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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1954
Page
7
The Brady Standard lists political announcements for the Democratic Primary and runoff elections with fixed cash in advance fees for Commissioner Justice of Peace and Constable ads. Withdrawals incur per line charges and refunds are not issued after publication. The paper will publish announcements and withdrawal notices in the order fees are received.
For Congress 21st District SAM CONNALLY of San Saba County and D C FISHER seeking reelection. For State Representative 74th Dist HAROLD G. KENNEDY of Burnet County. For County Sheriff candidates J P WILLIAMSON DORMAN GIBBS Z P BILL WALDREP L N LUKE VOGEL.
Mitchell and his wife are involved in Stamford Cowboy Reunion preparations with Mitchell entering his fourth rodeo at Stamford. Mrs. Mitchell plans a ladies barrel race and TV appearance in Abilene to promote the event. The column notes grass burn risk in Brady country and cotton prospects. Also reports on small grain harvests in Millersview and oat yields around Duck Creek. A large Texas Angora Goat Raisers sale in Fredericksburg Aug 5-7 draws 42 consignors, including FFA and 4 H participants. Winds up with oats yields and local business activity before continuing on back page.
Calixte Mayes flew from Boston to Brownwood and then Brady with his wife and brother to attend the funeral of grandfather J. J. Mayse on Saturday. Calixte has served two years in the Navy aboard the USS Mulany and expects discharge next month. Weldon Mayse, in training at Great Lakes, could not attend.
The column prints sample reader mail to Secretary of Commerce GUS DOERFFLER and notes responses on topics from a 100th anniversary invitation for Comfort to tax rules for Congressmen. It also mentions a proposed 18 year old suffrage amendment failing in the Senate and lists recent visitors including Dr. J. W. Ragsdale and families visiting in the area.
A statewide poll of 4,931 Texas lawyers, conducted May 24 to June 15 by the State Bar, shows first choice votes for Supreme Court Place 1 and Court of Criminal Appeals. Incumbent Few Brewster leads the Supreme Court with 4,098 votes, Lloyd W. Davidson heads the Criminal Appeals race with 2,458 votes, followed by Sam Davis 737 and Alan Haley 1,419. Second choices reflected broader support among three or more candidates.
Hallmark greeting cards are featured for immediate occasions at The Standard. The listing highlights card selections suitable for spontaneous celebrations and everyday sentiments.
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