Retirement note from TIC official highlights Brady ties
In the Herald the writer announces resignation from the Texas Industrial Commission in Austin effective Aug 31 after four and a half years, plans to return to Brady and serve in state government, praising colleagues, noting Texas politics dynamics, and referencing Loadcraft Inc growth and local leaders Sen. Grant Jones and Rep. Lynn Nabers.
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The
Herald
Texas Industrial Commission
Austin
Brady
Capitol City
Preston Smith
McCulloch County
Sen
Grant Jones
Abilene
Lynn Nabers
Brownwood
Loadcraft, Inc
San Angelo Awards Eight Wells Drill Contract in McCulloch County
San Angelo City Commission awarded F. C. Wheeler Drilling Co. a contract to drill eight Hickory Sand wells near Melvin in McCulloch County for about 700000 dollars. The project aims to supply 7.5 million gallons per day total, with tests on the first well and cost adjustments for depth and casing.
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San Angelo
McCulloch
McCulloch County
F. C. Wheeler Drilling Co
Stanton
Melvin
C. S. Conrad
Conrad
Ed Reed
Reed
Labor Day Weekend Races Set at July Jubilee Grounds
Labor Day weekend events scheduled for Sept 23 feature 10 races on Sunday and nine on Monday. Distances range from 220 to 660 yards first day and 250 yards to one mile second day. Quarter horses headline day one. both quarter horses and thoroughbreds run day two.
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July Jubilee, Inc
Robert Strickland
Brady Trustees OK Budget for 1973-74
Brady Independent School District trustees met to set the 1973-74 budget at 1 027 579 dollars. The regular budget is 982 772 dollars and federal funding 44 807 dollars. The tax rate remains 1.19 dollars for local maintenance and 0.06 dollars for bonded indebtedness.
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Brady Independent School District
Powell Named Co. Director of Committee
McCulloch County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation announces Wayne D. Powell of Marfa as County Executive Director. Washington approves. Powell began August 6. Powell, North Texas State University graduate, married with four children, has farm and ranch background and Navy service. currently CEO in Jeff Davis and Presidio counties.
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C. E. McMillan
McCulloch County
West Texas
Jeff Davis and
Presidio
Jaycees Plan Melon Parties At Rest Homes
The Brady Jaycees announce watermelon parties at four local nursing homes. Activities are set for 3 p.m. August 25 at Sheffield, 4:30 p.m. August 25 at Chandler, 1:30 p.m. August 26 at Brady Hills, and 3 p.m. August 26 at Monterey-Brady.
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Jaycees
Brady Jaycees
Sheffield
Chandler
Brady Hills
Monterey-Brady
July Brady traffic report shows 32 auto accidents
City Police Chief Bill Strickland released the July Brady traffic enforcement report listing 51 total complaints. Thirty two auto traffic crashes caused an estimated loss of $15,545 with multiple felony cases and numerous speeding, running red lights, and other violations. total city fines were $1,575 and county fines $211.
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Bill Strickland
Brady
Strickland
Brady Council Approves Kiwanis Park Improve Plan
The Brady City Council in regular session approves the Kiwanis Club plan to install two covered benches and a water fountain in Stanburn Addition park. Freddy D. Williams and Bill Barr named new police patrolmen. resignations accepted from Forrest Cottrell and Bennie Ferguson.
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Brady Kiwanis Club
Stanburn
South
Brady
Freddy D. Williams
Bill
Brady merchants thank customers during appreciation week
Local Brady merchants express gratitude for loyalty and patronage in Brady’s best shopping district. Special customer appreciation week features visits from businesses and savings at sponsors including Brady National Bank and Stephens Chevrolet.
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Brady
Brady Standard
Brady National Bank
Brady Butane
Brady Savings & Loan
City Drug
Commercial National Bank
Davis Dress Shop
Evridge Appliance Center
Gibson Pharmacy
Harkrider Flowers
Heart of Texas Pharmacy
Higginbotham’s
Household Co
Huffman’s
Lintz’s
McLean’s Sporting Goods
Miller's
Norman Motors
Penney’s
Perry's
Ricks Home Furnishings
Stephens Chevrolet
Western Auto
Young World
Doole School Reunion Slated for August Homecoming
Doole former students and teachers plan a reunion on Sunday August 19 at the Brady Housing Community Center. Reunion chairman T Wood invites attendees to bring a basket lunch while drinks bread and paper plates will be provided. A brief musical program and a business meeting follow lunch.
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Doole
Brady Housing Community Center
T. Wood
Wood
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James H. Harwell
TIC
Bobby Deeds
Hool
Garner State Park
American Quarter Horse Association
Racing Board of Texas
G. Rollie White Downs
Powell
Voyne D. Powell
Kiwanis Club
Brady Lake
Sam Hammack
Dewey Young
Doole School
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