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Houston
Texas
Southern
Plains
West
Local Dealer Now Able To Make Deliveries
Alva Neuman the local Dodge and Plymouth dealer spent Thursday and Friday in Houston where he delivered two new cars a four door sedan and a coupe He reports the factory differences are settled and deliveries of new Dodges and Plymouths can proceed with the usual backlogs being caught up
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A. B. Neuman
Dodge
Plymouth
Houston
Alva
Brookshire to host Chevrolet Automo tive theatre on wheels
Local dealer J C Day sponsors a talking motion picture program shown from a mobile Chevrolet Automotive unit in Brookshire. The vehicle features a 201 inch wheelbase, built in projector, PA system, Delco power plant, rising top, and translucent screen for large crowds. A trained operator will run the show and the public is invited Friday night around 8 in front of the post office.
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J. C. Day
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Automotive
Theatre On Wheels
Brookshire
Delco
Highway Commission Grants Road Construction Appropriation
Judge A B Anderson reports Texas Highway Commission approves 160000 for 3.7 miles of Brookshire to the River on Highway 73 and 6.7 miles in Austiin County from the river to Sealey with additional drainage funds. praise given to local leaders for securing the relief.
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Highway Commission
A. B. Anderson
Waller County
Highway Commission of Texas
Brookshire
Austii
Sealey
Aapropel Athiace Rog
Little Mike Fails To Find Home Bull Boots In County
Advice says Little Mike left Waller county to buy boots after a strike by bulls left no hides. A humped back bull reportedly led others toward the timber, proving bulls are wise to preparations for new boots. Mike heads to Houston for the footwear.
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Mike
Waller County
Houston
Hempstead COC Banquet At High School Auditorium
About 100 persons attended the Hempstead Chamber of Commerce banquet last Friday at the High School Auditorium. A fine program featured piano selections, an address of welcome by W. Roy Wright, a response by Judge W. B. Browder, and an activities report by B. L. Davis. 4-H Club boys and an outstanding farmer were honored by J. W. Bush.
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Hempstead Chamber of Commerce
Sophie Shindler
Mary Elizabeth Urban
W. Roy Wright
W. B. Browder
B. L. Davis
Edward Maroney
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