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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1969
Page
4
Texas House passed a disorderly conduct bill to replace the invalidated disturbing the peace law. The measure imposes fines up to 200 dollars first offense and up to 1000 dollars or 30 days in jail for subsequent offenses.
May I take this opportunity to thank the John Church of Christ for the cards and flowers during my confinement in an Abilene hospital. Mrs J Purcell.
The Mercury community extends sympathy to the family of Mrs. Elbert Holland who died after a short illness in Brownwood Memorial Hospital. Services are at 2:00 PM today at the Brownwood Austin Avenue Church of Christ with burial in East Lawn Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, a son Herbert of Abilene, a daughter Mildred Kirksey of Killeen, three sisters, and several relatives.
Mrs. L C Underwood and family at Seaday and relatives from Brownwood Denton and Decatur visited Rochelle and Austin areas Friday to Sunday. Other guests included Mr and Mrs W M Cawyer Hamilton and Mr and Mrs R O White Hamilton. J AW Halford Ballinger preached at Mercury Baptist Church.
London officials report the 316 foot Big Ben clock tower at Westminster Palace has shifted only a few inches in 110 years, far less than Pisa’s Leaning Tower. The landmark’s name now covers the bell, clock, and tower, with the bell’s crack adding character to its deep tone.
Gas lamps once lit the four dials of Big Ben each 23 feet across with 500 opalescent glass pieces. Fluorescent lights now outline the numerals and long hands. Countless Englishmen look to the clock daily to set watches. Snow can freeze dials and careless workers have caused stoppages with tools and materials.
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