Independence Day Post Mortem in Brady Texas
Pieces By Larry B. Smith laments declining patriotism in Brady on Independence Day. He contrasts scattered flag display with New England daily flag etiquette, urges renewed national pride, and recalls the Declaration and Hancock. He calls for residents to honor the holiday and heritage.
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Texas
England
John Hancock
United States of America
Brady
Newport
R. 1
New
Guests of Mrs Earl Colea Visit From Alabama and Georgia
Guests of Mrs Earl Colea of Enterprise Alabama and her son Louis Wayne Coles and family from Gainesville Georgia have been visiting the Sheffield home. The party includes twin daughters Bhelly and Kelly.
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Earl Colea
Enterprise
Ala
Louis Wayne Coles
Bhelly and
Kelly
Gainesville
Mra
Sheffield
McCulloch County Tax Official John Guice Resigns
McCulloch County tax assessor collector John M. Guice has submitted his resignation to the Commissioners' Court effective August 1, 1967. He expects an interim appointee to serve the remainder of his term and noted several applications already filed. He also requested an audit to relieve his duties.
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John M. Guice
McCoulloch County
Commissioners’ Court
McCulloch County
Guice
Bill Stowe Sr 68 former Lohn resident buried in San Antonio
Bill Stowe Sr 68 longtime Lohn resident died Saturday at Baptist Memorial Hospital in San Antonio after a long illness Funeral services were held at Wilkerson Memorial Chapel with Rev Bill Boswell officiating Burial followed at Rest Haven Cemetery Stowe born October 1 1898 in Houston County married Bertha Bates in 1920 in Waco He was a retired civil service employee and a World War I Navy veteran Surviving include his wife three sons two daughters three brothers and two sisters 16 grandchildren one great grandchild and other relatives
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Bill Stowe
Lohn
San Antonio Baptist Memorial Hospital
Wilkerson Memorial Chapel
Bill Boswell
First Christian Church
Rest Haven Cemetery
Mr. Stowe
Houston County
Bertha Bates
Waco
Pleasanton
Bill Stowe, Jr
Bullhead City
Ariz
Gene Stowe
Farmington
N. Mex
Bob Stowe
Poteet
Maxine Fritz
San Antonio
Patricia Westmoreland
Santa Ana
Calif
Monk
Louis Stowe
Abilene
Farl Stowe
Phoenix, Ariz
Velma Morrow
Thelma Flemming
Melvin
Brady Summer Band Concert set for Thursday evening
Band director James Mallow announces the Summer Band School Concert Thursday at 7 30 on the Brady High School lawn. Three groups beginners intermediates and advanced perform over about one hour. Free admission invites the public to bring lawn chairs or sit on the grass and enjoy the music.
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James Mallow
Brady High School
Adintstower
A&M Mothers Club to Host Picnic Supper
The A M Mothers Club will host a picnic supper Friday at 8 p m at Richards Park. All Aggies and families are invited including incoming students for fall. The McCulloch and Mason Counties group asks each family to bring a picnic basket.
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A&m Mothers’ Club
Richards Park
Aggies
A&m
McCulloch
Mason Counties
Norman Motors Wins Ford Distinguished Achievement Award
Norman Motors Inc of Brady is named one of the nation’s outstanding Ford dealerships and will receive Ford Motor Company’s Distinguished Achievement Award. Curtis Norman, president, has run the Brady dealership since 1919, recognized for progressive management, modern facilities, sound merchandising, and superior service to Ford owners.
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Norman Motors, Inc
Brady
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Curtis Norman
Brady School Board Elects Three New Teachers
The Brady Independent School District board accepted resignations from Daniell Townsend first grade teacher Posey Collins and Dale Ellis. New hires include Richard Couch for high school science and Mises Nyoka McMahan for high school English.
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Brady
Brady Independent
Daniell Townsend
Posey Collins
South Ward
Dale Ellis
Brady High School
James Helvin
Frances Weylandt
Building Permits Show Increase in Brady Through June 1967
Brady building permits rose in the first half of 1967 with a total value of 285,840, up from 277,890 the prior year. The St. Patrick’s Catholic Church led permits at 80,000, followed by a 47,000 furniture store, 10,000 chamber office, and 27,000 Western Auto addition. The five residential permits include a 50,000 six room two bath home for David Quinn and two 20,000 six room two bath homes for Jamie Williamson and W. T. Archer. January was the peak month at 90,945, aided by two residences and a commercial project.
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McCulloch County
Brady
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
A. J. Ricks
Chamber of Commerce
Western Auto
David Quinn
Jamie Williamson
W. T. Archer
Housing Authority of
New Catholic Church
Brady native AID adviser predicts Vietnam changes by 1968
J D Hampton a 40 year old Brady native serving with the Agency for International Development in Vietnam says changes are coming within five years with US troops dropping from 480000 to under 100000. He notes Viet Cong influence waning and South Vietnam facing graft and discipline issues while detailing projects in Phuoc Tuy Bien Hoa and other areas. He plans to return to Vietnam after a two week Brady leave and recalls his Brady upbringing and Texas A&M background.
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Vietnam
J. D. Hampton
International Co-operation Administration
ICA
Hampton
Tran
Afghanistan
Phuoc Tuy
Saigon
South Vietnam
Brady
Bien Hoa
Houston
Velma Watson
Vicki
Cheryl
Jeff
Bobbie
Brady High School
Texas A&m
BBS
A&m
The
Bowdies
Fayetteville
Ark
Louis Brockman Formerly of Voca Buried in Mason
Louis Brockman died from gunshot wounds at his home in San Angelo as Peace Justice O L Miller ruled the death a self inflicted act. Brockman born August 24 1891 in Mason County was married to Annie Williams Dee. Survivors include his wife a brother six sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in Mason with burial at Gooch Cemetery.
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Tenis Weets
San Angelo
Brockman
Shannon Hospital
Peace Justice
O. L. Miller
Annie Brockman
Mason
Voca
Mr. Brockman
Mason County
Annie Williams Dee
Henry Brockman
Fairbanks
Alaska
Francis Mardin
Annie Capps
Bessie Brockman
Cordie Burns
Brady
Dona Bedford
Fort Worth
Amanda Grote
Robert Lee
Mason Funeral Home
Gooch Cemetery
Golf Tournament Set For July 23
The monthly Heart of Texas Golf Association event is scheduled for July 23 at 1 30 p m at Brady Municipal Golf Course. Co chairs Billy Jack Neal and Jackie Gartman lead the event with entry fees due by 6 p m on July 22 to Neal, Gartman, or Travis Oldham at the pro shop.
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Heart of Texas Golf Association
Brady Municipal
Billy Jack Neal
Jackie Gartman
Travis Oldham
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John Guice
John MO Guice
Bill Stowe, Sr
Lahn
A&m Mothers
Richard Couch
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Childress
Mises Nyoka McMahan
Southwest Texas State College At
San Marcos
Howard Creamer
Collins
University of Texas At el Paso
el Paso
Rochelle
Fletcher Fields
C. A. Reynolds
Supt. Reynolds
Reynolds
Bulldog Stadium
Faseline
Guy Sallee
Sallee
Sallees
Louis Brockman
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