Brady Lake survey contract and city actions approved
The City Council hired Coleman surveyor R L Barnett to plot Brady Lake tracts starting January 24 to aid negotiations with landowners. Ben Davis Teeslin named city attorney. A sewer line extension on Davidson and Bleeker Streets was authorized at 1.10 per foot. Election set for April 4 with aldermen terms expiring. A flashing light at West Commerce Church Street junction approved, along with a new plumbing ordinance requiring state licenses. Curtis Field lease to Richard Blackburn and FAA approval planned. City staff to attend a January 30 to February 1 training at Texas A&M and tree shrub purchases for Rest Haven Cemetery pool and golf course.
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R. L. Barnett
Coleman
Brady Lake
Barnett
Brady
Ben Davis Teeslin
Sam McCollum Iil
Davidson and Bleeker Streets
Aubrey Townsend
Louis Bierman
R. A. McShan
McShan
R. M. Priesmeyer
James Feazelle
Texas Highway Department
Commerce Church Street
Church Street
Church
Curtis Field Airport
Richard Blackburn
Federal Aviation Administration
Texas A&m College
Rest Haven Cemetery
Super Value Day Debuts in Brady February First
Brady merchants prepare for Super Value Day on the first Wednesday of each month with the inaugural event set for February 1. Ray Cates, chairman of the Retail Trade Committee, urged participation as The Brady Herald polishes a special edition for January 30 and advertisers must submit copy by January 28.
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Prady
Ray Cates
Chamber of Commerce
Brady Herald
Nominations Sought for Distinguished Service Award
Chamber of Commerce urges public nominations for the Distinguished Service Award with a Feb 1 deadline. Acting manager George Purcell says many county citizens have rendered distinguished service and urges residents to submit nominations to the chamber office.
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George Purcell
Chamber of Commerce
Major winners in McCulloch County junior show at Richards Park
The photo-display captures top winners at the McCulloch County Junior Livestock Show held Saturday at Richards Park. Exhibitors and families celebrate success as judges announced premiums and placement for cattle swine and other livestock.
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McCulloch County
Richards Park
Brady Bulldogs Banquet Focuses on Effort Over Lettermen
Gordon Wood, coach of Brownwood state champion, told Brady Bulldogs at the First Methodist Church banquet that success comes from improvement and effort rather than having many lettermen. He recalled past Brady teams and noted Ballinger’s defeat as a benchmark, as Superintendent Reynolds presented the 1960 District 18-AA trophy.
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Gordon Wood
Wood
Brownwood
First Methodist Church
Bulldogs
Fellowship Hall
Brady
Ballinger
C. A. Reynolds
Brady Bulldogs
Pace
Feeding Program Weigh-In Saturday In Brady
The second weigh-in for the McCulloch County 4 H and FFA youth feeding program, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, will occur Saturday at the Heart O Texas Commission Company in Brady. Weighing and appraisal run from 9 to 10 a m with about 88 boys already enrolled. the date was moved from January 7 due to rain.
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Chamber of Commerce
McCulloch County
FFA
Brady
Heart O’ Texas Commission Company
Grand Jury Being Called in McCulloch County
A new McCulloch County grand jury will be empaneled in 35th District Court next Wednesday. Sixteen residents are asked to report at 9 a.m., including Arnold Penson A R Malmstrom Kenneth Snyder Clifton Fowler from Melvin and others from Brady Mercury Voca Lohn Pear Valley Doole Rochelle.
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McCulloch County
35Th District Court
Arnold Penson
A. R. Malmstrom
Kenneth Snyder
Clifton Fowler
Melvin
Cecil Coggin
R. L. Akins
James F. Mason
Robert Bratton
Brady
Billy A. Cooper
Mercury
E. R. Wood
Voca
Joe W. Smith
Lohn
R. PB. Smith
Pear Valley
Jack Garner
Doole
Fred Roberts
Billy Moseley
Clyde Matthews
Rochelle
Cold Wave Grips Brady With Freeze Night Drop
A bracing cold wave hit Brady bringing a low of 33 degrees after a mild 68 degree spring day. Residents bundled up as chilly winds swept through town Wednesday night.
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Brady
Brucellosis Tests Begin In McCulloch County
Eight technicians began cattle brucellosis testing across McCulloch County with 1,400 head checked the first day. Only two reactors and one suspect cow found. Dr. Roy Chaney leads the crew. lab set at Plateau Motel. lab number LY 7 2103.
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McCulloch County
Jimmy Casenbary
Casenbary
Roy Chaney
Utopia
Plateau Motel
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Kirby Huffman
Phaeies
Tomows
Glen Wright
Sted Tone
Waldrip
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Bill Roddie
Irvin Marshall
Luther Smith
Dick Bratton
M. A
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K. O. Ellington
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Babe Ivy
Aubrey Cavin
Lionettes
Brady Junior High
Wall
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Wanda Thomas
Marvel Fisher
Ix. Griffith
Johnnie Sue Jordan
Kay Lankford
Janie Crew
Sheila Knutson
Lou Donna Guice
Jetta Baker
Linda Harvey
Shirley Wootan
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