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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1964
Page
1
Brady officials announce ample water supply for summer as No. 5 well near the south city limits comes online. City superintendent James Feazelle says the five wells produce about a thousand gallons per minute together, aiming to avoid water rationing. The new well tested at 1100 gallons per minute and reaches 2103 feet in depth.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile ends the year with a Brady stop at First Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 25. Clerks seek 90 to 160 pints of blood as Secretary Mrs. Howard Salter notes ongoing shortfall despite good yearly collection. J. W. Albright of the Central Texas Blood Center in Waco visits Brady as the new field representative.
Mrs. Williams F. Bennett, Sr., displayed her flag at 801 Laurel on Memorial Day and Flag Day. Neighbors, including children, paused to salute the flag. She says she leaves it out for all special occasions and has never been without it.
McCulloch County reports two strong showers this week with 2 to 3.10 inches measured in several locations. Melvin Bratten near Voca logged 2 inches while Don Ray Jordan north of the San Saba River recorded about 2.70 inches. Other farms and towns including Calf Creek Camp San Saba and surrounding areas reported 1.70 to 2.60 inches, easing drought and boosting summer grass and potential second hay crop.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Baskin of Saticoy Calif on a trip to Richland Springs were in a collision three miles east of Rochelle on U S 190 Monday night Mrs Baskin suffered fractured ribs bruises and shock and remained in Brady Hospital Thursday William Cecil Walther of Bangs drove the other car accompanied by two others all sustained minor injuries Walker faced aggravated assault and DWI charges and was jailed in lieu of bond Mrs Baskin's brother Carl Cotton Baskin an insurance man at Richland Springs was not involved in the crash
The July Jubilee parade float delays its preview around the courthouse square to Saturday night to allow Miss Heart Of Texas Mary Helen Brattan to attend. Diane King and Janet Lemke ride with her as the float tours North Bridge from the National Guard Armory, two circuits around the square, then back. Previously the float was set for San Saba Rodeo parade at 5 p.m. Thursday with King Snyder and Lemke aboard.
The Brady City Council raises the outside city water charge from 50 cents to 1.50 monthly and retains the 75 cent monthly electricity surcharge. Bills start July 1. The panel also hears requests to keep city and county offices open at noon Saturdays and discusses the new Levy Mayfield Center rules, gas supplier contract, TV franchise, pool attendance, retirement plans, and fence bids.
Fifty seven pledges support the July Jubilee and 11 more contribute to construction and operation of the Jubilee parade float. Pledges cover underwrite if the event cannot pay its way. contributions accepted via Jubilee Manager James Ishell from groups and individuals including banks, chambers, clubs, and local businesses.
Members and friends of the First Baptist Church of Brady are invited to a Richards Park picnic Sunday at noon. They should bring a basket lunch. The event honors Rev and Mrs J J Jordan and notes the Jordans will begin a new pastorate next year.
The Pony League at Richards Park honors Evridge Appliance Store of Brady for donating an electric refrigerator for the season. Mrs. FE. W. Frost expresses gratitude for the vendor's thoughtful gift to the league.
Sixteen young women were named as future queens for Miss Heart O Texas at the July Jubilee coronation in Bulldog Stadium. A pre pageant rally is set for June 27 at 7 30 p m with no admission, and pageant tickets cost 1 for adults and 75 cents for students in advance.
E. A. and Bob McShan announce the No 2 food market will open next Monday at 1112 South Bridge St after a full remodel and new stock. Store No 1 remains at North Bridge and Crothers Ave with Rob McShan in charge of the new location.
Nell Lockett of San Angelo fired a 75 to win the championship at Brady Women's Invitational Golf Tournament. Pauline Thompson won the driving contest and Ida Mae Powell of San Angelo won the putting title. Runner-up in the championship flight was Lynda Hendley of Brady with a 77. flights followed handicap standings with winners Pat Lewis of Brady and Monica Davis among others.
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