Spotted Showers Hit Brady and McCulloch County
Heavy and intermittent showers swept Brady and McCulloch County since last Friday night totaling 29 inches in Brady as verified by Mrs J R Cochran. Other areas recorded traces to 0 79 inches with bands of rain across the county and light sprinkles continuing into Tuesday noon. The Herald notes overcast skies and moderate temperatures with forecasts predicting scattered showers statewide.
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Brady
cCulloch County
J. R. Cochran
Prinkles
S the Herald
Mrs. B N Winston Buried Monday in Rest Haven
Mrs. Alice Ethel Winston of 1806 Poplar Drive died at home Saturday at 11 40 p m Funeral services were held Monday at Wilkerson Funeral Home chapel conducted by Rev Lamar Leifeste pastor of the First Methodist Church Burial followed in Rest Haven Cemetery She is survived by husband B N Winston of Brady a daughter Mrs Aldine Johnson of Pompano Beach Florida and one grandson Pallbearers were Noble J Johnson Bill Leach W R Tucker Egan Fowler M M Bradham and Paul Bowman
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Alice Ethel Winston
Poplar Drive
Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel
Lamar Leifeste
First Methodist Church
Rest Haven Cemetery
B. N. Winston
Brady
Aldine Johanson
Pompano Beach
Fla
Noble
Death of 100 year old Huston Vickery in Rochelle
Huston Vickery 100, longtime Rochelle area farmer, died at home in Brady after a lengthy illness. Born April 4, 1865 in Nashville, he lived in McCulloch County since 1905 and belonged to Rochelle Christian Church. Funeral services were held June 13 at Wilkerson Chapel with burial in Rochelle Cemetery. he leaves two sons, three daughters, a brother, 22 grandchildren, 73 great grandchildren, and 12 great great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huston Vickery
E. Third Street
Mr. Vickery
Nashville
Tenn
McCulloch County
Rochelle
Brady
Rochelle Christian Church
Library Friends Seek Membership
The Friends of the Library invite new members during membership month. Renewals were reported from Brady Doole Mercury and Brady residents including Mr. and Mrs. John Sloane Oscar Betsill F R Wulff Billy Jones Liane Grant Jeff L Anderson Tim H L Lackey Frank Roddie Jr Phyllis David and Kirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Library
Frank Roddie, Jr
H. L. Lackey
Richards Memorial Library
John Sloane
Brady
Oscar Betsill
Doole
F. R. Wulff
Billy Jones
Liane and
Grant
Mercury
Hobbs Couple Visit Daughter in local county area
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hurst of Hobbs New Mexico spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Schill, parents of Mrs. Schill. They enjoyed Brady Lake fishing and county sightseeing during their visit.
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W. R. Hurst
Hobbs, N. M
Cecil Schill
Schill
Brady Lake
McCulloch 4-H Horse Show Promises Youth Competition
McCulloch County 4-H sponsors a horse show next Monday at 7:30 pm at the rodeo arena. Open to all youths ages nine to nineteen who join 4-H, events include halter and performance classes with top showmen advancing to the district show in Junction and then the state show in Dallas. Ribbons and a rosette await top finishers. entry is free.
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McCulloch County
Junction
Dallas
Kuykendall
4 H Dress Revue Set For Friday Night
The annual county 4 H Dress Revue will be held Friday night June 25 at 8 30 p m in the South Ward Auditorium. Brownwood adult and junior 4 H leaders will judge the garments including Mrs Ira Ray and daughter Annette Mrs S H Rogers Mrs Joe Brooks Twylah Talley and Sue West. Participants meet at 8 30 a m for practice and judging.
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P. m
South Ward
Brownwood
Ira Ray
Annette
S. H. Rodgers
Joe Brooks
Twylah Talley
Sue West
Trail Drivers Recall Wagon Trip With Gibbs
Johnson City Trail Drivers visit through weekend prompting Police Chief Dorman Gibbs to recall driving a covered wagon from Seagraves to Fredonia during the Depression in 1932. He described rough roads coyotes and a shave stop before Brady and Eden, then a wagon accident near Whiteland Hill injuring the driver while others questioned braking methods. Gibbs notes many lessons for young handlers.
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Johnson City
Dorman Gibbs
Seagraves
Fredonia
Gibbs
Whiteland Hill
Lions Governor Speaks At Brady Lions Banquet
George M. Thompson, governor elect of District 2A-1 Lions International, spoke at Brady Lions Club Installation banquet and Ladies Night. Linda Harvey was recognized as Lions Sweetheart. Boyd Hunt received the Lion of the Year Award for 1964 65.
