Hunting costs and TV musings from Texas to national issues
The column notes hunting in Texas and compares license fees to western states, with examples of duck and waterfowl leases. It also ponders television's impact on major events from World War II to Watergate, citing J. C. Chatmas Jr. and media reflection on politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Western States
Mid-West
Squaw Creek
Kansas
Missouri
J. C. Chatmas, Jr
Marlin Democrat
City Council hears complaint against Wilkerson Ambulance Service
Four residents Al Mansfield Gary Cochran Leonard Crump and Jack Browning accused Wilkerson Ambulance Service of overcharging for in county calls breaching the Brady McCulloch County contract. The owners argued Medicare rules may justify extra charges but later refunded three customers and urged contract amendment to adopt Medicare parity. The council also set Christmas holidays for Dec 24 to 26 and heard executive session retirement request for Ben Teage with personnel moves scheduled.
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Wilkerson Ambulance Service
al Mansfield
Gary Cochran
Leonard Crump
Jack Browning
Brady
McCulloch County
Sam McCollum
Wilkerson's
Wilkerson’s
Brady and
Wilkerson
Ben Teage
Cotton Crop Pumps Money Into McCulloch Economy
The Lohn Co-op Gin in McCulloch County gins about 650 bales by Tuesday, with estimates of 2,000 to 2,500 bales for the season. Insects affected half the crop, but strong prices may offset losses. Top producers include Woodrow Short, Terry Doyal, and W. T. Sohn. seed is sold locally or shipped to Temple or Fort Worth mills. Gene Bratton is president and J D Russell the manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcculloch County
Lohn
Texas
Lohn Co-op
Shirley Doyal
Coleman
Concho
Woodrow Short
Terry Doyal
Grady Moore
Norbert Matthiesen
Gayle Doyal
Owen Rudolph
W. T. Sohn
Ballinger
Temple
Fort Worth
McCulloch County Stock Show Set For January 15
The McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce Livestock Committee has set January 15 for the McCulloch County 4H and FFA Junior Livestock Show and Premium Sale. Dan Miller chairs the event with Red Simpson as auctioneer. About 100 animals are expected, with roughly 40 to be sold, featuring cattle, sheep and swine. Trophies and ribbons will honor category winners.
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McCulloch County
Dan Miller
Red Simpson
Miller
Range Fire Burns 200 Acres South of Brady
A range fire burned about 200 acres five miles south of Brady on Wednesday afternoon before being contained by Brady and Menard Fire Departments with help from volunteers. Civil Defense Director J. W Hughes said parts of the Tol Roberts, Dr Merlin McAnelly and Billie Roddie ranches burned. cause unknown. The fire was controlled around 6 p.m. after four livestock sprayers were deployed. No livestock losses were reported.
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Brady
Menard
Civil Defense
J. W Hughes
Tol Roberts Place
Merlin McAnelly
Billie Roddie
Santa's Courthouse Lawn Visit Rescheduled to Dec 18
Santa Claus will set up on the courthouse lawn from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Dec 18, weather permitting. He will take orders for Christmas and distribute a goodie to children, with the Brady Jaycees sponsoring the event.
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Santa
Jolly
St. Nick
MH MR Implements New Health Services
The Central Texas Mental Health Mental Retardation Center plans new mental health services for seven counties. A $400,000 National Institute for Mental Health grant funds offices in each county with a full time mental health worker and a psychiatrist. Hartley Sappington of the Texas Department visited to train staff during an intensive period. Roy Cronenberg said the grant supports a diagnostic team and followup personnel across the seven offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven County
National Institute For Mental
Hartley Sappington
Texas Department — of Mental Health/Mental Retardation
Roy Cronenberg
Center
Brady set to seek $250000 Block Grant in council vote
Brady officials prepare a pre-application for the Community Development Block Grant Fund for 1977. Harold Underwood says the presentation to the City Council on December 21 will seek a full grant of 250000, up from 150000 when planning began. The funds aim to aid southeast Brady in a coordinated, concentrated area program.
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Harold Underwood
Brady
Underwood
Willie Washington Park
HUD
City Hall
Shop Late Friday Santa Roaming Streets Brady Stores After Hours
Brady merchants stay open until 9 p m Friday for Christmas shopping with many pre Christmas specials. Santa will roam stores from 7 to 9 p m to take special orders for children. Also notes HUD funded improvement plans and local housing rehab efforts with earliest funds possible by September 1977. Disabled American Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary hold monthly meeting December 13 at the National Guard Armory and a Brady Chapter Christmas luncheon is set for 1 p m Monday at the Brady Housing Community Center with Norman B Avenell to install new officers.
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Brady Merchants
Santa Claus
Disabled American Veterans and Ladies’ Auxiliary
Brady Chapter
National Guard Armory
American Association of Retired People
Brady
Brady Housing
Norman B. Avenell
Fredericksburg
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CBS
Lodge
Camie Wilkerson
Jerome Wilkerson
Wilkersons
Kerson
McCulloch
Mrs. Doyal
C-C
Sale
The
Brady Jdayeees
Central Texas
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