Runoff races frame Texas political theater
State voters face runoff bets with Governor Allan Shivers Versus Judge Ralph Yarborough and a Supreme Court contest between Alfred Scott and Few Brewster. Fires east and west of Austin threaten areas while aid programs like Operation Haylift seek drought relief for ranchers in Central and West Texas.
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Austin
Texas
Allan Shivers
Ralph Yarborough
Shivers
Yarborough
John White
Central
West Texas
U. S. Agriculture Department
Bastrop
Bell
Bexar
Blanco
Bosque
Brown
Burnet
Comal
Comanche
Coryell
Erath
Hamilton
Hays
Kendall
Lampasas
Lee
Liano
McCulloch
Mason
Mills
San Saba
Travis
Williamson
WAF Band To Play Four Red Cross Benefit Concerts
The U S Air Force WAF Band will perform in San Saba Brownwood Goldthwaite and Menard Aug 16 17 and 18 to raise funds for the Red Cross regional blood center program in central Texas. Tickets are 75 cents adults 35 cents students with underage children admitted free. Capt Marybelle J Nissly leads the unit which aims to honor requests at each show.
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WAF
Central
Texas
San Saba
U.S. Air Force
Red Cross
Rogan Field
Brownwood
Goldthrone
Menard
Jerome Oslund
Gale
Precision
Marybelle J. Nissly
Audrey Thomas
Seattle
Wash
Seafair
Cheyenne
Wyo
West Coast
Los Angeles
Portland
J. C. Stanley
Robert
Bob” W. Taylor
Howard Campbell
Goldthwaite
Hulan Armstrong
Retail sales dip from 1953 as June holds May levels
A state bureau survey of 2,865 retailers shows June sales equal May but four percent below last June. For the first half of 1954, sales run seven percent lower than 1953, with the recession described as having hit its bottom after weeks of stabilization. Short Snorts notes that candidates are the only live TV items, mostly reruns.
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Bureau
Baptists Invite Guest Preacher Fowler for Mason Services
Dr. L. B. Cobb of Dallas will speak at both services at First Baptist Church Mason. Cobb, linked to Texas Baptist Direct Missions and former Tennessee Baptist Convention president, will discuss Relaying the Gospel and The Everlasting Gospel. Rev W LeRay Fowler conducts a revival and Buddy Johnson leads the music. Fowler returns to Brady Monday.
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L. B. Cobb
Dallas
First Baptist Church
Department of Direct Missions
Texas Baptist Convention
Tennessee Baptist Convention
Texas
W. LeRay Fowler
Cattle and Sheep Steady to Strong at Heart of Texas Sale
Cattle rose up to 50 cents while sheep ranged steady to strong at the Heart of Texas Commission Co. sale Tuesday with 306 head. Good demand for stocker cows and calves. fat cattle topped near 18.75 per hundredweight and hogs to 22.50. Strong turnout and brisk trade for yearlings, lambs, and ewes across classes.
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Heart of Texas Commission Co
Nichols reunion draws attendance from Brady group
Mrs Charles Moore and family together with Mrs Clara Ford Mrs Pearl Higgins and Mrs Sam Creig of Liane attended the Nichols reunion in Brady. The Liano party enjoyed the affair at Richards Park very much.
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Charles Moore
Clara Ford
Pearl Higgins
Sam Creig
Liane
Brady
Richards Park
Scotch Tape Widths and Lengths Sold at The Standard
The Standard lists scotch tape in 1 inch width with varied lengths and percentages. Items offered include multiple roll sizes.
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Crothers Ave
W. H. Ballou
Parker Pumphrey
Westinghouse
New Zealand
Herbert Johnson
S. College, Brady
Bee Street
Brackeen Addition
Ricks Er
O. F. Woodard
China
Brady Steak House
Dial
South Bridge Street
James Stroope
Luzier’s
L. B. Smith
Brady Standard
Mildred
Marvin Jewel
Nbecchi-Elna Sewing Circle
S. Bridge
Bridge ST
No. 3
Llano
Collie A. Carter
D. S. Pumperey
Calcutta
Barney McBee
South China ST
EL Rancho Grande Courts
Gus Herberg
E. 5Th ST
Ralph Underwood
Call
Walnut
G. W. Adams
Cedar Post Yard
Garner
Laurel Drive
A. Grote, JR
Lingham
Richland Springs
Hall
Hana Jroning
State Farm
Tye Barnett
N. Blackburn
Gartmans
San Angelo
S. Main
Brady Offic
Texas Pest Control Association, Inc
McCulloch County Retail Merchants Assn
McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce
Better Business Bureau
H. M. Patterson
Mer
Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Davis
Holmes
Lce
Valente
Dodd City
Lake Travis
Capitol City
Bastrop State Park
Commercial Security Insurance Company of
Houston
J. Harris Gardner
Gardner
John Ben Shepperd
State Board of Insurance Commissioners
J. D. Wheeler
Insurance Board
Ben B. High
University of Texas Business Research Bureau
Howard Payne College
Heart of Texas
Capt. Niesly
Nissly
U. S
Lancaster
Westchester
Pennesylvania State Teachers College
Congress
New York
Marybelle Nissly
Avants
Frank H. Corder
Res
Brady, Texas
Hank Locklin
Decca
The
Pete and
Texas Valley Boys
Cherry Springs
Baptists
Fowler
Barton Motors
H. D
Jerry” Griffith
Morrison
Purina
Mayhew & Jordan Feed Store
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