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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1969
Page
4
The Brady elementary and junior high schools reported 161 students achieving perfect scores on the first of two 100 word spelling lists. Names span first through eighth grade across Brady and China Elementary and Junior High, reflecting broad proficiency.
In Detroit Michigan field directors from 21 countries and all 50 states join the Tenth International Congress of Little League Baseball More than 500 volunteers gather to review league operations affecting over two million youngsters Rev O W Nickle Brady serves as District 21 Texas administrator and represents 7 200 units The gathering includes Rev Bob Richards Duffy Daugherty Bob Feller and Hayes Jones as noted participants.
Leon Waldrep was the sole Melvin qualifier for the regional meet after the District S-B Meet in Big Springs. He tied for second in pole vault at 10-6 and won the toss to advance to the Lubbock regional on April 18. He also placed fourth in the 120-yard high hurdles and tied for fifth in the high jump at 5-2.
For sale one and two bedroom trailer homes ideal for lake property. Pick from available units with attractive locations. Call 597 731 for details.
Major Jerry B. Coleman, son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Coleman of Brady, is stationed in Okinawa with the 76th Medical Corps. He will soon go to Laos to supervise a large hospital project. A 1957 Texas A&M graduate, his decorations include the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star.
Farmers work in nice weather with sand plowing and early planting. Local residents host and visit kin from Brady Austin San Antonio Lubbock Kerrville Rochelle Odessa and College Station. Mrs Ritter dies and funeral held in San Antonio. Nolan Underwood returns home after eye surgery in Amarillo.
Col. Wilson K. Speir of the Texas Department of Public Safety warns motorists that only two weeks remain before the April 15 deadline for motor vehicle inspections. Vehicles must be checked at an approved station, display a current sticker, and pay $1.75 plus any station fees. The inspection covers brakes lights rims wheels horns wipers mirrors steering and front seat belts. Speir urges early visits to avoid long lines. There are 5,466 inspection stations statewide.
Kimiko Ishinabe of Howard Payne College led Sunday worship at Mercury Baptist Church in Brownwood. She plans to graduate in August with an elementary education degree and return to Tokyo to teach and do mission work after extending her tourist visa.
The Brady newspaper invites readers to call the news office at S97-22560 with any personal news items about visitors or travel. Share details if you have had company or recently been away from Brady for publication.
A brief notice announces Harkrid Er's Flowers offering Easter flower deliveries. The ad emphasizes a range of spring arrangements and timely delivery for the holiday.
McAnally Lumber Co at 202 W Lockhart Colonly Paints announces new product line and expanded services. Local tradespeople welcome the updated showroom and variety of coats and finishes for homes and projects.
Mrs. Vyvien H. Duncan outlines differences between mayonnaise and salad dressing with emphasis on labeling and oil content. History links to Louis XIV and postwar American tastes, while noting government standards under the Fair Packing Act and efforts to improve meat handling and beef refrigeration techniques.
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