Libel suit verdict awards $1000 to Deputy James
A 35th District Court jury in San Angelo awarded Deputy Sheriff Ona James $1000 in his libel suit against the San Angelo Standard-Times over a January report that he had been indicted for beating a prisoner. The judge instructed the jury the article was libelous and decided damages, not guilt.
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35Th District Court
Ona James
San Angelo Standard-Times
San Angelo
James
Austin
A. O. Newman
Addi
San Angelo Evening Standard
Houston Harte
Glenn R. Lewis
Brady
Golden Jones
Ben Davis Geeslin
Geeslin
Aubrey Davee
Davee
Gib Callaway
Brownwood
Shine Boy
Will Brown
D. A. Harkrider
First Woman Jury Foreman in McCulloch County
Mrs Grady Burns owner of KNEL radio station made history as the first woman foreman in 285th District Court She was the sole woman on the Ona James libel suit jury and was elected foreman by 11 men Judge A O Newman congratulated her on the milestone within McCulloch County.
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Grady Burns
KNEL
285Th District Court
Ona James
A. O. Newman
Burns
McCulloch County
Fire destroys four room home of Deeds family
Mr and Mrs J O Deeds lost their four room house on South Avenue near Brady when a fast spreading blaze gutted the dwelling. Neighbors said firemen arrived quickly but the roof had already fallen and there were no fire plugs nearby. Mrs Deeds was in New Mexico with a daughter who had surgery and returned home Wednesday night. the Deeds now stay with their son in law and daughter on South College.
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J. O. Deeds
South Avenue
Brady
Baby Rhonda Mae Born to Mr and Mrs Ronnie Taylor
The Taylors welcomed a daughter born Tuesday July 16, named Rhonda Mae. She measured 20 inches long and weighed six pounds two ounces. Grandparents are Robert Strickland and W L Taylor families, mother and baby are reported healthy.
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Ronnie Taylor
Rhonda Mae
Robert Strickland
W. L. Taylor
Farm Bureau Queen Contest Entry Deadline Set
The McCulloch County Farm Bureau announces an entry deadline of 5 p.m. August 14 for its queen contest. Eligible are daughters and sisters of Farm Bureau members involved in agriculture, aged 16 to 22 and single. The event moves to Tuesday August 20 at Brady High School auditorium with out of town judges assessing appearance poise and personality. The county queen may enter the district contest in Fredericksburg with watch and travel paid. a future queen contest for ages 6 to 10 is also held, though the future queen does not advance to district competition.
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McCulloch County
Farm Bureau
Brady High School
Brady Bulldog
Fredericksburg
State Farm Bureau
Ranchers Alerted For Grass Fires In McCulloch County
McCulloch County residents are urged to watch for grass fires and use the rural fire protection system coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce in Brady. About 40 cattle sprays statewide aid firefighting, with sheriff radio support and local manpower, trucks, graders, and bulldozers dispatched as needed. The program has protected most fires under 100 acres in past incidents and has assisted neighboring counties.
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McCulloch
Chamber of Commerce
Brady
McCulloch Farmers and Ranchers
Melvin
Rev T V Cox Former Rochelle Resident Dies After Wreck
The Rev T V Cox 66 a former Rochelle resident and Nazarene minister died at a Temple hospital from injuries in a July 4 car wreck in Nolanville Bell County He had lived in Nolanville eight years after a 40 year absence Survivors include his wife a daughter Mrs Mildred Lilley of San Gabriel California two grandsons and one great grandson three brothers and a sister Funeral services were held in Nolanville with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery pallbearers were members of Cox s Sunday school class at the Killeen Nazarene Church
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T. V. Cox
Rochelle
Oren Cox
Temple
Nolanville
Bell County
Nazarene Church
Killeen
Mildred Lilley
San Gabriel
Calif
Leroy
Jesse Cox
Mary Hollingsworth
Kenett, Mo
Albert Alley
Brady
Ivy Bonhanna
Killeen Nazarene Church
le [. Gaines
Belton Nazarene
Pleasant Hill
Mr Cox
Brouillette Trial Set for Coleman Following Change of Venue
Walter Brouillette faces trial in Coleman on charges tied to the fatal shooting of O. C. Otte of Fife. The case was moved to Coleman on a defense request for a venue change and is slated to begin Monday morning.
