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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1944
Page
1
A. B. Anderson, candidate for County Judge of Waller County, informs voters that tire and gas regulations may hinder his ability to meet all voters before the primary. He thanks supporters, urges patriotic duty, and promises county improvement.
Waller County's quota for the 5th War Loan is $260000 with Brookshire’s share about one third. The drive runs June 12 through July 8 and calls on every resident to buy and buy again to reach the full amount.
The stock law election in Waller County passed 2 to 1 last Saturday, banning cattle from roaming freely in most areas. The judge will issue the proclamation declaring the results, and after 30 days it will be unlawful for such animals to run at large in designated areas.
W. P. Perry McComb, after withdrawing from practice to finish cases, declares his candidacy for Ninth Judicial District Judge subject to the Democratic primary on July 22, 1944. A former county official and Lovelady Weldon newspaper operator, he argues courts threaten impartial juries and full review, aiming to restore public faith.
The eighth grade class at Brookshire School celebrated graduation in the auditorium. Under the direction of teachers Mrs. W. D. Bains Mrs. August Trettin and Mrs. Aremo Muske the program included color drill commencement procession invocations salutatory and valedictory remarks, diplomas, songs, piano solos and an address by Rev. G Z Sadler.
Walter Martin son of Mr and Mrs D O Martin arrived Sunday on a 23 day furlough from Italy where he served over a year with the 36th Division. He took part in the Italian invasion and was wounded undergoing treatment in a hospital for a period.
Mrs F A Ebel presented her piano class at a Methodist Church recital May 18 with each child performing well Then participants included Alice Jean Faye Cooper Madelyn Joy Arthur Glen Robichaux Fredrick Edward Wiesner Lyle Jordan Melvin Wirpitz and Jimmie Day Norwood Cooper was guest trombonist The general improvement prize went to Alvie Jean Cooper The advancement prize was shared by Marilyn Joy Robichaux and Fredrick Wiesner
No Mass Sunday M. J. Wilson on a Pacific sub tender is home on leave visiting his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. John W Newell. A sheriff delivered election boxes for the county stock election held Saturday.
Mrs Bill Cooper and children visited relatives in Houston last week. Mrs Bert Hall has word her husband arrived in England. Mr and Mrs J J McClendon and Jackie spent Sunday at C L Baird home. Mrs Fred A Rylander visited Beeville. Mr and Mrs Edward Stockdick were business visitors in Houston Thursday. Miss Betty Swogolinsky recovering from tonsil and adenoid operation. Sgt and Mrs Lexie Riggs and children of Houston visiting at R B Whitson home. Miss Dona Maxine Tucker and Miss Dorothy Stockdick home from Baylor at Belton. Marilyn and Dorothy Stockdick hosted the 1944 graduating class Saturday night. Russell Baird and family of Tomball visited C L Baird over the weekend. Rufus England and several followed a tea at Mrs Walker’s in Fulshear Sunday afternoon.
The Katy high school commencement takes place tonight with nineteen graduates led by valedictorian Whittaker Baines and salutatorian Doris Franz. Graduates listed include Iris Southard Ruth Peek Marilyn Stockdick Vivian Waterbury Barbara Gore Floy Suttle Deda Anderson Bertye Girard Ernest Bishop Oda Peek Ola Peek Bobby Hoyt Bobby Cone Ray Diamond Walter Morrow Buddy Tucker and Charles Dozier. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered last Sunday.
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