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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
8
Local notes show Tim and Sandra Miles earning college and high school diplomas from St Thomas University and Marian High School. Beverly Kruse and Mary Bell Weiman receive Beta Club ties and algebra Spanish awards while Arnold Jr. High held May commencements. Military moves include Major Burt’s Air Force posting and Fort Hood National Guard training for J R Kruse.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Smolik and family and Mr and Mrs Roy Champiomont attended A and M graduation exercises where Frank Vecera earned a BS in Agricultural Economics. W S Gorman celebrated 50th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by son Tilly Gorman in Spring Branch. Barker guests included J B Hutchings Asher Hammond Elmo Jordens Atha Bundick E H Marks. Norma Sue Baker returned from California to visit her parents Hampil Baker. Bill Brune and Rhonda spent weekend at Eagle Lake visiting Mrs Ben Brasher.
Addicks VFW Post 2196 held its annual family barbecue on May 28 at Addicks. It drew one of the largest turnouts in recent memory. Special guests included Leonard Fanque with District Commander Red Parrot, State officer Frank Cossman, District Officer, and their wives.
The VFW Post 2196 of Addicks will hold memorial services at Memorial Oaks on Katy Highway Monday June 3 at 5 00 pm. The public is invited.
Card thanks friends for cards and gifts during T's surgery. Tam home now and feeling fine. Signed Jimmy Adams.
Katy announces a summer schedule featuring swimming weekdays with multiple beginner and adult sessions, Tuesday and Thursday skating, Pony League baseball Mondays, Connie Mack Tuesdays and Fridays, and girls softball Thursdays. Wednesday night is closed.
The Girls Auxiliary of First Baptist Church received recognition during Focus Week May 12 to 18. Events included an Anniversary Mother and Daughter Banquet, old G A coronation films, a House party, and a 50th Anniversary hymn during Sunday services.
The Pirates defeated the Yankees 14 to 8 on the 24th. Cardinals beat Dodgers 15 to 6 in the second game. On Saturday the 25th the Trudgers faced Pirates with Dodgers 11 Pirates 9. Colts edged Cardinals 13 to 12 in a tight rematch.
The Addicks Barker H D C will hold a garage sale at Mrs W C Lewis home on June 1 from 10 00 a m until sold out. Located 1 block south on Addicks Howell Rd at the first house this side of Addicks School 414. Everyone is invited.
A Church of Christ gathers at 8915 Sixth St Brookshire for a Sunday morning service starting at 7 00. The notice lists location and time for worship services.
Community notices invite entries to the Dads Club in Katy Texas with a deadline requiring postmark by Friday the 11th. Participants must follow submission rules and mail to the club address.
VFW Post 2196 Addicks Texas held a meeting April 18 1963 electing officers. Fourth District Commander Leonard Funque installed them at Woodman Hall May 16 1963 for July 1963 takeoff. Preston D Burke commander Tipton B Collins senior vice commander Ralph Mayberry junior vice commander Albert Voight etc. Burke Collins Voight Otte Schulz Edwards served as officers.
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