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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1957
Page
10
In Texas, August 1, rain remnants raise hopes for crops. Cotton thrives despite hot dry weather. Mrs. James Finlay Sr., Jase Finlay Jr., and Barbara contribute to the scene as neighbors discuss farming here.
W L Robinson of Brady passed away Friday and is mourned by local families who knew him through church and Sunday school work. Funeral services were held in Brady with many locals traveling from here. The week featured many visits, including Mr and Mrs Robert Finny and family, Mrs Tedder from Houston, and Mr and Mrs Huffman of Winters.
Mrs Irvin Marshall visited her sister Mrs Ben Lovelace in Brownwood last Saturday for a family afternoon.
Col. Rudolph Ivanovich Abel a Soviet master spy since 1927 is depicted aboard a plane in Houston on his way back to New York after arrest in Allen, Texas on immigration charges. He carried 346000 dollars in cash to fund his return to Russia.
1 H Girls Dianna Myers and Diana Watkins winners travel to Abilene for the district dress revue to be held at Lytle Shores auditorium. Myers is the senior winner from McCulloch County, Watkins the junior, with attendance by family and local demonstrators. Also noted are travel details and related family news including visits to Dallas and a birth at Stady Hospital.
The report lists admissions and births from August 11 to August 15 across Brady Menard Mason Eden Rochelle Rockwood and Mercury areas. Names include Mrs Tommy Thacker John Dean Hahn Mrs Tom Jones James Speck Mrs O J Deeds and others followed by locations Brady Menard Rochelle Ponto toc Dayma Stewart Eden.
A records list shows dismissals on August 11 to August 15 including names such as Mrs. Nathan Sump ter and Johnny Stewart in Midwest Oklahoma. John S. Brown and E. G. Hall in Rochelle Eden Camp San Saba. Dean Hahn Tol Roberts and others in Brady Rochelle Coleman. Dayma Stewart Menard and Ed Burger Brady. J A Stovall Charles Brown Brady and Jack Rothmann Menard.
Mary and Margaret Hartsell daughters of Mr and Mrs John Hartsell of Cotulla are visiting two weeks at the home of their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Harl Fowler in town.
An advertisement touts Carlson's Cleaners as offering nothing dry cleans like Sante tone. The copy emphasizes expert fabric care and modern cleaning methods.
Chevrolet promotes durable Task-Force pickups with high load capacity and modern features to save time and money. The ad highlights big, roomy bodies, hardwood floors, skidstrips, tailgates and efficient engines from 149 to 210 hp. It urges readers to visit a Chevrolet dealer for selection.
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