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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1959
Page
4
In the Hoofs and Horns March issue Manuelita Mitchell of McCulloch County emerges as the leading horsewoman. The article notes frequent questions about who leads the Girls Rodeo Association as she gains prominence.
Manuelita Mitchell of Lobn Texas is secretary treasurer of the Girls Rodeo Association, a rancher and mother who rides barrels despite a heart condition corrected at Mayo Clinic. Born 1950 in Brownwood, she moved to Sohn, works on the family ranch with Jym, and manages administrative duties while mentoring young rodeo girls across the United States.
Doole Baptist ladies hosted a farewell supper for Melvin Senior Class members and guests at the Doole Church. Invocation by K Ellington and welcomes by Mrs. Tim Snowden with Billie Turner responding. Music by Shirley Bratton and others. Bible verses referenced with a beans and barbecue menu. Numerous attendees listed by name.
Members of District 16 of the Texas Graduate Nurses Association held their regular monthly meeting at the Flamingo Inn dining room on Tuesday. A district contribution to the Tom Green County Cancer Fund Drive was announced. A Civil Defense film on Nerve Gas Casualties and their Treatment was shown and attendees from multiple towns were listed.
James Sallee a junior at Eldorado High School son of Mr and Mrs Russell Sallee of Eldorado and grandson of Mr and Mrs Guy Sallee of Brady won first in tennis at San Angelo last week and took second in poetry reading He was chosen favorite boy of his class this year.
The Melody Four from Fort Worth features Jimmy, Clydeen, Marcelyn, and John. They are one of seven quartets slated to perform Saturday and Sunday, showcasing local choral talent in a weekend concert series.
The Brady Enterprise and The McCulloch County Star joined Heart of Texas News origins on May 2 1916 and circulated as a Friday weekly. It notes post office awards second class mail status in Brady Texas and subscription rates for McCulloch counties and other Texas regions.
The editor and staff announce prompt corrections if any error or reflection about a person or firm appears in these columns. Readers may call management to report concerns about articles or statements.
Display rates listed as 84 cents per column inch per insertion with 4 cents per word for CLASSY-FI ADS first insertion and 3 cents per word for subsequent insertions paid cash with order. Minimum 20 cents per line. Notices include church entertainments and acknowledgments with regular rates for electrotypes mats. Additional insertion per issue 60 cents. Obituaries and non news notices categorized separately.
The South Brady Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs H P G Evers on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Dora Ryan opened with the creed and club prayer. Members shared garden tips, discussed 1960 yearbooks, and plans for exhibit displays.
At a board meeting in Amarillo on Tuesday Pioneer Natural Gas Company declared a dividend of 35 cents per share on outstanding common stock payable June 5 1959 to stockholders of record at close of business May 22 1959.
Mr and Mrs D K Youngs recently honored at a surprise housewarming at 1405 South Bridge Street Brady after moving from San Antonio and returning to the county. The retiring farmer and his wife were joined by relatives and friends for games of 42 and gifts, with attendees including Eula Young Beulah Young Grace Moore and several Flemmings, Youngs, and Lawrences.
Sloan Batchelor of Kerrville was elected district governor at the Rotary district conference in San Marcos April 11 13, succeeding Ray Erlandson of San Antonio. Edward Geeslin and his wife attended as Brady club delegates at the event.
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Coach Jetta Baker leads 33 sixth and seventh graders in spring basketball drills. Players learn dribbling shooting and quick passing with balanced stance. In late May they split into A and B teams to prepare for next season.
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