Wettest July Since 38 Ups Crop Hopes
McCulloch County endured heavy weekend rain totaling around 3 inches countywide with some spots up to 8 inches. Farmers welcomed the moisture easing drought worries, boosting feed crops and cotton prospects though more rain was still desired, as Brady Creek rose but stayed far below May floods.
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Jimmy Casenbary
Brady
J. R. Cochran
South Willow St
Commercial National Bank
Voca
Sandy Brown
Brady Creek
Melvin
Sweden
Whiteland
North Bridge Street
Richards Park
Pow Camp
Santa Fe
Boys Escape Injury In Traffic Crash
Three Brady schoolboys in a pickup and a 1950 Pontiac collided in Brady on South China Street around 5 30 p m. Jarrett Sanders 15 driven the pickup and Orville Wright and Norris Wallin were passengers. Orville skinned his elbow Norris had a bloody nose both escaped serious injury. E L Bodenhamer 1200 South College Street drove the Pontiac with his wife as a passenger they were not hurt. Damages were 300 on the pickup and 350 on the Pontiac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
South China St
Jarrett Sanders
Orville Wright
Norris Wallin
Orville
Norris
Pontiac
E. L. Bodenhamer
South College St
Bodenhamer
Million Dollar Rain Spreads From Minnesota to Brady Texas
The passing parade recounts a summer road trip from Brady Texas to Minnesota and back, aided by heavy rain across the Great Plains. The travelers, visiting friends in Atlantic Iowa, note Kansas and Oklahoma landscapes, crops, and roads improved by recent rainfall while detailing stops in Muskogee and Durant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Brady
Texas
Sam Moffatt 69 Ex-Grocer State Tax Agent Dies in Brady
Sam W. Moffatt a longtime Brady resident collapsed and died likely of a heart attack while mowing at his home 902 South China St Friday evening He was 69 born Oct 4 1885 in Austin and married Addie May Stover in 1911 The Moffatt Anderson grocery venture operated here from 1911 to 1916 before they moved to California He returned to Brady later pages note further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam W. Moffatt
Brady
South China St
Austin
Samuel Wilkin French Moffatt
Addie May Stover
Bradyites Attend FFA Convention
T Wood and Jerry Marshall of Melvin accompany Billy Joe Nicholas Danny Miller and John Holcomb of Brady as they travel to Houston for the State Future Farmers of America convention. About three thousand boys are expected at the gathering. Sherron Smith of Brady joins the group and will visit Mary Glyn Kittle, returning Friday with the contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Wood
Jerry Marshall
Melvin
Billy Joe Nicholas
Danny Miller
John Holcomb
Brady
Houston
Future Farmers of America
Sherron Smith
Mary Glyn Kittle
Rain Delays Little League Postseason Game
Rain Monday night halted the third game of the Little League post season with the Colts leading 4 2 at top of the fourth. Officials postponed a decision on replay as Rosenberg’s held two outs. Rotarians next face the winner of Colts Rosenberg’s for the title.
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Colts
Rosenberg
Lions
Jaycees
Legion
Jaycee Lions
Rotarians
Henry Howell Joins G R White Ford Ranch Barbecue
Henry Howell WOAI weather commentator spoke at the G R White Ford Ranch barbecue in McCulloch County. He promised to bring rain and, after scattered showers, kept his word, earning a special invitation to attend next July. Howell is noted for his large farm and ranch listening audience in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Howell
WOAI
San Antonio
G. R. White Ford
Howell
Texas
McCulloh Birth, Brady Hospital
Dr and Mrs Albert McCulloh of Brady announce the birth of a son in Brady Hospital early Tuesday morning. The couple also have two daughters. Mrs Faye Stewart of Brady entered Brady Hospital Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert McCulloh
Brady
Brady Hospital
McCullohs
Faye Stewart
Children to Get Shots Thursday in McCulloch County
The second round of the Salk polio vaccine will be given Thursday to first and second grade students in Brady and Melvin. Brady Lohn Rochelle and Melvin schools host doses at 8:50 to 10 am and 2 pm respectively, at no cost if eligible. a small fee applies otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch County
Brady, Lohn and Rochelle
Brady
South Ward
Melvin
McCulloch-Concho Hospital
James Anderson
Brady Pony League All Stars Meet Eden Here Saturday
The Eden Pony League team arrives in Brady for a return match against the Brady Fireboys at Richards Park at 8 p m Saturday. Brady won in Eden last Friday. Fireboys close in on the Hill Country milkmen after a 12 9 victory Thursday night. Dodds Electric beat Roddies Woolies 10 4 Friday with a Hill Country Dodds rainout Monday night.
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Eden
Brady
Richards Park
Jubilee
Fireboys
Dodds Electric
Roddie
Brady Hospital Admits Wv. E. Miller Pontotoc and James L Wallace
Wv. E. Miller of Pontotoc and James L. Wallace of Menard were admitted to Brady Hospital on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wv. E. Miller
Pontotoc
James L. Wallace
Menard
Brady Hospital
County Amid Flood Cleanup Reaches Calm After Rain
In the northeast county Deep Creek Corn Creek and Cedar Creek ran clear by Monday morning. McCulloch Countians recalled a Million-Dollar train moment and looked to improving skies as Tuesday brought sun with a hint of more rain to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch County
Deep Creek
Corn Creek
Cedar Creek
McCulloch
J W Duckworth Dies Here at 80
John William Duckworth 80 of Brady died at 2 30 p m Thursday at the Good Samaritan Home He was born October 27 1874 in Fannin County He is survived by two sisters Mrs J W Daggett of Dallas and Mrs H A Daniels of Amarillo Graveside rites were held at 5 p m Friday at Liveoak Cemetery in Eden Wilkerson Funeral Home in charge
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John William Duckworth
Brady Man
Good Samaritan
Fannin County
J. W. Daggett
Dallas
H. A. Daniels
Amarillo
Liveoak
Eden
Wilkerson
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Pete) Murrell
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