10 Jul 1959
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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1959
Page
1
Free swimming classes at the new city pool enrolled 350 students this summer led by Owens director of the classes. About twenty adult women joined their own class and a six week program ends Friday with 60 students receiving perfect attendance ribbons.
The three day Jubilee in Brady ends with strong carnival business and record crowds from near and far. The stock show impresses exhibitors and spectators alike, drawing interest even from casual livestock fans. The event runs late each night, underscoring a busy, successful celebration.
National Guardsmen of the 142nd Infantry Second Battle Group near completion of a two week camp at Fort Hood Texas prepare for a Sunday departure. Units from Abilene Sweetwater Stamford Samlwater Basas Santa Anna Coleman Brady Ballinger Stephenville and Brownwood participate under Maj Col Ralph M Krieger. Final days include trophies General's Review pay day and equipment cleanup before homeward travel.
Longview hosts Mr. and Mrs. Danny Craig and Harvey Ellison with the Craigs parents and Mrs. Richards grandparents visiting during the holidays. Mesquite residents Mrs. Bill Middleton and daughter Carolyn visited Ralph Underwood and Joe Tinney family members with Mr. Middleton driving to Brady on the Fourth to return home.
James Gordon Perley Samuel 53 native of McCulloch County and longtime city official died of a massive cerebral hemorrhage at his home on South Blackburn Tuesday evening. He was a secretary, former school board member, insurance agent, and member of Winston Insurance Agency. His wife found him unresponsive on a divan after he complained of feeling ill and briefly visited his office earlier that day. He was pronounced dead by the family doctor, with friends aiding at the scene. He was a noted sports fan and booster of the Bulldogs.
Pioneer Natural Gas Company asked the Brady City Council for a rate hike or 19 percent after completing an 814 mile pipeline to connect three wells in Coleman County to the Brady gas system. Jim Davis of Amarillo said the Janellen Field is depleting and new lines with higher rates would maintain service, with a minimum monthly charge of $2 and potential average 1 percent increase. The project used 8 inch pipe at $117,612 instead of new 6 inch pipe to add capacity for future reserves. Mayor Kirk said the council will review and respond.
Albert Arthur Goforth 85 retired stock farmer died at 7 45 a m Wednesday in Brady Hospital Born December 9 1873 in Hutto Texas he spent most of his life in Concho County and had lived in Brady since 1940s His home was 006 West Fourth Funeral 2 p m Thursday Paint Rock Methodist Church Rev Harry Bamberger Brady officiating Burial Paint Rock Cemetery Survivors include a daughter Mrs H E Wood of Brady and several nieces and nephews
Mr and Mrs Ray Anderson and sons Danny and Jimmy and daughter Deena visited earlier this week with Mrs Leon Chew Woodie and Mrs Walter Anderson.
A 47 resident North Side petition to oil unpaved streets to reduce dust was presented to the City Council. City Supt. Feazelle notes oil supply comes from refinery cleanings and requires haulage and storage. Council may charge residents. Feazelle to seek refinery prices and storage tank options.
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