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LOCAL NEWS of ADDICKS, BARKER, BROOKSHIRE, FULSHEAR, KATY and PATTISON VOLUME 42 BROOKSHIRE, WALLER COUNTY. TEXAS. Thursday, January 26,1956 NUMBER 11 Rice Farmers Back Two Price Plan; Oppose Other Features of Program 72 members of American Ripe Growers association met Jan. 18 at the association office in Katy to consider the federal administrations farm program. Ira Southard and Bill Cardiff, directors, presided at the meeting.

Katy area farmers unanimously opposed the flexible price support plan and the proposed soil bank plan but approved the two-price plan for rice marketing. The two price plan calls for high price supports on rice needed for domestic consumption, while any excess would be sold in world markets at prevailing prices. The farmers turned thumbs down on the Eisenhower plan in which all controls would be removed from rice with support prices ranging from zero to of parity, based on supplies and needs. The soil bank plan is opposed as being unworkable in this area, where it might interfere with normal crop rotation and also might drive the price of livestock down further as land was removed from cultivation. One of the plans being considered by the administration is to limit supports to 25,000 per farm.

This is not per farmer but per farm, no matter how many individuals are engaged in the operation. Obviously this proposal would seriously hurt the partnership, or share plan, farmers income. This proposal was rejected by the local group. The Association meeting did, however, approve the plan whereby rice is supported on a decreasing scale. As more rice goes into government loan the support rate decreases until it reaches -a flat low level of 60 to 70 of parity.

This system would discourage the large corporation type of farmer from growing more and more rice and placing it all under support. Both Garber Short, manager of the local Association and Bill Cardiff, director, said they had never attended a more harmonious meeting. Brookshire Scouts To (all Friday Night For March of Dimes Contributions Don't forget to leave your porch light on at 7 o'clock on Friday evening so that the Brookshire Cub Scouts and their Den Mothers may call and pick up your contribution during their Mothers March on Polio. They will work hard in the Brookshire area to do their "bit" in putting Waller County over the top. It is all in the interest of the 1956 drive for funds for which to fight the disease that leaves children and grown-ups crip- pled, with months, and even years of expensive treatments necessary for their well- being.

The drive ends this month. Cecil Gorden and Valerie Groce are members of the plant personnel who will take all March of Dimes contributions in that area. Plant residents are -also asked, to leave their porch lights on for the "Mother's March" on Friday evening, Jan. 27th Founders Day Program for PTA Feb. 2,7:30 A Founder's Day program is being planned for an evening meeting of the Brookshire PTA on Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m.

on Feb. 2nd. All parents and interested are cordially invited to a worthwhile and enlightening program. Mr. and Mrs.

Geo. Rheman Jr. spent the week-end in Bryan with her parents. Pattison Leads Dist. In Basketball Pattison defeated Orchard 51 to 33 on Tuesday, January 17, at Pattison.

They defeated Wallis 77 to 29 on Friday, January 20, this game also being played at home. Pattison now leads District 76-B with four wins and no losses. A close'contender for championship is Crescent, with three wins and one loss. They play each other January ol. The' remaining games are: January 27; Garwood, there; January 31; Crescent, here; February Orchard, there; and February Wallis, Here.

Ralph Bunche Schedule Tourney For Saturday The Ralph J. Bunche Hornets will have a basketbal tournament in their gym Sat' urday, January 28, game time at 9 a.m. There will be sixteen teams, eight girls anc eight boys such as, Sugarland, Patterson, Sealy, Hempstead, Somerville and Burton There will be two sessions morning and afternoon. Tick ets will be 40c for adult and 20c for students for each ses aion. Refreshments, and food will be available.

Come pre pared to stay and enjoy has ketball at its best, says Rol and H. Browne, Coach. Cooking School This Afternoon The attractive young lady pictured above is Norma Walker, Houston Lighting and Power Co. Home Economist, who will give the Cooking Demonstration 1:15 to 2:30 this afternoon, January 26 at Rapsilver, Inc. in Brookshire.

