Harold Sees His First Bull Fight Then Prefers Ice Hockey
Harold Ratliff recalls his first bullfight in Juarez with vivid notes on the toreros and the bull, detailing costs and routines, then concludes he would rather watch ice hockey where players are not supposed to kill anyone. He contrasts the brutality and ritual of bullfighting with the safer sport of hockey.
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Harold
Mexico
Spain
Juarez
Jasy Rio Grande
el Paso
Main Street
Bob Feller
Novilleros
Matadors
Union of
Bullfighters
Mexico City
Carlos Arruza
Plaza de Torres
Plaza
Fort Worth Visitors Craddock Family Pause in Brady Ties
Here From Fort Worth Dr. and Mrs. Harold Craddock and O'Farrell Craddock of Fort Worth, were here Saturday visiting relatives and friends. The Craddocks a number of years ago resided in Brady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Harold Craddock
O’farrell Craddock
Butler Returns from Napa to Aid Ill Mother
L. A. Butler came back Monday from Napa California where he had been with his mother Mrs. B. A. Butler who remains ill at her bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Butler
Napa, Calif
B. A. Butler
Mrs Sheffield Feted With Birthday Dinner
A surprise birthday dinner honoring Mrs G A Sheffield was held at her home Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Floyd Napier, Mr and Mrs L B Sheffield with Bernay and Barbara, Jo Sheffield of Menard, Mr and Mrs Harold Amos with Bonnie and Reckie of Eden, Mrs Conn Johnson with Betty and Rita Johnson, Lawrence Mixon, Eddie Thomas of San Angelo, and Mr and Mrs Newman Barnett of Melvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Sheffield
Floyd Napier
L. B. Sheffield
Bernay
Barbara
Jo Sheffield
Menard
Harold Amos
Bonnie and Reckie
Eden
Conn Johnson
Betty
Rita Johnson
Lawrence Mixon
Eddie Thomas
San Angelo
Newman Barnett
Mélvin
Family Planning Topic At Fairview Home Demonstration Club
The Fairview Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs. Janice Bray to discuss Family Planning and Spending. Key points included adequate family income good health better marketing practices and educational opportunities for all. Twelve members and one visitor attended with refreshments. Next meeting set for February 24.
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Fairview Home Demonstratin Club
Janice Bray
Brownie Troop Crafts Valentine Gifts at Surprise Party
Eleven Brownies met with Mrs. Norman Laylor, the troop leader, for a Valentine gifts event honoring Gilda Roman on her birthday. Mrs. Joe Roman organized the surprise with help from Mrs. Raymond Mirales as cake and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Troop
Norman Lawler
Gilda Roman
Joe Roman
Raymond Mirales
Colens
Bill Gay Kennerly
Dehydrated camping foods praised for ease and economy
Colonel Townsand Whelen of Sports Afield notes major advances in dehydrated camp meals since the last war. He cites wide variety from powdered eggs to beef stew, fast prep times, and light weight. Pack prices include four man and eight man options with cost per day lower than home meals.
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Townsand Whelen
Sports Afield Magazine
Whelen
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
Sunderland Place
Washington, D. C
Dismissals From Brady Hospital List Several Names
Dismissals from Brady Hospital Thursday and Friday include L. W. Solsberg and Emmett Gover of Richland Springs George Haler and Baby John Haines of Mason Janice Kricke of Mercury Cecil Davis and Mrs. Joe Elliott and William Dale Lawrence of Brady gin Darby Odessa Mrs M S Ward Melvin A M Wilson Millsview and Harold McCarroll of Lockwood A Brady resident Miss Lucille Benham was a patient from Thursday to Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady Hospital
L. W. Solsberg
Emmett Gover
Richland Springs
George Haler
Baby John Haines
Mason
Janice Krickemeyer
Mercury
Cecil Davis
Brady
Joe Elliott
William Dale Lawrence
Gin Darby
Odessa
M.S. Ward
Melvin
A. M. Wilson
Millersview
Harold McCarroll
Lockwood
Lucille Benham of
Roses and trees on closeout at Striegler Nursery
All roses in all varieties priced heavy. Shrubs in one gallon containers 950, in five gallon containers 2.95 each. Close out prices on all fruit pecan and shade trees. S J Striegler Nursery.
