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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1954
Page
8
Lawler Construction Co a partnership between Gerald Lawler of Abilene and Norman Lawler of Brady announced plans last week to build 89 new homes in Abilene in the Southwest Park Addition.
Construction launches in about 25 days for two and three bedroom houses with frame and masonry design. A local shopping center opened in April 1955 to serve the area. The Lawlers have built roughly 950 homes in Abilene since 1958, after an earlier 600 homes.
List of Brady area patients admitted includes Mrs. Ben Durst Mason C P Gober James Neve Mrs L W St Clair Roy Anders Mrs J B Miller Richland Springs S C Simpson Cleo.
Coleman Bluecats defeated Brady Bulldogs 85-43 in the district finale. Kenneth Cleveland Bob Byerly and Bill Powell fueled a 19-2 start and led 24-6 after one period. Ed Jordan scored 13, finishing district play with Brady’s top 76 points. Brady ended with one win, seven losses and 322 points for 1954.
In Rochelle Tuesday night the Rochelle Hornets led 10-9 after one period but the Lohn Eagles surged to a 65-47 victory. Ronnie Watkins scored 81 for Lohn, Homer Fowler led Rochelle with 25, and Jerry Holland added 15 for Lohn. Rochelle’s girls beat Lohn 65-29 with Joyce Penn scoring 25 for the winners.
Earl David Dickenson transfers to Brady High School boosting the track squad. The senior plans to sprint, hurdle, and run the mile relay after moving with his parents from Madisonville and San Saba. He was all district back in District 18 AA as Madisonville’s quarterback last season.
Melvin defeated Paint Rock 59 to 39 in a District 19-B clash on Tuesday night. Melvin led 13-10 after one, widened to 32-15 at halftime and 48-21 by the third. Donald Brown scored 14 for Melvin, while Barbara Wood and Mary Ann Parks added 14 apiece. Paint Rock won the girls game 48-36 with Barbara Wood and Mary Ann Parks leading Melvin.
Mercury Texas January 9 final count shows 110 dollars raised in the Mercury March of Dimes. Thanks expressed by Chairman Mrs. John G. Jones for 100 percent community cooperation.
Multiple classified style notices offer Young Hereford bulls from David Bratton in Brady, a 4 room duplex at 605 N Cypress with private bath, a 1951 Ford pickup in A-1 mechanical condition at the corner of N Church and W Chase, handmade boots from W L Kennedy Boot Shop in Eden, and a 2 bedroom house for rent in a southside location with two phone numbers for contact.
Mrs Marion Rice, House Mother in a fraternity, was an overnight guest of her son Marion Dale Rice and family in Austin on Monday.
Jay Channell, former minister, now in Midland, completed three years as chaplain of the Hill Country Firemen's Association with a memorial service at Brady High School. He urged knowledge and volunteer service as vital assets for a better community while praising the firemen's efforts. Joe T. Ogden of the Brady Chamber outlined McCulloch County's rural fire protection program and its save for farmers and ranchers.
A. H. Floyd was re-elected as principal of Brady Junior High School for 1954-55. The Brady School Board met with Supt. C. A. Reynolds noting no other administrators were considered as contracts for principals and FE. O. Martin expire in 1955. Mildred Ferguson was hired to finish the term, replacing Otis Waddill who was injured. Waddill is on inactive status until September.
Brady Superintendent C. A. Reynolds and school coordinator E. O. Martin attended a Brownwood meeting of school administrators. The Texas Association of School Administrators sponsors the Appraisal of Instruction Program. The early sessions cover scope products and results of instruction and the learning program. Reynolds said Brady teachers will emphasize products and results during February March and April. Final tabulations will be part of a district report.
Eight players receive A team letters at Brady High with Sammy Loggins elected captain. B team letters awarded to eight players led by Tracy Byrd and Fletcher Fields. A team finishes 6 15, B team 8 8. Loggins only senior on A, with Loggins to return next year.
Dr J E Powell a former McCulloch County physician was rescued by firefighters in San Angelo Tuesday night after smoke overtook him in a home fire at the Bratton residence. R E Briscoe and son Tommy were burned during the rescue attempt. Brattons burns were minor. Powell Briscoes Brattons were taken to Shannon Hospital. Three Bratton rooms burned and three damaged.
West Texas Historical Association selects Albany for its spring meeting on May 1 while the executive committee meets in Abilene. M F Kitchen of Brady notes several papers for Albany and plans to publish them in the association year book. The group, formed in 1923, preserves West Texas pioneer history and is mainly made up of educators and descendants of early settlers. Membership is $4 annually with access to the year book. Kitchen invites local historical organizations and history instructors to attend.
Mrs D A Gibbs of Voca was admitted to Medical and Surgical Hospital on Wednesday and discharged on Saturday.
The wife and children of Mr. T. M. Deeds express heartfelt thanks for comforting sympathy and help after their loss. They thank Mrs. W. L. Wharton Jr and Mrs. Lola Spears for kindness shown to their mother during bereavement.
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