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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1974
Page
1
A looking back at a weekend incident where a pet ewe and lamb escaped the fence and ate tomato and pepper plants, reducing harvest prospects. Technical troubles hit a printing shop, then a national day of prayer and a U.S. security discussion frame a broader warning about government income support.
Brownwood officials met with Texas Highway Department engineers to discuss a 20 year urban transportation study for the county and Brady city. The plan aims to forecast needs, with local cooperation on draft plans and potential funding, replacing the canceled TOPIC program.
Mrs. Charles H. Elliott died at 8 30 am on Wednesday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 pm at Brady Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev Dan Kyle. Burial followed in Lohn Cemetery. Born June 13 1918 in Kansas she lived in Brady 30 years and was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband Charles Elliott a son Charles David Elliott of San Angelo a daughter Mrs Charles Martin of Clifton and two grandchildren.
The Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital will not open ahead of schedule with move in around Aug 1. Administrator Leonard Atherton cited good progress but noted snags including late air conditioning units and sheetrocking delays. Foreman Kenneth Forrester blamed materials delays and skilled labor shortages. some equipment has arrived and an open house will be held before moving in.
McCulloch County voters planning to be away for the May 4 Democratic Primary were advised by county clerk W. E. Lohn Jr. that absentee voting ends 5 p m Tuesday April 30. By noon Wednesday only 40 ballots had been cast. The clerk’s office operates 8:30 a m to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p m five days weekly, with several contested races on the ballot.
The Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital Auxiliary elected Miss Quitn Moseley president during a 63-member meeting at First Christian Church. Leonard Atherton introduced bylaws. officers include L B Smith as VP and several secretaries. 96 members have signed up for service with a display of uniforms at Lintz's Department Store. Contact Miss Moseley or several listed members for information on joining.
Tuesday April 30 is the final day for students seeking to attend a different school district to file transfer applications. Forms must be obtained from the target school.
Rochelle High School earned third place at the regional UIL competition with the one act play A Short Walk After Dinner. Best actor honors went to Kim Branham, with castmates Linda Rodgers and Donna Lyles. Faculty directors were Mrs. Charlie Long and Kenneth Wilton. Sherry Smith and Elaine Hurd won girls doubles in tennis and advance to the State Meet. The text notes a US government quote on security in poverty.
A stolen pickup recovered in Brady around 1 am Wednesday. Police chief Bill Strickland said the vehicle had been taken from Brownwood about midnight.
The Brady ISD trustees canvassed votes from the recent school election and reorganized leadership with Ford Slocum as president Johnny Rudder as first vice president Mrs Dave Quinn as second vice president and Lamar Leifeste as secretary John Lewis was reelected tax assessor collector for 1974 75 A fire at the Special Education building caused total loss with insurance totaling 17000 A workmen compensation program bid was presented by Gray Carruthers and the girls athletic program was approved including volleyball tennis and golf The driver education program will run in summer from June 3 to July 20 with classes limited on a first come first served basis and a fee TBD
An Eagle Scout Court of Honor will be held at 8 p m Monday April 29 in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church. Mark McAnally and Bill Ragsdale are the honorees, with Jesse McAnally as scoutmaster and John King and Doyle Condor as guest speakers. King will present the Eagle Awards.
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