Palace Theater Sold to Evridge Plans Three Floor Showroom
The Palace Theater at 110 South Blackburn closes after early June, sold to I G Evridge who will remodel it into three floors for a showroom for Evridge Furniture Center. The contract bars theater use for 20 years. Mrs. Floyd Young, owner since 1975, blames rowdy children and unhappy parents for the closure.
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South Blackburn
I. G. Evridge
Brady
Evridge
Evridge Furniture Center
Brady Building Permits Slow After Early 1977 Pulse
New Brady construction fell about 200000 dollars short of the first quarter of 1977 as listed in City Hall building permits. The slowdown follows a brisk start to the year and reflects lower activity in the local construction sector.
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Brady
City Hall
Hospital Day at Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital
The Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital Auxiliary invites the public to a Hospital Day on Tuesday July 12 from 10 am to 2 pm with a guided tour of new equipment. New member orientation will be held and a film A Halo for a Cap will explain volunteer roles.
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Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Council lets state laws guide Richards Park rules
City leaders abandoned a drinking ban at Richards Park and will rely on state laws to address public intoxication foul language and harassment of police. Police will crack down on park hangouts while other actions include utility line talks and funding for additional low income housing.
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Barry Adair
Richards
Brady
West Texas Utilities
Billy Jack Neal
Voca
McCulloch Electric Co-op
Evridge Plans Expansion of Furniture Store
Brady based Evridge Furniture Center outlines a major expansion including three new display and storage floors at the Palace Theater building. The project features a remodeled front with show windows, connected corridors, and a second floor showroom on the Broad Mercantile site with decorative wallpaper, skylight domes, stained glass panels, and a 11 foot diameter opening for a spiral staircase. The Evridge family operates the business with wife Claire and children Grant Nancy Joe and their spouses, active in wholesale buying in Dallas.
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Palace Theater
Evridge Furniture Center
I. G. Evridge
Evridge
Brady
Claire
Mary Evridge
Grant
Nancy Evridge
Joe
Carol Evridge
Dallas
July Fourth Police Busy With Minor Mishaps
Brady officers spent the holiday weekend handling traffic directions seven minor accidents and multiple incidents. One narcotics arrest, three DWIs, several public intoxication cases and one resisting arrest were reported. Montgomery Wagner and Lloyd Wright of Dallas attended the Jubilee at Drew Rickman’s home. DAV and DAV Auxiliary meeting date changed from July 11 to August 4.
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Brady Police Department
Montgomery
Monkey) Wagoner
Lloyd Wright
Dallas
Drew Rickman
Family
Disabled American Veterans
DAV
Lillard Holt Remembered At July Jubilee Races
Track official Lillard Holt who died May 16 was honored as Sunday's races were dedicated to his memory. His grandstand box still bears his name, honoring decades of service at the event.
Brady Names Street Honoring Hardin Jones
Brady council adds Hardin Jones Street to west side of Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital. The renamed stretch honors a retired Brady banker for his efforts in organizing and constructing the hospital.
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Hardin Jones
Brady
Heart of Texas Memorial Hos
Pital
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Town
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Street
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