Brady Bullpups face Jasper in AA quarterfinals clash
Brady coach Chuck York says Jasper is fast and aggressive as the Bulldogs seek a big year in Class AA. He notes Jasper’s quick defense and a potent offense led by left-handed passer Buddy Hollis and cottontail-like LeRoy White. The Temple winner advances to the state semifinals against Freer Palacios.
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Ady
Brady
Brgs
Chuck York
Jasper Bulldogs
Temple
York
Huntsville
Jasper
Bellville
East Texas
Bobby Barsch
Fernando Lafuente
Cen
Bill Archer
Bulldog
LeRoy White
Buddy Hollis
Jaspers
Pos
Danny Massey
Terry McLeod
Jimmy Mashaw
Charles Gandy
Will Harvey
James Craig
M. Williams
Bobby Watts
Ji LeRoy White
Larry Jumper
Freer Palacios
Alice
Brady Bulldogs Young Fullback Cavin Shatters Rushing Mark
Cavin, a breakout Brady Bulldogs fullback, has rushed for 181 yards this season and leads with 152 points. He surpassed cousin Pan Gandy’s 1958 rushing record of 1,751 yards while Brady trails a strong 474 point scoring total. The team features a balanced backfield including Sessom Lafuente Barsch Henderson and Reynolds, with Cavin posting an 8.04 yard per carry average overall.
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Billy Ross Cavin
Brady Bulldogs
Cavin
Seaon
Ballinger
Winters
Bulldogs
Shirl
Dan Gandy
Brady
Pan
Donald Sessom
Fernando Lafuente
Bobby Barsch
Gene Henderson
Charles Reynolds
Reynolds
Sessom
Kenneth
Killeen
Appleton
Fredericksburg
Danny Williams
Sco Cavin Sessom
Lafuente
Parsech Henderson
Community Chest Near Goal in McCulloch County Drive
McCulloch County Community Chest nears its goal with 11.92 in the pot and 1,915 still needed of 13,877. Chairman Roy T. Holliday urges rural and urban residents to contribute, citing strong pledges from Rochelle and Little Waldrip and a Beta Sigma Phi bake sale.
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McCulloch County
Roy T. Holliday
Melvin
Voca
Fairview
Mercury
Holliday
Rochelle
Waldrip
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Fife
Tom Hickman
Opal Browning
Lohn
Three Farm to Market Road Projects Planned in McCulloch County
The Texas Highway Department will spend nearly $500 000 over two years on three farm to market road projects in McCulloch County. Plans include extending Farm R 504 at Lohnworth to FM 765, extending FM Road 765 east from Fife to US 387, and constructing a new Bear Creek bridge on FM Road 2028 at Simpson Lake. The projects total about $300 000 for the FM 765 extension and $70 000 for the Bear Creek bridge, with district officials noting funding depends on right of way access and availability.
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Texas Highway Department
McCulloch
Lohnworth
Fife
Doole
Bear Creek
Simpson Lake
District 23
Robert J. Milligan
Brownwood
Highway Department
Highway Commission
Milligan
Treasure Hunt Set for Shoppers on-an-Inain Saturday
The Brady merchants run a weekly Treasure Hunt with 39 participating shops. Shoppers receive numbered cards and a gift is displayed. the holder of the matching number wins the prize. Winners must claim Saturday and be adults. the event runs through December 14.
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Brady
Tamer
Santa
Bridge closure and city notices on West Commerce Street
The West Commerce Street bridge will close to through traffic on January 4 as a new one lane bridge is built to widen U S 87 to the three lane configuration. Traffic detours will route U S 27 via North Bridge and West White Street. The city plans 30 days notice for street light removals and curb drainage work to begin.
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West Commerce
Church
High Street
Commerce
Dillon
U. S. 27
North Bridge
West White Street
Siren Means Fire Prompted by Brady Volunteers Move to curb
The Brady Volunteer Fire Department will discontinue its fire siren drill nights and urges motorists to pull over to the curb when the siren sounds. Fire president Vernon Dorsett says three to five minutes can save a house, noting drivers often fail to stop. Police encourage strict compliance with the curb rule to clear the way for firefighters.
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Brady Volunteer Fire Detment
Vernon Dorsett
Fire Department
Dorsett
Loring Do
Christmas Bazaar Saturday Sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi
The annual Christmas Bazaar by Beta Sigma Phi sorority will be held Saturday in Norman Motors showroom. Items for sale include gifts made by members and donors, plus home baked pies cookies cakes and candy. It starts at 9 a.m. and runs until sold out with proceeds aiding charity projects.
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Beta Sigma Phi Orority
Norman Motors
E. B
Jack) Kyzar
BSP
Jasper Fans Plan Train Trip to Temple for Friday Game
Jasper High School fans will run a train to Temple for the Friday game with Brady. Principal J. M. O Bannon expects 500 or more on the train and others will drive. The Jasper team arrives in Temple Friday and plans an overnight stay as Temple anticipates a near sell out crowd.
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Temple
Brady
Jasper High School
J. M. O'Bannon
Jasper
Farm Bureau Meeting Postponed by McCulloch County Directors
The McCulloch County Farm Bureau directors have postponed their monthly meeting scheduled for Saturday night until further notice.
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Farm Bureau
McCulloch County Farm Bureau
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Scott Appleton
Paul Lohn
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Ray Murray
Odis Waldrip
Salt Gap
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Harry Hanson
West Sweden
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Jack Kyzar
Calf Creek
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Camp San ‘Aba
W. B Ellison
de Rochelle
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Placid
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John Moran
Commercial National Bank
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Chamber of Commerce
Gordon Green
Pioneer Natural Gas Company
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Rutherford Motors
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Rutherford
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