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Brady Standard

Location

Brady, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1956

Page

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Stalls Full for Jubilee Meet as Methodist Tour New Building

Jubilee Methodists invite congregation to view the new First Methodist educational building and social hall after Sunday worship. Delayed opening pending furnishings. Building sits at Elm and East Third Streets with classrooms and an open courtyard. Dr Ss A Steelman of Southwestern University Georgetown to speak. Dinner on the grounds canceled.

First Methodist Church Eek Elm East Third Streets Ss. A. Steelman Southwestern University Georgetown

Mass Choir Formed for Jubilee Union Service at Brady Stadium

Brady church choirs assemble at 7:30 p.m. in Bulldog Stadium for a union service before the Jubilee. Dr. O James Sowell of Texas Christian University speaks, with Rev T K Anderson presiding. Freewill offering funds the event and charity drive.

Brady Brady High School Bulldog Stadium Tne T. K. Anderson First Methodist Church David Groves T. R. Daniel First Baptist Church Karl K. Steffens O. James Sowell Texas Christian University Fort Worth Marshall Pinkerton Brady Presbyterian Church Brady Ministerial Alliance Anderson

Do Not Water Until Well No 2 Repaired

Brady residents were urged to conserve water as Well No 2 at the power plant was shut down after production fell 200 gallons per minute this week. Chief engineer K H Nixon said a hole in the water column may be allowing water to feed back into the well. Crews from San Antonio worked to remove a cas ing and locate the hole, with no clear timeline for reassembly. The plant normally pumps 915 gallons per minute, but output has declined. three other wells remain in operation: No 1, No 3, and No 4.

Brady K. H. Nixon San Antonio Nixon

Robert A. Hendrix On Duty In Hawaii

Airman apprentice Robert A. Hendrix reported for duty in June with Air Transport Squadron 7 near Honolulu Hawaii. The unit, part of the Military Air Transport Service, flies Lockheed Constellations on the California to Orient and Middle East aerial supply line.

Robert A. Hendrix USN Iral D. Hendrix N. Bridge St Brady Air Transport Squadron 7 Honolulu Hawaii Military Air Transport Service California Orient Middle East

Jubilee Parade Mon Morning Rolls Through Town

Parade chairman Jim Harkrider reports 137 units for the Jubilee procession to start at 10 a m on South Blackburn Street near the Post Office with an air show by Austin and Corpus Christi jets at 9 30 a m. Jubilee Queen Barbara Bodenhamer will review from the queen's float near the Post Office.

Brady Plaza Blackburn Jim Harkrider Blackburn Street Air Force and Navy Austin Corpus Christi East Third East Tenth Barbara Bodenhamer Brady

Be on Alert for Grass Fires Ranchers Urged

In hot dry weather McCulloch County farmers and ranchers are urged to watch for grass fires. Ranchers with equipment in the rural fire protection system should keep sprayers ready. 26 cattle sprays from 50 to 500 gallons are mapped and kept filled, with reports to the Chamber of Commerce at 2420.

McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce Brady

Meat 7500 Pounds Ready For Jubilee Barbecue

David Quinn has 7500 pounds of meat ready for the Jubilee free barbecue next Tuesday. It will be the biggest barbecue around here in years. Meat donated by McCulloch County residents is stored at Roddie & Co. A 1000 gallons of Kool-Aid and a half ton of red beans accompany the food. Serving begins at 11 a.m. in the west end of Richards Park with ten serving lines planned for rapid service.

David Quinn Quinn Richards Park McCulloch County Roddie & Co Brady Merchants

Brady Dollar Day Delayed to July 11

Brady merchants postpone the Dollar Day sale by one week because the first Wednesday in July is Independence Day. The next bargain event will be held Wednesday, July 11, and the Dollar Day edition appears Monday afternoon, July 9.

Brady Merchants

Jubilee Week Schedules Highlight Parades Races and Events

Jubilee events fill Brady Texas with a coronation at the Jubilee grandstand and a public ball at the Country Club. A Sunday religious service, a Monday parade, horse and auto races, a garden pilgrimage, a home tour, free barbecue, dances, and a Bill Hames show fill the week with family entertainment at Richards Park and Jubilee track.

Jubilee Grandstand Country Club Brady High Bulldog Stadium Brady Plaza Jubilee Track Brady Hotel Richards Park Dean Baird Richards Park Pavilion Jubilee Track, & P. m Jublee Track

Jubilee to be filmed for Texas in Review program

Photographer Joe Wilson of Midland will film the Jubilee and county history feature for the Humble Company's TV program Texas in Review. He works with the Chamber of Commerce Public Information Committee led by A. H. Red Floyd, Sunday through Wednesday.

Texas In Review Humble Company Joe Wilson Midland Public Information Committee The Chamber of Commerce A. H Red) Floyd

Old-Timers Reunion Set for July Fourth at Richards Park

McCulloch County pioneers are invited to the Jubilee Old-Timers Reunion at Richards Park on Wednesday morning July 4. The event starts at 10 70 a m at the new covered pavilion with J Herrington in charge. Brady Mayor Dr A Harkrider will give the welcome and prizes will honor the oldest attendees and longtime residents as well as the farthest travelers.

Richards Park Herrington Brady Dr. A. Harkrider

Shows and Rides Arrive for Jubilee at Richards Park

The advance party of Bill Hames Shows and Rides arrived at Richards Park for the July Jubilee. Rides will be set up Friday and Saturday and be ready to operate this weekend.

Bill Hames Richards Park

Jubilee horse races attract 150 horses for three day meet

Race Manager Jack Locklear reports about 130 horses on grounds with more arriving as stabling fills. Merchan ts support boosts purses to over 4200 dollars for the three day Jubilee with War Turk from Sonora and Flying Dutchman of Junction among notable entrants.

Jubilee Jack Locklear Locklear McCulloch County Krady Bell Farmers and Ranchera Co-op

Iome Prom Vacation Returns From Galveston Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Oates and family returned Sunday from a week long vacation in Galveston. Patricia remained in Victoria for an extended visit with friends.

Iome Leo Oates Galveston Patricia Victoria

Old Prairie Schooner Brings Pioneer Wagon to Brady Jubilee

A 19th century prairie schooner driven by JL W Wilson of Joplin Missouri will march in Brady's Jubilee parade and attend race programs next week. The team weighs over 1400 pounds each and has appeared at 200 celebrations on national TV Look and newsreels. The wagon and exhibits, with Wilson and his family, will be camped at Richards Park. Courtesy of Commercial National Bank invites public visits and photos.

Brady JL. W. Wilson Joplin Prairie Schooner Wilson Virginia Wayne Richards Park Commercial National Bank

No Herald Tuesday Afternoon Race Day Notice

The Brady Herald will not be published on Tuesday July 3 to allow employees to attend the races each afternoon of the celebration. The Friday Standard will publish as usual on Thursday afternoon. Ad copy for Fridays issue must be in by Tuesday noon due to store closings on July 4.

Brady Herald

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