All ladies are invited. It is free and there will be door awards. Plan to go, many new ideas will be presented. Chicken Gumbo Served Sunday at School, 11 a.m. til You have a chance to'en- joy a delicious honest-to- goodness Louisiana Chicken gumbo on Sunday, Jan.

29th, and at the same time boost the March of Dimes quota. Serving 11 o'clock next Sunday morning at the Brookshire Elementary School cafeteria. The menu consists of chicken gumbo and rice, cake and coffee, all for $1.00. The affair is given by Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Russell, and is their way of helping in the January March of Dimes Drive. Come on out and join the crowd for a different Sunday CHAMBER Of COMMERCE BEING CONSIDERED HERE dinner that will enjoy. we think you Texas New Mex. Station Re-opened The Texas New Mexico Station in Katy is operating again. G.

M. Hutsell is in charge of operations for the first thirty days. Others having a assignment are Rosco Lewis, Walter Meyer, Elgin Klier, and Oddy Dunlap. Mr. Hutsell said T.

H. Rain Welcomed Rainfall in the amount of 1.87 inches had fallen during he past week at the Pattison T. F. A. School Farm up to noon Monday.

Heaviest rainfall was recorded Tuesday night when .75 inches fell No other rainfall has fallen since January 1, so the total or the year so far is 2.87 ticnes. Four inches of rain or more was reported in Katy and surrounding area. According to a rain guage at the home of the Ralph Snglands, Brookshire's share of the wonderful rain received on Jan. 14th was 1.8 inches and on Jan. 21st the amount measured 1.1 inches.

Mrs. England says that they had received more on the farm in he Brazos bottom, at that time. urumpice 01 nosanxy win arrive in about three weeks to be superintendent and he will go back to Midland. Mr. Hutsell is welcomed "home" by Katy people.

He has been away since the plant was closed about two years ago but was a resident here for thirteen years. During that time his wife, Mrs. Zelma Hutsell has taught in he Katy schools (and has continued teaching here) and their son, Charles and daughter Mary Ann graduated from Katy High. Plan to Attend Dinner For Area Council Scouters Those planning to attend the dinner of the Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America on January 31 at the Shamrock-Hilton in Houston are Dr. and Mrs.

J. J. Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Robichaux, M.

L. Young, Mr. and Mrs. James Griffin and Qnft Tl TF Bendix Style Show Enjoyed at Katy Paralleling the demonstration of the modern Bendix washer-dryer home appliance, was the showing of beautiful spring wearing apparel at the Katy Specialty Co. style show last Friday afternoon- Mrs.

Rita Holdridge was in charge of the show. The well-planned affair was attended by some 65 ladies who saw some of the new spring creations of Katy Smart Shop modeled in the newer shades of lemon, beige, browns, blues, and of course, pretty pink and black Almost with the entrance of each model, the ladies were told, "It is washable," or "It is easy to care for." Bates, Dan River, cotton faille and cotton cord were mentioned most, with the emphasis placed on cotton materials. The models were Madelyn Sue Freeman, Mrs. John Nell Monigold, Annette Heinemeier, Betty Peek, Poorman, Betty Nelson, Patsy Hoyt and Mrs. Loise Polan.

The little models from Mahler's were Beverly Polan, and Edwin Dobson. Beverly was sweet in a blue and white check tafetta dress, accented in red. She also modeled washable pajama and robe attire. Edwin's suit was navy congo cloth, washable, of course. A number of the ladies were given terry cloth aprons and utility bags by answering correctly questions on washer that was demonstrated.

Mrs. E. H. Marks of Barker was the recepient of the nylon bedspread given by the Katy Specialty Co. Refreshments of coffee, cokes, and homemade cookies were served following the show.

Mrs. Merle D. Freeman and Mrs. Billy Weinman assisted with the hostess duties. OMY WE DAYS ft Brookshire Lions Set Barbecue Date Geo.