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George M. Thompson
Lions International
Brady Lions Club
Linda Harvey
Lions Club
Boyd Hunt
Hymie Myers
Dallas
Cleve McDonough
George Gershwin
James Feazelle
Bill Douglas
Korky Steffens
James Mallow
Douglas
Uvalde Visit From Mrs Stokes and Family
Mrs Buzzy Stokes of Uvalde visits this week with sister Mrs A H Floyd. The Floyds and Mrs B K May of Lampasas spent the weekend in Uvalde with Mr and Mrs Stokes after a trip to Red Bank New Jersey. Mr Stokes plans to join them in Brady this weekend.
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Buzzy Stokes
Uvalde
A. H. Floyd
Floyds
B. K. May
Lampasas
Floyd
July Jubilee Parade and Festivities Plan Details
Plans for the July Jubilee rapid. stalls for horses, three day race meet and parade entries grow. Visiting duchesses will appear in coronation pageant for Miss Heart of Texas and ride July 1. Out of town floats from Kendall County Fair and other regions. local and regional groups invited. A June 26 rally at Bulldog Stadium introduces Miss Heart of Texas nominees. Judge Isbell praises Brady merchants and local cooperation. prizes boost parade dress classes.
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San Saba
Diane King
Linda Harvey
Janie Crew
Kim King
Kendall County
Boerne
Menard Chamber of Commerce
Mason County
San Saba County
Austin
Brown County Sheriffs Posse
Brownwood
Ballinger Riding Club
Brady
Brady National Bank
Commercial National Bank
Brady Standard-Herald
Robert Strickland
Brady Steak House
Farmers-Ranchers Co-op
Club Cafe
Plateau Motel
Bulldog Stadium
Miss Heart of Texas
Lintz
James Isbell
Golf Pro-Am Set by Heart of Texas Association
The Heart of Texas Men's Golf Association will hold its first pro-am of the year on Sunday June 27 at the Municipal Golf Course. Open to all members the entry fee is 2 dollars. Qualifying scores go in at the score box on hole 9 signed scores required. Entries must be in by noon June 26.
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Heart of Texas Men's Golf Association
Mrs Ellis Returns From Vacation Trip
Mrs. Ellis has returned from visiting her son Bryan in Sacramento California. Bryan serves as a field representative for the Social Security Administration in parts of Sacramento and nearby areas. They toured Yosemite National Park Lake Tahoe San Francisco Marin Peninsula and Tamalpais Mountain with the grove of redwood trees noted.
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W. N. Ellis
Bryan
Sacramento
Calif
Social Security Administration
Ellis
Yosemite National Park
Lake Tahoe
San Franscsco
Marin Penninsula
Tamalpois Mountain
Heart to Heart Bloodmobile Visits Brady for 100 Pint Goal
The Red Cross Bloodmobile makes its final year visit Friday June 25 from 11 am to 5 pm at the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The Brady quota is 70 pints per trip, plus a 30 pint deficit, totaling 100 pints for McCulloch County.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
First Methodist Church
Brady
McCulloch Countians
Gladys Salter
The
American Red Cross
Brady Lions Club Seeks Box Seat Holders for Jubilee Races
Regular box seat holders are urged to contact Gene Samuelson about seats for the Jubilee Races. Those wanting full program or single day seats should reach Samuelson. Reservations run through Friday June 25 with contact numbers 507 2456 9 am to 4 pm. if no answer, call 597 2236.
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Brady Lions Club
Gene Samuelson
Samuelson
Marine OCS Candidate Pina Jr. Heads to Quantico
Manuel Pina Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Pina Sr of Melvin attends six week Marine Corps Officers Candidate School summer training at Quantico Virginia from June 14 to July 28. He is a 1963 Melvin High School graduate and a junior at Texas A&M University.
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Marine Ocs
Manuel Pina, Jr
Manuel Pina
Melvin
U. S. Marine Corps Officers Candidate School
Quantico
Manuel
Melvin High School
Texas A&m University
Recreation Uses Idle Farm Land in McCulloch County
Farmers Home Administration supervised credit program encourages rural recreation enterprises on idle county land. Thomas W. Wiley states FHA loans finance cabins ponds docks stables trails camps trailer parks shooting preserves and more with up to 35000 for operating costs and 60000 for real estate. Loans carry 5 percent interest. real estate loans max 40 years, chattel loans seven. Information available from Wiley at 214 South Blackburn Brady Texas.
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McCulloch County
Farmers Home Administration
Thomas W. Wiley
Brady
Wiley
South
Blackburn
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dot McCulloch
B.N. Winston
Library
McCulloch 4-H
Youngsters Horse Show
Lovell Kuykendall
Casinas
Eden
Old McMillan
Lions
William 8. Douglas
Murray Jordan
Paul Huntington
Cecil Striegler
Eldred Pruitt
McRee
Carl Scott
J.C. Britton
Ross Ziehr
Wilensky-Huffman
John
Mrs. Ellis
Richards Park
Ronnie Bailey
Pennsylvania Sand Team
Gary Jordan
Pepsi-Cola
Pee Wee League
Ellison
Brady Jaycees
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