Community mourns two this week and Thanksgiving notes
Mercury Texas reports the deaths of Lester Akins on November 17 and Richard C. Chamberlain on November 19, both buried at Cox Cemetery. The issue covers Thanksgiving gatherings featuring numerous local families from Rochelle, Brownwood, Eagle Pass, San Angelo, Killeen, and beyond, with travel and visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Banks
David
Rochelle
Miles Banks
Pam
Brownwood
Curtis Jones
Brian
Brenda
Buck
Mercury
Jimmy Banks
Randy
Dana
Eagle Pass
Billy Banks
Bill, Jr
Darla
Frank
San Angelo
Ronald Nowlin
Annia Lynn
Rankin
Davis Promoted at Virginia Company
A. Jack Yavis of Brady was promoted to employment supervisor at Vans Producte Company in Chesapeake Virginia. He joined Frans last year as safety coordinator after twenty years in the Navy hospital corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Jack Yavis
Burne Davis
Brady
Vans Producte Company
Cheenpeake
Davis
Frans
Navy
Runway funds unavailable at Curits Field again
City officials reported from an FAA letter that no federal money is available to extend Curtis Field’s runway until after July 1, 1970, as funds were exhausted in the current fiscal year. The council also tackled the new power plant engine, a proposed gas rate hike, and building a ladies’ restroom at the race track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Aviation Administration
Curtis Field
FAA
Excalibur Av
Brady
Texas Municipal Gas Corp
If a man could travel at light speed time machine trip
A witty remark notes even at light speed a traveler would waste three hours commuting to and from a time machine.
Brady High honors second six weeks honor roll list
Brady High School releases the second six weeks honor roll compiled by Principal Ed Whiteley. The junior class leads with 12 students, seniors have seven, and 28 students across all grades are named. Included are seniors Chris Allen Sheila Anderson Debbie Huffman Susan Huntington Raymond Martin Danny Neal Gaylen Young and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prin
Ed Whiteley
Brady High School
Chris Allen
Sheila Anderson
Debbie Huffman
Susan Huntington
Raymond Martin
Danny Neal
Gaylen Young
Larry Anderson
Marc Boswell
Mike Brown
Lee Gober
Steve Kyzar
Carolyn Lewallen
Fred McDonough
Anne Moseley
Cindy Pence
Phyllis Roddie
Peggy Scott
Charlotte Thompson
James H. Allen
Janette Barekman
Kelly Blacklock
Hal Huffman
Elizabeth Nelin
Tina Page
Donna Neal
Nona Neal
Jeff Robinett
Holiday Visitors Gather in Oklahoma Homes for Thanksgiving
Holiday visitors from Tulsa Oklahoma included Mr and Mrs Lee Smith Mary Lou and Joy joining local hosts Mr and Mrs Burrell Flanagin and Mr and Mrs Jesse Taylor on Thanksgiving day. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Jack Costello from San Angelo and Mr and Mrs Lyndon Myrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Turner
Brenda
San Angelo
Burton Rosser
Lynn
Lewis Turner
Tina Burgess
Mary
Leela
Killeen
Larry Cottrell
Wade
Brownwood
Jack Turner
Virginia
Clifton Turners
Nelson Adams
Billy Hartcraft
Delinda
Lisa
Austin
Larry Adams
Nikki
Crosbyton
Arlen McBee
San Antonio
Barney McBee
Bruce McBee
Harry King
Jerry Beasley
Jay and
Jill
McGregor
Jim Beasley
Lee Smith
Mary Lou and
Joy
Tulsa
Okla
Burrell Flanagin
Jesse Taylor
Jack Costello
Lyndon Myrick
Mrs Laureles Dies After Childbirth at 39
Mrs Solia Medrano Laureles, 39, of Brady, died about 6 a m Wednesday in Heart Of Texas Memorial Hospital during childbirth. Funeral services were held Thursday at St Patrick's Catholic Church with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. She was born December 23, 1929 in Lohn and married to Eginio Laureles in 1947. Survivors include her husband six sons seven daughters two sisters three brothers and her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovely
Jean Kettler
Waco
Dan Loveley
Ted
Sherri
Wanda Kettler
Austin
Elgin Dennis
Dennis
Georgia Baker
LaVine Gardner
Ruidoso
N. Mex
Junior Beasley
Sue
Steve
Larry
Danny
Deannie
Mike Wright
Hawley
Sam Dennis
Scott
Big Spring
Myr Roberts
Marla
Rick Briggs
San Angelo
Juanita Singleton
Ricky
Joshua
Jackie Singleton
Allen
Burleson
Gloria Jean Adams
Mary Hardin Baylor
Belton
Frank Adams
W. C. King
Freddie Blalock
Curtis D. Curry
Sterling
Okla
Mr. Curry
Chester Penn
Brownwood
Chester
Elvie Penn
Hilmer Kruckemeyer
Cheryl
Janice
Church of Christ
D. S. Pumphrey
W. H. Matthews
Western Hills
Comanche
Solia Medrano Laureles
Brady
Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Ben Verbrugge
Rest Haven Cemetery
Wilkerson
Mrs. Laureles
Lohn
Eginio Laureles
Juan Medrano
Pilgrim Echoes in Modern Football Scarcity
A brief look at how ancient crowds and modern football share an issue as fans meet scalpers at games. The note suggests enduring ties between history and today in stadiums and ticket culture.
Fortitude in Bearing Another’s Troubles
A reflective note on enduring another person’s burdens with strength and empathy, highlighting resilience and communal support in difficult times.
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John
Houston
Margaret Jordan
Billy Cooper
Tanya
R. E. Cooper
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IL. C. Underwood
L. C. Underwood
Jon Pook Underwood
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Pearl Harbor
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Earl Rudder
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Duncan Field
Kelly Air Force Base
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Radio Shack
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Texas Railroad Commission
H. E
Red) Stromquist
Lowry Field
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Mrs. Waldrep
Louise Latham
Julie
Paul Cauthen
Paul, Jr
Huntsville
C. D. Cauthen
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Dial
Brady, Texas
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City Drug OF Brady, Inc
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Loaenge
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