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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1974
Page
3
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hendley hosted the Sunshine Laundry staff at their Crothers Avenue home for a December 21 Christmas party. Coffee punch and cookies were served and gifts exchanged with owners Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Neal present.
A public service feature outlines slip and fall liability for store managers and how long hazardous conditions linger. It then shifts to the Texas health department promoting non smoker rights, a three point bill of rights, and the 1974 Smoking Education Week aimed at reducing public smoking.
Mr and Mrs Jack McMillan of Brady formerly of London will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday January 6 from 2 to 5 pm at the Community Housing Center Brady. They were married in Mason by the late Rev Garrett. They have two children J C and Mrs Robert Evans both of Kerrville a deceased daughter Leona Cavness seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mrs. O C Utley notes a chilly forecast for 1974 and a hope for moisture. The column lists numerous Christmas visits across Texas, Florida, and nearby towns. People shared dinners and gatherings in Brady Coleman Abilene Anson Melvin Pontotoc San Angelo San Antonio and Bryan while travel and family time marked the holidays.
A gathering at the late C. W. (Vic) Jacobson residence drew many friends and relatives over the Christmas holidays. Attendees included Goldie Jacobson, Norma Kuhlmann, Rosalie Jacobson, and numerous visitors from Clemson South Carolina Flagstaff Arizona Dallas Fort Worth San Marcos San Antonio Kerrville San Angelo Austin Brady and more.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society during December include Mrs. Pat McShan Hiram Price Mary Jane Allen Mrs. Marie Kilcoyne and Mildred Walls. Donations may be sent to James Price 307 Moore St Brady Texas 76825.
Readers hear a tip to reuse dirty fishbowl water as plant fertilizer for houseplants. The advice highlights its benefits as a nutrient source and a sustainable practice for indoor gardening.
The Brady High School 4 H Club held its first meeting of the year on December 17 in the Chamber of Commerce Building Conference Room. Officers elected include Deborah Matthiesen as President Penny Capps as Vice-President Cindy Fowler as Secretary Pam Dickinson as Reporter Michael Probst as Council Delegate Theresa Matthiesen Toni Capps and Menzies McWilliams as Recreation Leaders. Plans were made for upcoming topics and regular meetings set for 7 pm on the first Monday each month except January when the meeting was January 2 at 7 pm.
Marshall plus Bill Tedder and Chuck from Abilene joined the dinner. Mrs. Ethel Thomas and Mrs. Gaye O'Neil of Fort Worth vacationed in Brady with Mr. and Mrs. M. Tedder. Mrs. Thomas visited Friday and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bradley. The writer hopes for hope and courage amid fuel shortages and challenges.
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