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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1956
Page
11
The Texas Department of Agriculture warns that fractional cent signs on gas prices violate state law and mislead buyers. It outlines proposed legislative changes to tighten penalties, regulate advertising, strengthen licenses, and prevent inferior products from entering Texas markets.
Harold G Kennedy declares no opponent in the Democratic nomination for State Representative District 74 and asks for votes as if in a contested race. He notes honor serving in the last legislature and seeks another term.
Charles EK Hill of Irving begins a ten day gospel meeting at the Mercury Church of Christ today. The event runs through August 6 with services each evening at 8:15 and each morning at 7 o'clock.
The State of Texas issues a citation by publication to Stella Clara Weatherford in a divorce case filed June 14 1956 in McCulloch County District Court Brady. The defendant must answer by 10 am on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, August 27 1956, or the suit may proceed.
Mrs. W. H. Akins underwent a major operation in Fort Worth and is reported doing fine. She seeks two blood donors and asks interested people to contact Mrs. Frank Ross at 3900 West 4th Street or Harris Hospital room 225, 1390 West Cannon Street, Fort Worth.
AUSTIN July 21 Earl Rudder, former Brady mayor and rancher, solidifies leadership at the General Land Office amid veterans program reforms. He decentered operations, expanded audits, boosted school and university funds from leases, and oversees a major restoration of records. Rudder, a D-Day Ranger commander and brigadier general, faces election as Texas land commissioner.
John Haley Jr. of Kermit campaigned in Brady for his brother J Evetts Haley who seeks Texas governor. Haley attacked Price Daniel and Ralph Yarborough on integration and urged segregation as he warned against mixing races in public places. He questioned Daniel’s motives for returning from Washington and criticized foreign aid and Ike’s Hill funding.
Ed Bowers of the San Angelo District Social Security office lists three critical times to contact a representative to avoid losing benefits. First after a worker dies, survivors should reach local officials. second at age 65 to 72 or upon retirement. third regardless of retirement. Delaying beyond 12 months can reduce monthly payments. Neal Tarvin will host a Brady visit on Tuesday August 7 at 1:30 p.m. to help with rights and benefits.
Rainfall from Friday showers provided two inch totals in parts of Fike Kews FIFE Texas area reviving drooping crops. Local residents, including Bobby Cochran and family from Hobbe N Mes, visited relatives. several others traveled between Abilene Ennis and nearby towns.
Sunday night and Monday with Priscilla and Debbie Finlay in Coles. Billy Patterson expected home Wednesday from Fort Worth for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. J D Patterson. The Home Demonstration Club will meet Friday at the delay room.
Mrs. W N Ellie hosted last week with her daughter Vermald Collie and family from Clyde and another daughter in law. Charlotte visitors Frank C G Kilfa Frank Greer and Laurel Ann joined. Campaign note proclaims J Evetts Haley as the sole governor candidate on record favoring segregation and resisting federal influence, with opposition to wage seizures and federal control of various industries and professions.
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