Ballot Spots Set for McCulloch County Democratic Primary
The McCulloch County Democratic Executive Committee drew ballots for the July 2 Democratic primary. Top county races include Precinct 1 commissioner with Joe Jay leading followed by Malmstrom Patterson Marsden Bryson and Kyzar. Precinct 3 commissioner winner C E Deck with Betsill and Lohn. Precinct 1 constable Arch Clevenger first then Wadill. Three county officials seek re election Aubrey Davae Guice Vogel. Unopposed district and state officials include Harold Kennedy Penrose Metor D C Fisher Newman Alborn Raymond Gray. Three racial issues on the ballot address compulsory school attendance intermarriage and interposition. A gubernatorial pledge was urged to support nominees of the Democratic National Convention.
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McCulloch County
Joe Jay
Audrey R. Malmstrom
Paulo H. E. Patterson
D. J
Ck) Marsden
Walter L Bryson
Houston B. Kyzar
C. E. Deck
Oscar Betsill
Fred Lohn
Arch Clevenger
O. C. Waddill
Aubrey Davee
John Guice
Luke Vogel
Harold Kennedy
Marble Falls
Penrose B. Metor
21St Distre
San Angelo
D. C. Fisher Trict
A. O. Newman
Bill Alborn
Raymond Gray
San Saba County
Court of Civil Appeals
ceCulloch
Democratic Party
Council OKays Payment as New Swim Pool Opens
The Brady City Council approved a $4,446 payment to Leslie Quain for the new Negro swimming pool at Willie Washington Park. They also regularized Mrs. Nelson Dukes as Country Club hostess and noted a new shed and three picnic tables at Richards Park near completion.
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Council
Brady
Leslie Quain
Willie Washington Park
Nelson Dukes
Jack Keyser
Richards Park
Veteran Santa Fe Railroad workers retire at Brady depot
After over five decades with Santa Fe F. W. Lazalier Brady station agent since late 1920 retires. N G Lyle also ends his veteran service here as an employee. Lazalier began railroading in Collinsville Indian Territory April 1 1904. Brady station will become an agent operator post. He cites confinement as reason for voluntary retirement.
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Santa Fe Railway
F. W. Lazalier
Brady
Santa Fe
Lazalier
Voters Elect Queen of Jubilee Saturday
McCulloch County residents vote Saturday to choose a queen for the 1956 July Jubilee. One box will operate in the courthouse from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Any resident who can read and write may cast a ballot. Mrs Barry Francks and Parker Pumphrey oversee the election.
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McCulloch
Barry Francks
Parker Pumphrey
Jubilee Queen to Receive Wardrobe and Cash Prize
The 1956 Jubilee queen will get a complete wardrobe and $100 for coronation expenses. Gifts come from Brady merchants and individuals, with the coronation on June 30 at the Jubilee grandstand. A pre-election rally, candidate list, and sponsor details accompany the announcement.
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Brady Merchants
TCU Executive To Be Speaker At Jubilee Rites
Dr. O James Sowell of Texas Christian University will speak at Brady July Jubilee union religious service. The first time event will be at Brady High football stadium at 8 p m Sunday July 1. Sowell directs university development and has pastored churches in Oklahoma and Los Angeles. Local ministers plan committee chaired by Rev T K Anderson with members Rev C Don Manning and Rev Marshall S Pinkerton.
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O. James Sowell
Texas Christian University
Brady
Brady High
Sowell
TCU
Oklahoma
Los Angeles
Calif
T. K. Anderson
First Methodist Church
C. Don Manning
First Christian Church
Marshall S. Pinkerton
First Presbyterian Church
Holmes Seeks Informer in Brady San Angelo Case
Governor hopeful J. J. Holmes pursues an informer in the McCollum bombing case. He reports a call and a planned meeting before Saturday midnight as Brady and San Angelo investigators monitor activity. Ranger Capt. Cowsert notes no new developments at Brady headquearters while McCollum remains in good spirits.
