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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1964
Page
9
In Melvin Texas residents report emergency cooling and heating measures improving daily. Schools reopened Monday with heat provided to students as patches of propane heat spread to homes and kitchens as older citizens adjust to new routines.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Smith of San Angelo announce the adoption of a baby girl named Jana Jane born December 5. A sister Francene, eight, lives at the Smith home. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Chester Engnahl of Melvin and Mr and Mrs Richard Smith of Santa Anita. Mrs J R Nichols and Mrs A R K Malmstrom attended Mr J A Lockwell’s 50th wedding anniversary celebration.
A community listing notes a Sunday church gathering at First Baptist in Eden. Visitors include Johnny Hutto and daughter with parents in Eden, and James Espy and partner from Texas Tech staying Christmas week to work at Samuel's Dry Goods. Death reported of L. W. Speedy Broman in Panama with pending arrangements. Homer Gainer family from New Orleans arriving to spend Christmas with local families.
Advertisement for Goelaxen tablets promising fat loss and a money back guarantee. Claims quick weight reduction with optional mail order by Budden Drugs and retail price of $3.00.
Dan Greenburg discusses his book How to Be a Jewish Mother on Today Show. The piece praises devoted Jewish mothers like Mary of Bethlehem and argues for a universal ethic of kindness and the Golden Rule. It notes the value of love, backbone, and mercy in family life and world peace.
Sixty plus Girl Scouts from Troops 15 16 and Brownie 16 gathered December 21 at the Girl Scout Little House for games pinata gifts and refreshments. Leaders and guests from several Brownie troops attended with Patrolling elves and Reindeer prepared treats. Troop 15 girls later performed at the Brownwood Fun Fair with 65 Brady girls in a World Scout skit earning art and outdoor prizes while police escorted the Brady contingent.
Russian children hang stockings on New Year Eve awaiting Grandfather Frost. Despite Communist suppression of Christmas, secular festive traditions for children remain encouraged.
A legend recounts a tree bursting into bloom in Washington near the Cathedral of the Close two days before Christmas, 63 years after Christ’s birth. St. Joseph of Arimathea is said to have approached Glastonbury carrying the Holy Grail used at the Last Supper during a hilltop rest.
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