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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1969
Page
5
May is Senior Citizen Month and the article urges retirees to pursue learning and adventure while maintaining a balanced diet. It cites historical figures who achieved later in life and supports plans, health, nutrition, and mental well being. It warns against poor eating, emphasizes the four food groups, and notes common dental and diet concerns for older adults.
The Junior and Senior FIA Chapters of Prady held a joint meeting to install incoming officers for the 1969-70 term. Brenda Bratton is president with Ginger Boswell as VP, Jan Wilkinson secretary, Sharon Ostraley historian, Jackye Avarts treasurer, Vick Glasscock parliamentarian, Serena Collins project chair, and Jat Ables reporter. They also planned a float for the July Jubilee parade.
The family of Claud Knight Sr expresses sincere gratitude to all who offered comforting sympathy, flowers, food, and other kindnesses during their sorrow.
The Sorosis Club held its final year meeting at Richards Memorial Library. Mrs. Aubrey Davee is named president with officers Mrs. Huntington vice president and Mrs. Caylor secretary. A buffet salad supper featured red roses and a social committee arrangement. Guests included Mrs. Lawrence and others. The Texas A&M Mothers Club of the Heart of Texas postponed May 28 meeting to June 18 with details to follow.
Richards Memorial Library will close Friday and Saturday May 30 and 31 for Memorial Day. Summer hours begin June 2 with daily opening from 9 a m to 12 noon and 2 p m to 6 p m, closed Saturdays in June July and August. Books may be dropped in the new outside drop box when closed.
The McCulloch County League of Vocational Nurses met Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Nurses Home with Mrs J Mmuna Mae Bode presiding. New officers for 1969 70 were elected: Lavine Constancia president Herschel Bryson vice president R W Cavin secretary Norma Kuhlman treasurer. Meunloch County League of Vocational Nurses Nurse of the Year will attend the San Antonio state convention in June 1920 along with delegates. Father Ben Verbruege was guest speaker showing slides from Holland Rome and the Holy Land. Refreshments served to members and guests.
National Geographic notes the Dogon belief that weaving began through a spirit who spat sacred thread and wove it on a loom formed from his jaws teeth and lips.
The Summer Reading Program for school age boys and girls starts June 2 at Richards Memorial Library. Sponsored by the library and Texas State Library in Austin. Readers who finish twelve books on their level earn certificates. Friends of the Library will award a book to the top reader in each grade group. All books read from June 2 through August 12 count. Sign up at the library starting June 2.
Brady Swinging Squares met at the Boy Scout Lodge Saturday night with Dub and Zelma McDaniel calling. Six visiting couples from Brownwood attended plus guests from San Angelo and Melvin. Brady Lake facilities were used by Brownwood campers, and a May 1 dance at Brady Lake Slab is planned with Curtis Thompson of Midland calling. Spectators are invited.
Instructions advise thorough spraying of infested plants from all sides until fully wet and runoff begins. For detailed guidance on bagworms and other home ground insects, pick up L-199 Texas Guide for Controlling Insects on Ornamental Plants.
County Agent Jerry DeBord notes bagworms are harmful to arbor vitae juniper cedar and also injure willows apple maple oak sycamore abelia and other plants when populations rise. Sprays work best if applied before young worms build bags. Effective insecticides include malathion carbaryl Sevin lead arsenate and toxaphene mixed with water per label directions.
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