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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1970
Page
4
Brady Luncheon Club hears F R Wulff advocate extending fire limits from one to two blocks beyond the current Brady plaza area. He notes many permanent business buildings now in progress or proposed outside the limits and urges immediate action.
Mrs. James Cole and newborn Samuel Andrew were feted at a shower on February 20 hosted by Mmes. O T Wells Gerald Hendon Mackey Weaver Lee Roy Loeffler and Raymond Murray. Hallmark stork centerpiece blue trimmed punch and blue ribbon favors announced the baby born January 27 1970.
Brady maintains a 15 percent fire premium credit for three years per state Fire Insurance Commission findings. Fur trade in McCulloch area grows about 40 percent with Appleton Produce Co. buying furs from Brady trappers across multiple counties. Industrial Survey Banquet in Hotel Brady, Dan R Junell chairing, G R White pledges 500 dollars for survey work. Local social happenings include bridge club prizes, a sixth birthday, and a Brady High School Valentine party. John A Polk becomes a salesman at Central Drug Store. Rexall dealers from Trigg Drug Co attending a Rexall convention in Fort Worth.
The Brady area Girl Scouts celebrate their 17th Annual Cookie Sale finished February 21. Edna Mae Airheart and others earned Individual Achievement Awards for selling 48+ packages, with camperships offered for Camp Wood Lake. Cookie patches awarded for 30+ packages, Troops 209 and 16 earn troop awards.
The Rochelle PTA met last Monday evening. Kenneth Mitchell provided a brief history of the Rochelle School from its origins to the current year. Members shared pictures and enjoyed a very interesting gathering.
Couples who missed last Tuesday's meeting can enroll again with a deadline of Tuesday night March 3. Attend at 8 p.m. at the Boy Scout Lodge 608 South China for orientation led by instructor Raymond Calley.
The Young Homemakers of Texas met at Mrs Steve King home where she presented a program on choosing antiques. She demonstrated refinishing methods and tips on locating antiques. Afterward the club met at Brady High School to conduct business and discuss valentine place mats for Brady Hills Nursing Home. Next meeting is March 16. visitors and new members welcomed.
The 4-H cooking group met at Susan Rudder’s home Monday with attendees Susan Rudder Toni Lira and Debbie Spangenberg. They prepared squeezeballs and guest Mellodiane Mallo. Mrs John R Rudder served as adult leader.
The item lists individuals including E. W. Murray Kenneth Snyder Lee Roy Loeffler Gerald Hendon Chester Engdahl W. C. Whitworth Pat MeeShan Russie James Lyndall Moore George Stoepler and Misses Cynthia Whitworth Barbara Murray.
Toward the Best of Tex as a Texas program for Texans will be presented to Sorosis Club members at their March 30, 1970 meeting. Mrs. H. L. Lackey will be a presenter.
The event features a chairman leading the pledge to the Texas flag and a roll call answered with Texas Language. Readings include The Agarita by Mrs. M. J. Bean The Road Runner by Mrs. A. L. Renfroe and The Quail by Mrs. G. C. Stanley. Hostesses are Miss Mozelie Glenn and Mrs. Ivy Ivy.
A quirky line notes that an onion on rye breakfast guarantees a lone bus seat, implying a humorous transport tip rather than a factual event. The remark centers on breakfast habits and commuting etiquette without naming people or organizations.
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