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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1959
Page
1
Registration at Brady High School shows 289 seniors 54 juniors 55 sophomores and 49 freshmen among students ready for the upcoming term.
Norri Campbell Brady ne earns a Doctorate in Education from the University of Colorado Boulder on August 22. Campbell, assistant professor psychology at Abilene Christian College, is a licensed radio craftsman and minister who served in World War II and has roots in Brady and Lohn.
City Supt. James Feazelle estimates two new Nordberg engines for the Brady power plant could be ready by October 1. The first engine is in place and leveled. the second is due in Brady this week. Installation crews will connect them once both are inside, with switchgear arriving the first week in September.
Funeral services are set for Mrs. Richard H. Wren 63, of Melvin killed in a Brownwood collision Tuesday morning with a truck loaded with asphalt. Kenneth Killingsworth of Brownwood, driver of the truck, was unharmed. Mrs. Wren died at 1 50 p m at Brownwood Memorial Hospital. Her husband, 73, remained in serious condition Thursday. Survivors include three brothers W L Minyard Brownwood N L Minyard Menard and Clifton Minyard Dallas and three sisters Mrs Lewis Brownwood Mrs A J Crisp California and Mrs Nona Sewell Annapolis Md.
Option holders must pick up their Brady High season football tickets before next Tuesday. Tickets cost 5 dollars and are available at the School Tax Office in City Hall, sold only to option holders on Brady High's new grandstand. Individual Brady Ballinger game tickets go on sale at local drug stores next Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs H D Bradley returned from Lubbock after attending their daughter’s commencement. They joined Mr and Mrs John L Davies and family to celebrate as their daughter earned a Master’s degree in English from Texas Tech University.
Visit records show Mr. and Mrs. Don Bryson and daughter Janna of Snyder spent the weekend with Janna's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cade. Janna stayed on for a week as her parents returned home Sunday.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile visit in Brady Wednesday yielded only 45 pints of blood, below the needed 70. Disappointed organizers Mrs Albert McCulloh and Mrs Jy A Harkrider thanked donors from Rochelle Melvin Pear Valley Fife and Doole, listing many local participants.
A 40 cent stamp honoring soil conservationists went on sale Thursday in Prady and nationwide. The design depicts a conservation farm with a rolling pasture, farm pond, contour cropping and windbreaks. Bill Jordan of the San Saba-Brady SCD explains the symbolism highlighting erosion control moisture conservation wildlife habitat and benefits for urban residents.
J D Jordan Mason of the Texas Farm Bureau told a McCulloch County meeting that the wool promotion plan should be voluntary and free from federal interference. He warned a successful wool program could prompt similar demands on cotton hogs and peanuts. The September mail vote decides if the 1 cent per pound deduction continues to support wool advertising, with a two thirds majority required.
The Texas Department of Public Safety cites a 1958 traffic accident loss of 847 million dollars. The figure would fund 10,000 homes at 20 thousand each or 10,000 refrigerators at 400 each among other purchases. It would also provide 10,000 automobiles and 10,000 central air units and leave each of 10,000 households with a 14,200 dollar bank account.
Mr. and Mrs. Hardin H. Jones came home Wednesday after a two week vacation visiting Austin Dallas and Fort Worth. They spent several days at Buchanan Dam resting and were in San Angelo on August 20 for the appreciation dinner honoring Congressman O C Fisher.
Livestock producers are urged to attend a meeting Tuesday night at the National Guard Armory to form the McCulloch County Livestock Association. FE L Ross of the Brady Chamber of Commerce chairs the committee, aiming to sponsor shows and sales and promote the industry locally.
The Brady Bulldogs enter a new season with a light first-string, two remaining holdovers Scott Appleton and Kenneth Bode, plus Coach Chuck York’s five others including Orville Wright and Charles Hanson. Quarterback Charles Reynolds, a 144-pound sophomore, leads a young offense as injuries loom with Archer and Cavin carrying knee and back issues. District 17-AA foes plan to test a skimpy, inexperienced squad that could push many starters into double duty.
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