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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1954
Page
8
Farmers from Rochelle to Voca discuss rainfall needs for oats and small grains with hopes for a February “ground soaker.” Local leaders T. D. Tanksley Jr and Llano Farm Bureau honor agricultural leadership, while uranium fieldwork near Llano draws attention. Animal and aviation topics, eagle killings in Wall and Texas cattle feed trends close the day’s rural roundup.
Odell said his country had seven inches of rainfall in the last 32 days. With several warm days ahead, Olson expects cattle to have homegrown cow grass before spring.
The Standard announces Love Kimbrough as a candidate for McCulloch County judge subject to the July 24 Democratic Primary. Former sheriff of 22 years, he resides in Brady and cites courtroom and peace officer experience as qualifications. He pledges fairness and good administration and plans to contact voters personally during the campaign.
Cash in advance only for Democratic Primary and runoff notices. No refunds after publication. Withdrawal notices cost 15 cents per line. Names listed include J P Williamson Dorman Gibbs Bill Waldrep Luke Vogel Evans Adkins Mrs Richard A Burk Jordan and L A Gotcher for various county offices.
Mrs Dicie Broadway King announces her candidacy for McCulloch County district clerk subject to the Democratic Primary on July 24. She is a Brady native, married to Air Force man Pat C King, with two children, Chryseva Deleta and Rodney Clayton, and has prior county clerk and Brady cooperative office experience.
R W Bill Jordan of Voca has authorized The Standard to announce his candidacy for re election as commissioner of Precinct 2 in McCulloch County. He says his upright, business like conduct and past courtesy will earn a renewed term and he plans to meet voters in the months ahead to solicit support for the July primary.
Flore From Midland and families including Mr and Mrs Ples Kirkham of Dallas Mr and Mrs T J Chapman and Jan of Midland visited Mr and Mrs W E Jacoby over the past weekend.
Here From Littlefield Mr and Mrs N B Embry and children Joe Nancy and Nellene of Littlefield spent the week end with Mrs B R Kirby and family.
Luke Vogel a 51 year old McCulloch County ranchman announced his candidacy for sheriff in the Democratic Primary. He has lived here since 1919 and formerly played semi pro baseball with the Brady Turks in the Hill Country League. He resides in the Fairview area and vows honest efficient courteous service if elected.
Rochelle Schools announced mid term and third six weeks honor rolls. Student names span grades three through twelve, with repeated honorees including Sam Gainer Kirby Huffman Marilyn Moseley Linda Hagler David Moseley and Patsy Engdahl among others.
Unfurnished two bedroom duplex with floor furnace tile kitchen and carport. Phone 4251 or 8422. For sale roll away bed and a good chest of drawers. Contact Mrs H C Urban at 5954. For rent small furnished duplex utilities paid call Mrs Jack Spiller at 2367.
The article lists 12th grade students including Patsy Adams Joyce Penn and Dorothy Stewart alongside Margaret Haywood as part of the senior class.
John M. Lane, 67, former Brady and Rochelle resident, died January 19 in Killeen. He suffered a heart attack at 1:30 a.m. and died at 3:10 a.m. He had been ill two years. Funeral services were held February 18 at the First Methodist Church in Killeen, with Rev. W. P. Anderson and Rev. William Greenwalt officiating. Burial followed at Nolenville Cemetery. Masonic Lodge assisted. Survived by his wife, five daughters, two sisters, a father, and seven grandchildren. a son Garland had died in 1936. Funeral home: Chandler-Young.
Will T. Deaton 84 died Sunday night in Lockhart after a second heart attack. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Lockhart, where he had lived for many years. He was a Brady old timer and brother of the late W. B. Deaton of Brady. Survivors include nephews Jack and Harold Deaton of Brady who attended the funeral in Lockhart.
E T Lawrence of Brady was admitted to Medical and Surgical Hospital on Sunday for treatment.
Mr and Mrs Chino Benavidez of Brady announce the arrival of a son at Medical and Surgical Hospital on Sunday.
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