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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1969
Page
7
Local notes record visitors and trips across Texas from Melvin and nearby towns. J P Sparks returned from a deer hunt in Colorado Springs, families hosted relatives in Brady Fredericksburg Lohnpaint Rock and San Angelo, and cattle dealers Maldonado and Barnett discussed sales at Clifton.
Mrs T W Sansom and Nolan Singleton vis ited in Brownwood while Elvin Dennis family spent Sunday in San Angelo with Myrtle Roberts and Maria. Mrs S Pumphrey remains in Comanche nursing home after foot surgery at Scott and White Temple, with visits from Chester Penn and others. Mercury 42 Club hosted five tables with Ed Garrett winning high score and a cake prize. The community center building, formerly Church of Christ property, is being renovated for December events.
Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Vz. Terry of Arlington announce the birth of their daughter Jill Helen Terry on November 2 at Arlington Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces at birth. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Camie Wilkerson of Brady and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Terry of Arlington.
Market shows choice stocker calves 75c to 2.50 higher and fat calves barely steady. Slaughter cows up 50c, Bologna bulls steady, feeder bulls 50c lower, stocker cows and pairs in strong demand with prices listed for various buyers and weights.
Richard I Gossett longtime Mercury post office contractor and former postmaster died October 16 at home after more than 22 years on the Star route. Richard Ray Gossett has succeeded him as postmaster. Sympathy extended to Ida McCarty Free who died October 30 in Menard Hospital. services held at McCarty family cemetery. Davis Morris Funeral Home Brownwood in charge. Mrs Free survived by sister May Mattlock and brother William MeCarty. nieces and nephews noted. Visitors from Big Spring saw Jay Creviens, hospitalized after a stroke and heart attack, and Ann Munson caring for her brother-in-law Bill Munson. Mr and Mrs Charlie Townsend of Porterville California visited L C Underwood and Ann Lee Nursing Home in Mason.
Mrs. L. C. Underwood notes a child living near Mercury has not returned since 1912. Weekend visits feature the Nelson Adams family and relatives from Crosbyton Delinda and Lisa Hartcraft Austin, and the Bratton and Doyal clans. College students visiting home include Gamblin, Weatherman, Adams, Kruckemeyver and Gossett. A Brownwood funeral home visit unites families with Ida Free’s relatives.
The Hornets win their season debut against Miles B team with a 67 to 32 score. Key plays include Bobby Dennis 26 yard TD run and Gary Engdahl TD returns and PATs. Miles answers with Martinez rushing TDs and Banks and Rochelle contribute for the Hornets.
Coach Nelson Ricker has the Hornets improving each week as they prepare to host Mozelle in a district clash Friday night. A Rochelle Community Center event, the 42 Party, is set for Saturday November 8 at 7 pm. Mrs Hershel Bryson and the Reed family visited San Antonio, seeing their son Charles Lynn at San Antonio College and staying with daughter Mrs Joe Trevino and family.
A church publication urges believers to study scripture and discuss faith without fear, contrasting openness with those who cling to tradition. It cites Stephen’s defense in Acts and appeals to readers to reexamine beliefs in light of the Servanture and Jesus’ role. The Southside Church of Christ in Brady Texas shares service times and contact details.
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