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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1966
Page
6
Five million perforated 2 by 1 inch cards circulated to Penney stores nationwide and Brady, used to trigger automatic restocking and compile sales data. At Brady, manager Neil Hatch recalls Penney's first Kemmerer ledger and notes current volume far exceeds early records.
Postmaster Mable W. Francks announces increases in money order, insurance, registry, certified mail and COD charges. The five services now lose about 60 million dollars annually, and the changes aim to cut the gap by 36 million based on FY 1965.
The new computer system supports Penney’s 2.2 billion dollar annual sales by balancing stocks and broadening assortments. It aligns stores with traditional principles by reducing operating costs and enabling associates to spend more time aiding customers. Full value for a dollar and improved customer service remain core goals.
Gen Earl Rudder former Brady mayor Texas Land Commissioner and Texas A M University president appeared on NBC Today. The Bradyite spoke about his Vietnam mission and shared impressions from the war torn country. He led the Ranger Battalion at Normandy and was hailed as a World War II hero.
Our heartfelt thanks are extended to all who offered comforting sympathy and help in our sorrow. For the beautiful service, floral offerings, the food and other deeds of kindness, we are deeply grateful. May God bless each of you. The Family of Mrs. Minnie Williams.
The new schedule merges 60 and 75 cent registry fees into 75 cents for items up to 100 dollars, preserves higher value registry fees, and combines COD fees to 60 cents up to ten dollars with no change above that. Certified Mail rises from 20 to 50 cents per item. Losses in special services shift funding from the Treasury to users.
The District 7 4-H Council meeting at Coleman Junior High drew 12 counties. Sandra Marshall was elected District Co-Chairman for 1966-67 and Kathy Flemming named district reporter. Ingrid Enestrand of Sweden spoke, sharing 4-H slides from her country.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Brady on Wednesday March 30 from 10 a m to 4 p m at the Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church. Rev Bill Kenney county blood chairman urges donors to give a pint. Last visit drew 102 units, near the quota. this time the target is 72 pints.
The Brady High School Junior Class play Time Out for Ginger held a Friday evening party at the Priess home for the cast and director Miss Lucille Welch. Cake squares and soft drinks were served and Miss Welch received a gift of appreciation.
A party honored Chuck Priess, a member of the play cast, with appreciation for his collaboration and performance. The event gathered cast and crew to celebrate shared success.
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