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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1974
Page
1
The article recalls the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Herring of Perrin in Jack County. The writer, once a Perrin resident and teacher, shares memories of Perrin’s changes from a bustling town to a quieter ghost town feel and reflects on aging, time, and life expectancy mentioned by statisticians.
Rest Haven and Live Oak cemeteries will discontinue funerals on Sundays and holidays starting June 16 after a City Council meeting held Tuesday night. The council also voted to raise opening and closing grave fees from 35 dollars to an unspecified higher amount.
Scott Kennedy, named manager of Lintz's Brady store effective June 1, comes from a Texas retail background and will lead operations after replacing interim manager Ross Ziehr. He and his wife Gail have purchased a home at 2010 South Walnut Street Brady. Kennedy earned a high school diploma in Lake Jackson and attended Alvin Junior College.
Mrs. Arthur Young Jr underwent open heart surgery May 8 in Houston and used 12 pints of blood. She seeks replacement at the Bloodmobile visit June 11 in Brady from 11 am to 5 pm at Fourth and Bridge Street Church of Christ. At least 70 pints are needed to meet the annual quota. donations for her are accepted and free when donated locally.
After 20 years in Brady Schools Ed Whiteley asked the Brady ISD board to release him from his contract and will become superintendent of Carney Independent School District in O Brien Haskell County. He reports July 1 and has a long history in Brady including coaching and teaching roles.
Antique gun buffs gather at Kenneth Medlock Rifle Range Brady Lake for the 28th Texas Muzzle Loading Rifle Association state championship through Sunday. About 250 shooters are expected in 75 matches with medals and trophies.
Joe King was installed as president of the Brady Jaycees at an installation dinner at the Plateau Restaurant. New officers include Danny Harp as vice president and Chris Leifeste as state director, with several others listed as officers and directors. Duran praised the Jaycees and urged continued community service.
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