Rheman, program chairman for the Brookshire Lions Club, showed a film, "Ducks Unlimited" entertainment at the dinner and meeting of- the club last Tuesday evening. Twenty eight members were present No visitors were reported. The date of June 7th was set for the barbecue sponsored annually by the local club. Committees will be appointed and plans will be getting un derway for one of the big events of the locality each year. Members of the PTA responsible for the delicious meal served were Mrs.

E. E. Brock, Mrs. Raymond Ritchey, Mrs. Charlie Walters, and Mrs.

W. D. Bains. The next meeting of the Lions will be February 7th. VFW Auxiliary Initiates Two Two new members, Mrs.

Deanie Thompson and Mrs. L. Shipman were initiated into the Katy VFW Auxiliary at the meeting last Thursday evening. These new members bring the total on the roster to 47 members in the Katy Club. Mrs.

Roselle Roark's side served the attendance supper, being the losers in the months record of attendance Winners were those under Captain Mildred Freeman Chicken and dressing anc "the trimmings" were served The Katy VFW Auxiliary is planning a bake sale for February llth which will be held in the McNeir Hardware store in Katy. Water District To Buy Materials For Water Lines The Brookshire Municipal Water District has taken for materials for ex- ending the city water line in a section of the district north the railroad tracks in Brookshire to a Houston 'irm. According tp 0. M. Pederson, Jr.

director the low bid was $1610.00, less and will cover the cost of ma- erials for laying 3500 feet of 2" line and 800 feet of 1" ine and the necessary accessories for installing. Water Superintendent, Ber! lassner will be in charge ol aying the line that will run parallel to Farm road 362 anc sast in the northern part of Thieves Enter Tri-Co. Imp. Co. Thieves broke into Tri County Implement Co.

las Friday night and went to a great deal of trouble fo very small rewards. Finding the safe open they broke opei the lock box which contained key. Frustrated there the intruders then rifled a desk and made off with a sheet of three cent stamps. Deputy Tiny Gaston of Fort Bend County Sheriff's office was in Katy Saturday making an investigation. No arrest has been reported." Andy Anderson Services Today Andy Anderson, well known sports writer, died Tuesday and services were scheduled 'or Thursday morning at 11 a.m.

in Houston, according to early news received Tuesday by Bill Cardiff, VFW commander in Katy. Andy was a member of the local Post and the VFW enjoyed working with him in his many projects to help the disabled veterans. Girls Play Tuesday In Pattison Gym The Pattison girls played their third District game with Orchard on January 17 at Pattison. The score was 41 to 23 in favor of Orchard. There are three District games left for the girls to play.

January 27, Garwood there; January 31, Crescent at Pattison; February 3, Orchard there. Advertising PAYS In THE TIMES First Meeting To Be Announced Harris Garrett, H. D. King, and Howard Brookshire met with Gordon Turrentine, General Manager of the Houston Chamber of Commerce, on Monday afternoon to learn how a Chamber of Commerce may be organized in Brookshire. They also talked with an official of the MKT Railroad on business development possibilities.

Plans will be formulated, and a general meeting of all who are interested in promoting the growth of Brookshire, will be announced in the near future. It is hoped that a Chamber of Commerce for the city will be the result. VFW Week January 22-28 is National VFW Week. KGUL-TV and KUHT-TV will show a 27 minute film, "The Magic Bond" in evening programs, in observance of the special week. Consult your newspaper listings for the time and date.

Mothers March On Polio in Katy Will lORRECTION Due to an error in the ad copy as it reached this office, section in the Katy National Bank advertisement should have read, "Interest be paid on savings deposits las been increased to per annum. This increase became effective January 1, 1956." Begin at 6:45 p.m. The Katy Mothers March on Polio will take place Jan. 31. This is the only activity planned to raise money for the March of Dimes in Katy.

