Decoration Winners Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Otte won first prize of 25 dollars in the Chamber of Commerce lighting contest for their authentic manger scene at 201 W. 17th Street. Second place went to Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Lawrance at 1301 S. High for extensive roof and door lighting. Third prize awarded to Mrs. Annie Bourland at 202 W. Chase for a manger scene and Peace On Earth display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Otte
Chamber of Commerce
Ottes
W. 17Th Street
W. B. Lawrence
S. High
Annie Bourland
Peace On Earth
W. Chase
West 17Th Street
Collision Injures One at Highway 71 Intersection
A two vehicle crash Tuesday at 8 30 a m near the San Saba River Bridge sent Walter Behrens of Voca to Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital with head injuries and lacerations while Mrs Joe Wootan of Llano was unhurt and went to her son Jack Wootan's home after the collision at the Old Voca Road crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital
Walter Behrens
Voca
Joe Wootan
Llano
Highway 71
San Saba River
Behrens
Wootan
Council Thanks George Purcell For Brady Chamber Service
The Brady City Council expresses gratitude for 12 years of leadership as Chamber of Commerce manager George W. Purcell. The December 19 1972 letter praises his devotion to Brady McCulloch County schools churches and community progress and seeks ongoing cooperation.
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Council
George Purcell
George W. Purcell
Brady Chamber of Commerce
Brady
McCulloch County
Chamber of Commerce
Council Finances Insurance and Meter Reading Changes
The City Council wrapped its year with insurance talks dominating the session. Blue Cross Blue Shield outlined a basic city plan with potential major medical coverage at similar or lower costs. The council also confirmed shifting municipal fire and liability coverage back to Carruthers after changes and debated limiting meter reading to a small, trained team to cut errors. The meeting also appointed Mayor Norman Lawler as CVCOG representative starting Jan 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BC/BS
Concho
Carruthers Insurance Agency
Kittle- Todd Associates
Kittle-Todd
Carruthers
Kittle- Todd
Carrithers
Glenn Kittle
James Feazelle
Little- Todd
Addi
Norman Lawler
McCulloch County
CVCOG
Oscar Betsill
Brady ISD Prepares for Holiday Break and Schedule Shifts
Brady Independent School District students begin Christmas break on December 21 and return January 2. A change moves a teacher workday to January 6 while students attend January 8 to makeup one lost day from icy weather. Superintendent Reynolds and Coordinator E. O. Martin will attend a state conference January 3-5 in Austin. the January 8 school board meeting is postponed to January 15 due to their travel.
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Brady Independent School District
A. Reynolds
Reynolds
Supt. Reynolds
E. O. Martin
Austin
Martin
Mrs. Kothmann Buried Thursday
Kinny Kothmann 77 of Brady died Tuesday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at St. Pauls Episcopal Church with Rev. Ed Hafner officiating. Burial followed at Live Oak Cemetery under Wilkerson Funeral Home direction. Born June 5 1895 in McCulloch County she was married Dec 21 1935 and was a housewife and Episcopal member. She survived by her husband and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinny Kothmann
Brady
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Ed Hafner
Live Oak Cemetery
Wilkerson Funeral Home
Kothmann
McCulloch County
Episcopal Church
Christmas Thoughts From Bradyites And Clergy
In this Christmas issue readers find thoughts from Bradyites including city county and clergy. The edition also features original compositions from children who sent wishes to Santa.
Polar Sleigh and Reindeer Launch Promises Festive Return
Weather forecasts suggest suitable conditions for a sleigh flight from the North Pole on the night of the 24th with a quick, uneventful return. By noon on the 25th the atmosphere is expected to be warm and filled with laughter.
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North Pole
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Purcell
L. B
Smitty) Smith
Ruby Bratt
Mrs
Raymond Rubio
Kenneth McBee
R. E
Tobey) Nelson
Mrs. Vivian Smith
Jym Tittle
Larry B. Smith
Lorenzo Rubio
Norman Chew
Gerald Neve
Feazelle
Heart of Texas
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