Goldfish Swallows Seed Then Plant Sprouts from Mouth
Mrs Willard Clayton of Marshall Texas reports her goldfish swallowed a bird seed that sprouted into a six inch plant growing from its mouth. The fish appears content though it occasionally shakes its head as if trying to dislodge the plant. Photo.
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Willard Clayton
Marshall
Tex
Valley Springs couple welcome daughter at Brady Hospital
Mr and Mrs John Bosquez announce the birth of a daughter born Thursday at Brady Hospital. The newborn joins the family with excitement and joy in Valley Springs.
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John Bosquez
Valley Springs
Brady Hospital
Mr Wright 72nd Birthday Honors At Open House
An open house celebrated Norris Wright turning 72 at the Wright home hosted by Mr and Mrs Sam Wright. Valentine colors red pink and white decorated the rooms with red carnations white daisies and red candles. A heart shaped cake displayed the number 72 and the inscription Happy Birthday Daddy. Guests included families and friends from Lohn Abernathy Mercury Rockwood and nearby areas.
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Norris Wright
Sam Wright
Valentine
Daddy
Mrs. Wright
Mr. Wright
Ruby Daniel
Dan Wright
Mona
Hop Daniel
Abernathy
G. S. Fitzpatrick
Ira Bray
Rockwood
Ira Bratton
Elbert Doyal
Mercury
C. E. Frost
Brownie Troop 10 Plans Thinking Day
Brownie Troop 10 opened its meeting at the Little House on February 7 with Kay Langford presiding. Mrs. John M. Guice led the session as supervisor while the troop thanked Mrs. Bessie Lee for helping during Mrs. Elliott’s illness.
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Little House
Kay Langford
John M. Guice
Bessie Lee
Joe Elliott
Local Social Figures Attend Honoree's Gathering
A large group of residents from Waldrip Rochelle Brady Sonora Eldorado and nearby towns joined the event honoring a local figure. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Cashel Taylor and Billy from Sonora Mrs. Blanche West and O H Wright among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Briscoe
Waldrip
Bill Huffman
Rochelle
Felix Broyles
Newt Baker
M. F. Lohn
Sam Wright
Brady
Cashel Taylor
Billy
Sonora
Blanche West
Eldorado
O. H. Wright
Liz Walker
Glenn Wright
Brownie Scout Troop 10 Tracks Thinking Day Prep
The Brownie Story was presented for Janis Breckenridge at a February 14 Girl Scout Hoop meeting. Thinking Day plans were discussed and preparation began for Girl Scout Week. Nibbles were served to a list of parents and leaders including Sandra Elliott and Nancy Foster.
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Nibbles
Lou Donna Guice
Sandra Elliott
Nagy Foster
Kay Langford
Vicky Gale Riley
Donna Carole West
Mary Ziriax
Janis Breckenridge
Feruary 14
Nancy Foster
Louw Donna Gales
Dinky Gale Rye
Mary Ziria
Donna Leu Floyd
Janis Breekeyridge
Joe Elliott
Ascjasant
John M. Gyje
We All Have a Patronymic Our Family Name
The phrase explains that every person carries a patronymic as part of their family name, reflecting lineage. It discusses naming traditions and how surnames link individuals to ancestors.
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Harold Vo Ratliff
Associatedress
Sports Fuditor
Moro
Roy L. Baker
Optometrist
Harry Vernoy
McCulloch
Sellman
Gulf Station
S. Bridge St
Brady, Texas
Naam Awb
Texas
Federal Deposit Insurance Corr
Sam Rayburn
D-Tex
Washington
Patrick Weber
Rayburn
Congress
Society the Brady Standard A
Mrs. Sheffield
Fairview
S. J. Striegler Nursery
Cosmetic
DuBarry
Allercreme
Arden
Coty
Janie
Beauty Shop
N. Bridge
Pengey
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