Woodpile reports rainfall boosts on ranch and political shifts
Slick Oles notes half inch rain last Friday and several drizzles through Wednesday aiding cattle wintering and plans oats if soil moisture holds. Brady banks close Jan 19 for Robert E Lee birthday. State hog slaughter data show a strong start to the year but below last year, while legal cases focus on natural gas tax and possible special session. Political moves include Hinson announcing a bid for lieutenant governor and party finance planning ahead of primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Oles
Voca
Wiley
Eden rancher reports drought relief and feeding cattle
Whitehead, a consignor to the Concho Hereford Assn., notes his Eden ranch is not as bad as last year but remains dry. He says he is feeding cake to all his livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehead
Concho Hereford Assn
Eden Ranch
Waldrep Seeks McCulloch County Sheriff Seat in Democratic Primary
Z P Bill Waldrep of McCulloch County announces candidacy for sheriff in the upcoming Democratic Primary on July 24. He states he is 51, has lived in the county 30 years, currently resides in Brady, and pledges to be the best sheriff McCulloch County has seen. He adds a do unto others creed as his guiding motto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samull Fullagar
Lohan
Samull
Lohn
Z. P
Bill) Waldrep
McCulloch County
Waldrop
Brady
Political candidate announcements listed for The Brady Standard
The Brady Standard publishes paid political announcements for the Democratic Primary runoff. Rates are cash in advance with no refunds after publication. Withdrawal notices cost 15 cents per line. Announcements include J. P. Williamson, Dorman Gibbs, Evans J. Adkins, Mrs. Richard A. Burk, Arch Clevenger, Mrs. D. C. Thomas, Mrs. W. A. Carroll, H. E. Patterson, W. M. Deans with roles from sheriff to county judge.
January 15 Tax Deadline for Many Estimated Incomes
The article explains the January 15 deadline for the final quarterly estimated income tax payment for 1953, under pay as you go rules. It notes that individuals with wages over 4500 plus 600 per exemption must file a Declaration of Estimated Income Tax, with examples of required filers and the March 15 extension not applying to all.
Rochelle Wins and Melvin Loses in District 19 B Action
Rochelle Hornets won at home 45-35 over Paint Rock led by 22 points from Homer Fowler. Rochelle girls beat Paint Rock 50-29 with Joyce Penn scoring 33. Melvin lost 49-24 to Eola while Eola girls won 59-28. Bobby Kyzar led Melvin with 9 points, Sammy Germany scored 8 for Melvin girls. Lohn idle. Rochelle to Lohn Friday. Melvin to Paint Rock. Next Tuesday Lohn vs Melvin. Rochelle has night off.
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Rochelle
Hornets
Paint Rock
Homer Fowler
Joyce Penn
Melvin
Eola
Bulldogs
Bobby Kyzar
Sammy Germany
Lohn
Auxiliary Talent Show Postponed
The American Legion Auxiliary announces the talent show is postponed to a later date. Mrs. Jack Wootan says January 31 is the last day to pay 1954 dues for both Auxiliary and Legion members. Some women's clothing remains from the Christmas drive and needy families are urged to visit the building adjoining John's Boot Shop on Friday.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Jack Wootan
Auxiliary
Legion
John
Filing Taxes for 1953 Returns and 1954 Declarations
The article details who must file income tax returns for 1953 based on wages and exemptions and outlines options to avoid penalties. It notes thresholds for individuals and couples, quarterly declarations due January 15 and March 15, and warns readers to consult attorneys for law interpretations.
Local hospital dismissals list Brady area names
Dismissed from Brady Hospital on Monday were Gregory Gloria Mrs J A Parker and Miss Cora Jones of Brady Mrs T Leverett of Voca and Mrs Damon Hay of Pontotoc.
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Brady Hospital
Gregory Gloria
J. A. Parker
Cora Jones
Brady
T. Leverett
Voca
Damon Hay
Pontotoc. Wer
Dukes Names Scout Committeemen and Sets Meeting
Nelson Dukes district chairman of the Heart of Texas Boy Scouts has named the operating committee members and issued a call for the district committee meeting. The session is set for Thursday Jan 21 at 7 30 p m in the Scout Lodge Brady with all old and new members and sponsoring representatives invited. Committee members include Charles Pence W R Tucker Hardin Jones H D Cottrell Jr Vance Yates Bob Wilson W L Taylor and Roger George with duties in organization camping advancement leadership training health and safety publicity civic service and finance.
