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Newspaper

Brady Standard

Location

Brady, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1954

Page

5

John Hanson Honored On 83rd Birthday in West Sweden

Friends and relatives surprised John Hanson at his West Sweden home for his 83rd birthday. A brief program included scripture, prayer, and a singing of Happy Birthday. Refreshments were served to attendees including A Fahnstrom, Rena Bassett, Lundgrens, Meltons, Youngdale, Byman, Paul Hanson, Harry Hanson, Rev Mitchell Smith, and Ranghild Hanson.

John Hanson Sweden A. Fahnstrom Rena _ Bassett C. F. Lundgren West Sweden Sam Melton Temple George Youngdale Oscar Byman Paul Hanson Harry Hanson Mitchell Smith Ranghild Hanson Melvin Enterprise

Hospital Admission Notice Names Local Patients

Admitted to Medical and Surgical Hospital on Wednesday were Miss Plina Roles, dismissed Monday, and Mrs. L. W. Anderson of Brady.

Medical and Surgical Plina Roles L. W. Anderson Brady

Hospital Visitors Highlight Local Week

Entering Medical and Surgical Hospital Thursday were Mrs. Harris Carlson and Mrs. Roy Hall of Brady. Mrs. Carlson was dismissed Sunday.

Medical and Surgical Hospital Harris Carlson Roy Hall Brady Carlson

Watts Family Visits Brady as Patrolman Transferred

Mr and Mrs E M Watts visited Brady on Monday. Watts is a highway patrolman recently transferred from Brady to Mes. He returned to Brady to attempt selling their house there.

E. M. Watts Brady Watts Mesquite

Marriage Licenses Issued December Couples Named

Marriage licenses were issued to Thomas Neil Dunn and Charlotte Walborg Lund on December 25, Frank Oscar White and Rayma Lois Prosise on December 26, Shirley Wayne Qualls and Evelyn Laverne Lewis on December 30.

Thomas Neil Dunn Charlotte Walborg Lund Frank Oscar White Rayma Lois Prosise Shirley Wayne Qualls Evelyn Laverne Lewis

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Health Update

Last Saturday greetings were shared with friends as Mr. Schmidt, recently ill for 18 months with a heart ailment, remains able to be about with a relaxed pace. Mr and Mrs Arthur Poe Sr and Mr and Mrs Wayne Poe and daughter of Brady spent Christmas with Sgt and Mrs Hank Ranne at Alexander Louisiana where Sgt Ranne is stationed. They attended the Louisiana Hayride in Shreveport on Saturday December 26.

Schmidt Eas Arthur Poe Wayne Poe Brady Hank Ranne Alexander Sgt. Ranne Shreveport

Soldier Returns From Camps After Furlough

Private C. Engdahl, son of Mr and Mrs Spencer C Engdahl of Brady, spent two weeks on furlough with his family before reporting to Camp Carson Colorado on Sunday. He previously served six months at Camp Irwin California.

C. Engdahl Camp Carson Colorado Spencer C. Engdahi Connie Sue Brady Camp Irwin Calif

New Year's Eve Party at Hodges Home in Brady

Mr and Mrs Lee Hodges hosted a watch party on New Year's Eve in Brady. Guests included Mr and Mrs Douglas Moore Mr and Mrs Donnie Dacus Mr and Mrs Charles Briggs Mr and Mrs Lewis Jordan and Nada La Moore. Refreshments of popcorn coffee candy and cheese sandwiches were served. Hearts games were played during the evening.

Hodges Lee Hodges of Brady Douglas Moore Donnie Dacus Charles Briggs Lewis Jordan Nada la Moore

Mrs. Woodard Hosts Christmas Dinner at South Blackburn Home

Mrs I Z Woodard was hostess at a dinner Saturday December 30 at 1404 South Blackburn honoring Frank lin Rainey KGKL San Angelo Jack Allard San Angelo Standard Times Mae Featherstone Goldthwaite and Mrs Helen Brook Brady Christmas decorations graced the home.

