Rain Returns in Heart of Texas as Voters Readied for Primary
L. B. Smith notes heavy rainfall in McCulloch County with 2 to 4 inches easing drought pains for farmers. The piece mourns Egan Fowler a community leader and former Lohn basketball star, recalling his service and family. It urges voter participation in Saturday primaries, noting Democratic wins influence November outcomes and that a sample ballot is on page 8.
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Vivian
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L. B. Smith
Fairview
E. J. Green
Melvin
Democratic Party First Primary Ballot Seeks Voters
Voters face full ballot including Statewide and congressional races and a referendum on pari mutuel wagering by local option. McCulloch County reports 167 absentee votes as county clerk notes heavy turnout for a nonpresidential primary. Incumbents Poage and Briscoe face challengers, with several key county races unopposed and precinct conventions set for Saturday.
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McCulloch
W. E. (Beekie) Lohn, Jr
Lohn
U. S
District 11
W. R
Bob) Poage
Waco
Connie Lawson
Taylor
Post Demo Returns The Standard Plans Primary Results
The Standard will publish Democratic Primary returns Saturday night after McCulloch County election judges report results. Call the office at 597 2236 or 597 2059 after votes are tallied. Polls open 8 a m to 7 p m Saturday. no voting at the courthouse. The second primary, if needed, would be June 1.
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McCulloch County
Million Dollar Rain Covers McCulloch Co
A cool front meeting warm air produced a heavy rain across McCulloch County Texas on Tuesday night and into Wednesday. Amounts ranged from 1.30 to 4.10 inches with Brady Lake reporting 3.10 and Brady town 2.24 inches. Residents praised it for soaking parched ground and aiding pastures and wheat prospects.
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McCulloch Co
Texas
Mercury
R. E. Cooper
Voca
Brady Lake
Melvin
Brady Creek
Pedernales
4-H Leaders Discuss Hiring Assistant County Agent
About 35 4-H leaders and citizens met at the Brady Chamber of Commerce to explore hiring an assistant county agent. Allen Turner outlined the hiring process and the group will meet with the Commissioners' Court on May 13 to discuss next steps.
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Brady Chamber of Commerce
Allen Turner
Turner
Commissioners’ Court
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Isla) Ruth) Roddie
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