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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1968
Page
4
Water builds behind Addicks and Barker dams with likely historic holdback. Locks may close, increasing flood risk as dairymen Henry Sperkmaier and Glen Frye move milk by wagon to the Asher Hammond dairy. Cattle moved from fields as local farms brace for rising creek levels.
Arthur Shuck, a second year Katy agriculture student, finished fourth of 279 boys in the state dairy judging contest at Texas A&M on Saturday May 4. His score was a strong achievement with the top 10 eligible for state contest. the article notes high scores by rivals and mentions team members Robin Poorman Vic Nelson and Ronnie Anderson.
Abbie Ann Skrivanek thanks everyone who helped in winning the crown and all who purchased tickets from the Royal Kit Club, noting their support and generosity.
Miss Linda Jorden of Texas moved home after a university visit but high water blocked the car. IS 1 closed between Brookshire and Sealy. students from Brookshire planned to return to Austin but could drive out. Barker hosts a monthly country Flea Market from May 24 to November 22. Horse Friskey killed by lightning near Buffalo Bayou. Readers asked to report Thompson Church and Addicks area news to The Timers Jeanne Marks.
Mrs. Mary Smith of Palacios and Hallettsville, mother of Ernest Smith of Katy, died suddenly May 4 and was buried at Willow Creek Cemetery after services held May 6. She leaves eight sons Harvey Ben Millard Travis of Palacios Albert of Houston Lloyd and Orville of Hallettsville and Ernest of Katy, one daughter Mary Woods of Miami, Florida, 34 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.
Kathran Pierce expresses gratitude for prayers visit cards flowers NFTS and meals received during hospitalization and after returning home, acknowledging the community’s kindness.
The Benes Smith and Clifford Werkes families express gratitude for the many kind words flowers and chevel ties materials and sympathies shown after the passing of their mother and grandmother Mrs Mary Ann Smith.
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