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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1957
Page
1
A Chamber of Commerce is described as the community’s business and civic partner, linking doctors, lawyers, merchants, and workers to build a better place to live and work. It embodies free enterprise, pooling local energy to raise wealth, population, and civic facilities while reflecting the community’s unique spirit.
The State Highway Commission awarded a bridge project contract to M bk Wor rell and Border Construction Co of Zapata Texas. Low bid was 4 4500. Work begins mid February with 500 working days allotted to complete a 900 foot high water bridge over the San Saba River at Voca and a 200 foot bridge over Tiger Creek. Local workers may be hired. apply at the Voca site. The San Saba River bridge will mirror a recently opened bridge on U.S. 190.
Four dozen students named on Melvin’s new honor roll across grades from fourth to seniors. The list includes 14 high schoolers and 28 in the grade school with selections in each year group and full roster of named students.
Braduites on TV Coaches C D York and K Y Owens and 1956 football captains Fletcher Fields Norris Wright Johnny Bradshaw and Joe Cole were presented on KRBC TV in Abi lene by Harry Holt Wednesday night York spoke on the season while each player was shown in close up and interviewed briefly.
Brady boxing team heads to Coleman Tuesday after two home shows at the National Guard Armory. Coach Jerry Simpson awaits ABILENE Golden Gloves Feb 14 and Brownwood regional Feb 7-9, likely final year action. Results list many Brady bouts with Dennard, Anderson, and others prevailing in close matches.
Lt Col James H. Morris, a Brady native who commanded one of three Air Force bombers in a 45 hour world flight, appeared on Garry Moore's Ive Got a Secret from New York. His crew joined him and Brady residents who remembered him. Morris answered most questions except those he termed classified.
The Melvin Lions Club shifts its Ladies Night from Monday to Tuesday in the community building. Deputy District Governor J J Jones of Goldthwaite will attend with his wife, joined by zone chairman Charles Conrad and their spouses. A meal will be served.
Saturday night at the B Country Club hosts a college night for students and their guests. Dancing runs until midnight with 50 cent admission per person. Juke box music is free. Guests must be invited and accompanied by a college student.
The Brady Junior Wink Band presents a Sunday afternoon concert at the high school wind auditorium. Tony Fleming sings Dont Be Cruel and a cornet solo Swing a Tune by Melvin Cowan. Singers include Barbara McCord Nancy Pearson Kath yn Leach Nanneette Stokes Kay Heath and Charlotte Kay Kyear.
Sam McCollum, unable to walk, was carried into the district courtroom in a lounge chair with rubber wheels. He is recovering from injuries and plans to try braces and crutches after prior legal moves including a fall adoption attempt.
Coleman Ince 41 a former Doole stock farmer died of cancer Thursday Jan 17 in a hospital at Anson Born at Melvin he had lived at Doole most of his life until moving to Anson in April 1955 He had been working on an oil rig at Anson until he became ill Funeral services were held Saturday in Anson and burial was in the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo Survivors include his wife the former Jo Beth Williams a native of Lohn two sons Archie Douglas 15 and Zery Lee 12 his mother and three sisters all of San Angelo
Alan Jack Garey young Brady High School graduate and son of Mr Fenn res Garey of 1502 S Pine St seeking the Bachelor of Law degree at the University of Texas as of January 30.
Intercontinental Manufacturing Company awards contracts totaling over 892000 to build three steel hangars at Curtis Field as part of the plan to purchase all current buildings from the City of Brady. Cement, steel, and frame work are spread among BR J Alina Cratam Steel Structure and Akins with 24 to 52 days for foundations and construction, while ownership questions and an 8535 insurance claim linger from a 1953 fire.
Brady and county leaders discussed a proposed two year underground water survey to assess water for municipal needs irrigation and industry. The study would cost about 26000 with half funded by the federal government and would map Hickory Sand formations test wells and determine water yield and quality.
The Melvin FFA Fat Stock Show will be held Saturday on the square in Melvin. Judges J Koutson and C Bo Chenault from John High School will judge. 4 11 Clubs youth may show animals for prizes, ribbons, trophies and rosettes. Judging begins 1 p.m. with fine wool lambs, then 1 20 p.m. for pen of three fine wool lambs, 1 40 p.m. light weight calves under 850 pounds, 2 p.m. crossbred lambs, 2 20 p.m. pen of three crossbred lambs, 2 40 p.m. heavyweight calves over 850 pounds, 3 p.m. Southdown lambs. Grand champion calf named at 3 10 and grand champion lamb at 3 20 p.m. Melvin Lions Club presents trophies. rotating trophy from Nathan Jewelers of San Angelo will go to grand champion lamb owner after three wins. Roberta Watters won it last year.
A slow soaking rain Wednesday had McCulloch County residents smiling as Brady recorded 0.44 inches. The steady shower marked a notable county-wide total over most areas, easing dry conditions.
The McCulloch County Singing Convention will be held at Placid on Sunday afternoon with the program beginning at 2 oclock. The public is invited to attend.
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