Lemons and Miers Retire From Texas Highway Dept
Marion Lemons and Gordon Miers, long time Brady Texas Highway 9 maintenance crew members, retire after 86 years of service effective February 1. A January 22 farewell dinner at Plateau Restaurant honored them with division staff and spouses in attendance. Lemons marked his 65th birthday the day of the dinner. Miers has been in ill health and both helped build Brady’s first Maintenance warehouse on U.S. 87 near the Club Cafe.
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Texas Highway 9 Department
Marion Lemons
Gordon Miers
Plateau
Miers
Lemons
Brady
U.S. 87
Brownwoo
Hilt
Brady 6 team downs Burnet 65 to 37
Kenny and Terry Porn led scoring with 15 points each as Brady 6 defeated Burnet 65-37. Larry Anderson and David Neal added 12 apiece with K Penn 15, Neal 12, Jones 8, and Penn 15 in a tied statistical line.
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Brady
Doullpupes
Burnet
Pps
Kenny
Terry Porn
Nets
Larry Anderson
David Neal
K. Penn
Neal
Jones
Partin
Late
T. Penn
Brady seeks bids for new 160 Model Truck Tractor Unit
The City of Brady invites sealed bids for one new 160 Model Truck Tractor Unit to be used with a 102 yard hydraulic dump trailer. Bids are due February 18, 1960 at 7:00 pm, addressed to Mayor Aubrey Davee. Trade in of a 1956 GMC pickup with hydraulic dump bed is offered. City reserves right to reject any bid. Bid specs available at City Secretary’s office. Cash on delivery and tax exemption apply.
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Brady
Aubrey Davee
Texas
Brady seeks bids for single axle hydraulic dump trailer unit
Sealed bids addressed to Mayor Brady Texas 76825 until 7 00 pm Tuesday Feb 18 1969 for one new single axle hydraulic dump trailer unit as per specifications at which time bids will be opened and read aloud Most advantageous to the City propositions for the hydraulic dump trailer unit may be obtained at the office of the City Secretary City Hall Brady Texas
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Brady
Aubrey Davee
Texas
Transition mood slows Congress as new president forms government
The piece notes Congress delaying federal action awaiting the new administration. It recalls a two year 40 million dollar rodent control plan with only about 15 billion allocated, while some doubt federal aid is needed. It cites campus unrest, militant student groups, and lax school discipline, ending with a claim of a demand for cheating on tests abroad.
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Congress
U.S
House
Uncle Sam
New Texas Administration Inaugurated With Smith and Barnes
Governor Preston Smith and Lt. Governor Ben Barnes were sworn in on the Capitol steps. Smith pledged law and order while Barnes stressed Texas strength and a drive to address weaknesses. Thousands attended inaugural festivities and parades, with six inaugural balls. Frank W. Elliott sworn parliamentarian. Martin Pies Jr. named Secretary of State. The Texas Farm Bureau held a two day conference in Atlanta and members met with legislators.
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Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
Capitol
Toen
Dan
Austin
Conetress Ave
Unniversity of Texas
Texas Senate
Elliott
Martin Pies, JR
Lufkin
Smith
Texas Farm Burua
Atatia
TEI
Memorials Given To Cancer Society
The following have been memorialized to the American Cancer Society for the quarter ending Nov. 80: Edward A. Johnnson, Sam Petty, J. F E. Marvison, Sr. Mr. Maud Adams, Harold Wayne Andrews, Mrs. Hollis White, Mrs. J. R. Malmstrom, Miss Inez Day, Jerry Bush, Gay Seiker, Leroy Alberts, Mrs. Leola Wallace, Mrs. Aletha Robertson, James Isbell, Dee Wilkinson, Dr. W Jordan, Dr. G. H. Ricks, C. B. Mohler and Horace Jackson Kimbrough.
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American Cancer Society
Edward A. Johnnson
Sam Petty
J. F E. Marvison
Maud Adams
Harold Wayne Andrews
Hollis White
J. R. Malmstrom
Inez Day
Jerry Bush
Gay Seiker
Leroy Alberts
Leola Wallace
Aletha Robertson
James Isbell
Dee Wilkinson
W Jordan
G. H
Brady editors announce leave to support Texas governor race
In a farewell note, Standard and Herald owners announce a leave of absence to move to Austin and back Preston for a gubernatorial bid. They pledge continued ties to Brady, with plans to return weekends and remain engaged with hometown friends.
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Standard and Herald
Larry
Slick Reed
Mason County Singing Convention Set for Sunday
Miarson County Sineinege reports the Mason County Singing Convention will meet on Sunday. Organizers call for community participation and anticipation of a lively gathering with local choirs and soloists.
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Mason County Singing Convention
Nighttime Service at First Methodist Mason
At 2 p.m. a service is held at the First Methodist Church in Mason. The note records a late afternoon event at the Mason church with unspecified program details.
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Mason
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Zebco
McLean’s
Sporting Goods
Thomas Texaco Station
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McCulloch County
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Meade Me
Stiri
C. B. Groves
J.P. Word
Gov. Barnes
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Frank W. Elliott
Supreme Court of Texas
Los
Brady Motors
Blue Parn Street
Brady, Texas
Cancer Society
Jean Cotton Rags Tirady Stenderd-t Hlerald
Arade
W Vivian
Preston
Vivian
Miarson County
Sineinege
Sealy
Sealy Posturepedic
Posturepedic
Ricks Home Furnishings
South Bridge Street
J. W. Ragsdale
Optometrist
Dial
City Drug Co
Brads
Parner Srve
Chrysler Motors Corpora
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