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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1973
Page
1
A reminiscence marks 45 years since the author joined The Brady Standard under editor Harry F. Schwenker. The piece recalls names, early salaries, and local figures such as George Baker, Frank Ogden, and connections to Brady, Texas, and surrounding counties. The narrative notes career moves, political roles, and lifelong ties to the Brady newsroom.
Thirty municipalities and eleven electric co operatives in Central Texas study emergency help they may offer LCRA to sustain fuel oil generation during a limited natural gas period. They seek to protect consumers with dependable, low cost electricity while LCRA faces financial difficulties.
Brady measures a seven week series of activities after school dismissed. The boys will join track soccer tumbling weight lifting tennis and basketball while girls pursue tennis volleyball and possible cheerleading under coach Del Wilson. Public swimming lessons start Monday with sessions for different age groups and non-swimmers. Registration for track set at Brady High School gym with north door entry. Evening weight training for older boys begins July 5 and runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm through July and August. Coaches Jimmy Williams and Bobby Argo lead morning program with all BHS coaches assisting. Public swimming scheduled by pool manager Mike Leifeste divides non swimmers grades 4-8 at 9 30 am and grades 1-3 at 10 30 am with swimming Tue Thu at 10 am.
The Southwest Texas Methodist Conference in San Antonio released appointments listing Rev. Lamar Leifeste returning for an eleventh year at First United Methodist and Bethel United Methodist Churches. Rev. R L Palmer begins his third year at St Paul United Methodist Church in Brady. No replacement yet for Trinity parish after Rev. George Barth retired. The annual conference met at Travis Park Methodist Church.
Vacation Bible School will run June 4 to June 8 from 2 to 4 PM at the First United Methodist Church. The program welcomes children ages three through 12 and invites all to attend.
Tom Quick of Brady joins 22 ambassadresses from San Angelo and nearby areas to serve during Fiesta Del Concho June 7-9. Miss Quick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Quick, is a cum laude Brady High School graduate and National Honor Society member, active in First United Methodist Church and Junior Dental Hygiene Association. She is sponsored by the Brady Chamber of Commerce and chosen by the directors.
Elijah Allen Gossett 85 of Melvin died Wednesday morning in San Antonio after a long illness. Funeral services set for 10 a m Friday at Wilkerson Memorial Chapel with burial in Cowboy Cemetery. He was a retired farmer and lifelong Melvin resident. Survived by four sons Raymond San Antonio Richard San Angelo M A Nevada and Andy Brady. three daughters Marie Waddill Juanita Anders Opal Pearl Anders, all San Antonio. two brothers Jim Brady and Lester Eden. 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Brady Band director James Mallow announced registration for summer band classes on Monday June 4 at the Brady High School band hall. The schedule lists sessions for all new freshmen and high school students, new seventh and eighth graders, and all beginners, with a $7.50 tuition. Classes run Monday through Thursday through June 28 ending with a concert.
McCulloch County agent Jerry DeBord says now is the time to spray pecan nut casebearer. The pest is later this year due to cool weather and infestations are lighter. Malathion is a recommended home spray, with zinc sulfate to prevent rosette. follow label directions. A second generation may require another spray.
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