Miss Venie Kirby Wins Eyes to the Future Contest
The Standard contest crowned Miss Venie Kirby first for identifying 94 photos and names. many entries misidentified relatives, doctors, and towns. Second prize went to Ann Bolton, third to MaryLee Dodson, with a four way tie for fourth split among Mrs. Railsback, Mrs. Tetens, and Mrs. Lewallen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venie Kirby
Brady
Standard
Miss Kirby
Vincent’s
Cox
Odis Cox
O. D
Ann Bolton
West Third St
Safeway
Marylee Dodson
Brady High School
Lem Raileback
West Maine St
Ernst Tetens
Broad St
Ruby Lewallen
North Church St
Railsback
Tetens
Lewallen
Political Announcements for City Election April 5 1955
The Standard lists authorized political announcements subject to the annual city election on April 5 1955. Names include Golden Jones James Elvin Underwood George Puckett Pop Ainsley Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Jones
James Elvin Underwood
George Puckett
Pop Ainsley Thomas
Floral designer earns certification at Benz School
Mrs. E. T. Clay of Clay's Flowers in Brady completed a course at the Benz School of Floral Design in Houston. She specialized in shop management, flower arrangement, corsages, wedding decorations and bouquets, and funeral designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Clay
Clay
Brady
Benz School of Floral Design
Houston
Oldham Training At Kingsville Base
Navy student pilot Albert W. Oldham is receiving advanced training at the U S Naval Auxiliary Air Station Kingsville Texas He is the son of Mr and Mrs A C Oldham of Brady Br I he attended the University of New Mexico before enlisting The Kingsville facility offers all weather flight training in SNB Beechcraft and fighter or anti submarine warfare training for air craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Naval Auxiliary Air Station
Kingsville
Tex
Navy
Albert W. Oldham
A. C. Oldham
Fast Third St
Brady
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Melvin Navy Man With Pacific Fleet
Jose E. De Hoyos a storekeeper third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Jose De Hoyos of Melvin serves aboard USS LST 735 with the Pacific fleet. The 735 flagship of Commander Mine Squadron 9 is one of three minesweep support ships in the Pacific Fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose E. de Hoyos
USN
Jose de Hoyos
Melvin
735
Directory of local business and professional listings
A compiled list showing names of individuals and businesses in Brady area including plumbing heating hardware flowers nursery veterinary hospital service stations auto supply stores groceries insurance and furniture outlets with multiple entries and designations such as Mrs Mr Dr and initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. King Brady Veterinary Hospital
W. B. Lawrence
Voca Farmers Show Interest in Drilling Projects
Voca farmers express interest in well drilling with activity linked to Mrs Maurice Cohen and Damon Passmore. Doc Wilson drilled for Cohen, Stewart drilled for Passmore and Deans last October, with Passmore already using sprinklers and Stewart continuing work for Dorman Gibbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County
Voca
Doc Wilson
Maurice Cohen
Stewart
Damon Passmore
Ehnny Deans
Passmore
Dorman Gibbs
Weather Clears After Chili Dinner Raises Funds
In Mercury Texas on February 20 a chili supper at the school house net about 100 for the polio fund despite stormy weather. Local families donated supplies and attendees paid 30 to 35 cents for a meal with dessert and coffee. Visitors from nearby areas aided with goods and support. Sheriff Vogel investigated a burglary at T. W. Sansom's store, with losses over 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Texas
Mrs H W Topperwein of Menard Dismissed From Brady Hospital
Mrs. H. W. Topperwein of Menard was dismissed from Brady Hospital Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. ‘Topperwein
Menard
Brady Hospital
Mother Goose In Texas in Pioneer Scene
The article discusses Old Dan Tucker from Mother Goose rhymes as American lore integrated into Texas pioneer life. It credits Daniel Decatur Emmett with popularizing the stanza, notes later verses add fantasy, and invites readers to recall more rhymes for a permanent collection sent to Ray Wood in Raywood Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Dan Tucker
Daniel Decatur Emmett
Dan Tucker
Emmett
Peter Simon Luckegg
Texas
Ray Wood
Raywood
Humble TV Show to Feature Texas Fat Stock Highlights
The Texas in Review program showcases fat stock shows from Houston Fort Worth and San Antonio with rodeo livestock judging parades and more. It also covers Boy Scout 1954 activities to Governor Shivers and a statewide beauty hairdressing contest. Air times span KRBC TV Abilene and WOAL TV San Antonio on Feb 28 and March 1 across multiple stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Houston
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Shivers
Austin
George Washington
T Goundl.ay
Krbc.tv
Abilene
Woal-Tv
Ktbc-Tv
Ktxl-Tv
San Anita
Kcen-Tv
eMme
Kerrville IRS Office Offers Taxpayer Assistance Days
D. E. Beach, Kerrville IRS administrator, announces Taxpayer Assistance Days every Monday from February 28 through April 15. Taxpayers needing help may call 18 Kerrville or visit the office at 111 Barker Ridge for personal guidance in preparing returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Beach
Kerrville
Internal Revenue Service
Barker Ridg
Richland Springs Man Returns Home From Brady Hospital
W. D. Edwards of Richland Springs was able to return to his home in Richland Springs from Brady Hospital last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Edwards
Richland Springs
Brady Hospital
Owens couple welcomes son in Brady Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Owens of Voca celebrate the birth of a son in Brady Hospital on Tuesday morning February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Owens
Voca
Brady Hospital
Farm and Ranch Machinery Show and Military Demonstration
Event listing for a combined farm equipment show and military display with demonstrations and carnival attractions announced for the local fairgrounds, featuring Don Franklin as a key entertainer.
