Naming Zack and a grandchild fills a busy week
A family diary details the arrival of a new grandchild named Zack and the playful name debates. It recalls Zachary celebrities and the grandparents’ travel to visit, plus a humorous shoe mishap where a missing old shoe is found in a shopper’s bag after a child’s odd mix up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zack
Zeke
Zachary
Zachary Taylor
United States
Zachary Scott
University of Texas
Zachary Wheat
Z. P. Waldrop
Zilman
BHS
Jack
Helen Greene
California
Helen
Race Fans Eye Skies As 2 Day Meet Nears
Wet track at G Rollie White Downs after 2.9 inches of rain prompts hopes for clearing weather. Labor Day weekend races planned with 8-9 races Sunday and 10-11 Monday, entries due Thursday, added money $100-$150 per race and purses $300-$550 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Rollie White Downs
Jubilee Racing
Robert Strickland
Strickland
Hospital Opening Delayed in Heart of Texas
The open house for the Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital is postponed from September 8 to September 22. Administrator Leonard Atherton said the delay is due to late delivery of equipment and fixtures and that the building cannot be shown until the items arrive. Relatives from out of town attended the funeral of Francis Y. Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital
Leonard Atherton
Atherton
Francis Y. Campbell
Warren McCormick
James
Jenny
Killeen
Norris Campbell
Elizabeth
Paul
Abilene
Ed Campbell
Pear Valley
Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Ouita Moseley
L. B. Smith
David Chalmers
W. E. Lohn, Jr
Ford Slocum
John W. Jones
DRENCHING RAINS BRING SECOND MILLION DOLLAR STORM
Heavy rains drenched McCulloch and nearby counties with 2.10 to 3.50 inches in two days marking a second major rainfall in a week. Totals for August reached 10.02 inches, flooding along the San Saba and Llano rivers, with Brady Lake rising only 3 to 4 inches amid open arid soils and growing crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch
Texas
McCulloch County
Voca
Melvin
Rochelle
Standard
Jean F. Williams
Brady
San Saba
Llano
Harper
Llano River
Junction
Buchanan
Marble Falls
Lampasas
Fredericksburg
Mason and
Concho
Goats and Cook-off Draw 35 Chefs at Richards Park
The First World Champion Goat Barbecue Cook-off at Richards Park drew 35 chefs amid a county fair and carnival. Jaycees plan art exhibits, contests, Western music, and a barbecue dinner after judging by Fort Worth and San Angelo figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards Park
Texas
David Day
Fort Worth
Tumbleweed Smith
TSN Radio
Roddy Peeples
San Angelo
Jaycee
Joe King
Jaycees
Brady Schools Seek Record Budget for 1974-75
Brady Independent School Board hears a proposed budget of 1,133,646 for 1974-75, the largest in district history, with no tax rate change at 1.25 per 100 Valuation. The plan covers all positions, accounts for building and roof repairs, and notes an 8,500 short for buses to be covered from unencumbered funds. Local sources total 426,520. state 706,326. federal/non-revenue 800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Tatum
Brady Independent School Board of Trustees
Tatum
Martin
Ranchlander Center Open House Promises Food and Tours
The Ranchlander Center hosts a Labor Day weekend open house with a 1 dollar barbecue lunch per plate from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. over three days. The complex includes Ranchlander National Bank and Lowake Inn No. 2, a modern two-rock-ledge stone building with a 110-seat banquet room and 68-seat bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranchlander Center
Ranchlander National Bank
Labor Day
Doyle J. Todd
Bank
First National Bank of Melvin
U. S. Highway 87
Melvin
Lowake Inn No. 2
Phil Lorfing
Rose
Lorfings
Low
Concho County
Lorfing
Lowake
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Vivian
Seymour Litton Smith
Sherron
Bushy Tail
Jim Samuelson
Admiral Byrd
Jessie Earl Anderson
Corine Britt
Larry Bradford
June Benefield Hinkley
Larry Barry
Brady Lakeo
O Ford Ranch
Ocalf Creek
FIFE
Soo
Mencyato
Placid
Sweden
Brady Lake
James Feazelle
Tube
National Weather Service
Dave Sansom
Brady Schools
Curtis Field
Todd
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