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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1954
Page
1
Brady ministers and the Brady Ministerial Alliance launch a Religion in American Life observance led by Rev Roy May. The American Legion and Auxiliary will join a 10:30 a.m. gathering on courthouse square November 14 before attending services at Brady Presbyterian Church.
Charley Lattimer of Fairview and R L Riley of Doole, longtime McCulloch County residents, met at the courthouse while waiting for the social security office. Both were born on September 21, 1884, are 70, and hail from Hopkins and Ellis counties in northeast Texas. They anticipate future visits may rekindle kinfolk gossip.
The Hotel Brady completes remodeling and opens a new coffee shop run by Mr. and Mrs. J. Weaver. Free coffee served all day Saturday to showcase the 80-seat dining area and fresh decor. The hotel renovation includes new rooms with modern furnishings and air conditioning, with plans for exterior updates.
Brady schools open their doors for National Education Week Navy event with three round table discussions on Ways and Means of Improving Our Schools. Monday 7 pm at Brady Junior High, Tuesday 7 pm at Brady High School and Dunbar School. Superintendent Reynolds invites patrons to attend and offer constructive suggestions. Tuesday will feature special visitation at North Ward South Ward and Dunbar Schools.
The City Council hired Joe McAnally as a full time fireman to fill the vacancy after the death of Curtis Gibson. McAnally was a volunteer and was recommended by the fire department. The council also discussed opposition to a proposed meat ordinance to set up inspection procedures and considered long range plans for street marker updates to aid tourists and fire response.
Troop 28 won district first aid honors and advances to the Concho Valley Council event in San Angelo after the Heart of Texas District meet at the Scout Lodge. Troop 33 took second and Troop 24 third as 50 to 60 boys competed under judges George Samuelson John Black A L Reed and O K Reynolds. The article notes patrols meet on different nights and urges Cub training for younger boys.
Cynthia Reynolds was selected by Brady High faculty to represent the school in the Miss Spirit of Christmas contest in San Angelo. Sponsored by the San Angelo Jaycees, the event accompanies the city Christmas parade.
McCulloch County rejected six of eleven Texas Constitutional amendments despite statewide approval. The county backed proposals for women jurors and four year county official terms only in Brady and vote totals showed rural voters defeating measures on retirement credits toll roads and related pay raises. Gov. Shivers and Sen. Johnson won easily amid write-in activity in Brady and Salt Gap boxes.
The county tallies show voters split on key measures. Notable results include Amendment 1 for old age funds passing, and Amendment 2 on retirement system transfers failing narrowly. Amendment 4 to use Confederate Pension funds for state buildings passed strongly, while Amendment 7 requiring women on juries failed decisively.
Saturday is Poppy Day as American Legion and Auxiliary volunteers sell red crepe paper flowers on the streets. Members urge buying and wearing the poppy and note a concurrent membership drive with veterans urged to apply.
McCulloch County landowners will be contacted to sign permits granting Army rights to maneuvers next February. Eleven counties are in the area with offices in Brady San Saba Mason Llano Lampasas and Fort Hood to arrange permits. John L. Bobek leads the Brady office. No payment but reimbursement for damages. guards will monitor fences and livestock. repairs follow troop departure. Owners must report damage to Fort Hood for settlement. not all land will be used. Troop numbers are about one third of Operation Longhorn and there will be more land this time. February maneuvers only, future exercises cancelled.
Rainfall in Brady registered only seven hundredths of an inch during Wednesday afternoon showers, according to weather observer Mrs. Jay Cochran.
Brady's Bulldogs face Coleman Bluecats Friday night in Dad's Night ceremonies. The Bulldogs seek progress in the District 8-AA race with the league's best defense, while Coleman eyes victory as they press two wins and two losses. Starting guard Richard Rickman is out with a knee injury, leaving a concern for the home team.
Next Friday rochelle hosts homecoming for alumni as the Rochelle Hornets meet Blanket in a District 21 B game at 7 30 p m Friday November with ex students invited back to campus to celebrate.
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