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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1973
Page
1
Hardin Jones of Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital Board announces $661,000 in pledges as on-hand funds by Dec 31, with $60,000 still outstanding. Bond issues totaling $900,000 await local financing. April 1 groundbreaking remains possible if pledges come in. Plans have been sent to the State Health Department for final approval.
Four inches of snow blanketed the Heart of Texas with slick streets and traffic advisories. City crews spread sand on hills and bridges as schools closed and residents built snowmen while temperatures dipped to single digits and 30s were forecast.
Three banks in McCulloch County Brady National Commercial National and First National Melvin report total deposits of 20 774 468 in December 1972 with increases from October 1972 and December 1971. Commercial National records the largest loan increase while Melvin and Brady National post loan gains. A bank spokesman notes continued need for more moisture and greater industry as the pants factory project proceeds. Brady Savings and Loan shows mortgages 9 071 569 savings 9 638 703 and undivided profits 196 184.
The Kiwanis Club of Brady hosts its annual chili supper Friday night January 19 in Brady Schools cafeteria with serving 5 30 p m to 7 30 p m. Menu includes chili red beans crackers hot peppers and trimmings plus hot coffee orange drink and ice water. Tickets cost 1 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12 with take home cartons of pre frozen chili available. A bowl of homemade chili precedes Brady High School basketball games later that evening.
Egan Fowley of Brady's Federal Land Bank reports Houston unit closed 3 701 loans for over 164 million in 1972, a 60 percent rise from 1971. He cites Farm Credit Act of 1971 lending authority and growing farm land interest. Brady association served Concho McCulloch Menard San Saba counties, closing 73 loans for 2 700 000. Houston unit held 675 million in loans outstanding to 35 000 farmers and ranchers. Officers listed: Parker S Pumphrey Scott L Hartgrove M B McVay T Earl Parks L C Barton Howard C Perry B K Neel.
The Commercial National Bank expanded its board to 15 at the Jan 10 annual meeting. New directors are Clifford Grubbs and J D Barley, both described with extensive local ties and civic involvement. A 20 to 1 stock split was approved, and Luzelle Flemming was promoted to Assistant Cashier heading the new S.O.S. program.
Brady Chamber of Commerce directors meet as J. D. Bailey names Larry Smith and D. A. Harkrider to nominate 10 new directors. Andy Allen to lead a fundraising list for dues from local businesses with a March 1 deadline for the Distinguished Service Award entries.
The 1973 County ASC committee positions were filled at the December 15 convention. Clinton McMillan was named chairman, Hilmer Kruckemeyer vice chairman, James Finlay Jr. member, David Dahlberg first alternate, and John O Holloway second alternate. Kruckemeyer is elected to a three year term, Finlay two years remain, McMillan one year. Alternates serve one year terms. The Rural Environmental Assistance Program has been terminated. ACP began in 1936 to help preserve agricultural resources on privately owned land. The Administrator noted a push to cut federal expenditures to fight inflation.
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