Obituary for John Stasney of Pattison area
John Stasney aged 91 died Sunday at his daughter’s home near Monaville after a brief illness. A longtime Pattison farmer, he leaves three daughters Anna Owens Allie Sheffield and Frank Repka plus one son J J Stasney and 24 grandchildren eight grandsons in the armed forces and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at his daughter’s home with interment in Pattison cemetery conducted by Rev H E Beseda of Moratan Brethren Church Wesley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stasney
Frank Repka
Monaville
Pattison
Anna Owens
Allie Sheffield
Houston
J. J. Stasney
Waller County
Pattison Cemetery
H. E. Beseda
Moratan Brethren Church of
Wesley
Former County Lady Winnie Kortage Buried in Houston
Winnie Kortage of 1814 Northwood died at 12 30 a m Tuesday in Houston after lifelong residence. Survived by husband H C Kortage mother Elizabeth Burton sister Oline Davenport grandfather J L Mays relatives in Houston and nearby towns. Funeral held 10 30 a m Thursday Rev T C Jester officiating burial Washington Cemetery pallbearers listed.
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Winnie Kortage
Northwood
Houston
H. C. Kortage
Elizabeth Burton
Oline Davenport
J. L. Mays
R. B. Mays
Martin Mays
J. C. Mayes
Waller
S. S. Middlebrooks
Brookshire
T. C. Jester
Washington Cemetery
B. E. Wallace
D. J. Maxwell
William Heyne
William Martin
Archer Pruitt
Frank Montalbano
Local Land Purchase Expands Schmidt Holdings Near Mona ville
John H. Schmidt bought forty acres near Mona ville last Thursday from Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Tubbs. The new tract adjoins his existing property, enlarging his holdings in the area.
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John H. Schmidt
Monaville
R. A. Tubbs
Harvesting of Early Rice Crop Underway Locally
Harvesting of the early rice crop has begun here and at Katy as farmers use combines to bring rice from fields to dryers. The new method reduces labor and losses compared with traditional cutting and threshing, with the crop shipped within a few days.
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Katy
Waller County Judge Candidate Expresses Gratitude
A. B. Anderson thanks voters of Waller County for nominating him as County Judge in the primary. He assures citizens they may call on him and visit the office for help with county affairs or any other issues.
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Waller County
A. B. Anderson
Rain Brings Relief to Gardens Pastures and Rice
Monday night rain ends weeks of heat providing relief for gardens and grass for stock. The rain benefits rice fields and may salvage portions abandoned for lack of water.
Barbara Sorsby Leads Houston Visit in Town
Miss Barbara Sorsby stopped in Houston on Wednesday as part of a visitor tour. Local residents noted her presence and plans for upcoming events during her stay.
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Barbara Sorsby
Houston
Run Off Primary Results From Waller County and Fort Bend Co
Unofficial run off vote totals list multiple candidates by office in Waller County and Fort Bend County. Key figures include Grover Sellers 778 and Jesse Martin 434 for attorney general, Pauline Yelderman 686 and J F Ward 844 for representative district 20, and various county offices with small margin tallies.
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Waller County
Grover Sellers
Jesse Martin
Justice Simpson
Critz Oun Eee
Congressman Mansfield
Sulak
Pauline Yelderman
J. F
R. C. Snow
E. E. Riley
A. Wilpitz
B. D. Leggett
Justice of Peace
E. A. McDowell
Styers
A. H. Dewees
J. D. Chambers
Emmett Gregory
Bill Hartman
A. A. Corry
Ira Tompkins
Ward Declares Democratic Nomination for State Representative
J F Ward thanks Fort Bend and Waller County voters for unofficial Democratic nomination to District 20. He pledges fair, impartial service and asks for continued support and guidance as he serves in the Legislative body.
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Fort Bend
Waller Counties
Democratic Party
Memorial services held for Katy man in India
Memorial services were conducted at Katy Methodist Church on August 27 for Tech Sgt. George W. Birkinsha who died July 26 in an Indian hospital from injuries in a bomber crash. Chaplain K T Melugin spoke, with Rev. L E Wratten and Rev. Roy Blackmon leading prayers and hymns. Born October 19 1909 in Ashland Kansas he enlisted in 1941 and served overseas. He married Dorothy Corley in 1943 and served with the B 29 Super Fortress in India. He is survived by his wife and parents and siblings.
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Katy Methodist Church
Tech
George W. Birkinsha
India
L. E. Wratten
Roy Blackmon
J. D. Woods
Andrew Highrabedian
K. T. Melugin
Ellington Field
Bobby Burton
Harry E. Birkinsha
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Ashland
Kansas
Caribbean
Pratt
Dorothy Corley
Houston
Texas
Japan
George
Ray Woods
Brookshire
Harry, Jr
Corregidor
Italia
California
Katy
Misses Martin and Harrison Spend Days at Home in Houston
Misses Bessie Martin and Alice Harrison are away from schoolwork and relaxing at home in Houston for several days.
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Bessie Martin
Alice Harrison
Houston
Friday Labor Day Showings From Frisco Stars
Friday September 1 shows a Man From Frisco with Michael O Shea and Anne Shirley. Tuesday September 5 6 shows Here Comes Elmer starring Al Pearce Dale Evans and Frank Albertson.
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Man From
Frisco
Michael O'Shea
Anne Shirley
Elmer
al Pearce
Dale Evans
Frank Albertson
Eye of St. Mark at Thur and Fri with Baxter O'Shea
The Eye of St. Mark screens Thursday and Friday featuring Anne Baxter and Michael O'Shea in a period drama presented to local audiences.
Card of Thanks for Dear Mother
The Wilpitz and Michaelis families thank friends and neighbors for help during the illness of our mother. Deep appreciation for floral offerings and sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wilpitz Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wilpitz Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wilpitz Mrs. Ernestine Michaelis.
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Willie Wilpitz
Dan Wilpitz
Louis Wilpitz
Ernestine Michaelis
Thank You Note From C A Wilpitz To Supporters
A run off primary vote gratitude message from C A Wilpitz thanks voters and loyal supporters for their votes cast last Saturday. The letter expresses appreciation and signs with full name initials.
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C. A. Wilpitz
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E. H. Martin's
Red & White
J. F. Ward
Sealy
the Man
From the Rio Grande
Don
Red) Barry
Twinkle Watts
Sun.-Mon
the Fighting Seabees
John Wayne
Susan Hayward
Sullivans
Anne Baxter
Thomas Mitchell
Broonshire
Siore
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