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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1955
Page
5
Mrs. Jewel Compton and A. Hamilton exchanged vows in an informal ceremony at the home of Mr. Hamilton's son in Austin. The mantle was decorated with a floral arrangement and the only attendants were the couple and family present on Saturday evening January 29 at 9 30.
The couple resides at 502 West 5th Street Brady. Mr Hamilton runs the Heart of Texas Cafe and Mrs Hamilton works at Hotel Brady Coffee Shop.
Saturday admittances to Brady Hospital included Bobby Weise of Brady Mrs Jess Buntyn from Field Creek and Mrs Marcelo Constancio from Menard.
Mrs Emma Bissett hosted the Art Craft Club Tuesday at Fairview where blochwork was made and displayed. The next meeting is set for February 1 at East Sweden with Mrs Erna Karger as hostess. A covered dish luncheon was served to members including Mmes Tia Murrah Will Dutton Ben Smith Clinton Lankford Gordon Valliant Walter Hurd Wayne Nowlin Paul Engdahl Lindsey Passmore A Wee Moseley and Erne burger.
Troop 2 of the Girl Scouts met at the Little House on Tuesday to make hot chocolate. New officers were elected: Verna Jacobson president Carol Crump vice president Jayne Hartley secretary treasurer Gloria Rover scribe Carol Elliott nurse. Other Brownies present included Elizabeth Ricks Beverly Parish Barbara Brown Patsy Zimmerman Sally Sheppard and Linda Bates.
Susan Sorell entertained at her parents home Saturday honoring Anita Young of Abilene a former Bradyite and later player. Guests included Charlotte Riley Patty Broad Jeanette St. Clair Stella McWilliams Betty Drybread Sue Ethidge Brenda Schaeg Jan Ann Cates Brenda Gary Darla Williams of Ozona with punch and cookies served.
The Ebba Jones Circle of the WSC hosted by Mrs. Lewis Bratton reports a sub district meeting at Melvin on Jan 18 with 97 attendees. An upcoming Southwest conference is set for March 27 and 28 in San Angelo. A report notes sending cookies and candy to college boys Pat George and Robert Osborne and £184 pledged. Next meeting is Feb 16 with Mrs. T. J. Bradley.
Mrs. Robert Painter of Menard the former Maxine Jeffreys of Rochelle was named honoree at a shower at the home of Mrs. George Myers of Deep Creek. Hostesses included Fred Roberts Jim Myers D Locker R C Benefield and Myers with many Rochelle and Deep Creek residents attending and gifts sent by numerous well wishers.
Baby Kathy Turner of Brady was a patient in Brady Hospital from Saturday until Monday. The brief note places Turner in Brady during the weekend and identifies the hospital stay as the main fact.
Mrs. Jack Humphrey of San Angelo Mrs. Joe Torrez and Donald Sessom of Brady and Mrs. Johnny Steward of Rockwood were discharged from Brady Hospital Saturday.
Mrs. Merle Porter of Austin wed Adolph Stieler of Comfort in a January 9 candlelit ceremony at the First Methodist Church Austin. Dr. Marvin Vance officiated. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Merle Goodnight. Reception at the Driskill Hotel followed for about 500 guests. The couple honeymoon in Miami and Havana and plan to live on the Stieler Ranch near Comfort.
Girl Scout Troop 11 met at Mrs. Norman Lawyer's home on Thursday as International Month observed. Each girl brought a doll from a foreign country and prizes planned for the meeting will be awarded at the next gathering due to Linda Rudder's illness. Ann Lawler served refreshments to five members present.
Mrs. Jane Allen district deputy of District 5 will visit the Eastern Star chapter Thursday January 27. A covered dish supper at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall of the Masonic Lodge followed by the regular meeting at 7 30. Everyone urged to attend and bring a covered dish.
Mr and Mrs Tom Hill Miller of Brady announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Barbara June to First Lt A D Jacobson son of Mr and Mrs A L Jacobson of 1608 East 38th St Austin Lt Jacobson is stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage Alaska The wedding is set for February 6 in the Presbyterian Church of Brady with Rev Tommy Brower officiating.
Patsy Bode of Katemcy spent Friday through Sunday as a patient in Brady Hospital.
Mr and Mrs M B Locker of Richland Springs rejoice over the birth of a son in Brady Hospital on Saturday. Local couple celebrate the new arrival and announce the family addition with happiness.
Jan and Ann Cates daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cates were honored with a welcome to Brady party last Tuesday from 4 30 to 5 30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W T Gary 707 West 12th Street Grenda Gary entertained guests including Charlotte Griffith Charlotte Riley Sue Ethridge Susan Sorell Brenda Schaeg with Cokes and cookies served to the honorees and attendees
Mr. and Mrs. Nat Randals will be honored at their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday January 30 from 2 to 5 pm at their home in the Waltrinen community. Hostesses are Mrs. L N Smith Mrs J K Daniels and Mrs C R Daniels of Fort Worth. No invitations mailed. friends invited to call during the hours.
Brownies of Troon 4 met at the Girl Scout Little House with Mrs A Huff and Mrs H Broad as leaders. Suns were sung and plans made to fill a first aid kit. Flowers of Kleenex were made as prep for spring hikes learning how to walk and march.
Roy Marshall of Brady underwent major surgery at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo today. Cards and letters can be addressed to him in care of Shannon Hospital.
Mrs. Eula Newman of Texas A&M College Station spoke on home management and money handling methods. The discussion covered record keeping and family budgeting with approaches like handout, allowance, 50-50, and family finance plans. Guests included Miss Thelma Casey and Mrs. Janice Bray. refreshments followed.
Mrs Hart Hilliard of Brady was treated at Brady Hospital from Thursday to Sunday, receiving care during her brief admission.
Paula Jane Miller Mrs J C Wells and Dr B A Hallam were patients in Brady Hospital Friday and Saturday with unspecified conditions.
Jack Deaton Brady Donna Kay Garner Doole and Mrs Guy King Stamford were admitted to Brady Hospital on Monday in a patient cohort connected to local events.
Here From Temple Mrs. R. G. Hughes spent Friday and Saturday in Brady as a guest of her sister Mrs. Mary Lee Tupman and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Weaver spent the week end in Helotes and San Antonio visiting his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Verna Caudle and other relatives and friends.
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