Lion's Club Urges Citizens to Give Blood
The Lions Club and Blood Services of Houston sponsor a Bloodmobile in Brookshire at Brookshire Grade School Friday May 10, 1968 from 1 00 p m to 7 00 p m. Donors aged 18 to 60 may give. those under 21 need parental consent. About forty to fifty units are requested for the drive. Contact Lions members for details and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion’s Club
Brookshire-Pattison
Lion's Club
Blood Services of
Houston
Brookshire
Soeone
Becau
Lions Club
Jack Orn
George S. Johnson
Harris Garrett
Carter Waldrop
The
Lions
Katy area seeks election for junior college petition drive
Residents and property owners in Katy ISD circulate petitions to form a Katy junior college district seeking a September vote. Dr. Jim B. Williams notes film Open Door highlighting local need and urges signers by May 28. State funding pledges support but local sites and buildings require citizen action.
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Katy
Dlis
Harris County
Jim B. Williams
Greater Houston Community College Commission
PTA
Chamber of Commerce
Williams
State of
Tex
See College
Royal May 21st pre registration for early grades
Pre registration for all beginning first grade and kindergarten students for the 1968 69 school year will be held Tuesday May 2 1908 at 9 80 am in the Royal Elementary School Auditorium. Parents should accompany students residing in the Royal Independent School District who will be 6 before September 1 1908 for first grade and 5 before September 1 1968 for kindergarten. Proof of age required by birth certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Elementary School
Royal Independent School District
Wie
Katy School May Calendar Highlights
The Katy School outlines May events including a band concert on May 17 at 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium, followed by the May 26 baccalaureate, May 27 commencement, and the May 28 closing day of school.
Katy Bands to Present Concert May 17
The Katy School Bands will perform a concert on May 17 at 8:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. In order of appearance the 65 member beginner sixth grade band, the 7 member Sunday High band, and the 96 piece High School band will perform UIT contest selections and tunes chosen for public enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Wey High School Names Katy Honor Graduates 1968
Nancy Wilson is valedictorian and Janet Stanberry salutatorian of Wey High School 1968 graduates. Other honor grads include Kathy Drake Ane Richardson Roberts Richardson Dennis Goer suli and Cruemen. Nancy noted for leadership in church track and student council and for Houston Endowment award.
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Nancy Wilson
Janet Stanberry
Wey High School
Waly High School
Kathy Drake
Miz
Gilly Drake
Ane Richardson
Stev
Din Mars
Roberts
Richardson
Barker
Donnal Maa
Mes
Bevin Mars Fant
Dennis Goersuli
Mas
Ton EL. Cruemen
Katy
Nancy
Edward T. Wilson
First Methorist Church
Methorist
Ahem WiLs Hetel
Ue Houston Endowment
Tunis
Gibbs
Nancy Inne
Stueent Council
Services Held For Johnie Freeman Saturday May 11
Funeral services for Johnie Freeman were held Saturday May 11 at the First Baptist Church in Ix with Reverend Stewart and others in attendance. Freeman, a Katy lifelong resident, was born August 1948 and worked at the Rex Plant and Humble Company before retirement. He was a beloved father to Martha, Freeman and Lilia, and a longtime attendee of local schools and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolie
Freeman
First Baptist Church
Warlosho Stewart
Vitara Wits
Melinda Haute
Katy
Horn
Doe
Martha Daughtery Freeman
Joe M. Stewart
Starnes Roger C Priate Builders
Rex
Humble Company
Lilia Hoviteher
Waller
Supremer
Peg
Royal School May Events Schedule Card
The Royal School lists May events including an Art Show and Band Concert on May 16 followed by the Jr Sr Prom and Commencement on May 18. A holiday is observed on May 30 and May 31 marks the last full day with the 8th Grade Promotion Exercise.
Jones' Drive-In Grocery Opens on Fifth Street
A new business, Jones' Drive-In Grocery, opens in Katy on Fifth Street. Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Jones operate the store, offering a line of groceries and beers. An advertisement appears on page 5 in The Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones’ Drive-In Grocery
Fifth Street
Katy
Hast Street
Martin L. Jones
Jones
Mont
Dhaler Park
Times
Open House Set for New Catering Shop in Waller
Mrs. Joe Nicolson invites the public to an open house Sunday May 9 from 2 to 5 pm to view her new catering shop located on Field Store Road in Waller. Further details appear in The Times.
