Grace Wilkinson celebrated 90th birthday with cards and memories
Grace Wilkinson marked her 90th birthday on Saturday September 15 with many cards and gifts from friends and relatives. Her sister recalls her long history of helping others since childhood and her habit of sending dimes to new babies and graduates. Born September 16, 1872 in Livingston Iowa, she later moved with family to Wolf Hill near Katy Oklahoma and back to Texas.
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Grace Wilkinson
Grace
P. L. Hoyt
Miss Grace
Livingston
Iowa
R. B. Wilkinson
Cherokee Strip
Oklahoma
Katy
Leroy Wilkinson
Wolf Hill
Clark
Lane
Type III Polio Vaccine Make-up Date Deferred Temporarily In The Area
The make-up date for Type II polio vaccine originally set for this Saturday is deferred notes Dr. J J Hopkins. Tri County Medical Association president Dad A Neeley says representatives met with Austin Grimes Winter Medical Association and delegates from Galveston and other counties. Some scientists urge continuing and completing Type III vaccine despite the surgeon general statement while November doses of Type Mb will be given across the three counties. Those not yet vaccinated may see their family physician for make ups.
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J. J. Hopkins
Dad. A. Neeley
Tri County Medical Association
Austin-Grimes-Winter Medical Association
Trouston
Galveston
Wyeth Laboratories
Vaccination Drive Counts 2280 Type II Doses Sat
A strong turnout in the Brookshire Pattison area pushed total Type II polio vaccine recipients to 2280 Saturday. Pattison clinic recorded 563 doses and Brookshire school 1717 with numerous local volunteers assisting Dr Hopkins and staff across both sites.
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Brookshire
Pattison
Brookshire School
Wopkins
Hopkins
Thelma Fendley
Eddie Highrabedian
Velma Griffin
Mabel Robichaux
MacDonald
Bernice McCauley
Eleanor Buller
Rose Bostick
Earl York services set for Friday in Houston
Earl James B. York died September 18 at the Veterans Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Heights Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain J. W. Jackson officiating and interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Born April 28 1888 in Indiana, he had lived in Houston 45 years and was married to Bertha Luce. He served in the Marine Corps.
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Earl James B. York
DeMond Alexander
Veterans Hospital
the Heights Funeral Home Chapel
J. W. Jackson
Woodlawn Cemetery
Mr. York
Indiana
Houston
Bertha Luce
H. E. Jordan
York
Marine See
York Services
Fine for Not Stopping For School Bus In Katy
Motorists in Katy must stop and stay stopped as school buses load or unload. City ordinance sets a fine of 25 to 200 dollars for violations and requires remaining stopped until all passengers are loaded or discharged. The city law aligns with but tightens highway rules by mandating continued stop until bus completion.
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Katy
Council of
Public Invited to Dessert-42 Party in Katy
The Katy Rebekah Lodge No. 203 sponsors a Dessert-42 Party next Monday September 24 at 8 p.m. at the Odd Fellow Hall in Katy with a $1.00 donation per person. Everyone is invited.
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Katy Rebekah Lodge
Katy
Registered Heifers To Be Given Away Ad at Brookshire
Deter Feed and Supply in Brookshire again advertises that 50 registered heifers will be given away. Feed buyers can find details on page 6. Last year Fred Lyons of Katy won one calf.
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Brookshire
Fred Lyons
Katy
Bake Sale At Dube's In Katy Saturday Morning
The Wormers Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church of Katy will sponsor a cake and pie sale Saturday September 22 at 9:00 am at Dube's Super Market. Proceeds support church missions and community outreach.
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Dube's
Katy
Wormers Society of Christian Service
The
First Methodist Church of
Dube
Four Speakers Set for District P TA Program
The District P TA parley will be held Wednesday morning September 26 from 9:00 to 12:00 with registration 9:00 to 9:80 in the Katy School Auditorium foyer. Speakers include Dr. John Mc Farland James E Taylor C D Landholt and Jack Rhodes. The goals focus on PTA interest vigor dedication heritage and shared learning. Hosted by Addicks Katy Elementary and Katy High School LTA’s.
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Katy
John McFarland
James E., Taylor
C. D. Landholt
Jack Rhodes
Waller County Fair Dates Set With Parade and Coronation
The 17th annual Waller County Fair runs October 15 to 17 in Hempstead. A parade starts at 10 am October 15, followed by a coronation of Miss Patsy Hawkins as Queen of the Land of Fantasy. A rodeo and horse shows, youth events, and barrel racing are planned with entry deadlines and fees.
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Waller County
Hempstead
Patsy Hawkins
L. E. Hawkins
Wailer Fair
Wailer County
Farm Bureau
Duchesses of the Home Demonstration
Young Home Makers Clubs
L. E. Hill
L. J. Stinson Hill
Frank Machac
Route 3
Texas
Tigers Ready for Home Opener Against Waller Bulldogs
Overflow crowd expected as the Tigers, in a potential breakthrough year, host Waller after an 18-13 win over Navasota and an 8-8 tie with Needville. Key players include Randy Jinks, Jerry Gipson, and strong defensive linemen led by Schlottman and Lammert. Needville game featured fumbles near the end zone and a close finish.
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Tigers
Waller Bulldogs
Seaon
Navasota
Needville
Tiger
Waller
Magnolia
Bluejays
Bluejay
Randy Jinks
Mike Newman
Jerry Gipson
Charles Cooper
Bill Schlottman
Ronnie Lammert
John Rhodes
Martin Haskell
Cyril Orsak
Othe
Sanford
Roy Wygrys
Dubb Hewitt
Orval Rhoads
Robert Whitenack
Rhoads
Whitenack
Katy Band to perform at UH Baylor Band Day
Katy High School band accepts UH invitation to join Band Day at Rice Stadium this Saturday September 22. About 85 Houston area students will take part in the half time program under Colonel George S. Howard conductor of the United States Air Force Band.
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Katy
U of H
Robertson Advertises Free Air Trip Offer
The Robertson Implement Company runs an advertisement promising a free three day air trip with the purchase of an Allis-Chalmers tractor. See the ad on page 3 for details.
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Robertson Implement Company
Allis-Chalmers
City of Katy Plans Drainage Ditches and Lights
City council approves purchase of Wilshire power street sweeper for 2500 dollars after demonstrations of larger models. Planning Committee to add ten street lights. Engineer A Russell authorized to draw drainage ditch plans along the railroad to connect with the big ditch and extend it toward Drexel with easements required.
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Katy
Wilshire Power
A. Russell
City of
MKT
Katy Heights
Old School
Drexel
Girl Scout Troop Planned for Katy Elementary School
Second grade girls and their mothers are invited to organize a Scout Troop meeting Friday at 2 30 pm in the Visual Aids room Katy Elementary School. Leaders are sought to replace Mrs Cheshire who is taking a year off.
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Katy
Cheshire
Royal Falcons Visit Montgomery For Friday showdown
Iola opened with a 14-0 first quarter lead on a 15 yard pass and a 5 yard run. The Bulldogs added a 51 yard TD dash before halftime to lead 22-0. A 37 yard run in the fourth extended the margin to 34-0 as the Falcons failed to move the ball. The Falcons travel to Montgomery to face the Bears after their 36-7 win over Lovelady.
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Iola
Falcons
Bulldogs
Montgomery
Montgomery Bears
Bears
Lovelady
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