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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1974
Page
1
Subscriptions from The Standard and Herald Office flood in as Brady residents send gift renewals for loved ones including Mrs. N T Gault Sr and family. Former Brady residents Eric and Ruth Holmquist return to McCulloch County with the Holmquists' retirement plans noted, while local anecdotes recount mule trading humor from Kentucky.
The Brady Savings & Loan Association unveils a $400000 building on the northeast square with Grecian columns and glass walls. The 10 am to 4 pm Saturday opening will feature refreshments and guest mementos as the public tours the expanded facility and meets staff led by President Jamie Williamson.
Brady chamber asks residents for input on a community Bicentennial plan to celebrate the United States 200th birthday and Brady 100th year. A committee chaired by Mrs. Tommy Ammons and Jack Browning will coordinate Heritage 76 Festival U S A and Horizons 76 projects, seeking public guidance.
The final Appreciation Days drawing will be held at 3 p m Saturday at Red & White Grocery on North Bridge Street. Top prize is 400 in merchandise. Coupons were placed in nine locations by the Brady Stamp and Commerce Association to close the stamp program. Prizes: 200 for second, 125 for third, 75 for fourth, and 25 in merchandise for fifth through 22nd.
Lewis Jordan, who underwent major surgery at Seton Hospital in Austin last week, has been released and returned home. He will stay confined to his house for a few more days before resuming duties at Brady National Bank.
McCulloch County Commissioners meet to authorize a 150000 dollar certificate of obligations for purchasing right of way on State Highway 765 from Fife to US 377. They also honor Commissioner Bill Jordan for 26 years of service and approve various local projects and appointments.
Mrs. A D Boggess 71 a longtime Brady resident died at 2 a m Sunday in a local nursing home. Funeral services were held 2 p m Thursday at St James Baptist Church with Rev Leroy Johnson officiating. Burial followed at Live Oak Cemetery Brady Funeral Home in charge. Born May 3 1903 in Washington Texas she lived in Brady 60 years and was a member of St James Baptist Church. No survivors reported. The Kimble Menard County Singing Convention meets 2 4 p m Sunday at the Next Baptist Church. the public is invited.
At the school board meeting on Monday night Carroll Tatum reported Brady High School football receipts dropped by about 2152 dollars from 1973. In 1974 ticket sales were 7617 versus 9770 in 1973, with Burnet drawing the highest game at 1160 dollars.
Trinity Methodist Church will present a Christmas program at 6 p m on Sunday with light refreshments after the program. The public is invited to attend. The article notes low gate receipts in a Fredericksburg game and mentions weather affecting other games during the period.
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