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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1958
Page
4
Joe C. Myrick has authorized The Standard to announce his candidacy for re election as justice of the peace of Precinct 1, subject to the Democratic Primary in July. Myrick seeks a second term after a first term marked by his law enforcement background and training.
Mr Myrick urges fair treatment for both ladies and gentlemen in his bid for reelection as justice of the peace. The article notes his appeal for broad support and a courteous campaign.
S. H. Weaver 83 father of Mrs. E. H. Ivy of Melvin died Monday in a Kerrville hospital after a long illness. A retired Texas Ranger, he was a native of Bandera and had lived in London. Funeral services were held at Smith Funeral chapel and burial was in London cemetery. He is survived by two other daughters, five sisters, seven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
March 1 to 8 marks National 4 H Club Week highlighting more than 2 200 000 club members saluting parents and supporters. Texas 4 H work is guided by the Agricultural Extension Service of the Texas A M College System with local programs led by county agent Jimmy Cusenbary and county home demonstration agent Mrs Vyvien H Duncan assisted by parents and leaders.
Edward Geeslin, president of the Texas Water & Sewage Works Association, will attend the annual short course for water and sewage works operators in College Station on March 27. He will be succeeded by Johnny Williams, president-elect, at the meeting. Geeslin plans a week visiting his sons in Huntsville, Houston, and Austin.
J. D. Hampton a Brady High vocational agriculture teacher will leave Friday or Saturday for the Houston Fat Stock Show. Brady High FFA member Roger Spiller is entered in the calf scramble on Sunday night with a prize rule offering a $125 calf purchase certificate to all finishers. Twenty boys scramble for ten calves in each event.
Miss Bertha Holland owner of Made O Day is a patient at Brownwood Memorial Hospital receiving blood transfusions.
The Melvin First Methodist Church Men’s Bible Class held its annual oyster supper in the church Fellowship Hall on Wednesday night February 19. Two gallons of oysters and many potatoes were served. Class officers include K. O. Ellington president, Floyd Marshall secretary, and E. L. Allison teacher.
The Melvin Baptist Church ladies met Monday Feb 24 to discuss Adventuring With Ged a mission study book reviewed by Mrs James Crouch whose presentation kept listeners engaged. The all day gathering at the church included a noon dinner with husbands invited and present. Attending were Mmes Arch Jacobson Alvis Waldrep Tim Siler Grady White W O Akins V Y Middleton and Benita Crouch with Alvis Waldrep V Y Middleton Tim Siler and Rev James Crouch joining for the meal.
Miss Dee Ann Spears and Mr Charlie Patterson of San Antonio spent last weekend visiting their respective parents Mr Roy Spears and Mrs Andie Patterson and other relatives.
Striggler Nursery advertises bargains on roses shrubs fruit and pecan trees with planting suggested now. The notice notes a special price day on Wednesday March 5 labeled $Day.
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