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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1955
Page
8
A piece on how farmers view public advocates and outsiders seeking to champion agricultural interests. The author argues farmers prefer self-reliance and distrust national publicity figures, reflecting broader sentiment about economic messaging in rural communities.
Fie Hews reports on Brady Texas with notes of delayed reporting about floods and fences damaged by heavy rains. He comments on GI loans, farm prices, and transportation costs, arguing farmers bear the burden of rising living costs and the need for clear agricultural storytelling.
Otis Waddill Jr of Abilene has been elected Region I commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He will be installed at the state convention in Laredo June 3 5 and will serve on the state executive board. Waddill organizes Region I chapters and is a past commander of the Abilene VFW post.
Sam McAnally son of Mrs. M L McAnally of Brady and J D Hampton Brady High School agriculture teacher received Texas A&M College degrees in graduation exercises May 27. McAnally earned a degree in animal husbandry from the School of Agriculture while Hampton received a Master of Education degree in agricultural education.
Brady High graduate Dan Feagin, grandson of Mrs. Sam T. Wood, is a candidate for a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at the University of Texas. Commencement exercises will be held on June 4. Feagin worked at J C Penney in Brady and attended San Angelo College before transferring to UT.
The article traces how latent heat powers a thunderstorm with rising air and condensing moisture. It notes updrafts reaching extreme speeds, rain and hail forming, lightning and thunder, followed by cold downdrafts that flatten and end the storm as it fades into the horizon.
For sale 100 acres prime cultivation land five miles north of Brady on Brownwood Highway listed under Mrs Jack Crew. For rent a six room house with bath at 1021 West 11th contact 4622. For sale four room house with bath and two acres with a good water well by Leon Lee Rochelle.
Mrs. Cynthia Ann Robinson, 89, lifelong Williamson County resident and mother of J A Robinson of Brady, died May 24 at a daughter's home in Victoria. Funeral services were held May 25 at Friedrich Funeral Home Georgetown with Rev. Harvey Porter officiating. Burial was in Whiteley Cemetery near Georgetown. Survivors include six sons, two daughters, two sisters, 56 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. Grandsons served as pallbearers.
The bereavement at our home deepens our appreciation of friends and neighbors. Such kindness will never be forgotten. Signed by Mrs. Jack Porter and children, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Porter and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Porter and family, and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Beckham.
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