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Ture No. 35
T. F. Green and Sen Plumbing Co
E. F. Green
T. F
Jean Williams
Gene” Williams
Anderson
J. S. Anderson
James P. Anderson
Monroe Ellebracht
Tommy Ereckson
Joe Barekman
Ereckson
Erickson
Barekman
Barrickman
Barikman
Barriman
Albert McCulloch
Wourse
McCulloch
Mary Lee Dodson
Calf Creek
Oldham
Tabernacle
E. Pearl St
Jean Williams Brady Butane
Carl Bradley Clay Building Material Co
James H. Parker
Parker's
Easy Dorband Insurance
J. L
Jesse
Taylor Plumbing & Heating
Lewis Hampton
Humble Service Station
Bill Dodds Dodds
S. Frank Roddie Roddie & Company
Jerome Wilkerson Wilkerson Funeral Home
Karl K. Steffens
Steffens Flowers & Nursery
T. EF. Ereckson
Charley Powell
Burnel Davis Davis Insurance Agency
DR. James P. Anderson Brady Hospital
LEE Adams Adams Furniture Co
B. A. Hallam, JR
James P. Jones Jones
John Pellizzari
John’s Boot & Shoe Shop
Ernest Barker
Andy Allen
A. W
D. Moore
Brady Gardens
Elmer McLean McLean
White Auto Store
Terry Lane
L. A. Schmidt Brady Steam Laundry
T. F. Green & Son Plumbing
G. H. Ricks Brady
Wilson D. Jordan Ice-Feed-Wool-Mohair
Harold Weaver
Joe Elliott
Travis Calliham Calliham Cleaners
Walter Gray Gray's Fine Foods
Howard Smith Higginbotham Bros. &P
Posey Collins
M. G. Breckenridge Breck
Mildred Jewell Necchi
James Walton Brady Automotive Supply
L. C. Atherton
Mer
Wayne Larremore Piggly Wiggly
Hubert Gilbreath Gilbreath
Marvin Jewell
Necchi-Elna Sewing Circle
Robert D. Hays
Bob Wilson
J. Carmichael Piggly Wiggly
Ross Huffman
Brady Butane Co
Hicks Campbell Campbell
Olds-Cadillac Co
John Threadgill Threadgill
Jeweler
S. P. Tomlinson, JR
Hill Country Creameries
H. P
Evers Evers
Boot, Saddle & Shoe Sho
C. P
Rocky
Rockwell Rockwell's Nursery
Wayne Ferguson
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
L. B
Smitty
Smith
Net
Monroe Ellebracht Grocery
Ewe Jones Jones Dry Cleaners
Mercer Slaughter the Windrow Co
W. H
Bill
Miller Home Lumber Co
D. W. Jordan Brady Hospital
MRS
A. T. Barton Bailey Insurance Agency
G.D. Bell Bell's Feed Store
J. E. Mills
Lone Star Courts
E. T. Clay Clay
D. A. Howe
Brady Mattress & Upholstery Co
Jim Robertson
Brady Feed Mill
Clinton Newlin White Auto Store
E. L. Humphrey Brady Drug, Inc
W. V. Olin
A. M
Tim) Jones
S&. H. O. Broad Bread Mercantile Co
R. A. McShan McShan'se Food Store
Mkt
DR. A. McColloh
J. A. McKinnon McKinnon New & Used Furniture
H. W. Lindley
Harry C. Priess
James H. Frances
O. D. Cox
Cox Gulf Station
Voca Farmers
Bud Baxter
Fredonia
Clay Walker
Walker
Baxter
Penney’s
Penney
Nora
Ete
Sissy
Jack Henseler
Alva, Oklahoma
Humble
San Antonio del
Rex Allen
America
Cowboy
ST Es
Ash
Don Franklin
Ek Eater Corr
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