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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1961
Page
1
Planning meeting in Prady High ag building set committees for the McCulloch County FFA Rodeo to be held May 5 and 6 at 8 p m. Miers Johnson of Rochelle is general superintendent and Kenneth Mitchell will be announcer.
Civil defense enthusiasts are invited to view the film Target Austin in Brady High School library next Tuesday March 28 at 7 45 pm. A new civil defense class will be organized at the same time and will count toward the civil defense course.
Harold Bradley, UT head basketball coach, urged Brady High School players to set a good example for the community and younger kids during a banquet at the First Christian Church. Supt. C. A. Reynolds praised the school program and coaches Ed Whiteley and Laurice Hunter for guiding the boys and girls, ending with memories of a season that brought strong effort from both teams.
Brady officials approve a five cent rate increase to pay for Prady Lake. The ordinance, passed at a special meeting, sets minimum charges at 1 dollar and 2.75 dollars for the first 4,000 gallons, with residential and commercial rates above 4,000 gallons rising to 20 and 25 cents per thousand respectively. Bonds are being prepared and sold to the Farmers Home Administration.
About 45 4-H youngsters will compete Saturday in Brady with demonstrations split between the McCulloch County Co op building and the South Ward School auditorium. Judges include Ed Davenport Mrs Roby Shuffield and George Purcell Marl Behrens. Seventeen teams advance to the District Awards Contest in San Angelo on April 22.
A petition with an estimated 250 to 300 names urged the removal of Brady’s parking meters and was presented to the City Council by T A Parker. The council remained cool to the idea, weighing potential tax-rate impacts and alternatives like free or reduced parking and limited meter use.
Brady council weighs South Blackburn traffic fixes including one way streets parallel or 33 degree angle parking. Mayor Priesmeyer calls it a hazard as James Feazelle surveys tenants. The meeting also honors A T Jacobson retiring, hires Johnny Williams in water, and discusses air conditioning for City Hall.
Richland Springs Coyotes are the favorites at the Rochelle Relays a Class B meet with 13 teams entered Rochelle Eden Robert Lee May Miles Mullin Lohn Melvin Olden Meridian Mozelle Novice and Rochelle Trophies are from the Rochelle Lions Club preliminaries start at 1 p m with finals at 7 p m Events over the afternoon and night include sprints relays hurdles jumps and throws with a mixed relay and mile events listed in the schedule.
A Brady Hotel window sign proclaims Welcome Home Son for Sammy Carruba, son of the hotel manager, after a two year Navy stint in Naples. The sign invites neighbors to Koffee and Kake for coffee and cake on Saturday March 24 to celebrate his 21st birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. DuBose with Mr. and Mrs. BE. J. Powell joined a Sunday tour of the Dogwood Trails in Palestine. They called the trip most enjoyable with dogwoods nearly in full bloom and noted blooming wisteria and redbuds seen along the route.
Notaries seeking reappointment must re qualify by paying a $3 fee and filing a new oath with the county clerk between June 1 and 10. Do not send requests to the Secretary of State. County clerks approve bonds. New appointments open April 1 to May 20, 1961.
Supt and Mrs C A Reynolds announced the arrival of their first grandchild. Mr and Mrs Mike Richards are the parents of a daughter Melony Ann born Wednesday March 22 in Houston weighing six pounds one ounce. The Reynolds plan to drive to Houston Friday to visit and Mrs Reynolds will stay next week. Mrs Richards is Cynthia Reynolds and they reside at 5450 Kinelet Houston.
Dr. A R Hays suffered a heart attack at his Valley home and is hospitalized at Valley Baptist Hospital Harlingen. His son Dr. Robert D Hays visited over the weekend and reports he is much improved. Friends may write him at Room No 228.
The McCulloch County Singing Convention will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Camp San Saba Baptist Church.
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