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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1973
Page
1
Hardin Jones, president of the Hospital Board, reports the project is funded and moving forward with plans. About $50,000 in pledges remain outstanding, and costs may rise. documents to McCulloch Hospital Authority by March 9, bids by April 17, and move in on August 1, 1974 are projected.
Two new directors were elected to the First National Bank of Melvin board at the annual meeting. Marion Dale Rice and John P. Threadgill join the board, with Doyle J. Todd noting the changes. The bank declared a 100 percent stock dividend with a 13 percent cash dividend paid December 29, 1972.
Early Tuesday morning a space heater caused a blaze that razed the Duane Branham home and his body shop eight miles north of Brady. Branham and his wife and three children escaped. two vehicles in the shop were burned. Neighbors and Brady Fire Department responded. Branham hopes to rebuild as family stays with neighbors. Friends plan a shower at Rochelle Community Center Saturday.
A community event will honor the Duane Branham family after a Tuesday fire destroyed their Rochelle home. Ladies of the community sponsor a Saturday 7 p.m. gathering at the Rochelle Community Center inviting the public to bring any kind of gift.
Mayor Norman S Lawler designates January 21 to 27 as Brady Jaycee Week. Activities include a Mayor s Prayer Breakfast January 21 at Plateau Restaurant with ministers and officials and an open January 25 Jaycee meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. The Brady Jaycees formed in 1972 with 30 members and a busy civic agenda.
A Monday January 22 at 7 30 p m basketball game at Bull dog Gym pits Brady Jaycees against Brady High School faculty to raise funds for Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for students. Halftime features a free throw contest between the Mayor and City Council versus Hospital Board members, with the loser donating 25 to the hospital fund. The Brady High Student Council runs the concession stand and donates profits. Jaycee players include Jackrabbit Joe Evridge Richard Lightning Lane Jumping J T Jones Joe Cannonball King Butch Meadowlark Hicks Road runner Robert Sephus Eagle Eye Ed Hernandez and others.
About 150 animals will be shown at the Junior 4 H and FFA Livestock show with John Kuykendall of Llano County as judge. The event starts at 10 a.m. with steer judging, hog judging to follow, then sheep classes after lunch. Ribbons trophies and money will be awarded, with prizes funded by local businesses including Homer Duncum Tire Co. and Brady National Bank.
Joseph Pierce a 17 year old student was taken to Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital with head injuries after his motorcycle collided with a sedan driven by John Wesley Covey in the 400 block of West 10th Street Covey tried to turn left as Pierce attempted to pass in the intersection Officer Jimmy Hensley investigated the crash.
City Council discusses a proposed three story law enforcement building to share space with the current administration, but no site was chosen. The court extends dispatcher payments six months. Residents seek safer FM 3022 access from Davee Heights. Winter damage prompts a citywide repairs survey. A new fire truck is anticipated. Texas Municipal Retirement System notes higher retirement benefits due to dividends.
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