Wood pile and plans for county future growth
The piece notes February sap lows as best planting time and reports Lawler Lumber Co closing out to build a new shopping center. It imagines moving a lumber shed to Richards Park for a county fair and July 4th celebration, while Hicks Campbell promotes the 1954 Rocket Oldsmobile. Melvin hosts its 11th Fat Stock Show, praised for community spirit and teamwork.
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Lawler Lumber Company
Richards Park
McCulloch
Melvin
Burns Seeks Re election as Precinct 4 Commissioner
E N Pinkie Burns of Rochelle announces re election bid for a second term as McCulloch County Precinct 4 commissioner. He cites past cooperation from precinct residents and vows continued service, aiming to meet voters personally to seek support.
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FE. N
Pinkie) Burns
Rochelle
McCulloch County
Burns
Mr. Burns
Horton seeks reelection as Constable of Precinct 1
W H Bill Horton announces his candidacy for re election as constable of Precinct 1 subject to the Democratic Primary in July He says he has served Brady and the precinct as a good peace officer and asks voters for their support in the upcoming campaign
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Bill
Horton
Brady
Admitted to Medical and Surgical Hospital Wednesday
John Carothers of Placid and W L Cunningham of Rochelle were admitted to Medical and Surgical Hospital Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical and Surgical Hospital
John Carothers
Placid
W. L. Cunningham
Rochelle
Brady Woman Seeks McCulloch County District Clerk Post
Mrs Edna Nice of Brady announces candidacy for McCulloch County district clerk subject to the Democratic Primary in July. A 33 year old widow with polio disability she cites support for her two daughters Theresa and Jean and plans to meet voters personally despite using cane and braces. She has lived in Brady 26 years and attended local schools.
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Edna Nice
Brady
McCulloch County
Nice
Theresa
Jean
Church of Christ
Political Announcements and Local Mercury Notes
The Brady Standard lists election advertising rates for Democratic primary and runoff notices with cash in advance policy and no refunds after publication. It also prints candidate names for county sheriff and clerk races and a constable race, along with a separate Mercury News update from Mercury Texas dated January 11 recounting local social visits and community events.
Farm Labor Outlook in Texas Sees Adequate Supply Ahead
The 1954 Texas farm labor picture remains adequate overall with no major shortages in 1953, but recruitment efforts stay essential. Yearly hiring steadies and pay rates stay near peak 1952 levels, while foreign contract workers and year-round labor remain tight. Prices for equipment, fertilizers, and pesticides are expected near late 1953 levels with liberal trade-ins likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Armed Services
Local social notices hint at charity drive plans
Mrs D S Pumphrey and Mrs B K Tenney of Ft Worth attended Saturday night events. Mr and Mrs George Murray of San Antonio and Dr and Mrs J C Young with Caroline of Coleman joined Sunday. A program at the school house on January 80 aims to raise Mercury's quota for the March of Dimes.
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D. S. Pumphrey
B. K. Tenney
Ft. Worth
W. H. Matthews
Brownwood
George Murray
San Antonio
J. C. Young
Caroline
Coleman
Fox family visits Colorado City hosts
Mr. and Mrs. Roy V. Fox and their daughter Anita of Colorado City spent Sunday afternoon as guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Smith. Mr. Fox publishes the Colorado City Record.
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Colorado City
Roy V. Fox
Anita
L. B. Smith
Fox
The
Irrigation prospects for Texas farmers amid the drouth
A&M Extension irrigation specialist Robert V. Thurmond notes irrigation is a large initial investment and urges dryland farmers to assess water supply legality, land slope, soil texture, and water mineral content. He cites five gallons per minute per acre as a planning target and says profitable irrigation can exceed annual costs.
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Drouth
Texas
Robert V. Thurmond
A&m Extension Service
Thurmond
Texas A & M College
College Station
Tex
State Board of Water Engineers
Austin
Erath Countians Seek Steps To Start Brady Creek Project
Five representatives from Dublin and Erath County met Brady Creek watershed workers to learn how to launch a flood control program targeting Green Creek. Attendees included Clyde Graham and Dick Winters along with Sam McCollum III Arthur Scharlach and Joe Ogden representing local agencies and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Dublin
Erath County
Brady Creek
Erath
Green Creek
Stephenville
Chamber of Commerce
Clyde Graham
Soil Conservation Service
Dick Winters
Arthur Scharlach
San Saba-Brady Scc
Joe Ogden
Brady Chamber of Commerce
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Hicks Campbell
Oldsmobile
Cadillac
Hicks
City Drug CO
Brady, Texas
E. N
Burn
W.H
Bill) Horton
Wilson Bros
Dobbs
Portis
Stetson
America
Jarman
J. P. Williamson
Dorman Gibbs
Z. P
Bill) Waldrep
Evans J. Adkins
Richard A. Burk
Pct
Arch Clevenger
D. C. Thomas
W. A. Carroll
H. BE. Patterson
W. M. Deans
Pet
Pinkie
Blans
Constable
W. H
Mercury News
Justice of Peace
Johnnie Ray
Marilyn Morrison
Juarez
Mexico
John C. White
Roddie & Company
W. White
W. E. Campbell
South High
S. Pine
A. H. Broad
H. E. Keim
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
Aivir
Bramlett
J. W. Ragsdale
Optometrist
Dial
Nimed
Jarlson
Post Office
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