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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1968
Page
1
Brady City Council approves a 90 day trial removal of parking meters starting February 15 after a merchants poll with 42 in favor and 32 against. Additional actions include airport hiring, border traffic signs, and school attendance for staff, plus a variety of leaves and facility changes.
Joe King a UT College of Pharmacy graduate has joined Brady based City Drug of Brady purchasing an interest in the firm. He is son of Mr and Mrs James King and a Brady native who graduated from Brady High School in 1965 then earned a pharmacy degree in January. He was active in Kappa Psi Pharmacy Fraternity the Pharmacy Council and Student Assembly at UT and chaired the need drive.
Plainview high school counselor Miss Betty Buford will address teachers at the McCulloch County Classroom Teachers dinner in the school cafeteria Friday February 16 at 7 p m. The talk titled A New Spirit For A New Day accompanies remarks by Brady High School seniors and other educators. Tickets cost 1 25 with reservations by Friday February 9 to Mrs James Steward or B E L Ross after 6 p m or before 9 a m.
The Heart of Texas Golf Association will meet at the Chamber of Commerce office February 12 at 5 p.m. All members are urged to attend. A monthly tournament is tentatively scheduled for February 25, according to K. K. Strettens.
Brady independent school trustees extended contracts for Supt. C A Reynolds and administrator staff through 1970 and 1971. Principals Ernest Martin Boyd Hunt Huntington and others received two year terms while J W Pearson gets one year as retirement looms. Coachs and band director also received extensions and raises. The board approved budget notes and plans, election details and support for driver education and Title I updates.
Brady Band Boosters seek host homes for about 280 visiting band students attending the Heart of Texas Band Festival March 1 2. Call Nancy Hill at 597 2349 during work hours or 597 9955 after 5 30 PM to offer housing. The group plans sock hop food service and volunteer help and notes new donors to the uniform fund totaling 6648.
Mrs Sam Hughes remains seriously ill at Brady Hospital after breaking her left hip in a December 14 fall at her home. She is unable to receive visitors at this time.
The Brady Independent School District board voted to adopt a policy addressing vandalism in schools. Superintendent Reynolds noted the latest book raid at Brady High School caused $473 in damages with two boys and their parents offering restitution. the youths face charges of malicious destruction of property over $50 and were released on $1,000 bonds awaiting grand jury action. The policy aligns with Texas Penal Code Article 1350, framing penalties for property destruction and suspending involved students.
The Melvin School Board extended the contract of superintendent Floyd Marshall for two years at its regular meeting. The board also called an April 6 election for two trustees with incumbents Avert Carlson and Karl Kiesling likely to seek reelection.
City filings for office surge as mayor John Rudder seeks re election. Richard Garey aims Place 1 while Jim Harkrider steps back. James King seeks Place 2 no re election. School Board candidates include K K Steffens Place 1 opposed by David Norman West and Dr Albert Mcculloh Place 4. Dr Jerry Wood runs Place 3 as Dr Harry Priess not seeking re election. April 6 election. filing closes 30 days prior. City Hall handles city filings. school board filings at John Lewis's office on second floor City Hall.
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