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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1954
Page
3
The writer reflects on blue Monday as a day of new beginnings on the farm. Rain promises relief from a dry spell and the glow of chores, laundry, and shared work with neighbors. The day blends radio theater, a lunar eclipse, and a final track of hounds before sleep.
The column mourns Bruce Blauvelt and J. M. Lane both gone after accidents and illness. It recalls anniversaries and baptisms, welcomes Patsy Adams to Rochelle Baptist Church, and thanks postmaster Leon Lee for leading March of Dimes efforts while noting local sickness and a hoped-for spring rain. A Marine veteran lists service medals and past duties.
Pfc. Burlie Thompson of the United States Marine Corps is expected to be released from the Naval Hospital at Oakland California in February. He will visit home with relatives and friends after surgery noted in a letter received by Elmer McLean Burke.
A record number of entries is expected for the San Angelo Fat Stock Show February 25 to 28 with $20,000 in premiums. Championship cattle and sheep will be shown in new barns at the Fairgrounds. Rodeo at 2 p.m. daily, produced by Everett Colburn, touted as the roughest and toughest in the Southwest. concurrent events include a Trade Show, market poultry, carnival midway, and a Jaycee parade opening the festivities.
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