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Waller
Joe Nicolson
Field Store Road
Times
Rain and flood damage hit area with heavy rainfall
Widespread flooding reported across Katy to Waller with 9 to 15 inches noted in places. Barker Dam gates released water over 41½ acres of rice near Clodine, while Leroy Wilkinson logged 7.20 inches in two days and roads flooded across PM Road 362 near Pfeiffer Drive.
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Katy
Walter
Rogers Hoyt
Barker Dam
Clodine
Leroy Wilkinson
Waller
Cypress Creek
Katy- Hockley
Pfeiffer Drive
Albie Skrivanek Crowned 1968 4-H Queen at Barbecue
Albie Skrivanek of Brookshire was named Miss 1968 4-H Club Queen at the 20th Annual Barbecue held at the Waller County Fairgrounds. Pearl Kimec presented the crown. runners up were Mildred Treichel and Barbara Look. Top clubs earned cash prizes of 25 15 and 10 with jackets awarded for sales records.
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Albie Skrivanek
Brookshire
Waller County
Waller County Fairgrounds
Albie
Pearl Kimec
Waller
Mildred Treichel
UFF
Barbara Look
Hempstead
Albie Skrivanol
Trfery Smith
Carlos Sturm
Brarkshire
Investment land sales along Westheimer and Hwy 1960 in 1968
Houston investors and brokers reported multiple land sales in 1968. Pete Kaldis sold 400 acres on Hempstead Highway for about 5000000, a 2 acre tract on Farm-to-Market Road for 100100, and a 4 acre parcel on Clay Road with frontage near Barker Cypress. Purchasers included Percy Seldon and Pete Santikos, with Kaldis and Moody Griffis negotiating. A separate 427 acre sale at Westheimer Road and Hwy 1960 valued around 2 million was handled by the Houston National Bank trust department and Moody Moody & Griffis.
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Pete Kallis
Heapstead Hwy
Barker-Cypress Rd
Camerott Iron Works
Hempstead
Hwy
Houston
Percy Seldon
Famaly Interests
W. C. Storkwick
Kaly
Seldon
Kaldis
Sie
FM 1900
Westheimer
John
Dave Caplant
Pete Santikos
Europe
New York
London
England
Alesis Cutlert
Walter Farnham
Polh
John Hi, Crocker Sr
John He Granker Sr
Westheimer Rd
Houston National Bank Trust Department
Poppy Day Returns With Service On May Twenty Fifth
Post organizers announce Poppy Day will be observed on May 25 to honor veterans. A community service event will mark the day with activities at local venues and distribution of remembrance pins.
Tony Thompson and Danny Bunnay Organ Concert
Free tickets are being given away for the Tony Thompson and Danny Bunnay Organ Concert Revival at Jones Hall. The event is Sunday May 26 at 2:30 p.m. Call Elpoa Hudgens, Katy, UL 32-4501 by May 2.
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Ekers
Tony ‘Thanpsen
Danny Bullany
Jones Hall
Elpowa
Annual Art Show and Concert At Royal High School
Royal High School hosts an annual Art Show and Band and Choir Concert on Thursday May 0 night. Works by students including Jimmy Davis and Miss Dimiee Moods will be displayed in the Royal High School gym. The concert starts at 7 pm with both junior and senior choirs performing selections such as Waters Ripple and Flaw. The Royal High School Sweepstakes Hand will follow with contest numbers and pieces including West Side Story. Admission is free and all are welcome.
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Royal Dreme
Jimimy Davis
Dimiee Moods
Royal Art Jewellers
Royal High School Howinning al Gai
TS Ym
Jyo
Sr High
Royal High School
ATL
Urese
Brookshire Council Approves 20 New Street Lights
May 18 City Council meeting approved Safety Committee points for 20 additional street lights. Charles Howston to draft a dog vaccination ordinance. Sanitation workers received salary raises. Summer softball at Longenbaugh Memorial Park with restroom facilities planned. A larger park project was discussed for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire
Charles Howston
Longenbaugh Memorial Park
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Jim Williams
Micker Tyel
Ciplin
Anne Richardson
Donna May
Dennis Goerner
Johnie Freeman
Royal School
Nancy Williams
American Tile Co
Moody, Moody & Griffis
Houston Chronicle
Katy Little League
Tor
Leanne Kuykendall
Dodgers
Jim Thu
Pirates
Debbie Tucker
Donna Gwen Morgan
Cardinals
Shelley Scurlock
Astros
Debbie Hoyt
Yankees
Teresa Goynes
Senators
Jo Poorman
White
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