J Day at UT Arlington Brings Alumni Back to Ransom Hall
The Passing Parade recalls J Day at the University of Texas at Arlington as 1926 graduates and journalism alumni reunite in Ransom Hall. The renovation honors W. A. Ransom and the Journalism department, with the Alumni Directory listing 93 exes. Old colleagues Ken Whitt and Dub Brown attend and reminisce about former days.
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University of Texas
Arlington
Ransom Hall
North Texas Agricultural College
NTAC
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College System
Arlington State College
University of Texas System
University of Texas At Arlington
University of Texas, North Campus
W. A. Ransom
English and Foundling
UTA Journalism
Dorothy Estes
Alumni Association
Grandpa Greybeard
Ken Whitt
San Angelo
Dub Brown
Tyler
Dub
Brady Jaycees and Wives Place In Fort Worth Barbecue
Brady Jaycees and Jaycee Wives each scored well at the TSCRA Centennial Championship Barbecue Beef Cookoff at the Tarrant County Convention Center. The Tugboat Cookers led by Gilbert Currie and the Better Half Cookers led by Mary King placed second and fourth respectively, with USDA boneless briskets cooked in open pit over wood coals and samples served at the Welcome Cocktail Party.
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Brady
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Fort Worth
Brady Jaycees
Tarrant County Convention Center
TSCRA
Gilbert Currie
Joe King
John Paclik
Jaycees
Mary King
Jackie
Currie
Shelly Paclik
USDA
Brady Bunch
Bicycle The Americas Tour Heads Toward Brady July 21
Dana Morrison of Anaheim announces the 1977 Bicycle Marathon from California to Florida. The 30 day goodwill tour departs July 15 with a July 21 Brady arrival. The trip includes riders of all ages, supported by a motor caravan and staff, and seeks local Brady volunteers. Contact Bicycle The Americas in Anaheim for participation.
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Bicycle the Americas Club
Dana Morrison
Anaheim
Calif
California
Florida
America
Morrison
Brady
Orlando
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Bicycle the Americas
Delaware
Bloodmobile to visit Brady on Wednesday
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Fourth and Bridge Street Church of Christ in Brady from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Gladys Salter urged residents to donate a pint, noting the last visit was very successful and could save lives.
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Red Cross
Brady
Fourth and Bridge Street Church of Christ
Gladys Salter
Home Rule Government Debate Shapes Brady City Election
Proponents of a home rule city manager form gain ground in Brady as candidates for the April 2 council race discuss shifting from 1906 general law status. The Texas Municipal League notes that home rule grants broader chartered powers, local elections control, and flexibility to address issues without waiting on state action.
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Brady
Texas Municipal League
TML
Texas
At Issues Session Slated Thursday
Candidates for city races answered questions at an At Issues party held at KNEL and The Standard. The Herald will publish the responses on Tuesday and KNEL will air them the same day. Absentee voting continues to March 29 for the April 2 city election at City Hall.
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The
Standard and
KNEL
Herald
Charles H. Newlin
Bill Brown
Evans I. Burleson
Larry Shields
B. McCleskey
Kadhrann Jones Hallmark
Ted Archer
Darrel Clevenger
W. C. (Otis) Stewart
Ed Davenport
Yvonne Sheffield
City Hall
Youth Tennis Tournament Set for April 2 in Brady
The Heart of Texas Tennis Association sponsors a youth event on Saturday April 2 for McCulloch County students. Divisions span ages 6 to 18 with separate brackets for girls and boys, singles and doubles. Entry deadline March 31, $3 singles $5 doubles, collect entries at local stores, players bring lunch to Stanburn Courts at 8 a.m. on tournament day.
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Heart of Texas Tennis Association
McCulloch County
Rudder Drug
Samuel's Department Store
Dean Taff Motors
Brady
Stanburn Courts
QH Futurity Purse Could Be 40 000 Dollars at Jubilee Meet
Seventy six Quarter Horse owners paid the third sustaining fee of 126 dollars for the Futurity at G Rollie White Downs. The purse could reach near 40 000 with finals by April 17 and preliminary trials the first weekend. Racing Secretary Robert Strickland notes 102 Quarter Horse entries, with about 60 likely to pay final fees.
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G. Rollie White Downs
Robert Strickland
Jubilee Association
Strickland
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Mel
Pady Jayce
Brad
L.B. Smith
Jones Cattle Co
Commercial National Bank
Bicycle Club
Bicycle the
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League
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