I. Z. Woodard South Blackburn Street Franklin Rainey KGKL San Angelo Jack Allard San Angelo Standard-Times Mae Featherstone Goldthwaite Helen Brook Brady

Brady Garden Club Meeting Promises Pruning and Design Tips

The Brady Garden Club will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday January 6 at 3 o clock in the REA Building. Hostesses are the North Brady Civic Beautification Club. The program features shrub pruning by Mrs Earl Todd garden design by Mrs Walter Gray and dried arrangement by Mmes J A Vinson Lockett Bryson and C P Gray.

Brady Garden Club Rea Building North Brady

Mozart Melody Club Meeting Held at Sidney Spears Home

The Mozart Melody Club met in Sidney Spears's home on January 2 for its regular gathering with Georgine Purcell as co host. The session began with the meeting called to order.

Mozart Melody Club Sidney Spears Georgine Purcell

MacDowell Music Club Holds Meeting with Piano Solos

Ruth Nelin presided as president and Ann Gault delivered treasury remarks. Dee Ann Lundgren and Ann Gault performed piano solos while Dee Ann Spears, club president, acted as a visitor. Refreshments were served to a long list of members and guests including Betty Bowden, Marilaine May, Nancy Ann Porter, Sidney Spears, Diana Williamson, and others.

Dee Ann Lundgren Ann Gault Dee Ann Spears MacDowell Music Club Betty Bowden Marilaine May Ruth Nelin Nancy Ann Porter Georgine Purcell Sidney Spears Diana Williamson Susan Sorell Linda Gail Bradham Janet Hicks Bonnie Brook Roy Simpson George Purcell J. A. Vinson

New Year's Party Fetes Girls and Dates

Barbara Bodenhamer hosted a New Year's Eve party at her parents home 604 W 14th. Pancing was enjoyed with refreshments provided by the group. Attendees and dates included Sylvia Bell James Marshall Barbara Bodenhamer Johnny Rudder Mary Sue Bratton Byron Crocker Mary Glyn Kittle Doyle Todd Janet Rudder Lloyd Monson Carolyn Ingram Clyde McLean Cynthia Reynolds Frank Roddie Sherron Smith Murray Jordan Diane Roddie Richard Rickman Bonna Jean Nance and Eitel Hahn.

Barbara Bodenhamer Sylvia Bell James Marshall Johnny Rudder Mary Sue Bratton Byron Crocker Mary Glyn Kittle Doyle Todd Janet Rudder Lloyd Monson Carolyn Ingram Clyde McLean Cynthia Reynolds Frank Roddie Sherron Smith Murray Jordan

Den 2 Troop 24 Plans Pack Show

Den 2 Troop 24 Cub Scouts met with den mothers Mrs. Leonard Atherton and Mrs. James King. After roll call the boys shared favorite radio programs and created funny books for hospital guests. Plans for a pack show on January 29 were discussed. Attendees included Craig Steffens Carlton Steffens Jimmy Atherton Jerry Atherton Joe King Martin Beard and Clint Newlin.

Den Leonard Atherton James King Craig Carlton Steffens Jimmy Jerry Atherton Joe King Martin Beard Clint Newlin

Personal Mention Family News From Fort Worth and Brady

Personal Mention reports visit by Mr and Mrs O Dickenson and son Earl to see their son and brother A C Keith Dickenson in Fort Worth while stationed in Honolulu for eighteen months. Also notes Christmas Day gatherings at Anders and Stone homes with numerous relatives and military families from Brady Rochelle Pecos Sierra Blanca and Lackland AFB.

O. Dickenson Earl Keith Dickenson U. S. Air Force Fort Worth Honolulu Charles Wayne P Dickensons Anders Home Roy Anders Brady H. H. Virdell Oliver Burk Rochelle J. B. Wicks Pecos FE. L. Virdell Andy Virdell Sierra Blanco Carl Anders Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Frank Payne Ricky Floyd

South Ward PTA Set to Meet Thursday at School

The South Ward PTA will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 3 30 p m in the school auditorium. Guest speaker will be Mrs Roy May. All parents are urged to attend.

