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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1958
Page
8
A Rochelle column reflects on time's swift passage and the need for true education. It contrasts a brilliant Texas magnate’s suicide with broader lessons about character, upbringing, and faith guiding individuals to develop inner talents and seek a higher purpose beyond mere facts.
Rochelle residents welcome students home for mid term and holidays. Dickie Moseley from the University of Texas returns with family. Judy Somers visits from San Angelo Junior College. Jaline Scoggin buys a Chevrolet in Houston on a winter trip. Rochelle driving education earns Texas recognition. Tol Roberts recovers from a fall at Rutherford Ranch en route to Brady Hospital. An old fashioned community gathering is planned at the school cafeteria with local club representatives assisting.
Brady merchants announce the next Dollar Day for Wednesday February 5 to lure shoppers. The edition will publish February 3 with ads due by 4 p m February 1. Merchants urge participation to boost Brady as a top Heart of Texas shopping hub.
A compiled church notices page lists services and events for First Methodist Rochelle Trinity Brady Central Baptist and other churches. Activities include Sunday School Morning Worship Youth Fellowships and midweek prayers with dates spanning February 2 through February 7.
Chili will be served from 6 00 p m for an evening featuring forty two games square dancing and the auction of cakes and pies Proceeds go to the McCulloch County March of Dimes Friends bid readers and goodbye.
The Rochelle School presents a weekly lunch menu February 3 to 7. meals include chili mac with sides on Monday and tamales on Thursday, with items such as meatballs, cheese and macaroni, fish, and various vegetables. Extra milk is sold at two cents per half pint.
The rain last week continued to delay cotton pulling as fields remain too wet and little cotton remains to be gathered. Social notes mention Peggy Ragland visiting SWTSTC student life in San Marcos, Tom Bradley’s three year trustee re election, and visits among local families. The Home Demonstration Club meeting was postponed due to bad roads with plans to reschedule. Kent Finlay and O C Utsey visits are noted.
Mrs. W. P. Jones announces re-election bid for Brady City Secretary. She thanks Brady residents for six years of support and cooperation and emphasizes a plan to continue impartial service in office.
The Mercury Home Demonstration Club met in the club room for an all day session to prepare rooms for painting. Attendees included Mmes Ethel Adams Calvin Deeds Albert Doyal Phillip Smith Alpha Eckert Elbert Eckert Vess Bennett D Cox Sim Gamblin Hilmer Kruckemeyer Lannie Underwood and Chester Penn with visitors Mmes Willie Weatherman Carrie Jones Donna Doyal Cheryl Kruckemeyer and Janice Kruckemeyer. The next meeting is February 18 featuring a framing pictures program followed by bingo and a Secret Pal gift. Hosts will be Mrs Charles Bolin and Mrs Nelson Adams.
Real estate listing by M. M. Bradham. Three bedroom two bath house with double and single garages, store room, storm cellar, near city limits. Terms or loans can be arranged.
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