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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1957
Page
10
Classified advertising details from the 1957 Brads Standard edited by L Bosmith and C D Reed outline rates, line charges, and policies. Obituaries and non news items are billed at line rates with discounts for multiple insertions.
A Ford fails brakes causing a wild ride through downtown. It crosses a square, hits a line of people, clips a curb, and damages two parked cars, including a 1454 Chevrolet two door and a Mercury two door. A bystander, Mrs Billy Jean McCartney, is noted as the owner of the damaged vehicle.
Mroo and Mrs. John Jackson of Brady become parents to a newborn daughter born Wednesday at Medical and Surgical Hospital. The birth adds a new member to the local family.
A Brady man, once unable to walk, was helped by a tailor, then repaid by buying a shop. He later ran a bank, built rock landmarks, and became a regular at First Baptist Church and funerals. He reportedly attended many services and funerals, defying doubt and sorrow with quiet mercy.
Mrs. W. H. Cooper formerly of Brady and now of San Antonio spent two weeks in Melvin with her son D. Cooper and family. Her daughter in law Mrs. W. L. Cooper and Zemaine of San Antonio joined her on Sunday and she went home with them.
Sohn High School group Charlie Horses performed Thursday noon for Brady Lions Club. Members included Charles Marshall leader vocalist and guitarist Jerry Dunn Terry Mitchell on electric guitar Jerry Tedder on bass Curtis Wright on drums.
Miss Sylvia Bell and Miss Bona Jean Nance of North Texas State College Denton resumed their studies Tuesday after spending the Easter holidays with their parents Mr. Lewis Bell and Mr. Carl Nance and Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Nance.
Mr and Mrs Jessie McAnally of Brady welcomed a son born Wednesday at a local medical facility. The birth was reported by the Brady community as a family joy moment.
August 21 and April dates list patients and dismissals in Brady and surrounding towns including Rockwood Rochelle Menard Mason Crane Richland Springs and San Saba. Names such as W. L. Ryan C. W Wheeler Mrs. Daysie Byler Mrs. M. L. Tedder and Mrs. B. L. Haley appear with patient arrivals and discharges.
Guests of Sallees Mr and Mrs Roy Sallee and two children from Ira visited their parents Mr and Mrs Guy Sallee in Brady and Mr and Mrs G A Newton in Lobn during the Easter holidays.
S A Avery enjoyed a Tuesday phone call from his son John of Dayton Ohio and sent Foster greetings to friends and relatives in Brady.
Brady gears up for a Dollar Day event on next Wednesday May 1 with a pre published edition on Monday to give readers 24 hours early access. Merchants urge shoppers to act now as prior shortages have eased thanks to good rains and promising harvest prospects. Deadline for ad copy is Saturday April 27 at 4 pm.
In Fike Texas on April 24 1957 rainfall since the previous Thursday totals over three inches with showers continuing. Crop prospects improve as the breather appears to have broken. Community notes include Easter visits from Kent Kinlay and several local families visiting relatives and attending church events. The Home Demonstration Club meets Friday at 2 00 PM with a program on repairing and refinishing furniture.
Mrs. J T Walker and her infant son were drowned when high waters flooded the highway near Johnson City on Tuesday. The tragedy involved a connection to Ft. Stockton ranch woman Mrs. J T Baker, sister of Mrs. Edd Broad, who learned of the loss while visiting Fredonia and planning a trip to Austin.
Mr and Mrs Billy L Jones announce the arrival of a daughter at Brady Hospital Thursday morning weighing seven pounds three ounces.
Large furnished garage apartment two blocks from town. Contact Ralph Underwood or call 8852 for details. Also available: four room furnished apartment with phone number 6666.
The South Brady Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. W. E. Jacoby’s home on April 23. Members discussed “America, the Beautiful,” heard a program on repairs and refinishing furniture, and planned an all-day textile painting session for April 25 at Mrs. Davee’s home. The next meeting is set for May 14 at Mrs. Guice’s firm at 2:30 p.m.
Cole residence welcomed their children C T Childers James Page and George of Liano and Joella Cole of Houston for a week end visit. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs F W Waddill and Mr and Mrs Vernon Waddill Jr with Van Betty and Fred from Rochelle.
Mr and Mrs Joe Valdez announce the birth of their son at Brady Hospital on Saturday.
Advertisement copy touts Carlson's Cleaners with a jingle urging readers to try their service, praising dry cleaning quality under a catchy tagline.
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