Unrehearsed stunt ends with rattlesnake near cactus garden
Jack Riggs of 1006 North College recounts an unplanned incident at the Warren Caylor place near Lohn when a 600 pound rock toppled onto his left foot as a rattlesnake buzzed nearby. He escaped unharmed, hat damaged, and left the scene quickly. The tale accompanies letters from Hollis B Phillips and Lucille of Willcox praising McCulloch County and sharing a farmer’s poetic definition.
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Jack Riggs
North College
Warren Caylor Place
Lohn
Jack
Hollis B. Phillips
Willcox
Ariz
McCulloch County
Brady and
McCulloch
Hollis
San Angelo
Lucille
Slocum Re-Elected BISD President
Slocum was re-elected president of the Brady Independent School District after new trustees Dr. Merlin McAnelly and Dr. Myron Mays took oaths. The ceremony, led by John S. Lewis, followed canvassing of votes. New officers include Johnny Rudder as first vice president Clair Whitesell as second vice president and John W. Jones as secretary.
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Brady Independent School District
S. Merlin McAnelly
Myron Mays
John Lewis
Ford Slocum
Merlin McAnelly
John S. Lewis
Johnny Rudder
Clair Whitesell
John W. Jones
Spring Futurity Finals Set For Saturday Race
The Spring Futurity at G Rollie White Downs features a 23 900 dollar purse with finals and consolation Sunday. Jude Charge owned by S M Mott of Brenham posted the fastest 300 yard AAA time of 15.86 seconds, with 11 other finalists including Jettin Brownie Space Count Fonda Charge Miss Moon Bracket and Moon Rocket advancing. Only 0 12 seconds separated the Consolation finalists.
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G. Rollie White Downs
Jude Charge
S. M. Mott
Brenham
Brady
Bo Davis
Jettin Brownie
Space Count
Fonda Charge
Country Trash
Moon Rocket
Fancy Eyes
Oracle Chick
Brady High School names valedictorian and salutatorian
Liane Jones is valedictorian with a 97.06 average and daughter of Billy Jones of Mercury. Bernice Lee Sammons is salutatorian with 95.25, daughter of Tom J. Sammons of Brady. Top ten seniors listed with grades and parents. commencement set for May 22 at Bulldog Stadium.
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Liane Jones
Bernice Lee Sammons
Brady High School
Princ al Chance
Liane
Billy Jones
Mercury
Future Teachers of America
Tom J. Sammons
Brady
Sherri McFarland
William W. McFarland
Mike Kilmer
S. C. Kilmer
Kyle Tatum
Carroll Tatum
Laurie Taliaferro
Billy R. Taliaferro
Kevin Shaw
Jack Shaw
Judy Thompson
Lloyd Thompson
Linda Medrano
Jose C. Medrano
Susan Barron
Forrest Barron
Bulldog Stadium
Texas Special Election On Two Constitutional Amendments
Next Tuesday voters in Texas will decide on two proposed amendments. Amendment 1 would consolidate retirement provisions and raise state retirement funding from six to ten percent, with permanent effect only if approved. Amendment 2 would raise legislative salaries from 400 to 600 dollars monthly and boost per diem to 30 dollars for all regular and special sessions.
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Texas
Brady Baseball Program Registration Slated Tonight
Registration for the 1975 Brady Baseball Program occurs at 7 30 p m in Brady Schools Cafeteria. Participants aged seven to 15 must bring an application birth certificate and insurance fees of 2 75 for seven to twelve and 4 25 for thirteen to fifteen. Applications are at the schools. A general meeting will present new officers and discuss the season. Everyone is urged to attend.
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Supt
Tatom
Industrial Arts
Board of Equalization
San Antonio
Gerald Huffman
Joe McDonough
Brady High School
Lohn High School
Rochelle High School
James Durst
South High
Guy Siler
McCulloch County
Brady Schools
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L. B. Smith
USA
Slocum
BISD
James Mallow
BHS Salutatorian
BHS
Future Homemakers of America
Lions’ Club
Betty Crocker
Bit O
Bill Leach
Go Zipp
Brown
Bobby Bars
Miles Hy
Sit N Spit
Talent Superb
Divi
Striker
Hoddy Mott
Sunlow
Burning Straw
Hill Country Boy
Count Ack
Magic Kitten
Monary
My Diana
Reina Pegado
Hookem Dancer
Burning Treat
July Jubilee Association
Robert Strickland
Dr. Priess
Harry C. Priess
Pierre Fauchard Academy
George J. Higue
DDS
Academy
Priess
Higue
Cooper Bessemer
Canada
City Light
Tering
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