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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1968
Page
1
Icy conditions in Brady and McCulloch counties Monday and Tuesday halted most driving. Sleet and freezing rain made roads hazardous with vehicles sliding on hills and unable to climb inclines despite highway department efforts. Local streets were slick and people stayed off the roads.
Brady High School Bulldogs reach the eighth Reagan County tournament final at Tie Lake before losing 74 54 to Reagan County. Jerry Alexander plagued by flu like symptoms hits 1 of 15 and 2 points but makes the all tournament team alongside Puddin Jones. Alexander led Brady with 24 points while Jones added 18 as the Owls stunned the Bulldogs in the third period building a big lead and clinching the title. Brady then beat a Class A team with 77 60 before dropping the final but earning a 16 3 season record and preparing for District play at Llano.
Brady National Bank purchased the half block on East Elm Street from Dutch McGregor, taking over the former Gilbread Food Store site for future improvements and expansion. Hardin Jones, executive vice president, said directors foresee growth and community benefits as business activity increases.
An overflow Brady Independent School District meeting heard Bert Haney press the board on transparency and tape policy. Trustee Kyzar defended the board, urging questions in writing, while Priess and Reynolds defended board decisions and school aims. The audience encouraged support for the board and teachers as the discussions continued.
McCulloch County Commissioners Court may set reasonable rules to limit live broadcasts and taping of meetings. Attorney Murray explains the ruling cites open meetings laws but allows restrictions to preserve orderly proceedings.
A group met with the Commissioners Court on Monday where Oscar Beto noted county continued maintenance of all present dams with expenses not to exceed 500 yearly. The motion died for lack of a second and no further action was taken. The quarterly county report was approved and K E Sumudion was re appointed county weigher. The rest of the meeting covered routine business.
John Morrow died suddenly at his home around 3:15 pm today, reportedly from a heart attack. Details were unavailable as press time approached. Funeral services are pending at Wilkerson Funeral Home.
M. P. Pearson, operator of the Pearson Cotton Gin, died about noon Tuesday in Brady Hospital. Details were not fully available as The Herald went to press Tuesday, at Wilkerson Funeral planned.
Hari Fowler elevated to vice president and John W. Jones named new vice president of The Commercial National Bank of Brady. Jones, a Brady High School and Texas Tech graduate, will join full time in Jan following years in farm and ranch work with family in the region.
Taymon Zapata, 19, of Prady, was charged with assault with intent to murder after a shooting at a local cafe. Two men were wounded Santos Sandoval and Santos Duran Jr. were treated and released. The case goes to a McCulloch County grand jury on January 15.
The Brady Chamber of Commerce re schedules its regular meeting from an unspecified date to January 15 due to bad weather. Inclement conditions prompted the change and members are advised to note the new date.
The Arct ic front gripped Prady and Mc Culloch counties from Saturday into Tuesday, dropping temperatures from 46 to 9 early Monday. Counties closed schools, sleet turned to ice, and drivers faced hazardous conditions as mild weather gave way to a new cold snap.
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