Brady Fans Face Tax Vote and Busy Sports Week
In Brady, residents must register by Jan 31, 1967 or lose voting rights on the new municipal sales tax. The piece notes low 1,800 registration in McCulloch County, discusses weather lore for 1968, and previews Coach Charles Brewster’s Bulldog basketball, 11-8 after one district game, set to play Ballinger and then Coleman at Brady gym in a likely packed crowd.
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Navy
McCulloch
Brady
Charles Brewster
Coleman
Ballinger
Brady Gym
Bluecats
Mrs Ludwick 80 Dies After Lengthy Illness
Lillie Harriett Ludwick 80 died at 11 30 p m Monday in Fireside Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Funeral at 10 a m Wednesday at Wilkerson Memorial Chapel with Rev W H Marshall of Trinity Methodist Brady officiating. Burial in Pear Valley. Born March 27 1887 in Willow City she lived in McCulloch County since 1915 and Brady 18 years. Survived by son Melvin M Ludwick Brady two daughters Mrs Hugo Otte Camp San Saba and Mrs Sam Fullagar Lohn eight grandchildren seven great grandchildren.
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Lillie Harriett Ludwick
Wilkerson Memorial Chapel
W. HH. Marshall
Trinity Methodist Church
Brady
Pear Valley
Willow City
Ludwick
McCulloch County
Dallasite to Call for Swinging Squares Dance
Harper Smith of Dallas will be the caller for the Brady Swinging Squares dance Saturday night January 20 at the National Guard Armory. The grand march is set for 8 p.m. and all square dancers are invited. visitors are welcome.
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Harper Smith
Dallas
National Guard
Vaccine for Mumps Now Available
Dr James P Anderson Mc Culloch County Health Officer announces active immunization against mumps. Eligible are children 12 months and older adolescents and adults with mumps or uncertain history. Single dose protects 95 percent with immunity lasting at least two years and possible permanence expected. Side effects are minimal and immunity develops within 28 days.
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James P. Anderson
McCulloch County
Indictments Return by McCulloch County Grand Jury
The McCulloch County grand jury met Monday with J. D. Parley as foreman and returned four true bills. The targets were Raymond Zapata for assault with intent to murder T. H. Wilson and Freddie Simmons for cattle theft Noah Allen for DWI second offense TD. R. Jordan and C. R. Ewing for misdemeanor possession of wild deer out of season.
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McCulloch County Grand Jury
J. D. Parley
Raymond Zapata
T. H. Wilson
Freddie Simmons
Noah Allen
DWI
TD. R. Jordan
C. R. Ewing
Brady City Faces January 23 Vote On 1 Percent Sales Tax
City leaders push for a 1 percent municipal sales tax to fund operations and projects. Mayor John Rudder cites rising labor and material costs and seeks funds for Brady Creek channel work, Lake Park improvement, and street repairs while outlining use for bond payments and general expenses. Opponents voice concerns as election nears.
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Brady
John Rudder
Brady Creek
Brady Lake
Voter registration climbs in Brady as tax voters debate sales tax
McCulloch County reports 2 661 residents listed to vote as of Monday amid general election registration. City officials warn of potential tax hikes if sales tax fails, urging support for a 1 percent city tax to fund police fire street parks and utilities.
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F. V. Waddill, Jr
Waddill
Brady
Forrest Barron
Vandals Cause Heavy Damage At Brady High School
Vandalism inflicts about 1000 dollars in damages at Brady High School early Saturday. Entry gained via an unlocked second floor window. lockers emptied and books scattered. Two 17 year old Brady youths charged with malicious destruction. bonds set at 1000 dollars each. Trophy case glass removed, chemistry lab ruined, and several classroom items shattered. Superintendent Reynolds vows to catch the culprits.
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Brady High School
Brady
Justice of Peace
Joe C. Myrick
Supt. Reynolds
Vandals Break In Doomed Doe Incident at School
Investigating officers Sheriff Luke Vogel and Assistant Police Chief Winfred Dove dusted items for prints after intruders dragged a dead doe through the halls and killed it out of season. The business office suffered more than $400 in damage as glass was broken and machines wrecked.
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Luke Vogel
Winfred Dove
Frank Dickerson
Commercial Department
Mrs A R Hays Of Brady Dies After Illness
Mrs Aaron Ross Hays 86 died at 9 15 p m Monday in Brady Hospital after a long illness She had lived in McCulloch County since 1910 Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Wednesday in Wilkerson Memorial Chapel Rev Bill Boswell pastor of the First Christian Church Brady will conduct Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery Survivors include two sons Dr Robert Hays Brady and Dr Jack R Hays Mobile Alabama and six grandchildren Pallbearers are Charles Darley J D Barley John R Rudder M B D Rice J W Hughes and Herbert Huffman
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Aaron Ross Hays
Brady Hospital
McCulloch County
Wilkerson Memorial Chapel
Bill Boswell
First Christian Church
Brady
Rest Haven Cemetery
Hays
Comanche County
Robert Hays
Jack R. Hays
Mobile
Ala
Charles Darley
J. D. Barley
John R. Rudder
M. BD. Rice
J. W. Hughes
Herbert Huffman
Class In Teaching Nurses Aides to Begin On Feb. 1
A class teaching nurses aides and home nursing starts February 1 at the Multiple Purpose Center Dunbar. Interested individuals should register promptly by calling 497-2646 or 597-2705 as enrollment is limited. The program is directed by the Office of Economic Opportunities and taught by Mrs. Richard W. Winters.
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Dunbar
Office of Economic Opportunities
Richard W. Winters
Brady Bulldogs dominate Llano in district opener 87 to 65
Brady High School built a 23 8 first quarter lead and rolled to an 87 65 victory over Llano as four Bulldogs reached double figures. Jerry Alexander scored 23 points to lead Brady who improved to 11 3 overall and sit tied for first in district 8AA with Coleman and San Saba.
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Brady High School
Llano Yellowjackets
Jerry Alexander
Coleman
San Saba
Brady
Charles Brewster
Bulldogs
Johnny Lewis
Brady Lads
Royce Lewis
Mike Torreste
Johnny Jones
Llano
Mike Virdell
Randy Scott
Richard Rabb
Ballinger
Frady
J. Lewis
R. Lewis
William Sephus
William Lilleman
Ricky Aice
Education grant aid boosts county program for 483 children
The Drady Herald reports a telegram from Congressman Omar Burleson announcing a $77,563.60 Office of Education grant to the state for 483 McCulloch County children in income families aged up to 17 under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The message expresses pleasure at the funding and its support for local education efforts.
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Drady
Omar Burleson
Office of Education
McCulloch County
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