This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1956
Page
10
Fireboys pull even with Milkmen at 2-1 in Hill Country league after a lopsided 10-0 victory. Rotary beats IMCO Bombers 7-6 for first win, Rosenberg's defeats Jaycees 6-1 to put Merchants at 2-2. Schedule lists games for Pony and Little Leagues this week.
The McCulloch County Singing Convention will meet at the Assembly of God Church in Brady on Sunday afternoon June 24 at 2 pm. Everyone is invited.
The article profiles two longtime Brady figures, Lazalier and Lyle. Lazalier, a Baptist deacon and former Brady Masonic Lodge master, has served the community in church and civic roles for years. Lyle, with 43 years at Brady railroad depot, reflects on leaving after a lifelong career from 1913 to retirement as operator cashier. memories include reporting the 1945 freight depot fire.
The Brady area baked under a hot sun with upper 90s and a 102 degree high last Friday. Weather observer Mrs. J R Cochran reported daily readings from Saturday through Wednesday with no rainfall in the month and notes of consecutive hot days. Sam Bass, famed Texas outlaw, was shot on July 29, 1878 by Ranger Dick Ware.
Mr. Lyle born May 3 1890 in Prairie Lea Caldwell County after moving to Brady in 1907 spent years shipping cattle and sheep for local ranchers. He recalls the 1958 flood when the North Bridge Street bridge collapsed and how guards let him cross to keep trains moving. He plans fishing after retirement.
June 21 notes summer weather and social visits. Dora Behrens and Hulda Behrens attend Henry A. Otte funeral in Brady with family members. Family members and acquaintances travel between Melvin Camp San Saba Brady and San Antonio for visits and church events.
A historical note records that Spanish explorers introduced Longhorn cattle to Mexico in 1521 guiding the cattle trade and shaping early ranching in the region.
Ned Price of Tyler county judge of Smith County visited Brady on Wednesday to meet local voters as the opponent of Earl Rudder for Texas General Land Office commissioner. He lunched at the Club Cafe with local friends. A SMU graduate, Price has eight years as county judge, 17 years as an attorney, and leadership roles in county judges associations and Boy Scout work.
A study identifies the grasshopper ear as situated on the basal joint of the abdomen, clarifying long standing questions about insect hearing anatomy. Researchers note this placement may influence how sound is detected and processed in these insects.
A brief note contemplates hosting a gathering tied to THE STANDARD and corporate or social contexts. It hints at organizational spirit and potential guest engagement without detailing plans or outcomes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.