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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1974
Page
5
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Brady Chamber of Commerce opens 1932 with plans for civic programs including 200th anniversary of George Washington, McCulloch County Fat Stock Show on February 27, and future Trades Development Committee tasks. Also notes rainfall totals, fire department achievements, PTA toxoid drive, and local social events.
Four juveniles aged 14 and 15 were taken into custody by Fort Worth police after a string of burglaries in Brady. Items stolen included cash cigars food a stereo tape player gasoline and a check from a local Melvin post office. They were released to their parents after statements were taken.
Brady High School released the second nine weeks honor roll led by seven freshmen. Seniors Nancy MacDonald, Darlene McNatt, Batista Simpson, Becky Snodgrass and Robert Striegler appear on the seniors list. juniors Rhonda Hilliard Liane Jones Sherri McFarland Bernice Lee Sammons. sophomores Laurie Brady Kraig Fields Michael Holubee Karlene John Rudder. freshmen Nancy Allen Janis Bucy Greg Cole Dwayne Hensley Matt Jeffries Deborah Probst John Stafford Kiesling and others are named.
Jim Bob Lewis and Talbot Ledbetter return to Lubbock to resume studies at Texas Tech University after Christmas holidays with Brady family. Miss Bessie Roddie leaves St Charles to Lindenwood College, visiting her mother in Ogden household. Jack Gartman spends days in Mason on business. Mrs Roy Wilkerson and son Jerome travel to Fort Worth for several days with relatives. Rep I J Burns of Brady visits Cole for legal business. Mr and Mrs C Smith of London stay at Walker ranch in Lohn with Mr and Mrs Guy Walker.
The McCulloch County Commissioners Court approved a $300 donation to the McCulloch County Historical Society, matching last year’s amount, at its Monday meeting. The Court also agreed to pay $50 monthly to Central Texas Opportunities for a building and Head Start projects, and discussed foster care for two children with no action taken. They scheduled attendance at the annual judges and County Conference February 6-7 at Texas A&M University.
Ryan Fowler of the Federal Land Bank Association of Brady said the Federal Land Bank of Houston closed 1973 with 254.13 million in loans, the bank’s largest yearly volume in 58 years, surpassing 1972’s 164 million record as demand for long-term farm credit rose with rising property sales and prices. He forecast continued high demand in 1974 as farmers expand operations. The Houston bank underwrites farm and ranch real estate loans throughout Texas.
The page notes more than 838 million in loans outstanding to over 35 000 farmers and ranchers. The Federal Land Bank Association of Brady originates and services loans in Concho McCulloch Menard and San Saba counties. Officers and directors listed include Parker Pumphrey president Scott L. Hartgrove vice president M B McVay Howard C Perry T Earl Parks B K Neel and L C Barton.
Encyclopaedia Britannica notes Maria Montessori first applied her methods to mentally defective children in 1899 then extended them to average children, evolving a global educational system rooted in hands on learning and self directed activity.
A quotation about the road to perdition being paved with good intentions noting many sub contractors at work. The line underscores skepticism toward outsourced effort and potential misalignment with outcomes.
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