Siren Rouses Brady as South Ward Elementary Building Burns
A three-alarm fire destroyed the Special Education Building at South Ward Elementary in Brady early Wednesday. Firefighters from Brady and area units battled three separate blazes, finally controlling the flames around 7 a.m. Superintendent Reynolds noted the cottage, dating to 1923, was repurposed over decades and insured, with replacement value to be tallied.
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Brady
South Ward Elementary School
Brady Volunteer Fire Department
Perry
Shorty) Lawrence
Howard Salter
C. A. Reynolds
South Ward
Reynolds
Brady Volunteer
Mrs Leoti Bratton Dies in Burleson at 87
Mrs Leoti Bratton 87 of Burleson died 8 45 am Tuesday in a Burleson nursing home. A Brady native and retired registered nurse, she lived at Jones Funeral Home will conduct 10 am Wednesday services with burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery Nolanville after a 3 pm graveside. Survived by son Joel Medlin Brady brother C L Bradley Brady four stepsons Brady stepdaughter Brady granddaughter and three great grandchildren.
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Leoti Bratton
Burleson
Brady
Jones Funeral Home
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Nolanville
Joel Medlin
C. L. Bradley
Charles
Ted
Garland
Lloyd Bratton
Ida Mae Weyand
Safe Ladder Use Warns Texas Safety Association
The Texas Safety Association urges careful home repairs this spring warning that ladders can develop faults through drying cracking rot and insect damage. Inspect ladders for defects before use and avoid painting hides issues. Ensure firm footing top braced surface and proper distance from wall while climbing. Do not climb beyond third rung and never use metal ladders near electrical sources.
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Texas Safety Association
TSA
Vanity of labor and pleasure under God Ecclesiastes reflection
The passage from Ecclesiastes laments toil and earned wisdom ending in sorrow. It argues a man gains little from labor and knowledge if others profit without work. It concludes enjoyment of food, drink, and labor as gifts from God.
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America
Texas Dairy Outlook and Broiler Market Report
The Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service notes a 4 percent February drop in Texas milk production from a year ago and a 7 percent drop from January. Nationwide milk output fell 3 percent in February with per cow production steady, while dairy price supports set to rise April 1. Broiler income in Texas rose to 146.2 million in 1973 with an average price of 22.8 cents per pound, and Texas placed 178.991 million broilers in 1973. Citrus prospects show a slight 1973–74 decline, with harvesting continuing and groves dry in the Valley.
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Texas
Texas Dairymen
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Valencia
Nabers Records Lowest Phone Bills Among State Reps
Austin weekend figures show State Rep. Lynn Nabers of Brownwood spends the least on telephone calls among area lawmakers. Representatives’ telephone bills are paid from a $875 monthly contingent expense account. The past fiscal year totals for area legislators are listed.
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Austin
Lynn Nabers
Brownwood
Nabers Wins Unopposed in 55th District Re-election
Jim Nabers of Brownwood is unopposed for a fourth term as state representative from the 55th district which covers Brown Callahan Coleman Comanche McCulloch and Runnels counties. Other listed donors include Bill Heatley Paducah $6877 Charles Finnell Holliday $3936 Dave Allred Wichita Falls $2257 Frank Calhoun Abilene $2030 Phil Gates Pampa $1923 Joe Hanna Breckenridge $1526 Renal Ressen Snyder $600.
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Bill Heatley
Paducah
Charles Finnell
Holliday
Dave Allred
Wichita Falls
Frank Calhoun
Abilene
Phil Gates
Pampa
Joe Hanna
Breckenridge
Renal Ressen
Snyder
Jim Nabers
Brownwood
Nabers
Brown, Callahan, Coleman
Comanche
McCulloch
Runnels
Vision and hearing tests boosted in Texas schools
The Texas State Department of Health trains school personnel to screen vision and hearing in students. In 1971 72 more than 2.25 million children were screened, with over 51,000 receiving remedial treatment. Audiometers and Snellen charts are provided by the state, with local districts often supplying their own equipment.
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Texas State Department of Health
Texas
State Health Department
Maternal and Child Health Division
No, Gwendolyn Teetotaler Counts Leaves in Tea Bags
A playful remark contrasts Gwendolyn with a teetotaler who refuses to tally tea bag leaves, suggesting an odd superstition or habit. The line highlights quirky behavior without naming places or events.
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Gwendolyn
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Amily Pharmacy
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Herbie
Weiss
McCulloh
McAnelly
Rito Villegas
Western Auto Associate
West Commerce
Agri Business
Texas Department of Agriculture
John C. White
Naber
For Norman West
Norman West
Judy Carson
Susan Gotcher
Brady High School
Cindy Fowler
Mike Kilmer
Aunion
Heat
J.E. Peavy
M.D
Commissioner of Health
Stephens Chevrolet
Brady, Texas
Schreiner Trust
Schreiner Bank
Kervile
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