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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1977
Page
2
A Brady Texas reader argues for higher police pay to stop turnover and protect residents. She notes starting wages of 610 dollars monthly, inflation since 1976, officers’ sacrifices, on-call duty, training, and the city’s need to keep qualified personnel for safety and cost efficiency.
The Brady High School forensic team competed in the Heart of Texas Speech Tournament at Brownwood High School coached by James Price and Don Cavness. Janis Bucy was a finalist in persuasive speaking, Matt Jeffreys a semi finalist, and Robles and McDonald reached quarter finals in standard debate among 21 competing schools.
Bobby Striegler and Wayne Striegler, senior and freshman, earn honors on the first semester at Angelo State University. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Striegler Sr. Other local updates note hospital visits, family weekend gatherings, and attendance at the County Judge and Commissioners Conference at Texas A&M University.
Billie Kathy and Garrett Roddie thank friends for concern prayers and visits during hospital stay. Special thanks to Dr Hudspeth Dr Reynolds and hospital staff for kindness and excellent care. God bless each of you.
First Baptist Church at 6th and Elm Streets hosts a free Sunday night screening of Corkrie Behind the Scenes with The Hiding Place by World Wide Pictures. The film recounts Corrie ten Boom and family sheltering Jews in Holland, with a secret room and later imprisonment. Reverend Charles Ray Ash invites all to attend as a meaningful community event.
The United Methodist Churches of Brady and McCulloch County will hold their second monthly cooperative Sunday worship at 7 p m February 6 at Trinity United Methodist Church on Elizabeth Street. Rev Sanford O'dell will lead. Rev R L Palmer will preach. the Youth Choir of First United Methodist will sing. All members and friends are invited.
Sleet and showers linger in Fife Texas as residents stay indoors. Becky Roberts advances to the District Food Show in Fredericksburg on Feb 19 after winning in Brady. Various locals visit kin in Brady and Austin. The Fife Cemetery Association plans a Feb 6 meeting at 2 pm and the Fife Friendship Club meets Feb 10 at 2 pm hosted by Mrs. James Finlay.
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