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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1963
Page
6
The Tri County Jaycees report installing over 200 seat belts in two weeks and thank Brookshire and Katy residents for buying belt kits. Members urge all belt owners to wear them wherever purchased, praising seat belts as the best safety device.
News items from Katy note visits by the R L D Morrises of Fort Worth and the Don Blantons of Conroe, trips to Brenham to see a relative, and Mother's Day gatherings. Reports mention hospital stays, homecomings, and local family updates across Texas towns including Mexia and Houston.
A discussion on profit describes it as the surplus after business costs and taxes. It argues profit funds expansion, jobs, and wages, while warning heavy taxation and regulation end freedom and growth. cites wage changes from 1908 to modern times to illustrate value created.
The Times Hometown notes Brookshire Girl Scout Troop eight year anniversary with activities and service projects led by Mrs. Perry Robertson and 13 Mix. Robertson, including a miniature gold pin presentation to Joan, marking eight years of neighborhood troop efforts.
National Safety Council data claim universal seat belt use would save about 5000 lives yearly and cut serious injuries by over 50 percent. Text notes crash injury research, rural accidents often occur under 40 mph, and emphasizes belt use for safety with slogans urging careful driving.
Mr Holder and the band thank attendees for good concert turnout and donations that helped defray banquet costs. They express gratitude for broad support during the year and look forward to a busier, more interesting year ahead.
In 1960 the TB association bought a $16 000 Unit featuring a high speed photofluorographic camera reducing radiation exposure and delivering clear images. A film library and individual X-ray readings are maintained and communicated to each person.
The Katy area Girl Scouts celebrate a Court of Awards with fourteen Brownies advancing to Intermediate rank and earning Second Class badges. Troop leadership includes Mrs. Robert Cardiff and Mrs. Otis Larsen with several neighborhood troops and co-leaders noted for September cadet and intermediate transitions.
Mrs Florence Wells traveled to Rosenberg for Mother's Day breakfast with her granddaughter and family the David Stocktons before returning to the valley. Mrs Davie Orange hosted a large gathering with sons Herman H D Jr James and families joining in after church. The group then dined in Bellville with the James Oranges. Mrs Alice Nesbitt spent the weekend with cousin Madge Simoneaux. James Fishbeck and family visited his parents while others joined Mother's Day events at Texas A M with Jimmy’s regiment achieving the highest rating.
A Chevrolet dealer promotes a summer sale featuring convertibles and a full line including Chevy II Corvair and Corvette. The ad touts stock readiness for a busy season, inviting buyers to trade in and choose models and colors for vacation driving.
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