Pieces By Larry B Smith On California trip adventures
Larry B Smith recounts a Brady visit to Southern California with Mary Ann and kids. He notes heat waves in Los Angeles, predicts traffic chaos, jokes about freeway speeds, and recalls family outings to Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park plus stopping for boysenberry jam and a duck feeding stop. Continued on page 6.
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California
Bits ’N Pieces
Golden State
Brady
Mary Ann
Jack Greene
Los Angeles Civic Center
Texas
Boonies
LA Times
Knott
LA Megalopolis
Buena Park
Holly
Brady Bulldog coaching staff poses for The Standard
Brady High School football staff members pose for a team photo. Front row Grayson Wetzel and Jimmy Williams, both second year assistants to head coach Delbert Wilson. Williams directs the junior varsity while Wetzel trains the varsity backs. Jerry McLeod, in his third Brady year, is the freshman coach. Wilson, in his fourth Brady year, is the line coach and head coach. All four are West Texas natives.
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Brady Bulldog
Grayson Wetzel
Jimmy Williams
Jerry McLeod
Delbert Wilson
Wetzel
Williams
Brady
Wilson
Wezel
Mcleod
West Texas
Brownwood
Monahans
Snyder
Anson
Brady School Trustees Adopt 1972 73 Budget
Brady Independent School District trustees approve a 1972 73 budget of 1 069 630 with four votes in favor and two against. The plan outlines allocations for administration instruction transportation and debt service while noting anticipated funds from state county federal and local sources. Visitors requested using Melvin School gym for a family dance club but no action taken. Brenda Jernigan elected to teach high school English and cafeteria finances for 1971 72 are summarized.
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Brady Independent School District
Tommy Quick
Tom Sammons
Melvin School
Brenda Jernigan
Goldthwaite
Howard Payne College
C. A. Reynolds
Reynolds
Lydick Roofing Co
Brady Isd
Melvin
Brady Receives 1.45 Inches In Brief Showers
A thunderstorm around 1 30 p m Wednesday dropped variable rainfall across the Heart of Texas with Brady recording 1.45 inchesWeather observer Don Freeman noted two separate cloud bands produced rain over Brady while Camp San Saba East Sweeney and Ford Ranch logged over two inches Winds from multiple directions brought gusts and thunder with intermittent lightning Some regions statewide faced flash flooding and wind damage Austin saw trees down and windows broken near the capitol and university areas The recent showers follow a pattern of afternoon heat thunderstorms across McCulloch County aiding farmers and ranchers.
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Camp San Saba
East Sweden
Brady Lake
Ford Ranch
Brady
Austin
Capitol Lawn
Capitol
University
Gulf
McCulloch County
Brady Council Declares City Sales Tax Vote Official
The Brady City Council canvassed Saturday's city sales and use tax election and approved the election judge's report. The vote stood 589 in favor and 110 against. A power plant Enterprise engine discussion with De La Val Company was postponed to Sept 12 due to the absence of the representative.
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de la Val Com
Local Republicans Meet Commitment in McCulloch County
The McCulloch County Republican Party praised by Jim McHargue for raising its entire county financial quota in under three months. County chairman T. A. Parker says they exceeded their commitment.
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McCulloch County
Republican Party
Jim McHargue
T. A. Parker
Donna Neal Named President of Bulldog Band
Brady High School band officers for 1972 73 include Donna Neal senior head twirler as president Roycella Boswell as vice president Marilyn Krieg as secretary Philip Weaver as band manager Denise Purcell as librarian. Band council members include Lisa Dodds Thomas Allen Douglas Jeschke Albert Pearson Charlotte Rice Laurie Taliaferro Krieg Fields Andy McBee Susan Gotcher Ben McCulloh and drum major Nona Neal leading the group.
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Brady Bulldog Band
Donna Neal
Roycella Boswell
Marilyn Krieg
Philip Weaver
Denise Purcell
Lisa Dodds
Thomas Allen
Douglas Jeschke
Albert Pearson
Charlotte Rice
Laurie Taliafer
Bradyites Attend WTCC Growth Seminar in Sweetwater
Three Brady residents attended the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Growth Industry Seminar No. 1 in Sweetwater. George Purcell, Jerry Dotson, and Don Freeman participated in sessions on attracting a textile industry to West Texas. Carl Cox Jr. of Dallas spoke on industry status and future tech.
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WTCC
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Sweetwater
George Purcell
Brady Chamber of Commerce
Jerry Dotson
Brady Combing, Co
Don Freeman
Wilkerson Funeral Home
Carl Cox, Jr
Dallas
Natural Fibers and Food Protein Committee of
Texas
West Texas
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Ol’ Houn’ Dawg Athletic Booster Organization
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Sherry Snowden
OHC
Diana Mireles
Sherry McFarland
Diana
Penny Capps
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