Basketball Coach Black Asks Not To Be Re-elected
Garland Black, Brady High basketball coach, requested not to be reconsidered as the School Board elected teachers for 1954 55. Supt Reynolds said Black chose not to seek re election after two years. The board also canvassed election returns and named Maurice Kidd and Charlie Dye elected with Kidd as president and Dye as a member.
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Black
Garland Black
Brady High
C. A. Reynolds
E. J. Grindstaff
Jeannette White
Beth Rosson
Grindstaff
Miss Rosson
Rosson
Maurice Kidd
Charlie Dye
Kidd
Jack Roddie
J. S. King
Jamie Williamson
J. W. Harkrider
W. L
Pat) Ryan
Dye
Red Cross Drive Totals in McCulloch County
McCulloch County has collected 3052.10 for the Red Cross toward a 5000 quota. Brady reports 2290.91 with more collections expected. KNEL will air 15 minute programs titled You Were There at 11 15 a m on Tuesdays detailing Red Cross services.
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McCulloch County
Red Cross
Brady
J. G. Clawson
Red Cross Home Service
KNEL
Calf Creek
Doole
Sweden
Ile
Melvin
Mercury
Pear Valley
Placid
Rochelle
Salt Gap
Stacy
West Sweden
Whiteland
Brady Cleanup Drive Scheduled This Spring
Brady announces its annual cleanup drive from April 26 to May 8. City officials urge residents to have all trash curbside by April 26 to avoid double packing, with no pickup after May 8.
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Brady
City BAC Dispute Over Sale Options At Council Meeting
A City Council session exposed a dispute between the City and Brady Aviation Corp over options to buy Curtis Field facilities and insurance money from the burned frame cafeteria. BAC argued for simultaneous option and title. city officials questioned timing and interpretation of past letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady Aviation Corp
BAC
Curtis Field
Sam MecCollum III
Levinson
Blotner
McCollum
CAA
Easter Sunrise Service Plans at Mercury Ranch
Plans finalize for the seventh Heart of Texas Easter sunrise service at Mercury on Fred Thormann’s Heart of Texas ranch. Rev L E Hedemann will speak, with Mt Calvary Lutheran Church choir and Mrs Ernst Otte on organ, Cecil Striegler trumpet. KNEL will record the hour long program for rebroadcast at 8 15 a m.
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Mercury
Heart of Texas
Fred Thormann
L. E. Hedemann
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
Ernst Otte
Cecil Striegler
Lutheran Layman’s League of
Brady and
Brownwood
Hedemann
KNEL
Scattered Rainfall Across McCulloch County Reports
Thunderstorm Wednesday night brought moisture to scattered parts of McCulloch County while others stayed dry. Measurements ranged from traces to over an inch with notable rainfall near Brady at Fairview and near the Carroll Colony, Lohn and Rohelle areas.
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McCulloch County
Brady
Jay Cochran
Commercial National Bank
Voca
Camp San Saba
Tommy Brook
San Saba
Menard
Brook
Mercury
Luther Smith
Placid
E. N. (Pinky) Burns
Rochele
Lohn
Charlie Darley
Carroll Colony
Fairview
Louisiana Hayride to Come to Brady for One Night Stand
Brady Jaycees sponsor Louisiana Hayride at Brady High School Auditorium 8 p m on April 16. Featured acts include Jack Hunt and Rhythm Ranch Hands with Tibby Edwards and Carolyn Bradshaw. Hunt billed as America’s fastest banjo player.
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Jaycees
Brady
Brady Jaycees
Brady High School
Jack Hunt
Rhythm Ranch Hands
Tibby Edwards
Carolyn Bradshaw
Hunt
Little Joe Hunt
IMCO President Outlines Brighter Brady Plans
IMCO President H. J. Silver told Brady City Council that the company will pursue a long range program expanding the Brady facility. He emphasized joint operation with BAC, continued training and research, new equipment, and a major sales push while noting possible layoffs beyond company control. Employment is split between Brady and Garland currently.
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Intercontinental Manufacturing Company
Brady Aviation Corp
Brady
H. J. Silver
IMCO
BAC
Silver
Intercontinental
Garland
Cows Die After Grease Spill At City Runway Site
The City Council approved paying damages after two Huffman cows fed on grease from a caliche pit used by city workers laying Curtis Field runway. One cow died. Huffman valued the animal at 150 dollars and claimed 50 dollars in veterinary costs. The council acknowledged the incident and settled the claim.
