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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1962
Page
10
A man recalls inventing a live fish decoy named Old Judas to lure catfish and trout. After pond training and a bungled copyright attempt, he reports catching 75 pounds of catfish and a 12-pound trout before doubters sighted his tale.
A fisherman recounts training fish for sale and a plan to write a book on fish training. During a trial with a 50 pound yellow cat, the fish swallowed his companion Old Judas, broke the line, and escaped with the prize. The editor notes the story is meant as a joke and not to be believed.
Hymie Myers of Rosenberg Myers Co. will chair the American Cancer Society's 1962 Cancer Crusade in McCulloch County announced by ACS Unit President Dr. Harry Priess. The drive begins April 3 as Cancer Progress Year highlights advances in research and education.
The paper prints authorized Democratic primary candidacy notices with filing fees for congressional districts. Fees are paid in advance and nonrefundable even if a candidate withdraws. Distinct district amounts shown: 25.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 12.50.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Paul Willoughby 75 in Fort Stockton beside her husband who died in 1943. The former Margaret Walker of Prady died Saturday in a nursing home in Evant. Surviving are two sisters and a sister-in-law.
The Kelsoy Jewelry team from Brady placed sixth after day one at the Texas State Bowling Tournament in Austin. Scores included Jerry Simpson 152 Bill Leach 158 Ed Davenport 155 Herbert Huffman 167 and Ernest Barker 172 for a 2496 scratch total. The Merchants Ladies advance to the state women’s tournament in Tyler March 24 25.
The Rochelle 4 H Foods Unit II group met twice at leader Mrs. Sim Gamblin’s home. In the first meeting Vicki Gamblin Desi Creech and Kathy Doyal cooked squash scuffle and fried chicken. In the second meeting Vicki Kathy Desi Creech and Linda Roberts prepared apple crisp tossed vegetable salad and French dressing.
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