Umpire Bartos Reflects On Fame And Foes In Baseball
Houston based umpire Thomas Bartos discusses life in the American Association. He notes modest pay around 2500 for five months, multiple cities, hotel living, and constant spectator scrutiny. Bartos says umpires rarely get fan praise and explains why he ejects few players, yet averages eight to ten departures annually.
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Yen
Girls Complete Clothing Class at County 4 H Workshop
Members of the Countywide 4 H Club completed a four day clothing workshop at the McCulloch County Electric Co op building from 9 am to 5 pm daily. Leaders Mrs Engdahl and Mrs Virdell arranged a swimming party and ice cream after day three. Attendees included Patsy Engdahl Ann Virdell Nancy Pearson Jer rilyn Sohn Nancy Duncan Cheryl Huffman and Nancy Templeton. The next event is the County 4 H Dress Revue set for Friday night June 26 in the Brady South Ward School auditorium.
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Patsy Engdahl
Ann Virdell
Nancy Pearson
Jerrilyn Sohn
Nancy Duncan
Cheryl Huffman
Nancy Templeton
Melvin
Lohn
Rochelle
Brady
Brady South Ward
Engdahl Joins FAA as Fort Worth Civil Engineer
Charles Edward Engdahl has been appointed by the Federal Aviation Agency as a civil engineer assigned to the Fort Worth area. Birge D. Alexander, Chief of Plant Engineering, praises Engdahl’s training and says his work will contribute to a superior aviation product. Engdahl is now part of a trained FAA staff, supporting the nation’s air highway system.
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FAA names Engdahl to new agency post in Fort Worth
FAA Region Two Administrator L C Elliott announced Engdahl joined the Federal Aviation Agency created in 1958. The agency directs air traffic control for civil and military flights and modernizes federal airways while enforcing air safety rules. Engdahl is the son of Mr and Mrs W T Engdahl of Rochelle and earned a BS in civil engineering from the University of Texas.
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Lone Star Fork Sale Items At Selman’s Gulf Station
A 14 ft Lone Star fork sale listing shows a 2 horse Sea Commander boat with a 1 King motor and a 14 ft trailer Lee, advertised at Selman’s Gulf Station.
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Granddaughter Miss Marsha Huber Visits St Croix Falls
Miss Marsha Huber of St. Croix Falls Wisconsin spends summer with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Bill Shelton. The family may enjoy local gatherings and familiar surroundings during the season.
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St. Croix Falls
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Peggy Boyd Returns Home for Summer Visit
Miss Peggy Boyd, after three years in Chaumont France teaching children of American Air Force personnel, arrived in Brownwood by plane Friday night to stay two months with her parents Mr and Mrs J R Boyd of Rochelle. She left Chaumont for Paris last Wednesday and will depart for Weisbaden Germany August 15 to teach again.
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Smith Family Guests Visit From Local Area
Larry Smith visiting Houston this summer was a weekend guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Smith. Sherron Smith from Georgetown spent Tuesday and Wednesday with her parents.
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City considers water and sewer rate changes
City officials discuss water pricing noting production costs exceed revenue for large users and flag the need for system improvements. A sewer amendment would raise the base charge from 50 to 75 cents for the first four fixtures plus 10 cents per extra fixture, with other classes increasing proportionally. Brady's sewer system reportedly operates at a loss.
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Brady
Garbage rates to rise as council plans new ordinance
The article notes losses rising from 101 dollars in 1956 to 4566 dollars this year. The new garbage ordinance sets no rates yet. the Council will resolve them later. Expected residential rate to rise from 75 cents to 1 dollar with commercial rates based on average garbage volume.
Returns From Visit With Friends and Relatives
Snodgrass returned home Wednesday after a three week visit with friends and relatives in Oklahoma City Ponca City Fort Worth and Dallas.
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Oklahoma City
Ponca City
Fort Worth
Dallas
El Paso couple guests of Steelhammer family
Here From El Paso Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Steel hammer of El Paso are guests this week of his parents Mr. and Mrs August Steelhammer and brother Gilbert.
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Kenneth Steelhammer
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