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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1955
Page
5
The South Brady Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. A. KE. Flanagcin’s home with 16 members and three visitors. Mrs. Janice Bray, home demonstration agent, presented a program on Floors in Your Home and exhibited linoleum samples.
A social gathering covered carpet and the qualities and care of carpet and hardwood floors. Refreshments were served to Mines and a list of attendees including M. Amerman M. J. Jean C. L. Deats Aubrey Davee H. P. C. Evers A. E B. Flanagin G. T. Galaway J. M. Guice B. D. Hynds W. EK. Jacoby Lena Matthews Joe Moore Fount Stroop J. A. Vinson Misses Mozelle Glenn Dora Ryan and guests Mmes. Janice Bray Mack Slaughter and Mercer Slaughter. The next meeting will be at Mrs. J. A. Vinson's home next Wednesday.
Brady Tuesday Club met at Mrs. J. P. Jacks home with 18 members and one guest. Mrs. Jim Mann led the program on antiques and hobbies, featuring a 1860 Elgin watch and a 200 year old clock, plus a bed spread from 1820. Miss Barbara Lockett displayed art for a future General Federation contest. plans were made for April 26 with guests and grants.
Miss Hannah Curtis of Brady becomes bride of Bill Tomme, son of Durant, Oklahoma, in a Saturday morning double ring ceremony at St Paul’s Episcopal Church Brady. The couple’s families and out of town guests from Brownwood Dallas Denton Fort Worth San Antonio attended.
A historical note states the Rock of Gibraltar rises to about 1,500 feet above sea level. The figure reflects traditional measurements used in early geographic descriptions and navigation references.
John Home Demonstration Club meets at the school homemaking department with Grady Moore presiding. Mrs Bray demonstrates linoleum tile coverings and carpet options while noting care and finishing of floors. Members sample congealed salads, receive recipe pamphlets, and plan a May meeting on Easter cleaning and tidbit trays.
Dr. and Mrs. J S King hosted a dinner bridge at 809 Laurel Drive honoring Roy Baker. After games, Dr Jimmy Francks received the bridge prize and Dr Roy Baker won bingo. Guests included Dr and Mrs Francks Dr and Mrs R D Hayes Mr and Mrs Bill Grant Mr and Mrs Bill Burns Mr and Mrs Don Johnson and the hosts.
Mrs Earl Rudder will join her husband in Stephenville tonight for a surprise dinner honoring W J Wisdom former Tarleton State College coach and former Stephen ville Chamber of Commerce manager.
The Junior High School PTA met in the school gym with the band under Joe McDonough opening. Officers elected for the year include Jamie Williamson president and R W Cavin secretary. The group approved discontinuing the Halloween Carnival and noted a $100 surplus from a recent rummage sale.
The Friendship Class of Trinity Methodist Church hosted a Monday night social in the church social hall. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Banks, and Edward Lyckman. Games were played and 32 members were served cake, cold drinks, and coffee.
Miss Leska Sue Barton bride elect of John Valerius was honored at a 1:50 luncheon at Romans El Patio with hostess Mrs Homer Habey. Mrs Habey and Mrs A T Barton greeted guests and Miss Sandra Parton presided at the register. The table featured pink stock centerpieces and aqua pink bridal place cards. The honoree was presented a piece of her chosen silver after the luncheon.
The best dollar for our economy is the one kept circulating. It benefits local spending, inflation control, and community welfare by funding essential services and investments.
A fragment lists residents including Mrs Barton, Edward Geenslin, Cecil Coggin, E L Ogden, Earl Todd, M J Bean, Jordan, Cleorce Johanson, Homer Kennard, Frank Hatley, Cecil Verner, Moses Bandra Barton and Shearron Smith. The context and full details are unclear from the OCR.
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