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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1955
Page
1
Thirteen Brady High School boys campaign for Mister BHS with campaigns set by secret ballots. The show on November 10 in the BHS auditorium will feature entertainment, three finalists, and winner by audience applause guided by judges.
The Lohn PTA carnival at Lohn School Saturday night raised $567.65 with 242 plates sold at the barbecue supper. Prizes included a quilt, groceries, and various items. proceeds support school improvements shared by the PTA, seniors, juniors, FFA, and FHA.
Brady youngsters were on their best behavior for Halloween and earned a big thank you from the police department. City Marshal Golden Jones commended their niceness and noted only a few shop windows on Blackburn Street were soaped while others around the square remained untouched. The youths also left most garbage cans untouched.
Abel De Anda of Coleman faces a felony aggravated assault with intent to murder for a Melvin Saturday night shooting at a dance. Three misdemeanor counts, including carrying a pistol and aggravated assault with a pistol, are also charged against De Anda. Mike Nunez was shot in the shoulder, Edward Sandoval's hat was knocked off. De Anda posted bonds totaling 2250 dollars.
Allie Hagler a Rochelle High School freshman was crowned Halloween carnival queen escorted by Bob Beakley. The paper corrects an earlier error naming Barbara Stuart as queen and notes Patsy Engdahl won grade school queen. Brady resident James King won the freshman rifle prize as community sponsors praised local support.
Brady barber shops boosted haircut prices to one dollar this week from 75 cents. Shaves rose to 75 cents from 50 cents as barbers explain higher costs. Other towns already see some cuts at 150 to 200 cents, underscoring rising living costs.
City Council agreed to draft an amendment allowing Brady service stations to sell butane from surface tanks at Cox Gulf Station 702 West Commerce St to service trucks and farm equipment under safety restrictions. If approved, first reading set for Nov 22, with three readings needed to become effective.
Mt Calvary Lutheran Church begins an Inquiry Class led by Rev Lester E Hedemann. The first lecture Sunday at 6 30 PM invites the public to attend and learn what the Bible says about Christian teaching.
The National Council of Christians and Jews proclaims November 1955 as Religions in American Life Month focusing on American youth. Citizens are urged to attend worship at their chosen church this Sunday to support the faith of young people.
West 17th Street paving toward Dodge should wrap up this month says Ben Dillon State Highway Department resident engineer. Contractor Harry Campbell of Abilene plans to finish base material hauling this week with asphalt work starting in about a week. Rock blasting west of Brady caused loud explosions that alarmed residents. Another project in the northeast county by Allen Keller Co Fredericksburg near Mercury to San Saba County will also finish paving a 12.5 mile stretch joining FM Road 45 north of Richland Springs.
Rochelle High School range judging and land judging team placed second at Area VII FFA contest in San Marcos on Oct. 29 with 704 points. Members: James Gentry James Dennis John Lloyd Blauvelt. alternates Jon Virdell high point among alternates.
The Girl Scout Community Association will meet Tuesday night at 7 30 in the Little House. All officers, committee chairmen, troop leaders, assistant leaders, and parents are urged to attend. The election of officers for the coming year is a main feature.
Brady hosts Ballinger in a heated 7-AA showdown with the Bearcats needing a win to stay in the district race. Ballinger’s Dwayne Patton and Charles Holloway pose a race horse and tank threat while Brady’s defense aims to contain them as coach Chuck York manages injuries and illnesses among players.
The Rev. T. K. Anderson, newly assigned pastor of the First Methodist Church of Brady, says he feels at home in West Texas. He preached his first Brady sermon last Sunday and was well received. His career includes pastorates in San Saba, Fredonia, Del Rio, Cuero, Raymondville, and Austin, with a college background at Southwestern University and SMU. His wife and daughter Reba Jean accompany him, and son T. K. Jr. is on the Corpus Christi Caller-Times staff.
Nine pledges join the Silver Spurs honorary service organization at the University of Texas. Two Brady boys, Terry Towie Townsend and Jack Garey, are selected for leadership, campus achievements, and scholarships. Townsend is a junior pre law student. Garey a mid law student set to graduate next year.
James C. Thrash a senior at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary will preach at 11 a m Sunday November 6 at Brady Presbyterian Church The McAllen native served this summer as student assistant pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont
A strong dry north swept through the Heart of Texas on Wednesday with heavy dust and gusty winds. By Thursday morning the mercury fell to 33 degrees tying the season’s low set Tuesday morning last week.
Friday football card lists Ballinger at Brady. Rochelle at Richland Springs Mozelle at Lohn. Melvin has an open date.
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