July rainfall boosts crops across Brady area
Charley Miller on his Wal drip ranch reports five inches of rain and continuing showers, praising July rains as the best of his ranching career. Across Voca and Rochelle regions, gauges show 0.55 to 3.30 inches with several farms soaked and peanut growers hopeful for a good crop. Communities from Melvin to Fairview record substantial totals 3 to 4 inches, spurring optimism for cotton and row crops statewide.
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Parker Pumphrey
Claxton Country
Rochelle
Parker
R. J. Deckin
Pear Valley
Lohn
Mr. Deck
New Negro Church To Be Completed At St James
Local contractor W M Huff and sons plan to finish the new St James Baptist Church at 1108 Plum St in tile blocks. The 86 by 40 foot building, costing about 15000 dollars, adjoins the old structure and will be a welcome addition to the area as funds come from the church’s Negro congregation through unit construction.
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W. M
Virg) Huff and
Rain Pours Over July Week at Charley Darley and Bill White Ranches
In Carroll County Charley Darley known as a King Bee reports 2.35 inches of rain for the week ending Monday as heavy showers continue threatening summer grass. Bill White in the county’s southwest notes several days of rain with an inch-plus fall and improving ground moisture.
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Bill White
Bill
House Debates Social Security Expansion and Wage Rise
The House weighs a wide agenda including a major social security bill expanding coverage to more professions, plus debates on a minimum wage rise from 75 to 90 or 100 cents. A federal highway bill financing and a costly public housing measure face scrutiny amid fiscal concerns. A Virginia congressman notes historical caution on passing legislation.
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Senate
House
House Rules Committee
Congress
Virginia
July rainfall brings smiles across Calf Creek and Brady Creek areas
Readings report 3.80 inches in Calf Creek for July with farmers optimistic about a cotton bumper. R. E. Briscoe in Waldrip reports a five inch rain, described as the finest ever. Charley Bryson near Brady Creek notes two inches by Monday noon, then heavier showers Sunday night. Vernon Waddill east of Rochelle records four inches and calls it his best July rain.
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Standard Office
Waldrip
Charlie Bryson
Brady
Brady Creek
Charley
Pecos
Rochelle
Vernon Waddill
Vernon
Rochelle and Brady Creek Weather Forecast Impacts Cotton Harves t
Rainfall across Rochelle and Camp San Saba areas boosts optimism for a bumper cotton crop this fall. Farmers report steady showers since last Saturday with totals around two inches in places and 1.1 inches at Tommy Brook headquarters. Local flood gauge at Brady Creek recorded a crest of 11 feet Monday evening.
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Frank Kidd
Camp San Saba
George Hardin
Brady Creek
Richards Park
Hardin
Melvin
Tommy Brook
Mray Rothmann
Brady
Rain Tally and Summer Grass Forecast in Mercury Area
Fred Thormann reported 1.7 inches of rain at his Mercury ranch through Sunday morning as showers lingered into Sunday and Monday. The district expects grass and weeds to respond with upcoming showers, hinting at a heavier growth period in August.
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Fred Thormann
Mercury Community
Mercury
Rainfall Boosts Range Grazing Ahead of Winter
Shad McVay announced on Sunday that 1.2 inches of rain fell at the F. M. Richards ranch Saturday into Sunday, a timely, good rain likely to aid grazing as stockmen prepare for winter. An unofficial report indicated additional rain at the ranch Sunday night and Monday morning.
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Shad McVay
F. M. Richards Ranch
McVay
Rains Help Peanut Outlook as Brady Reports Plenty of Local News
Roy Armes of Pon totoc toured Brady on business and noted 2.35 inches of rain in the past weekend, boosting peanut and pea nut prospects. Evans Adkins, Brady attorney, returned to town after illness and said he will rest a few more days. Jack Hugnes and son Billy of Junction reported strong weekend horse racing at Ruidoso with Androit and Androu setting records. Futurity finals are August 13. Be Bold, owned by Mrs. J B Wood of Victoria, won twice at Ruidoso in 660 yard events.
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Pontotoc
Brady
Roy
Evans Adkins
Jack Hugnes
Billy
Junction
Ruidoso
N. M
Jack Hughes
Standard-Times
Garsh Guides Re Bold to 870 Yard Victory
Garsh also is the jockey for Windmill Column and rode Re Bold for a long 870 yard show of speed. The text notes Garsh’s role as rider in a noted distance performance.
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Garsh
Re Bold
Mee Family Returns From Fayetteville Conference
The Rev. and Mrs. Travis Mee Nair and daughter Mary returned home last Thursday from Fayetteville Arkansas after attending the Jurisdictional Conference of the Methodist Church held at Mt. Sequoyah from July 5 to 8. They traveled home via Shreveport and Palestine to visit relatives.
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Travis Mee Nair
Mary
Fayetteville
Ark
The
Methodist Church
Mt. Sequoyah
Shreveport
Palestine
Visits In Odessa With Mrs Mohler And Family
Mrs R E Mohler accompanied her daughter Mrs Charles Terry and her granddaughter Sue Ann on a trip to Odessa today where they will stay for a week for visits and sightseeing.
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Odessa
R. E. Mohler
Charles Terry
Sue Ann
Fikes-Boy Birth in San Angelo Hospital This Saturday
Mr and Mrs Wallace Fikes Jr announce the birth of a son in a San Angelo hospital last Saturday. Wallace works in Ballinger. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wallace Fikes Sr of Brady and Mr and Mrs Jackie Garner of Salt Gap.
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Wallace Fikes, Jr
San Angelo
Wallace
Ballinger
Wallace Fikes, Sr
Brady
Jackie Garner
Salt Gap
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Help
Our heartfelt thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in our recent sorrow. For the beautiful services, floral offerings and other kindnesses, we are deeply grateful.
MRS SAM W MOFFATT MR AND MRS MURRAY C MOFFATT
A petite notice noting the names Mrs Sam W Moffatt and Mr and Mrs Murray C Moffatt appears in a society column style blurb.
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Sam W. Moffatt
Mrs
Murray C. Moffatt
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