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Walter Brouillette
O. C. Otte
Fife
Coleman
Brouillette
Law to Be discussed at Meeting Tuesday
A meeting is called for Tuesday to discuss the state egg law as it affects producers retailers and dealers. County Agent Jimmy Cusenbary will lead the discussion in the district courtroom at the courthouse at 7 p m Tuesday July 24. Grocers egg dealers and producers of eggs for table use are urged to attend. Cusenbary said the meeting is important to avoid trouble from inspectors later.
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Jimmy Cusenbary
Casenhary
McCullough Accepts Call to Brady Church
Dr. C. W. McCullough accepts a call to pastor the First Baptist Church in Brady. He and his wife will move from Waco by late August while taking an indefinite leave from the Foreign Mission Board after year of furlough. The family, with children Don and Joy, previously served on San Andres and Old Providence in the West Indies.
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C. W. McCullough
First Baptist Church
Brady
Waco
McCullough
Foreign Mission Board
Southern Baptist Convention
San Andres
Old Providence
West Indies
Kingston
Jamaica
States
Brady Church
Vernon
Amarillo
South America
Rochelle
Menard
McCulloughs
Chilren
Don
Baylor University
Joy
Baylor
Boeker Recovering From Eye Infection
Winston Boeker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ruf Boeker, has suffered a serious infection around his right eye for 16 days. Doctors at All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth have performed extensive tests without a diagnosed cause. He was hospitalized Friday to Monday, is staying with friends in Fort Worth, and attends daily treatments. his aunt reports marked improvement and possible return home this weekend.
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Winston Boeker
Ruf Boeker
All Saints Hospital
Fort Worth
Winston
Enoch Sheffield
City Seeks Negotiation On Gas Rates
The Brady City Council discussed Empire South ern Gas Company’s bid for a rate increase but took no action. Gas official Bill Grant promised to supply missing figures and meet again, as the 60 day deadline to appeal to the Texas Railroad Commission approached.
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Empire Southern Gas Company
Bill Grant
Grant
Texas Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
Jack Covington
Abilene
Brady
60 Boys and Girls Sign Up for 4-H Summer Camp
McCulloch County 4-H members sign up for a three day camp at Lake Wirtz July 24 to 26. The event, led by County Agent Jimmy Casenbary, sets a record for attendance in years with through Friday registrations. Activities include swimming games fishing and handicraft jewelry box making. Curley Hays of West Texas Utilities will supervise swimming and outdoor recreation.
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McCulloch County
Lake Wirtz
Jimmy Casenbary
LCRA
Marble Falls
National Guard
Curley Hays
West Texas Utilities Company
Benefit Race Draws Crowd for Jackie Turner Fund
Auto racers at Jubilee track held a Sunday benefit race for flagman Jackie Turner injured June 30. Proceeds from tickets and donations totaled 316.92, aiding Turner's hospital expenses of 576.50. Turner attended from a stretcher, later released, with insurance covering bills. Trophies donated by local businesses were won by racers including Junior Kramer, Tracy Byrd, and Wainscott, amid close point totals. Jack Wootan withdrew Flying 8, citing conflicts with other cars and planning rest of season.
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Jackie Turner
Flagman
Turner
Auto Racers
R. Rutherford
N&m Grocery
Barker Slaushter House
Aeriving
Junior Kramer
Tracy Byrd
Bernie Wainscott
James Peterson
Tommy Chew
John Kramer
Wainscott
Bart Kliene
Herman White
Lloyd Smith
Peterson
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Queens
Eugene Whitfield
Glenn Adair
Itasca
Tex
Cox
Or. McCullough
Koeker
Covington
Brady Merchants
Hotel Coffee Shop
Mayhew & Jordan
Roddie & Co
HAC On Co
Davis Insurance Agency
No. 1000
G-7
Jack Wootan
Wootan
Chewis
Kramer
Blue
Convair
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