Festive season notes and family remembrances from The Standard
Christmas notices highlight hopeful wishes for 1976 from John M. and Helen Kirklin of San Antonio after the loss of their son Lt John Jr and his mother Mrs Ruda Kirklin of Brady. The piece recalls Col retired Kirklin’s wartime service and profiles Mickey Smith of Lubbock, son of ex Gov Preston Smith, now running a restaurant near Dillon Colorado with Deb.
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John M
Helen Kirklin
San Antonio
John, Jr
Ruda Kirklin
Brady
J. M
Dallas Morning News
Mickey Smith
Preston Smith
Lubbock
Denver
Mickey
Dillon
Colo
Summit County
Snake River
Lamb Feeding Talk Planned in Brady at Courthouse
A special educational meeting on lamb feeding is set for Tuesday at 7 p m on the third floor of the Brady courthouse. Dr George Ahischwede the extension sheep and goat specialist will discuss rations health and management with emphasis on lamb feeding. Jerry DeBord county extension agent urges all sheep producers and interested persons to attend sponsored by the Livestock Committee of the Program Building Committee.
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Brady
George Ahischwede
Jerry DeBord
BISD Trustees Set Meeting for December 11
The Brady Independent School District board meeting is postponed to Thursday December 11. On that date ballots for the bond issue election Tuesday will be canvassed.
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BISD
Brady Independent School District
Spokesman Says We Can't Afford School Bond Issue
McCulloch County Taxpayers' Association studies show the $4 200 000 school bond would raise tax bills for a Brady area home of 20 000 market value to 352 72 without homestead exemption and 340 12 with exemption. Per acre taxes on dry stock and irrigated land would rise to 1 55 and 4 59 respectively if the bond passes.
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McCulloch County Taxpayers’ Association
McCulloch County
Brady
Brady Independent School District
Smithsonian Institute
Weather Bureau
MIT
Judges Put Tape To Beard Growers Declare Winners
Three dairy winners were named in the beard growing contest at Taylor Phillips Barber Shop Tuesday night. Judges Mrs Linda Willis Mrs Barbara Smith and Mrs Brenda Swenson measured 18 contestants before crowning Mark Miller for the longest beard. Orville Wright won shaggiest heaviest and plans to keep it, while Joe King was named nearest beard. Several men promptly shaved their facial hair free of charge after the judging.
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Linda Willis
Barbara Smith
Brenda Swenson
Mark Miller
Orville Wright
Joe King
Taylor and Phillips
Strickland Is Relieved Of Duties As Brady Police Chief
Brady council votes 3 to 1 to terminate Police Chief Bill Strickland effective immediately. Sgt. Charles Thomas named acting chief pending selection of a permanent successor. Strickland served as chief since October 1972 after Dorman Gibbs resigned.
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Bill Strickland
Brady Police Department
Billy Jack Neal
Sgt
Charles Thomas
Strickland
Dorman Gibbs
Austin
W. A. Dodds
Kenneth Young
James Feazelle
R&r Electronic Co
Abilene
Letters to Santa Published in The Brady Standard
Children may send letters to The Brady Standard for publication in the Christmas edition on December 19. The paper will forward all letters to Santa Claus.
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Santa Claus
Santa Claus to Visit Town as Merchants Plan Late Hours
Chamber of Commerce votes for Santa on December 19. Brady merchants stay open that night with music on the square. Board approves closing office Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve and Day. Agriculture chief Dan Miller highlights youth livestock show and premium sale. Mrs. G W Moffatt reports 25 new November families welcomed. Christmas home-decor prize contest sponsored by arts and crafts committee with judges Mrs Alice Glenn Ricks and Mrs Steve King. Three cash prizes $25 $15 $10. Registration by 4 p m December 17. judging that night.
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Chamber of Commerce
Brady
Dan Miller
Agriculture Committee
McCulloch County
G. W. Moffatt
Alice Glenn Ricks
Steve King
Brady ISD residents vote on two propositions
Brady Independent School District patrons will vote Tuesday on a 4.2 million dollar school improvement bond and a maintenance tax up to 1.50 per 100 valuation. Propositions require a majority for bond issuance. Polls run 8 am to 7 pm at the High School lot and Melvin Center. any resident with a valid certificate may vote.
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Brady Independent School
Carroll Tatum
Ford Slocum
Brady Isd
Supt
Tatum
Industrial Arts
Melvin Community Center
Brady Independent School District
Palace Theatre Opens With Disney Double Feature
The Palace at 101 S. Blackburn, owned by Mrs. and Mrs. Floyd Youngs, opens this Friday with an ushered, family friendly environment. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays featuring The Apple Dumpling Gang and The Super Dad.
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Floyd Young
Scenic Drive-In
Brady Bakery
Brady
S. Blackburn
The
Palace
Brady Lions Ladies Night Set for December 11
The Brady Lions Club hosts its annual ladies night on Thursday December 11 at 7 30 P M at the Ranchlander Inn with honored guest sweetheart Lynn Favor. The Brady Band Boosters also meet at 7 30 P M Monday in the High School Band Hall.
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The
Brady Lions Club
Ranchlander Inn
Lynn Favor
Brady
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