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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1963
Page
1
Norman Archer named Mrs Marge Lawler as chairman of the Mothers March to wrap up the March of Dimes drive. The effort includes 86 coin collector locations and envelopes to be sent to schools by E O Moertin as coordinator.
McCulloch County's March of Dimes chapter clears over 8000 in debt with aid from West Texas chapters and the National Foundation. Norman Archer notes 110 percent return on local campaigns. the chapter raised 47778 since the 1920s, retaining 22538 locally and sending 25200 to the Foundation. The Foundation has retained 34144 here due to polio impact. Expenses for patients persist as braces and medical care continue. 25 percent funds research, 32 percent stays in local treasury, 32 percent supports Foundation programs. When local funds run short, quick Foundation help is available.
The Heart O0' Texas Gol f Association gave Brady a 300 donation from profits of its golf tournament to upgrade the Municipal Golf Course. The group plans May 30 to June 2 for this year’s biennial event and hopes 900 goes to tree planting near No. 9 along the San Angelo. Jerome Wilkerson elected president, John Lewis re elected secretary. Dr. Harry Pricas handles registrations at P O Box 708 Brady. The fifth annual meet expands to eight flights for players 25 and older.
Brady High School students faced mid term exams with an exemption system based on averages tied to absences. Senior English fostered exemption, while underclassmen faced designated subjects by term: seniors English juniors government or history sophomores math freshmen English.
In Austin for the inaugural ceremonies of Governor John Connally and Lt. Governor Preston Smith Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Davee spent Monday and Tuesday in the city. Also in Dallas Mrs. Ben Teague underwent major surgery Tuesday at Methodist Hospital and is reported to be getting along fine friends may send cards to her at room 339.
Firefighters from the Brady Volunteer Fire Department express gratitude to community members who aided during last week’s large blaze. President Lewis Hampton notes hot coffee doughnuts gloves and other assistance eased the arduous task and thanks all who contributed.
Passes State Board examination in Austin on January 4 to 5. Mrs. Lyckman is now a licensed cosmetology operator and has accepted a position at Delma's Beauty Salon.
McCulloch County youths and adults were recognized at the 4 H Club Achievement Event inside Brady Junior High School. Gold Stars went to Freddie Roberts and Carolyn Huffman. County Judge K C Ellington delivered the keynote, praising duties and old values. a Friend of 4 H Award went to Bob Wilson of the Brady Standard. Rochelle 4 H Club earned a Town and Country unit certificate and Huffman won a district Town and Country book contest bond.
Eight teams compete in the fourth annual Brady Junior High event with play starting at 8 30 a m and finals at 7 p m Tickets are 1 for adults and 50 cents for students Entered teams include Lohn Men ard Fredericksburg Llano Melvin Mertzon and two Brady junior girls squads
A Saturday blaze at Brady square damaged several businesses but left most records intact. Central Drug Store lost prescriptions dating back over 50 years, while Gartman Appliance and Butane kept files in a toppled safe. The Toggery’s records survived nearly untouched, with only minor water in the safe. Store owners plan repairs and, for prescriptions, rely on doctors and local pharmacists to refill.
Oren FE Duke 61 of Eaton town New Jersey died at 2 p m Monday in a Fort Worth hospital. He was a plumber in Eatontown and former McCulloch County resident who lived in Voca in the 1920s. Funeral 4 p m Tuesday at Voca Church of Christ with burial in Voca Cemetery. Survivors include wife two daughters seven brothers and a sister.
Richard Garey left Friday for Miami Florida to enroll at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Institute for further flight training and education in aviation.
The Kimble Menard Singing Convention meets Sunday January 20 at the First Christian Church in Menard. The program begins at 2 p.m. with community singers and planned performances.
Brady Bulldogs and Pupettes enter District 18 AA with strong records 15 4 and 16 5 respectively. They host Coleman Bluecats with boys B at 5 30 p m boys A at 7 p m and girls at 8 30 p m. Top scorers include Bubba Harris 318 and Mary Jo Trammell 3580 points.
Gary Hill, 6-1 170 pound end from Sam Houston Cherokees of San Antonio, signed a pre enrollment application with Texas A&I College at Kingsville. He earned All City and all district honors, was co captain of the Cherokees, and plans to enter Texas A&I next September with interest shown by Baylor Arkansas and Rice.
Texas draft boards face a March quota of 404 men for the Army, more than double February and January, as part of a national 9,000 men limit. Local boards will also send 1,490 men for pre-induction medical and mental exams, with 22 year olds on March 1 eligible unless volunteers are younger.
Vincent C. Hobbs of Enid Oklahoma will start as executive of the Concho Valley Council in San Angelo on February 1. He succeeds Milton Wyatt who moves to the National Council financial staff. Hobbs has led the Great Salt Plains Council since 1954, growing membership from 2654 to 3635. He is a 50 year old veteran in scouting and a Southwestern Teachers College graduate. He and his wife have one son Donald Keith.
S. S. Fleming, 78, of Mason, died Monday afternoon at Brady Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Mason, with burial at Bethel Cemetery in Camp Ir? Survivors include his son Darold Fleming of San Angelo, four brothers and two sisters.
Mrs R Regian native of Katemney community died Wednesday morning at Menard Hospital. She was mother of Mrs Buster Low at Brady. Services were held at 2 p m Thursday with burial in Regs Haven Cemetery. Born February 28, 1898, she married Mr Regian at Voca on March 8, 1914.
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