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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1954
Page
8
A Llano local owner voiced skepticism about uranium plans and expressed a desire for more rain during last week’s Llano News discussion. The terse remark highlighted environmental and resource concerns in the community.
The Mason County region reports ongoing cattle and goat activity with several local figures in agriculture. New directors elected for the Mason County Fair Association include Melvin Capps Dub White and Pat Rogers with Clarence Rothman as president.
G R Rex Lewis of Brady announces his candidacy for Justice of the Peace of Precinct 1 in the Democratic Primary. The 62 year old homeowner has lived in McCulloch County 33 years and served in WWII with the U S Auxiliary Military Police Army and Maritime Guard. He pledges to serve without prejudice and upholds presumption of innocence.
Coleman defeats Balinger 61 to 46 to claim the District 8-AA championship for the second straight year. The victory earns a regional playoff berth bid against Alpine, undefeated District 7-AA champions, set for February 22 or 23 at Ozona. Final standings list Coleman 6 2 and Winters 5 ?
W. L. Bill Lewis owner of the Lewis Shoe Store and salesladies Mrs. B. B. Sones and Mrs. Frank Short returned Monday from Dallas where they attended the International Shoe Company sales clinic on Sunday. The trio flew from Brownwood Sunday morning for the clinic described as a program to teach them to better service their customers.
The Dunbar Steers host Kerrville at Brady High School gym in the last game of the season. Both girls and boys teams play with the girls starting at 7 30 p m. Kerrville previously defeated Dunbar in a meet while Dunbar girls beat Kerrville girls earlier this season.
Heavy weight chinchilla rabbits for sale limited number all ages two forty up. Large fast growing strain. J L Lawlis 1708 South College Street. Also for sale all household furnishings including Frigidaire refrigerator and washer. Call afternoons Mrs Elmore Byrd Rochelle Texas.
The Lohn Eagles won the District 19-B boys title by defeating Melvin 64-25 in Lohn, extending their conference win streak to 10. Claude Russell scored 18 and Jerry Holland 12 as Lohn led 33-23 after the first quarter. The win sets up regional playoffs with MillerView next game on Feb 16.
Charles Dodds Jr of Brady, serving in the Navy, sends The Standard a copy of the Dolphin souvenir edition from the U S Submarine Base New London Conn. The Dolphin front page shows the USS Nautilus launching, the world’s first atomic submarine. Dodds says his next leave will be around December. Also notes airport right of way for landing aircraft over departing planes.
Brownwood coach Ed Whiteley works to schedule extra games to keep his squad in trim and ready.
Rochelle Hornets dropped a 74-36 loss at Eola Monday night. Homer Fowler scored 26 of Rochelle’s 36 points. Eola also won the B game 60-12.
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