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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1967
Page
1
Arthur Caywood owner of the Texas Theater in Brady discusses the loss from a spectacular fire. He is undecided about returning to the theater business and awaits an insurance settlement. He saved receipts and film but expects major damage and uncertainty about the future.
A Wednesday morning blaze gutted the Texas Theatre and the Syndicate Building at the Brady plaza, with losses estimated up to 100000. Firefighters from Brady and surrounding towns battled the flames from 9 30 a m to 12 30 p m, aided by multiple departments and equipment. The Texa theatre owned by Arthur Caywood and other properties suffered total loss, while Homer Haworth faced lighter damages.
Delma Foueton Milburn 64 longtime McCulloch County resident died at Brady Hospital at 4 15 am Thursday after an extended illness. Funeral services are set Friday at 8 pm in Wilkerson Memorial Chapel with burial at Reed Haven Cemetery. Survivors include wife Ethel Wade Milburn a son Leonio Milburn a daughter Mrs James Froet and another Mrs Bob Lewis two brothers and eight grandchildren. He was injured in an automobile tractor crash months earlier and never recovered.
Jordan's Mobil Station on South Bridge was burglarized Wednesday night with about 150 dollars stolen from two sacks in a storeroom off the grease area. The cash register was rifled and a cabinet lock filed to reach money. Police Chief Gibbs and Sheriff Vogel pursued the case.
Chief Joe McAnally praised volunteers and neighboring fire departments from Melvin Eden Mason and Brownwood for assisting at the Syndicate Building and theatre fire near the square. He noted ample water pressure but insufficient equipment and manpower and commended the community for support.
Six proposed amendments to the Texas State Constitution will be placed before voters on November 11. The Brady Standard notes publication is required in four separate county notices before voting. Amendments will appear each Friday through August and again September 1 to inform the electorate.
Hom er Haworth, a contractor, credits the volunteer fire department and helpers for saving about $70,000 in building supplies from a Wednesday blaze. He expects only minimal damage and notes supplies, mainly plumbing fixtures and water heaters, were removed from the burning structures. No one was hurt, including a young helper who carried a heavy item to safety.
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