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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1973
Page
1
The Herd and Scene column by Tobey Nelson announces its retirement to a narrow corner of The Standard-Herald files. The writer reflects on a tumultuous period with references to presidents, war’s end, and hopes for those released from POW confinement as he signs off to pursue new horizons.
Brady High School band boosters report about $2,405 raised at a KNEL auction and bake sale held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event featured cakes and pies including a $225 cake by Mrs. W A Dodds and a $125 ham by Mrs. Marion Deans. Proceeds fund a new tuba from West Germany, with some funds remaining for additional needs.
The Brady High School Bulldog Band concert, delayed from last week, will be held Thursday at 7:30 PM in the high school auditorium. The event features the 1972 73 band sweetheart reveal, kept secret until announced. Tickets priced 75 cents adults 50 cents students. Rain mentioned.
Brady Chamber of Commerce announces its annual Membership Banquet on Thursday April 12 at 7 30 PM in the Brady Schools cafeteria. Special guest speaker Lewis Timberlake of Austin described as a specialist in success will address attendees. Timberlake is noted for leadership in Jaycees civic work and business ventures. Nominations open for the Distinguished Service Award to honor local impact, with a March 1 deadline.
Emitt Herod, McCulloch County School Superintendent, argues the office costs two rooms on the third floor of the courthouse, is state funded, and would not drain local funds if abolished. He notes his role as fiscal agent for small districts and that abolishing the office could raise local taxes or shift duties to the county judge. The State Board recommended phasing out state support for county superintendents, boosting debate on the office’s future.
About forty horses were entered for the Futurity races to be run April 15 21 and 22 at G Rollie White Downs. The entry list was announced at the January 23 directors meeting of the July Jubilee Association in the Commerce Office. An extra racing date was added.
Mrs W A Dodds honored with the Silver Fawn at Concho Valley Council Dinner held at First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in San Angelo for distinguished service as den mother and den mother at large. The award marks a rare accolade within the council with only three others prior.
Herbert L. Wood 83 of Brady died Thursday evening after an illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Pauls Episcopal Church with Rev. Ed Haffner officiating, burial in Live Oak Cemetery. He was born November 21, 1889 in Brady, longtime resident, retired pharmacist, married Harriet Cook in 1916. Survivors include his wife and a Denver sister with several nieces and nephews.
A sedan driven by Susan Rolston of Hext and a pickup driven by Gene Franklin Williams of Brady collided around 12 30 p m Monday at 17th and High. Minor vehicle damage occurred and Brady Patrolman Eddie Wilson cited failure to yield as the probable cause.
The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association will hold its winter tri annual directors meeting at the Villa Capri Motel in Austin February 5 6 led by President John S Cargile of San Angelo. A reception and dinner for state legislators and wives will precede registration at 11 a.m. and committee meetings. The general session February 6 will feature reports and a talk by Horace Wood from the Wool Associates of the New York Cotton Exchange.
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