Everyone should be prepared to keep on their porch light and give generously. Coin boxes are displayed by the various merchants in town and Mrs. Warren Thompson chairman, will be glad to have your check by mail if you plan to be out of town. Co-workers with Mrs. Thompson, in the Mother's March, which will begin promptly at 7 p.m., are: Mrs.

June Alexander, Mrs. Zetta Mae Sible, Mrs. Denva Propes, Mrs. Ada Hoyt, Mrs. Martha Wygrys, Mrs.

Thelma uesday, Jan. 31 Hill, Mrs. Lydia Miller, Mrs. Norma Moore, Mrs. Dorothy Johnson, Mrs.

Mildred Freeman, and Mrs. Zella Morrison, Others who would like to volunteer for this important work are asked to contact Mrs. Warren Thompson. The group plans to meet at the home of Mrs. Sible at 6:45.

They will go- as far as Mrs. Perry Poorman's home on the south, as far as the Elmer Peeks on the north, as far as Mrs. Henry Sears on the west and through the Motheral Addition on the east The Harris County Deputy Patrol will come out to pick up the collections when the ladies have canvassed the town. Lace Takes Over The eight cute little puppies shown above were orphaned on Christmas Eve when their mother, Judy, killed. At three weeks old, they are shown with their adopted mother, Lace, who took them over as if they were her own.

All are leopard cow dogs, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Buster Roberts. Humble Employees Credit Union Declare Saving Accl. Dividend The 7th Employees Annual Katy Humble Federal Credit Union meeting was held on Friday, Jan.

13, 1956 at 7:00 p.m. A dividend was declared payable on all Savings Accounts. At the end of December, 1955, total assets of the Credit Union were more than $225,000 and loans outstanding were $195,000. The Credit Union is owned and operated exclusively by the employees at the Katy Gas Cycling Plant and North Katy District, for the benefit of the employees only. J.

P. Larde, president dur- ing the year 1955 presided at the meeting. T. C. Baskin, Jr.

received the $25.00 door prize. Officers for the coming year are: H. V. Sanders, President; George Hart, Vice-President; Jack Kinberger, Treasurer; Betty Moore, Ass't Treasurer. Board members are E.

G. Williams, Jack Jinks and R. H. Eddy. Supervisory Committee: Mrs.

Olivia May, Chairman; W. A. Wehman, H. S. Riddle.

Credit Committee: G. R. Miller, Chairman; W. R. Brooks, W.

D. Blanton. Educational Committee: Loyce Ehlert, Chairman; Valerie Groce, J. L. Hill, A.

P. Fuller. Bi-County Council Meets Friday According to Mrs. T. L.

Smith, publicity chairman, the PTA Bi-County Council will meet Friday, Feb. 3rd at 10 a.m. in the recreation hall at the Raccoon Bend Humble Camp. The speaker will be Mrs. Gus Brauner Jr.

of Houston. Her subject is "Mental Health in the Home." Dinner served at the Cochran school cafeteria, at 12:30. 42 Tournament Play-offs Tonight The Monday night session of the Katy F. F. A.

Chapter annual All Mens 42 Tournament created much interest and anxiety. Thursday night will be the final play-off and the Champion 42 player of the Katy Community for 1956 will be determined. In the starting play-offs Thursday night, team 3, Carrel Wilson and Johnny West will play team 17, L. D. Robinson and W.

F. Egger; tearr 4, Warren Peek and Richard Beckendorff play team 18 Olen Thompson and Free Hoyt; team 7, Edwards and Hill play team 22, L. J. Omar, and C. Pitts; team 8 George Thomas and Lawrence Dressendorff play tearr 23, Jimmie Taylor and Erskine iKice; team 9, Olive- Wilkinson and Buster Batsor play team 25, Jack Brooks anc George Hart; team 11, Billy Morgan and Wesley Thoma play team 28, Stanley Riddl- and Carl Moore; team 13, Lee Ernstes and Leo Goates play team 29, Phil Baker and Jin- Watson; and team 16, Gordor Brown and Jack Rhodes play team 32, Joe K.

Moore and Herman Meyers..