Bank Deposits Continue Slow Climb Upward in Brady
Bank deposits in Brady show a slow rise as of June 10, with total deposits across two banks at $3,479,021 and $097,141 in Brady National Bank and $3,524,438 and $1,189,677 at Commercial National. Loans edge down slightly by $49,961 to $2,178,156 while overall loan totals also display year to year changes. June figures compare June 1959 to June 1958, reflecting fluctuations in deposits and loan totals for Brady National and Commercial National Banks.
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Brady
Brady High Opens Second Student Driver Class
The second class in Brady High's driver training will begin Monday morning. The first class of 16 students finished Thursday and was to take state license tests Thursday afternoon. Each student has six hours of driving and six hours of observation. Four or five are signed up for the Monday class. others may enroll with instructor Boyd Hunt. Tuition is $25.
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Brady High
Boyd Hunt
Miss Heart 0 Texas 59 beauty contest debuts in Central Texas
Jubilee Inc presents Miss Heart 0 Texas 59 as the first Central Texas beauty contest of its kind. Tickets cost 1.50 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12, on sale at Rudder Drug Store and City Drugs Co. The program starts at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday July 1, 1959 at the High football stadium.
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Central
Texas
Jubilee, Inc
Rudder Drug Store
City Drugs Co
High
Ninety-Five Stalls Already Claimed for Jubilee Races
Ninety-five stalls have been reserved for horses at the July Jubilee race meet, with more stalls spoken for and high interest as the event nears. A new barn roof is being installed, parking work proceeds at Richards Park, and officials plan car access through a cut in the rock fence. General Manager Korky Steffens considers border collie sheep dog exhibitions for all three days and urges entries for the parade, coordinated by Gerald Huffman.
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Jubilee
Charlie Darley
County Commissioners
Brady
City Street
Richards Park
Korky Steffens
Gerald Huffman
Steffens
Bid Opened On U S 87 Widening Project In Brady
Pelphrey-Farquhar Inc of Fort Worth was the low bidder at 465 179 53 to widen U S Highway 87 through Brady to four lanes from the courthouse square to the three way intersection and build a new bridge over Brady Creek. The contractor has 250 working days to complete the project and should begin within about 30 days, starting on the section between the Country Club and the three way.
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Pelphrey-Farquhar, Inc
Fort Worth
Brady
Brady Creek
Courthouse Square
Ben Dillon
Highway Department
Country Club
Physical Fitness Program Begins at Bulldog Stadium
Coach Chuck York started the summer fitness and track program in Bulldog Stadium this week. Thirty-five boys in the junior program, 10 years and older, meet at 8:30 a.m. Monday to Friday at the Field House. Others may join. Senior division workouts are Tuesday and Thursday nights at 8.
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Chuck York
Bulldog Stadium
BHS
Carlson Family Enjoy Sweden Summer Visit
Henry G Carlson and his daughter Miss Dorothy are spending the summer in Sweden and enjoying the trip back to Mr Carlson's native land. A letter to friends from the Carlssons dated Wednesday reported they were in Norrkoping Sweden.
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Sweden
Henry G. Carlson
Dorothy
Mr. Carlson
Carlssons
Noorkoping
Council Acts to Raise Tax And Boost City Rates
City Council moves to raise valuations and boost sewer water garbage and other rates likely in mid August. The action aims to protect the power plant finances after past deficits where the plant contributed about 85451 to cover shortfalls. Feazelle notes profits must fund improvements rather than bonds and warrants.
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Council
James Feazelle
Water & Light
General Fund
Brady Council Moves to Raise Water and Garbage Rates
The Brady City Council approved first readings on ordinances to raise water and garbage collection charges and regulate sanitation sewer services. A 25 percent tax valuation increase was set for notices to property owners, with discussions on the Highway 87 project costs and city budget reforms to curb deficits. The plan emphasizes funding improvements from profits rather than deficit financing and outlines a new operating budget for 1959-60.
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Feazelle
James Underwood
Brady
Delivery of New Engines Delayed 30 Days
Brady power plant will receive a 30 day extension on two Nordberg engine generators after a supplier strike delayed construction. The Milwaukee firm quoted 334759 dollars for units rated 1250 kilowatts each and originally slated for August installation.
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Brady
Nordberg Manufacturing Company
Milwaukee
Wisc
Young Oil Co
City Hall
Country Club
More Men Invited To Play Volleyball
More men are invited to join weekly volleyball on Brady High tennis courts as part of the Summer Recreation Program sponsored by the City and Schools. School Supt. C A Reynolds says they aim for four teams and that attendance will grow once men know they are welcome. Games are held every Tuesday night at 7 30.
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Brady High
C. A. Reynolds
Singing Convention Set for Lon don First Baptist Church
The Kimble Menard County singing convention will gather at the First Baptist Church in Lon don on Sunday at 8 pm. Participants from area groups are expected to perform, with audiences invited to enjoy vocal performances and fellowship.
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Kimble-Menard County
First Baptist Church
London
Parade entries close Wednesday for July Jubilee lineup
Parade chairman Gerald Huffman announced that the deadline for July Jubilee entries is noon Wednesday June 24. Businesses individuals and organizations are urged to participate and 16 entries are needed by Wednesday to allow proper lineup. Letters notifying entrants will go out June 25 with rear placement for late entries.
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Gerald Huffman
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Mary Davis
Mary
Sam Davis
Brady National Bank
Commercial National
U.S. 87
Wate Operational Profits & Light Fund
J. J. Jordan
Tracy Byrd
McMurry College
Byrd
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Tony Byrd
Little League
Jordan Furniture
Commercial National Bank
Br. A. McShan Grocery
Western Auto
Ellison’s Sporting Goods
Pony League
Roddie
Fire Dept
Swimmer Smithwick
Jackie Smithwick
Jackie
Jack Smithwick
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