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Nelson Dukes
Heart of Texas District of Boy Scouts
Brady
Dukes
Charles Pence
W. R. Tucker
Hardin Jones
H. D. Cottrell, Jr
Vance Yates
Bob Wilson
W. L.taylor
Roger George
Angling tips on line choices from Sports Afield
Jason Lucas reviews rod and line pairings for sunfish bass tarpon and trout. He explains rod lengths from 7% to 9 feet and line choices from C level to GBG or HCH for dry fly and wet fly methods and notes new long floating lines reduce need to underline rods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Lucas
Sports Afield Magazine
Mrs Sloane Brief Hospital Stay in Brady
Mrs John Sloane entered Brady Hospital Monday and was dismissed Wednesday. Mr Sloane was away from Saturday until Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sloane
Brady Hospital
Mr. Sloane
FFA Stock Show Set in Melvin
Melvin FFA chapter holds its annual Fat Stock Show on the square Saturday with judge H M Mellroy from Eden starting at 1 p.m. FFA members Joe Montalvo Jerry Marshall Durwood Thompson and Gale Wood plan to exhibit at the Fort Worth stock show later this month.
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Melvin
FFA
H. M. Mellroy
Eden
Joe Montalvo
Jerry Marshall
Durwood Thompson
Gale Wood
Fort Worth
Communion Set Dedicated At Sunday Service
Brady Gospel Tabernacle held dedicatory services Sunday for a communion set presented to the church as a New Year gift by Mr and Mrs Ben Peterson. Rev Charles L Grimes, pastor, led the service. The silver plate set included three trays and glasses.
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Brady Gospel Tabernacle
Ben Peterson
Charles L. Grimes
Death of Major Guadalupe Perez in San Antonio
Guadalupe Lupe Perez aged 37 known as Major, died in bed on Sunday January 10 in San Antonio likely from a heart attack. Born in Melvin to Frank Perez Sr., he graduated Melvin High, earned BS in 1939, taught in Melvin, served as Air Corps captain, and was a pharmacist at Lackland AFB at death.
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Melvin
Guadalupe
Lupe) Perez
San Antonio
Major Perez
Frank Perez
Melvin High School
WTSTC
San Marcos
Air Corps
The
Texas University
South Texas
Lackland Afb
Valley Springs Man Patient at Brady Hospital
W. R. Beasley of Valley Springs was listed as a patient in Brady Hospital on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Beasley
Valley Springs
Brady Hospital
Local names appear in Tuesday report
Tuesday entries include O. O. Simpson of Field Creek Mrs. Jess Slaughter of Menard and Mrs. John Massey of Voca, indicating community notices or recognitions among residents.
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Brady Hospital
O. O. Simpson
Field Creek
Jess Slaughter
Menard
John Massey
Voca
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Charley Epps
U. S. Department of Agriculture
City Drug CO
Brady, Texas
Gene Ay
U. S. Supreme Court
Shivers
John Ben Shepperd
Supreme Court
Shepperd
Texas
Rube Huffman
Rube
Bill Jordan
Bill
Voca Way
Gene Whitehead
San Angelo
Dutch Funderburk of
Mercury
C. Read Granberry
University of Texas
Jimmy Banks
Texas State Teachers Association
George T. Hinson
Mineola
Hinson
Ben Ramsey
Ramsey
Dallas
Sheriff’s Post
Etfully
Bill Waldrep
Wlot
Bly
McCalls
Coun
Bud Jay
Claren
Marvin Whiterady
Arnold Martin
Son
W. F. Spiller
Es. Ben Durst
Mason
PMA Drouth Committee
Farmers-Ranchers Co-op
J. P. Williamson
Dorman Gibbs
Evans J. Adkins
Richard A. Burk
Pct
Arch Clevenger
D. C. Thomas
W. A. Carroll
H. E. Patterson
W. M. Deans
Roddie & Company
BY Ted Kesting
Melvin Major
W. White
W. FE. Campbell
J. W. Ragsdale
Optometrist
Dial
Warner Bros
Tex Barker
Phyllis Kirk
Russell Hughes
Empero
Andre Detoth
Silvano Mangano
Vittorio Gersman
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