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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1965
Page
12
Brady suffered a major blaze last Friday night in December 1929 that wiped out the Mayhew Company dressing and cold storage plant and the adjacent storehouse. The alarm rang at 11:50 as the iron roof hindered water efforts and dense smoke Hampered crews from attacking the blaze inside.
The Department of Public Safety estimates 110 people will die in traffic accidents during the Dec 24 through Jan 2 holiday period. DPS will tabulate totals three times daily from Austin and update the Deathboards to highlight holiday travel dangers. The public is urged to keep such estimates from being reached.
A large fire in Brady caused the destruction of a landmark building and heavy property losses for owners W D Crothers and D F Savage estimated at 15 000 with only 5 000 insurance. The incident also damaged C E Strickland at the Mayhew Building, while contents included 10 000 worth of feed 5 000 pounds of pecans and more. Origin undetermined.
The ceremony for the marriage of the couple took place with Rev Bu ren Sparks officiating. Only family members and intimate friends attended. The bride wore a black canton crepe ensemble with beaded slippers and hat, carrying white roses and mignonettes. the groom wore black. Guests included Misses Jim and Lula Gay and Cora Snider, and Mr. and Mrs. Sellers with children.
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