South Ward PTA Roy May

Jennie Burns Talks To Ruth Ford Class

The Routh Ford Class met at the First Baptist Church Monday with president Bennie Teague in charge. Miss Jennie Burns gave a story titled A Donkey's Testimony, followed by a business session. attendees included Janice Hadly Betty Fowler Linda Kay Crawford Linda Hill Mary Yarborough Joyce Knight Charlotte Kay Kyzar Patricia Oates and Kay Heath.

First Baptist Church Bennie Teague Jennie Burns Janice Hadly Betty Fowler Linda Kay Crawford Linda Hill Mary Yarborough Joyce Knight Charlotte Kay Kyzar Patricia Oates Kay Heath

Social Notes and Local Arrangements From Texas Towns

Mrs E H ae of Brady, Mr and Mrs Y King of San Angelo, Mr and Mrs E J Riley of Doole and Mr and Mrs Jim Phillips of Pecos among featured names in regional social notes detailing visits events and greetings across West Texas communities.

E. H Ae Brady Y. King San Angelo E. J. Riley Doole Jim Phillips Pecos

Ifere From Mason Ms Jessie Schmidt Family Note

Mr and Mrs Jessie Schmidt of Mason formerly Brady residents are mentioned in this short community notice noting family ties and local origins.

Ifere Mason Jessie Schmidt Brady

Holiday Visit Highlights Williams Family Gatherings

Miss Glenda Williams assistants Home Demonstrations Agent of Tom Green County spent the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Williams of Lobn. Hoyt Lewis of San Angelo also spent the weekend in the Williams home.

Glenda Williams Tom Green County Earl Williams Lobn Hoyt Lewis San Angelo Williams

Ferguson Guests Start New Year in Horata Visit

Mr and Mrs Wayne Ferguson spent the New Year holidays at Horata as guests of Mrs Fergons sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Oliver Koenig. The party attended the Cotton Bowl game in Dallas on New Year Day.

Wayne Ferguson Horata Ferguson Mrs Oliver Koenig Dallas

Mrs. R. B. E. Meers Visits Fort Worth Holidays

Mrs. R. B. E. Meers returned home Sunday from Fort Worth where she spent the New Year's holidays as a guest of her mother Mrs. Flossie Galloway.

Christmas Visitation Highlights Local Families and Travel Plans

Visitations at the Jim Robertson home during Christmas include daughters Mrs. H C Sueton and family from El Paso and sons Sam Blacklock of Ballinger Edwin Blackloe of WrAmesa and Leater Robertson of San Angelo. Raymond R Anders and family plan to sail from Shutto England Jan 11 for home per Roy Anders Brady. Houston visitors Mr and Mrs Richard Osborne joined the Osbourne family gathering.

Jim Robertaom H.C. Sueton Samily BE Paso Sam Blacklock Ballinger Edwin Blackloe WrAmesa Leater Robertson San Angelo England Raymond R Anders Shutto Roy Anders Brady Raymond Anders Opal Gossett Melvin Houston Richard Osborne V. Osborne Robert

Powell Relatives Visit at Placid and Mercury This Christmas

W. J. Powell and son BE A. Powell with family from Highlands spent Christmas with relatives and friends at Placid and Mercury.

W. J. Powell BE. A. Powell Highlands Placid and Mercury

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Sam Jones Lubbock Nick W. Woods Woods Brady Drug Prescription Dial Lowuisiana Mrs. Woodard Brady, Texas Treasury Troop Stone Home Oma Stone Charlie Brown Jim Lee Brown Brownwood Automobile and Casualty Burnel Davis Agency Lehman-Davis Our Business Gibbons South Ward Pta Ruth Ford York Coleman Mutual Life Insurance Association East 4Th St Zrosenberg Re Save ON Children’s Wear Rosenberg
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