Couple to Observe 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Hicks celebrate a half century of marriage with a life together that began in Fannin and Clay counties. He was born in Fannin County and raised in Clay. she in Montague and Deaf Smith counties. They married near Fort Worth and moved through several homes before settling in Brady in 1939 where they continue to live with Hicks overseeing a nine mile farm on Rochelle Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayton Milton Hicks
Fannin County
Clay County
Henrietta
Tex
Hicks
Anta Mastiower Coker
Montague County
Deaf Smith County
Rth Warver
Ixiahema
Lipscomb County
Brady
Hrady
Rochelle Highway
Robertson Reunion Held at Christoval
The Robertson reunion took place in Christoval on August 1. Mrs A J Kinney, 44, of Bradr, was the oldest attendee. Three brothers and three sisters attended: John Robertson of San Angelo, Claude Robertson, Grosa venor, Lf toberteen of Colorado City, Mrs Rath Wiregins, and Mrs Mattie Davis. Ninety three members attended for the plen lunch. Mr and Mrs J B Prinkard of Lovington NM traveled the longest distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Christoval
A.J Kinney
Bradr
John Robertson
San Angelo
Claude Robertson
Grosavenor
Lf Toberteen
Colorado City
Rath Wiregins
Mattie Davis
J. B. Prinkard
Lovington
N. M
Shower Honors Mrs J H Andrews in Madisonville
Mrs Joe Harold Andrews formerly Anna Jo Palmer of Brady was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Friday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock in the home of Mrs Lamar Farris of Madisonville. Co hosts were Mrs Joe Tinkle W E Turner George Crank Henry Powell Virgil Wells Fred Sharp and Misses Dorothy McAdams and Mary Lucy Cleere. In the receiving line with Mrs Farris were the honoree and her mother in law Mrs J H Fross ard Guests registered with Mrs Kenneth Andrews presiding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Harold Andrews
Anna Jo Palmer
Brady
Lamar Farris
Madisonville
Mmea Joe Tinkle
W. E Turner
George Crank
Henry Powell
Virgil Wells
Fred Sharp
Dorothy McAdams
Mary Lucy Cleere
Farris
J. H. Frossard
Kenneth Andrews
Bride to Be Shower Details and Decor via Andrews Home
The Brady Standard describes a bridal shower for the honoree in Mrs. E. B. Andrews Jr. home. Punch and cake squares were served from a whitework table cloth. Gifts were displayed in the adjoining bedroom and den while Miss Tommie Ju Tinkle and Miss Julia Hicks assisted.
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Tommie
Julia Hicks
E. B. Andrews, Jr
Guests of Cole relatives attend Price service
House guests of Mr. and Mrs George Cole, here for services for Dan Price, include Mrs Price’s relatives from Pampa and Perryton, Garland, Farnsworth, and Sherman, plus friends from Waynoka Okla, Borger, Red Owl South Dakota, and Rochelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cole
Dan Price
Pree
Bob Baldwin
Mike
Pat and Lee
Pampa
Price
Glen Tarbox
Perryton
Sam Green
Garland
Ben Scott
Farnsworth
A. BR. Muir
J. C. Dawson
Linda and
Juny
Sherman
Lee Murry
Waynoka
Okla
Orewe Patterson
Borger
Violet Murphy
Red Owl
Oliver Smith
Rochelle
Melvin Baptist WMS Elects New Officers
The Melvin Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society met August 26 for a monthly meeting. The group elected officers led by president Mrs W O Akins with Tim Siler as vice president and program chair, and Mrs W Y Middleton as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Melvin Baptist Church
W. O. Akins
James Crouch
Tim Siler
W. Y. Middleton
Akins
A. P. Waldrop
Grady White
Mattie Cobb
John Rodgers
V. Middleton
Crouch
Siler
Brady Feed Mill Owner Released After Major Operation
Jim Robertson owner operator of the Brady Feed Mill returned to Brady on Thursday after a major operation at Brady Hospital earlier in the week He said recovery would be gradual and he hoped to be fully recovered soon in town for business duties
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Jim Robertson
Brady
Brady Hospital
Robertson
Bettye Lou Middleton Honored With Party
Miss Frances Jacobson hosted a going away party at her parents home for Bettye Lou Middleton. Former homemaking teacher Middleton will teach at Uvaide this fall. Guests included Melvin F H A Club members Sharon Smith Eileen Brown Margaret Akins Linda Peel Kellene McLean Mickey Weaver Nan Broman Bobby Cook Joeen Johnson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Jacobson
Arch Jacobson
Melvin
Bettye Lou Middleton
Melvin F H. A. Club
Sharon Smith
Eileen Brown
Margaret Akins
Linda Peel
Kellene McLean
Mickey Weaver
Nan Broman
Bobby Cook
