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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1968
Page
5
A home safety and cooking advisory notes how freezing sandwiches reduces spoilage and lists items that freeze well. It warns of household dangers for children, stresses a parent as a sixth sense, and covers safe handling of toys, edges, and floors. It cites motor accident localities and weathering tips for fur and leather, with teen dietary favorites and common sense on checks and static electricity risks.
A gift tea for Miss Cheryl Huffman bride-elect of Jerry D. Dean was held August 3 at the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis Jordan. About 70 guests attended with Mrs Jordan and Mrs Huffman as hosts and Miss Jeannie Springfield of Corpus Christi at the punch bowl.
Dr and Mrs Merlin McAnelly celebrated son Stanley s birthday with a yard party at their home on Sunday afternoon Aug 4. Stanley turned five the day before. A Western cake lime ice cream punch and party favors airplanes for boys and harmonicas for girls were served. Attendees included Vern and Jennifer Jordan Kirk Rodie Jim Walton Sherri Grubbs Charla and Camille Carruthers Jim Bob Roddie and Julia McAnelly. Special guests were Stanley and Julias grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward MecAnelly Lometa.
John F. Powell descendants held their 34th reunion at the VFW Hall in Brownwood on Sunday July 21 with a luncheon for 66 family members. Attendees listed include Troy Ray Powell and Patty, Aura Powell of Powell California, plus relatives from Fort Worth Dallas Houston Austin Pecos and San Angelo. Western Swingers Band provided entertainment and Trey Ray Powell sang as soloist.
Dorinda Gaye Lewis now Mrs. Larry Crump was feted with a tea at First Baptist Church Richland Springs on August 3 from 3 to 5 pm Hostesses included Mrs. Robert Korenek and others Guests from Rochelle Placid Brady Brownwood San Saba Cisco Austin Wichita Falls Richland Springs and nearby communities attended The event featured lime green and white decor a bride table and gift display with guests signing the Book of Memories
Mr and Mrs C M Sanders welcomed all their children for a weekend visit. The guests included Mr and Mrs Richard Sanders and children from Houston, Mr and Mrs Jay Sanders and children from Big Spring, Mr and Mrs M B Brandon and children from El Centro California, and Johnny Sanders of Houston.
A bride elect was honored with a gift tea on Saturday July 27 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernet Otte. Attending were Mrs. Otte, Mrs. Raymond Engdahl, the bride elect’s mother Mrs. 8 T. Moore, and her sister Mrs. Aubrey Higgstaff. Activities included a green and white theme, a white linen cloth, floral centerpieces, cake squares, and punch. Hostesses included Mrs. Otte and nine others.
Responding to treatment Mrs Mamie Stowe has been at Holy Cross Hospital Austin since July 23. Her daughters Mrs A C Staine and Mrs James King have stayed in Austin with her and returned to Brady on Wednesday. Another daughter Mrs Gor is mentioned in connection with the family.
The Dorcas Close gathered Tuesday afternoon in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church Tuess day. Mrs. Mary Patterson opened with prayer and Mrs. Sallee read the devotional. Refreshments were served to the ladies including Edith Rowell Mattie Matlock and Ethel Liett.
The 23rd annual Schooley family reunion gathered August 3 4 in Llano with attendees and visitors spanning Mason Boerne Arlington Eldorado Graham Waco Austin San Antonio Fort Worth Brady and San Antonio. Names listed include Ollie Massey Pete Sutton Eula Nelson Dick Schooley Clem Henderson and many Schooley descendants.
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