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Holmes
San Angelo
J. J. Holmes
McCollum
Brady
Austin
Commercial National Bank
Sam McCollum
Gully Cowsert
Junction
Brady Hospital
Town House Hotel
Capt
Cowsert
Rochelle Names Coaching Aide Leslie Fambrough
Rochelle School Board hires Leslie Fambrough of Howard Payne College as assistant coach succeeding Roy Wauson who left to coach at Millersview. Superintendent C W Thompson notes Fambrough was a standout track athlete at Howard Payne. Fambrough and his wife will move to Rochelle in August.
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Rochelle
Leslie Fambrough
Howard Payne College
Roy Wauson
Millersview
Supt. C. W. Thompson
Fambrough
Howard Payne
Wil
N T Cook 82 Brady Citizen Dies after Long Service
N T Tamage Cook 82 longtime Brady resident died at 2 15 am at his home 602 East Eighth Street He managed Texas Compress Company Brady and earlier Brownwood served as election judge on Brady City Council 1914 1920 church member and Building Loan director Born May 12 1874 in Grayson County Survivors include his wife Minnie Barret Funeral 2 40 pm Friday Wikerun Funeral Home burial Greenleaf Brownwood Pallbearers listed.
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N. T
Tammy) Cook
Brady
East Eighth St
Texas Compress Company
South Magnolia
Brownwood
C. Don Manning
First Christian Church
Wikerun Funeral Home
Greenleaf Cemetery
Charles Samuel
G. C. Kirk
Charlie Darley
BR. M. Priesmeyer
Bill Hers
Jack K Keyser
Amarillo Visit From Jones Family Highlights Rochelle Stay
Mrs. Lloyd C. Jones and her son Barry Wayne of Amarillo spent ten days visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hargrove of Rochelle. Barry stayed for an extended visit, and Miss Glennanda Nash joined them in Amarillo for the trip.
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Lloyd C. Jones
Barry Wayne
Amarillo
J. W. Hargrove
Rochelle
Barry
Glennanda Nash
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Homer Duncum
N. G Lyle
Queen of Jubilee
Joyce Browning
Linda Hagler
Suzanne Strickland
Gay Lynn Townsend
Gloria Watson
Diane Roddif
Patty Turner
All-Star Sewing Center
Waffle Shop
Club Cafe
Brady Theatre
Steffens
Lewis Shoe Store
Gibbs
J. C. Penney Co
Samuel’s
Olson’s
Wilensky’s
Central Drug
Thompsons
Townsend
Ben Franklin
Brady Drug
City Drug
Rosenberge-Myers Co
Easn
Queen’s
Golden Jones
H&c Oil Co
George Tractor Co
Engdahl
Roddie & Company
Hearts’ Texas Courts
McBride’s
Harold Engdahl
Curtis Norman Trail Company
Ellison’s
W. E. Kimrey
Higginbotham Lumber Co
C. A. Watson
Joe Ogden
Clay Building
Terial Co
Clevenger
Gray’s Fine Foods
Wheeler Humble
Piggly Wiggly
Safeway
Sheffield & Townsend
Rutherford Motors
Brady Motors
Morrow Pontiac
Pepsi-Cola Co
Lane Auto Supply
Bernah Jordan
Lee Adams Furniture Co
Gartman’s
the Toggery
Kerrville Bus Company
Rudder Drug
the Commercial National Bank
G. R. White
Queen
Barbara Bodenhamer
Brady Volunteer Fire Department
Lohn Valley Protective Association
Rochelle Lions and Study Club
Ann Hughes
Brady Tuesday Club
Janet Ogden
American Legion Auxiliary
Diane Roddie
Brady Lions Club
Brady 20Th Century and Damrosch Music Club
B&pw Club
Sorosis
Tatty Turner
Melvin Lions Club
Brady Rotary Club
Kay Bratton
Barbara Bodenteamer
N. T. Cook
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