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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1974
Page
2
Melvin area notes show multiple visits and weekend gatherings. Families from San Angelo Sterling City Grape Vine and Arlington spent Easter with relatives. several Jacobsons from Kansas City and Bryan joined relatives in Melvin. Local hospital and college towns are referenced.
Fife Texas records 6 inches of rain last Thursday and a light shower Sunday. Local obituaries note Jack Horne died after a heart attack on the Colorado River while fishing. Community members plan Alaska trips, medical checkups, and Easter visits as a water project gains government funding and work may start soon.
The Social Security news item explains how wages and self employment affect benefits and how the annual earnings report determines 1973 benefits and 1974 adjustments. It notes earnings thresholds for full benefits, reporting requirements, penalties for late filings, and change of address procedures. It also cites the San Angelo office contact details and a Brady toll free line.
Mrs. Johnnie Cochran spoke at the Twentieth Century Club meeting at Richards Memorial Library about her Costa Rica trip via Mexico City with Mr. and Mrs. Milt Miller and Mrs. Perry Bradshaw. Attendees included Doroty Boggus Bradshaw Cavin Cochran and others.
Girl Scout Junior Troop 218 hosted an overnight at the Scout House on Friday April 5. The Pink Panther and Secret Six Patrols cleaned the yard and cooked a goulash meal while Neato Torpedo Patrol held a firelight ceremony with badges skits and songs before an all night slumber party. Adults in charge were Mrs. Carol Johnson Jo Valliant Barbara Vaughan and Mrs. Joe Fuller with thanks to Jimmie Vaughn Zane Vaughn and Brian Valliant for yard aid.
The Fife Friendship Club met April 11 at Mrs. W. L. Isaacs home. Members discussed Easter topics including Jewish Passover Holy Week and the crucifixion and resurrection. A donation was made to the American Cancer Society in memory of former member Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips. Refreshments served to Mrs. Will Isaacs, Mrs. Paul Lohn, Mrs. Tom Hickman, Mrs. O. C. Utsey and Mrs. James Finlay. Next meeting May 9 with Mrs. Utsey.
The Texas Safety Association warns that grilling indoors or in enclosed spaces with charcoal can produce deadly carbon monoxide. Keep starts, extinguish flames, and use proper gear. Move outside if rain or mishap stops the grill. Use water sprinklers and a fire extinguisher. Avoid loose clothing and store coals safely.
Mary Chris Allen daughter of James H. Allen of Brady is recognized for outstanding academic performance in the Department of Range and Wildlife at Texas Tech University. She is feted at the second annual Aggie Honors Banquet held by the College of Agricultural Sciences.
Kim King son of Dr and Mrs J O King of Brady is listed on the honor roll at Texas Tech University where he is a sophomore pre veterinary major at the Lubbock campus.
Mr and Mrs Harold Biever of Marfa and Shafter Ghost Town resort will show slides of Big Bend Travel Service trips to Brady High School Pan American Club. The slides start at 8 p m and are open to all interested attendees.
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