Weather-Battered McCulloch Countians Brace For Floods And Hail
Woodpile notes heavy rains across Fairview, Rochelle, and surrounding areas with reports of 2.6 inches on G. D. Bell farm, over 9 inches since May for Richard Faulkner, and widespread damage to fences, terraces, and water gaps. Mentions of hail, high winds, and overflowing ditches as residents weigh repair work and future rainfall.
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McCulloch
Whitehead
Greeset
Wttv
Paiewiew
Frank Campbel Gaweed
Frank
Fairview
G. D. Bell
North
D. A. Roper
Marion Fowler
Lohn
Pear Valley
Mr. Fowler
O. L. Wootan
Richard Faulkner
Vocaway
One Minor Injury From Storm Struck Edinburg Visit
Despite hazardous power lines flying timber and shattered houses, only one injury occurred. Thomas Hernandez, a teacher from Edinburg visiting his parents here Saturday night, received stitches after a window frame struck him in the back. Two others were treated for shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hernandez
Edinburg
John Hernandez
Hernandez
Rainstorm Hits Brady Area Causes Minor Property Damage
Rainfall from Brady storms brought 1% to 4 inches in places with some fences and terraces washed out. Calf Creek and Voca reported favorable totals and early grass growth, while Brady’s electric grid suffered outages and several businesses faced roof and stock damage. Red Cross provided meals for victims as power was restored.
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Chamber of Commerce
Earl Stewart
Maydell Stewart
FFA
Melvin High School
Eddie Barsch
Brady
R. S
Bud) Barsch
Calf Creek
Voca
Grady Burns
E. O. Henderson
Jack Edmiston
Harold
Paul Engdahl
East Sweden
Buchanan Dam
Tom Irvin
McCulloch County Electric Co-op
Dodds Electric
City Electric
West Texas Utilities Co
Bill Leach
Coleman
Electric Co-Op
Lee Adams Furniture Co
Adams
Mann Building
Mrs L KB Turner Dismissed From Medical and Surgical Hospital
Mrs L B Turner of Lohn was dismissed from Medical and Surgical Hospital Thursday.
Phillips 66 Station Brady Mason Highway Notice
Notice from Mrs Blythe and Son inviting old customers and new patrons to the Phillips 66 Station Brady Mason Highway for washing and lubrication services.
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Brady- Mason Highway
Senate Advances Major Highway Expansion Plan
Senate approval for a nationwide highway modernization and expansion bill to share funding between states and the federal government. Texas stands to gain about 725.7 million over five years, with matching state funds. A new Cotton Diseases bulletin and notes on federal grants also appear, highlighting growth and fiscal patterns in Texas.
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Senate
United States
Eisenhower
America
Texas
House
Washington
Federal
Treasury
Weddings Carry On Through Saturday Night Power Outage
Two Brady couples witnessed ceremonies proceed despite a citywide blackout. At First Christian Church Bobby Mohler wed Elsie Lange as power failed at 6 50 p m candles lit the reception to follow. At First Baptist Church Ronny Young and Mary Sue Bean tied the knot with candles aiding the 8 p m ceremony despite darkness.
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Brady
First Christian Church
Bobby Mohler
Elsie Lange
First Baptist Church
Ronny Young
Mary Sue Bean
Plane in Storm Settles For Spot On Menard Highway
A light Bonanza headed from Del Rio to Abilene escaped a thunderstorm Saturday afternoon. The Moore family and pilot Russell Turner landed on the Menard highway near Calf Creek, spent the night in Brady, and resumed to Abilene Sunday. D. S. Moore marked his 88th birthday during the trip.
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Bonanza
del Rio
Abilene
Lamar H. Moore
Moore
Cod
D. S. Moore
J. T. Moore
Russell Turner
Lamar Moore
Eden
Menard
Brady
Curtis Field
Menard Highway
Calf Creek
Borrow Ditch
Brady Hotel
Brady Hospital dismissals for three local residents
C. T. Leverett of Vocca, J. F. Jones and Mrs. Bertha Hale of Brady were discharged from Brady Hospital on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Leverett
Vocca
J. F. Jones
Mrs. Bertha Hale
Brady
Brady Hospital
Brady Hospital admits five local residents Saturday
Mrs. Frank Wilhelm, Mrs. A. M. Phillips of Brady, Mrs. S. B. Miller, and Mrs. J. C. Willingham of Richland Springs, and Melvin Avants of Rockwood entered Brady Hospital Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilhelm
A. M. Phillips
Brady
S. B. Miller
J. C. Willingham
Richland Springs
Melvin Avants
Rockwood
Brady Hospital
Legion and Jaycees open Little League season with wins
The Legion beat the Rotary 8 to 0 and the Jaycees shut out Rosenberg 8 to 0 at Richards Park as nine year old players began the season. Mayor Ulstad threw the first ball and Rev. Travis McNair urged sportsmanship during the opening ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Rotary
Jaycees
Rosenberg’s
Richards Park
P. L. Ulstad
Travis McNair
Trinity Methodist
Colts
Lions
Rosenberg
Pony League Opens with Double Forfeit at Jubilee Downs
The Pony League began its season with both teams short of players, forcing a double forfeit at Jubilee Downs. Borrowing men, Hill Country beat Dodds Electric 4-1, but the game will be replayed later. Firemen were set to play Roddie's Woolies Tuesday, with schedule changes to 7:50 p m. and further matches Friday and Thursday.
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Pony League
Jubilee Downs
Hill Country
Dodds Electric
Firemen
Roddie
Woolies
Dodds
Mrs. Perry Bradshaw Hospital Admission and Discharge
Mrs. Perry Bradshaw of Brady entered Brady Hospital Saturday and was dismissed Monday.
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Perry Bradshaw of
Brady
Brady Hospital
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Heart of Texas
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Texas Theatre
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San Angelo Highway
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Zexdis
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U.S
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ANT CO
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Charlie Dye
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