Early History of McCulloch County Reviewed By Clarence Snider
Clarence Snider spoke to the Tuesday Club on Brady and McCulloch County history. He shared Hayes family papers and other documents, noting photographs of a butter statue by Dr. Waldine Tauch and memories of the club’s early days with founder Mrs. Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch County
Clarence Snider
Houston Braly
J. A. Maxwell
H. Gilbreath
Texas
George Sessions Perry
F. W. Lazalier
S. W. Hughes
Waldine Tauch
Brady
Hayes
William Lawrence Hayes
Collie Hayes
J. S. Capps
Dick Hayes
Snider
Mrs. Rockett Hall Hosts Martin Circle Meeting
The Maggie Martin Circle met at Mrs. Rockett Hall’s home with 19 members present. Treasurer noted 202.35 paid on the pledge and 16 for the needy family. plans were set to serve sandwiches and cookies to San Angelo High School choral club members on Monday evening March 15 at First Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Martin
Mmes
Elma Campbell
Charles Gray
Annie Bryson
K. D. Lindsay
E. Tittle
Oscar Leach
Bessie Trewitt
A. Bruce
Alfred Martin
H. C. Roth
G. T. Gallaway
Rockett Hall
Ira Duke
A. J. Ricks, Sr
J. B. Davis
Enoch Shuffield
Flora Brown
Dora Ryan
Brady History Notes and 1864 County Officials Role
Mr. Snider presented materials from the Texas State Historical Society including a Ranger camp at Camp San Saba, a 1864 roll of county officials, and Brady photographs loaned by Elma Campbell. The group examined the old jail rock building, a mercantile store, and stone courthouse copies, then heard legends of Brady residents and the Bowie Battlefield near Calf Creek. Twenty three members and five guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp San Saba
Snider
Texas State Historical Society
Brady
Elma Campbell
Lee Adams
Hugo Lehman
J. G. McCall
Rahama Willhelm
Mr. Snider
Mrs. Siler Honoree At Bridal Shower
Miss Janice Neve and Miss Ne cia Gossett hosted a bridal shower for Mrs. A C Siler Jr the former Marilyn Underwood on February 26. Guests included Brady residents and several out of town friends with many sending gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Neve
Necia Gossett
A. C. Siler, Jr
Marilyn Underwood
Mmes
James Hobbs
J. P. Williamson
Leon Chew
Norman Chew
W. W. Rothmann
Joe Tinney
Aubrey Davee
Bill Middleton
Dorman Bush
Martin Neve
Richard Gossett
Ralph Underwood
Janet Ogden
Gay Townsend
Colleen Flint
Joanne Parker
Tempie Thompson
Marsha Pence
Janavee Compton
Martha Bean
Tom Holliday
Tillie McMurray
Fay Freeman
Anice Capps
Jayne Puckett
Pat Black
Betty Wallin
Brady
A. C. Siler, Sr
Seymore Mullins
Windrow Jacoby
Mr. E. H
Federation Day Observed by Sorosis Club
The Sorosis Club marked Federation Friendship Day on Tuesday March 7 at Mrs Marion Bradham's home with a canasta and 42 party at 7 30 pm The St Patrick theme appeared in tables and refreshments A committee led by Mrs Earl Todd Mrs Marion Bradham and Mrs Will Kennerly arranged the event Mrs H L Lackey and Miss Dorahyan were named outstanding members Mrs Earl Todd won high canasta prize and Miss Laurie Barfoot won high 42 prize Refreshments were served by the committee assisted by Mrs J E Williams and Mrs H L Lackey to a long list of members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Club
Marion Bradham
Earl Todd
Will Kennerly
H. L. Lackey
Dorahyan
Canasta
Laurie Barfoot
J. E. Williams
Mmes
J. H. Behrens
Bradham
Aubrey Davee
Kennerly
J. J
Brady Garden Club votes to buy gold brick and fund
The Brady Garden Club met in the McCulloch County Electric Co op building with Mrs. Enoch Sheffield presiding. Members voted to purchase a gold brick branded with the club name for the Garden Club National Home project and to contribute 25 to the State Endowment Fund marking the club’s 25th birthday. The Spring meeting is set for April 13 at Buchanan Dam and events include Beta Sigma Phi Style show on April 2, talk on vines by C L Deats, and the Spring Flower Show Court of Flowers on April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady Garden Club
McCulloch County Electric Co-op
Enoch Sheffield
Garden Club National
Waco
State Endowment Fund
Buchanan Dam
Cecil Verner
C. L. Deats
Dora —_ yan
Irbys Host Sandwich Supper Saturday
Mr and Mrs Elva Irby entertained Saturday night with a sandwich supper Those attending included their son Jerry of Huntsville Sandra Shields and Annette Johnson of Santa Anna Kenneth Young of Abilene Patricia Coomber of Dallas and Mrs Zora Wilson of Brady
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Irby
Irbys
Jerry
Huntsville
Sandra Shields
Annette Johnson
Santa Anna
Kenneth Young
Abilene
Patricia Coomber
Dallas
Zora Wilson
Brady
Brady High School to Attend State Student Council Convention
To Convention Bobby Andrews Gary Cochran Mary Sue Bartton and Bonna Jean Nance will represent Brady High School at the Student Council State Convention in Laredo March 25 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Andrews
Gary Cochran
Mary Sue Bartton
Bonna Jean Nance
Brady High School
Laredo
Davises of Pontotoc Welcome Brady Hospital A Son
Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis of Pontotoc announce the birth of a son at Brady Hospital on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Davis
Pontotoc
Brady Hospital
Mrs. Tom Sessions of Brady Ill at Brady Hospital
Mrs. Tom Sessions of Brady was an overnight patient in Brady Hospital on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Sessions of
Brady
Brady Hospital
Miss Ruth White Bride Elect Honored At Monday Party
Miss Mary Lee Dodson hosted a party for Miss Ruth Jeanette White bride elect of Everett J. Grindstaff. Prizes went to Miss Laurie Barfoot Mrs C A Ethridge and Mrs E J Powell who gave a gift to the honoree. Refreshments were served to a long list of guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lee Dodson
Ruth Jeanette White
Everett James Grindstaff
Laurie Barfoot
C. A. Ethridge
E. J. Powell
Mmes
John Lewis
W. C. Bowden
Wm. G. Ken Rly
E. C. Grindstaff
Ballinger
Walter Louis Bryson
R. F. McSwain
Powell
Lucille Benham
Beth Rosson
Tressie Shaver
Wilabel Miller
Visits by students and locals mark weekend notes
Visits included Jerry Irby of Sam Houston State College visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Elva Irby in Huntsville over the weekend. Hospital arrivals were Bill Day and Bernie Powell of Bracy. Dismissals included Mrs. James A. Williams and baby of Melvin and Mrs. Ray Appleton from Medical and Surgical Hospital. Brady Hospital saw several dismissals including Mrs. C. O. Smith Eden Mrs. Walter Hendricks Richland Springs F Ohlhausen Mrs. Clinton Newlin and Mrs. Otto Lund Brady Mrs. J. T. Currie Fife and W. B. Ellison Voca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Irby
Sam Houston State College
Huntsville
Elva Irby
Medical and Surgical Hospital
James A. Williams
Melvin
Ray Appleton
Brady Hospital
C. O. Smith
Eden
Walter Hendricks
Richland Springs
F. Ohlhausen
Clinton Newlin
Otto Lund
Brady
J. T. Currie
Fife
W. B. Ellison
Voca
Ruth Class of First Baptist Church Meets for Monthly Session
The Ruth Class at First Baptist Church held its monthly meeting with Mrs. George Puckett presiding pastorally. Mrs. W R Steel delivered a devotional on Fear and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Clyde Vance and Mrs. George Puckett. The next gathering is set for April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
First Baptist Church
George Puckett
W. R. Steel
Clyde Vance
Son Reports Marine Pfc John Avery Doing Fine
S A Avery learns from his son Pfc John A Avery stationed in Memphis Tennessee that he is doing well and making good grades in his Marine Corps school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Avery
Pfc
John A. Avery
Memphis
Tenn
Marine Corps
WMU at First Baptist holds Morals program Monday
The WMU of the First Baptist Church held a regular business meeting and Royal Service program Monday afternoon. President Mrs. Carl Schoenewolf presided. Mrs. Spencer Engdahl led the program Lifting Americas Morals with a song and prayer. Guest speaker Mrs. Lewis Cooper of Brownwood addressed the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMU
First Baptist Church
Carl Schoenewolf
Spencer Engdahl
America
F. W. Lazaligree
MA J. Ricks, Jr
Jesus
Lewis Cooper
Brownwood
Cooper
Mmes
A. A. Seals
Ford Terry
Rosa Samuelson
Minnie Harris
Ra Young
J. P. Williamson
C. M. Hicks
H. E B. Crawford
J. L. Garner
S. A. Moore
Woodrow Neath
Sam Hughes
Mattie Hale
Spencer
Mercer Aone
Roper
Leonard Boyd
J.ampton
L. B. Gray
F. W. Lazalier
Brady Hospital dismisses two residents
Mrs. Helen Brook of Brady and Edwin Clevenger of Voca were discharged from Brady Hospital Thursday, ending their hospitalization as reported in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Brook
Brady
Edwin Clevenger
Voca
Brady Hospital
Admittances to Brady Hospital and Fredericksburg Surgery
Admittances to Brady Hospital on Wednesday include Raymond Lee Short and several Brady area residents. S. P. Tomlinson, Sr., of Waring, is reported to be recovering after major surgery at Keidel Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg. His children, who were with him, have returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Ace Doran and their son visited Brady briefly Sunday on the way to Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady Hospital
Raymond Lee Short
S. R. Brown
Tom Stone
Cheryl Lawrence
Brady
A. E. Christmas
Richland Springs
Virgil Potter
Melvin
Myra Jennings
Fredonia
Travis Baucom
Llano
Joe Richard
Menard
S. P. Tomlinson, Sr
Waring
Keidel Memorial Hospital
Fredericksburg
Mr. Tomlinson
Ace Doran
Odessa
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OWA Rengam
Rhonda
Estelita
Gaoldine
John Carroll
Mala Powers
Stan FreEeRc
Geraldine
Nur Roman Anthoy Que
Royal
I.M
Royal Typewriter 6 Co
Mrs. Rockett Hall
Martin Circle
Mrs. Siler
SAN Saba
Heart of Texas
Commerce St
Brady Bulldog Band
Phyllis Bierman
Jay McElroy
Kerrville
Tivy High
Phyllis
Garden Club
Miss White
Brad
Bill Day
Rbernie Powell
Bracy
Mmes. Vance
Puckett
Mrs. Engdahl
Brady Drug
Prescription
Dial
Young
Navy Calf
Vamp
Zenith
Black Patent
Expert Fitting Service
Bourland
W. Chase St. North Side
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