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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1954
Page
3
Don Baker lies in Brady Hospital after a July 16 car accident near Brady. His friend Tommy Pugh of Houston arrived by bus Monday to be at Baker’s bedside. Baker’s father reports his condition very satisfactory.
A candidate thanks supporters and rivals, stressing appreciation, friendship, and a pledge to focus on shared goals rather than victory. The statement reinforces a cooperative tone and goodwill toward opponents and their backers.
July 24 1912 reports Willie White ranch well a monster rig capable of 4- to 6-inch holes at 260 feet at Whiteland. Meers well paused for a slush bucket. Local editor Harry Schwenker praised the fair and Rockdale Milam booster spirit. Fire at Arthur Moseley home caused minor damage. Brady Standard held by L. E. Lawrence Jr returns. Brady ball team dominates Liano games 4 3, 10 1, 13 5 after losses to San Saba.
No official word has arrived in McCulloch County on the resumption of the emergency drought relief program. Reports suggested inclusion for livestock relief, but County ASC secretary John Shurtleff says no letter or confirmation has been received.
Seven Army reservists from Brady finish two weeks of summer training at Fort Hood on Saturday. They belong to Detachment of the 4005th Army Reserve Area Service Unit, with Abilene and Brownwood participation. The drill includes field training and pistol and carbine firing on Hood ranges as they prepare to operate a military post if mobilized.
Report outlines social gatherings with dances at Klondike Hall and Lyric-Vendor theater party with attendees from Mason and San Saba. Also mentions residents Lee Goodson relocating to Texas City for a drug store job and a Jones addition explosion from a broken 4 inch pipe, with local mischief suspected.
IRS official R. L. Phinney notes successful taxpayer education reduced need for aid. Austin District assisted 160,817 taxpayers in 1954 versus 212,246 in 1953, a 24.1 percent drop, amid mainly 1.3 million returns. Dallas region fell 25 percent to 541,314 aided. Program used newspapers, TV and radio to improve filing.
A group of young boys poured a gallon of blasting powder into a pipe and lit a trail to a safe distance. The blast blew a hole in a fence and knocked a porch sleeper from bed but caused no further damage, leaving nerves rattled.
Mrs. Ramey Dikes of Brady and Mrs. James Behringer of Grand Prairie joined Mrs. J. R. Rone in Stephenville for a house party tea announcing the upcoming marriage of Miss Jimmie Ruth Rone of Stephenville.
Mr and Mrs Pete Johnson and two sons Mason and Freddie of Beaumont visit Mrs A L Johnson and family in Brady and Mrs Johnsons parents Mr and Mrs Willie Williams of Rochelle for a family gathering.
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