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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1966
Page
1
Brady High School reports 361 students registered in the first two days, with late signups expected before classes start Monday. Freshmen 109, sophomores 97, juniors 85, seniors 68. enrollment may surpass last year’s 369 and approach 385.
In Texas Brady began spraying to kill mosquitoes after encephalitis outbreaks in eastern and southern areas. City officials report widespread mosquito activity, rain halted spraying, and six hundred cases have appeared statewide with sixty five confirmed. Dallas leads in cases and deaths, while Amarillo Plainview and Tulsa report additional incidents amid heavy rainfall.
Guidance counselor Joe McDonough says all Spanish speaking students entering first grade in Brady must take a language test before enrollment. Tests are in the high school office on the second floor and should be completed promptly.
Jones scores twice including a 12 yard run as the Brady Bulldogs beat Anson while Wayne Moore connected on a pass to fullback Puddin Jones. Coach Fletcher Fields praised the offensive line and passing drill while noting timing needs.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Henry C. Roth in Wilkerson Chapel with the Rev Lamar Leifeste presiding. Born Media Anne Ryan in 1879 in Rapeed Parish La she moved to Texas with family and settled near Range. Survived by a Milwaukee stepson two sisters a brother and many relatives.
Mr and Mrs A J Smith of Po Spring welcomed Mr and Mrs BOT and their son Sune to their home as part of a family visit. The gathering highlighted local hospitality and family connections within the Po Spring community.
Funeral services for Mrs Orville Beakley of Mercury were held Tuesday at 5 pm at Austin Avenue Church of Christ in Brownwood with burial in Cox Cemetery near Mercury. She died Monday at 3 pm in a Brownwood hospital born March 31 1912 in Mills County. Survivors include her husband one daughter Maria Lou two sons Lavon R Beakley Bob Beakley her parents Mr and Mrs Ross White two sisters four brothers and four grandchildren.
A cool front brings showers across the Heart of Texas with varying amounts. MecCulloch County reports up to 3 inches in Deep Creek and Mercury. Pontotoc in Llano County records 5 inches. Fredonia and Mason County also see heavy falls. Brady logs .59 inches total with a 60 degree low, while San Angelo and the Lawake Rowena Miles area report heavier totals. Orient in Tom Green County records 8 inches. An visiting Maryland couple stays with local hosts as the river at Ballinger surges.
The Katemey Homecoming is scheduled Sunday September 4 with all residents and ex residents invited. A barbecue tea and bread will be provided. Attendants are asked to bring salads desserts and vegetables.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Brady at the Church of Christ on Four th and Bridge Streets next Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm in memory of Mrs. Ira Turner. McCulloch County surpassed its annual blood quota by 43 units, donating 352 pints, with 411 units used last year. Rev. Bill Kenney praises donor recruitment and urges all eligible residents to donate four or five times yearly to ensure a steady blood supply.
Paul Rodney Bratton grandson of Mr and Mrs T J Bradley of Brady and son of Mr and Mrs P J Bratton of San Angelo earns a finance degree from Tevas Tech at Tathhoet He is one of 800 graduates and works for Williamson Maytag Supply Co in Lubbock.
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