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R. B. Huffman
Huffman Place
Curtis Field
Lillard Holt
Huffman
Council
Brady Presbyterian to observe communion Sunday
The Brady Presbyterian Church will observe communion during Sunday morning worship. Pastor Rev Thomas Brower has announced the observance.
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Brady Presbyterian Church
Thomas Brower
Brady elects Ulstad mayor as 991 city voters cast ballots
Brady voters crowd the polls for a city election with P L Ulstad winning mayor with 981 of 991 votes. Aldermen D A Harkrider and Harl Fowler secure seats while Wayne Ferguson finishes last. Mrs W P Jones defeats Tommy Kyzar 547 to 37. The council will install new officers April 20. Election officials faced a rush and used improvised tally sheets.
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P. L. Ulstad
D. A. Harkrider
Harl Fowler
W. P. Jones
W. M. Turner
Prise
Jim McFarlin
McFarlin
Jones
Tommy Kyzar
Alderman
Hart Fowler
Wayne Ferguson
City Recorder
Runway Contract Let as Brady Set for May 2 Start
A city council awarded a $10 620 68 asphalt contract to William H McGee for Curtis Field runway paving. The work should finish in seven to 30 days with a May 2 airline dedication to Brady confirmed by Trans Texas Airlines. Out of town dignitaries and the Brady High Bulldog Band are planned for the ceremony.
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Curtis Field
Brady
William H. McGee
Bridgeport
McGee
Lillard Holt
Chamber of Commerce
Trans-Texas Airlines
Brady High
DeMolays Elect New Officers for Brady Chapter
Brady DeMolay Chapter No 1283 named new officers for the term at a Monday meeting. Ronnie Salter is master councilor Eugene Johnson senior councilor Richard Harrison junior councilor. Appointed officers include Charles Bowden junior deacon Vernon Ryan junior deacon Kenneth Richardson senior steward Joe Garry junior steward Bobby Andrews marshal Jackie Wallin chaplain Fletcher Fields standard bearer Bill Ricks almoner and a slate of precursors and sentinel. The chapter meets first and third Mondays at 7 30 p m in the Brady Masonic Hall.
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Brady DeMolay
Ronnie Salter
Eugene Johnson
Richard Harrison
Charles Bowden
Vernon Ryan
Kenneth Richardson
Joe Garry
Bobby Andrews
Jackie Wallin
Fletcher Fields
Bill Ricks
Johnny Hendley
Pat George
Edward Spiller
James Gentry
Edward Samuel
Wayman Blackburn
Lee Threadgill
Joe Cole
Sentinel
Houn' Dawgs Plan Meeting Led by L V Ruffin
OV Houn' Dawgs president L V Ruffin calls a meeting for next Tuesday night April 12 at 7:30 in Brady High cafeteria to discuss organization affairs and activities.
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Houn’ Dawg
L. V. Ruffin
OV Houn’ Dawgs
Brady High
Hill Country Drops Milk Prices Here
Hill Country Creameries announced a one cent per quart milk price reduction that went into effect yesterday. W T Archer said the cut goes to producers and will be passed to consumers, affecting all West Texas counties served by the company.
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Hill Country Creameries
W. T. Archer
Archer
West Texas
Nine Brady High Students Tapped For Quill and Scroll
Nine Brady High School juniors and seniors will be initiated into Quill and Scroll at 10:30 a.m. Friday on campus. Sponsored by Miss Lucille Welch and Mrs. Harold Burk, the society honors work on the annual the Bulldog or the Bark. Initiates include Bulldog staffers Cynthia Reynolds Pat George and Phyllis Bierman and Bark staffers Mary Glyn Kittle Barbara Bodenhamer Roberta Hanson Annie Palmer Janet Rudder and Konna Jean Nance.
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Brady High School
Quill and Scroll
Lucille Welch
Harold Burk
the Bulldog
the Bark
Bulldog
Cynthia Reynolds
Pat George
Phyllis Bierman
Bark
Quill and Secrets
Mary Glyn Kittle
Barbara Bodenhamer
Roberta Hanson
Annie Palmer
Janet Rudder
Konna Jean Nance
World Builders: Standard to Feature Children Portraits
The Standard partners with Waltz Studios to photograph local children April 16-17 at Brady Hotel. Photos enter a nationwide contest with 500 prize pool for cutest girl and boy. No fees, no subscription needed, and families may order extra prints if desired.
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Waltz
Des Moines
Iowa
Brady Hotel
Brady
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