Waller County Fair Opens with Parade and Events
The Waller County Fair begins today with a 10:00 a.m. trade through Lemps tead to the fairgrounds. Senator Culp Krueger speaks at opening ceremonies and swine judging is under way while poultry follows at 1:30 p.m. Queen coronation for 1957 at 8:00 p.m. features Doris Jean Mueller of Pattison.
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Waller County
Lempstead
Culp Krueger
Doris Jean Mueller
Pattison
R. E
C. L. Garrett
Bo Bland
Bill Garcee
Houston
Skeeter” Smith
City of Katy Adopts 37 Cent Water Rate
The City of Katy announces a new base rate of 37 cents with hope for a further 2 cent reduction after a new main water line is installed along 1st Street from Skeet Poorman's residence to the Conoco Bulk Station and five fire plugs. The rate change follows completion of an overhead pump installation and roof count update.
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Katy
1St Street
Skeet Poorman's Home
Conoco
Services Held for Raymond R. Rochen in Waller County
Raymond R. Rochen 68 of Waller died September 11 1957 at Aller County Hospital after two years illness from cancer. He born November 2 1898 in Waller son of John Rochen and Marie Hajek. Survived by wife two sons eight daughters eight brothers two sisters and many relatives and friends. Requiem Mass said Frydek with interment Frydek Cemetery and pallbearers nephews Rochen Hajek Lamza.
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Raymond R. Rochen
Waller
Aller County Hospital
John Rochen
Marie Hajek
Stazie Hajek
Frydek
Raye
Lad Klimicek
Johnny Rochen
Henry Rochen
Walter Rochen
Benny Rochen
Clarence Hajek
Clem .Lamza
Katy
Albina Hundl
Wharton
Annie
Frank
Winsle
Willie
Sealy
John
Charley
Henry
Poth
Joe
Orchard
Cecila Hajek
Mary Lamza
Rochen
Waller Co
Funeral Services Held Monday for H. W. Grisbee
Funeral services were conducted at Memorial Lutheran Church in Katy for Henry William Grisbee known as Mr Bill aged 69 who died Saturday in Temple after months of illness. Born in Cypress he helped found Sanitary Farm Dairies in Houston in 1928 and served as treasurer and later director. Survivors include two sons Rev J W Grisbee sister list and five grandchildren. Burial followed at Addicks cemetery.
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Memorial Lutheran Church
Katy
Henry William Grisbee
Addicks
David R. Hermann
Mr. Grisbee
Temple
Bill
Cypress
Hulda Dora Huffmeister
Sanitary Farm Dairies
Houston
S. A. Grisbee
J. W. Grisbee
Glen Allan
Misa
Rosie Kruse
Emma Foster
Hilda Kobs
A. J. Kosh
George Zorn
Max Zorn
Brenham
Harry Zorn
Victor
Carol Ann Grisbee
Gary Gail
Gilda Grisbee
Glen Alten
Migs
Henry Kruse
Howard Hartman
8. H. Crabtree
Construction Underway for Fort Bend Dial Building in Katy
The Fort Bend Telephone Co begins construction on a new building at the A Street property in Katy to house dial equipment and offices with further details to be released shortly.
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Fort Bend Telephone Co
Katy
Skeets Sewing Center Doubles Size For Anniversary
Mrs. J. E. Poorman owner of Skeet's Sewing Center is pictured in the enlarged fabric display room. The shop marks its second anniversary and invites visitors to register on Thursday Friday or Saturday with four $6.00 merchandise certificates awarded. Virginia Whitson assists Poorman with dressmakers Mavis Lot t Frances DeVilters and Cecil Roberts.
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J. E. Poorman
Skeet’s
Notion
Virginia Whitson
Southwestern Bell Starts $1.25 Million Microwave Network
Construction begins on a 230 mile microwave relay from Houston to San Antonio with main Katy station. Henger Construction wins five-site build including Katy Bulverde Shiner Seguin and other towns. AT&T long lines engineers project to extend four color capable channels with improved reception and reduced maintenance.
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Southwest Bell
Katy
Houston
San Antonio
Henry H. Mudd
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Cat Spring
Weimar
Shiner
Seguin
Bulverde
Henger Construction Company
Katy-Hockley
Saums Place
Milton Glosee Construction Company
Artesia
Long Lines Department
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Southwestern Bell
Jefferson Avenue
Mosher Steel Co. l
Flint Steel Corp of
Tulsa
Mudd
Dallas
L Ee Co
Harvest Season Peaks for Rice and Cotton in Local Fields
Rica farmers and cotton growers work long hours to beat storms while winds threaten. The Rice Denera and American Rice Growers in Katy report 142000 bbls offered plus 48000 bbls sold on Tuesday, with over 123000 bbls sold as prices near support. Cotton crews run day and night to harvest this week.
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Rica
American Rice Growers Office
Katy
Tigers vs Magnolia Friday Night Battle Looms
The Tigers host Magnolia Bulldogs Friday night in a hoped for big crowd clash. Magnolia seeks revenge after last year’s 40 point defeat and aims to avenge a tough opening loss to Tomball.
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Tigers
Magnolia Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Waller
Tomball
Jack Rhoads
Brookshire B and P W Club marks tenth anniversary
National Business Week notes as the Brookshire Business and Professional Women’s Club celebrates its tenth anniversary. Organized October 14, 1947, the group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays, has eighteen members, and supports local civic projects including fire station and municipal building funding, plus plans for a filing cabinet, club room supplies, tree planting, barbecues, rummage and bake sales, and a game party.
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Brookshire Business and Professional Women’s Club
Brookshire B. & P. W. Club
Heinemeiers Win All Expenses Vacation to Nassau Bahamas
Mr and Mrs T J Heinemeier are set to board a Pan American flight at 7 am on Thursday September 19 for Nassau in the Bahama Islands. They have won a week long trip paid by Fodder Air Conditions and will stay at the British Colonial Hotel enjoying sightseeing swimming and fishing.
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T. J. Heinemeier
Nassau
Bahama Islands
Heinemeier
British Colonial Hotel
McBride Well Test Hits Gas At Harrie County Discovery
Admiral Drilling Co. reports No. 1 Mary M. McBride well near Barker Harrie County struck gas on open flow from 7735 to 7747 feet. The well produced 4.6 million cubic feet daily with a gas distillate ratio of 47 000 to 1 and gravity of 61 degrees. Operator suggests naming the Heinze field for the new discovery.
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Harrie County
Barker
Admiral Drilling Co., Inc
Mary M. McBride
W.C. RB. R
Thename
Heinze Field
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Junior Deputy Party Set for October 19
October 19 is the date for the Sheriff Buster Kern's annual party at Playland Park. All Junior Deputies, Little League players and friends are invited. Entrance is 25 cents covering all costs including food rides and games. Many attendance gifts are also given.
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Buster Kern
Playland Park
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