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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1975
Page
1
Passing By L. B. SMITH recalls the 1974 drought and flood pattern in Heart of Texas, noting farm struggles, delayed harvests, and wet fields. Despite national troubles, McCulloch County looks to 1975 with optimism, moisture, and lively spring prospects. The piece ends with weather almanac musings and a segue to page 6.
Ted Archer was elected president of the Heart O Texas Golf Association at a Monday meeting at Plateau Restaurant. The group set six 1975 tournaments on Brady Municipal Golf Course plus a Ladies tourney and City event in August. Dates include April 5 6 and May 3 4 among others. shed rentals rise from 50 to 60 dollars.
Brady Texas Municipal Gas Corp. gains six month rate increases from 30 to 100 percent for residential to commercial use. Mayor Norman 8 Lawler expects signature after city attorney approval and notes potential future electric rate rise to offset gas costs.
Brady Future Farmers of America members enter one carcass steer seven junior lambs and three junior barrows in the 79th Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show January 24 to February 2. The event offers premiums over 275000 for livestock exhibits, horse show and 20 rodeo performances. Tickets for the indoor rodeo are sold by mail and at Will Rogers Coliseum box office.
The Brady chamber discusses a tourism brochure rough copy and endorses the West Texas Chamber stance on Chisos Basin. Five new members join CC while Dr. Richard Lane urges higher 1975 membership. A memorial service is planned for Mrs. W R Roberts 76 with burial in Rising Star. Emmette Mohler recovers from major surgery in Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital.
The Texas Muzzle Loading Rifle Association outlines a Brady Brady Lake celebration for June 1976 with a parade. Joe Gates of Austin leads the planning committee and seeks full member participation and parade entries including horse or ox-pulled vehicles and colonial costumes. A planning meeting is eyed for the Feb 14 16 shoot.
McCulloch County AHA plans a January 18 CPR class at the Chamber of Commerce for Brady police, fire, and ambulance personnel. Frances Roach of Winters will teach. The program aims to spread life saving CPR countywide as early minutes are crucial after a heart attack.
Elton David Myers, 26, of Brady, an habitual criminal convicted by a 33rd District Court jury on Dec 18, had his motion for a new trial denied by Judge Jack B. Miller. Sentenced to not less than two years and not more than natural life, he was transferred to the Texas Department of Corrections in Huntsville with Sheriff Brantley Barker and Ranger Bob Favor. During transport, Myers escaped briefly by removing restraints, prompting a brief pursuit. he surrendered after shots were fired.
Eligible youths aged nine to nineteen on event date and in good standing of a 4 H Club or FFA Chapter in McCulloch County may exhibit animals. Participants must have fed and cared for animals under county agent or vocational agriculture instructor supervision. Steers heifers lambs and swine will be judged for ribbons trophies and prize money.
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