Joeen Johnson
Mackey Weaver
Joy Dale Johnson
Miss Middleton
Fifty-Eight Attend Williams Reunion
Fifty-Eight members attended the fifth annual Williams reunion at Richards Park on August 24 and 25. Attendees from San Antonio, Leakey, Beeville, Rochelle, Brady, Midland, Odessa, Miles, Sonora, and other Texas towns gathered with family members including Mr and Mrs William s and various listed relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth
Williams
Richards Park
Robert Caffy
Terry
Glynn
Carl Jowers
Barbara
Eva
Kay
Larry
Seth Williams
San Antonio
Alex Land
Leakey
Jess McGuelin
May Williams
Beeville
Slim Morris
Patsy
Lana Kay
Laura Williams
D. S. Williams
Billie
Sue
Kenneth
Ramiee
de Leon
Grover Mathews
Clyde Mathews
Judy
Rochelle
James Stroope
A H. Whitehead
Larry Wells
Brady
Milton Whitehead
Marsha
Midland
Garland Sorrells
Dale
Odessa
Jess Tullos
Miles
Ira Coots
Sonora
Glen Smith
R. B. Owens
Baylon
Dwain
Mary- Ion
Vickie
Gene Palmer Ranne
Brenda
San Anceol
Bradyites Travel to Del Rio Golf Tournament
A Brady group including Dr and Mrs Harry Priess and several other Brady couples headed to Del Rio for an invitation golf tournament this weekend. The finals are set for Monday and the party will be joined by Mr and Mrs Ira Q Mayhew, now residents of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
del Rio
Harry Priess
B. A. Hallam, Jr
Ben Davis Geeslin
George Carrithers
Jerome Wilkerson
Bud Gober
J. W. Hughes
Ira Q. Mayhew
Houston
Attorney General Heads Federal Prison System
The chief executive of all federal prisons is the Attorney General, who oversees the federal prison system and enforcement of federal corrections policy. The role includes setting major standards, budgeting, and appointing key administrators.
Bulldogs Poised for Strong Freshman and Sophomore Lineup
The Bulldogs expect about 40 boys with many juniors from an undefeated Bb team two years ago and sophomores who were part of an undefeated junior high squad in 1955. Key players include Bode Appleton Donald Sessom Charlies Hanson Jerry Mooring Billy Ross Cavin Jerrell Lawrence and Orville Wright. Early week injuries and illnesses sidelined McBride Hahn Bode McCord and Lessom, with a scrimmage against the Chiefs in Columbus Thursday night to test strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Bode, Appleton
Donald Sessom
Charlies Hanson
Jerry Mooring
Billy Ross Cavin
Jerrell Lawrence
Orville Wright
Bulldogs
McBride
Hahn
Bode
McCord
Lessom
Comanche
Chiefs
Man would win 20 mile race on endurance over horse
In a 20 mile race a man would win against a horse because of superior endurance. The note highlights endurance as the decisive factor in such matchups.
Refrigerators serviced for all makes and injury-free repair
We service all makes of refrigerators domestic and commercial with reliable service near you. Call 2292 for prompt assistance.
Visits Father Children Meeting in Alvin Home
Last weekend a gathering in Alvin brought together A. Collins aged 99 as father. Attending were Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Collins of Abilene Mrs. C. P. Strickland of Alvin Dr. and Mrs. Posey Collins of Brady and their son Sir George Collins stationed at Maxwell AFB. He flew to Houston to meet his parents and join the group in Alvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Collins
Alvin
A. Collins
R. A. Collins
Abilene
C. P. Strickland
Posey Collins
Brady
Sir George Collins
Maxwell Afb
Ala
Houston
Boston Hosts Nation's Largest Drydock at Harbor Yard
Boston Massachusetts boasts the largest drydock in the United States dominating the harbor yard. The facility showcases ship repair capacity with extensive slip space and heavy lifting gear attracting marine traffic and industry observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
United States
Chevrolet trucks offer power and efficiency for jobs
No wasted power or excess pounds in Chevrolet trucks. The lineup blends space weight and engine performance to finish jobs quickly and efficiently. Power ranges from 140 hp Thriftmaster 6 to 210 hp Super Loadmaster V8 with light‑duty models using economical engines and a compact V8 design to minimize engine weight.
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Chevrolet
America
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M. Hicks
Goodnight College
Goodnight
Pastor C. L. Grimes
Gospel Tabernacle
J. H. Andrews
Rant
Top Grains
Orpul
Home Owned
Ben Franklin
Mrs. Andrews
Freddie Jo Sharp
Betty Farris
Honeysuckle Turner
Mro
Mrs
M. Hors
Elizabeth Tay
Rock Hudson
Edna Ferber
Texas
Gartman’s
Elr
TAL UL
R. L. Polk & Co
Bunog
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