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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1963
Page
1
The Brady Wigh and Junior High Bands plan a pancake supper on Saturday evening in the Piggly Wiggly lot rain date at the high school cafeteria. Proceeds fund new music stands for the school band program. Tickets 50 cents from band students or at the door. Junior Band 5 to 5 30 pm. Bulldog Band 5 45 to 6 20 pm.
A Mason High School teacher laments playoff strain on players, coaches, and community after years of pressure. The piece recalls the district races, honors San Saba earns, and warns against glory worship, noting how towns react to prolonged winning and eventual defeats.
The McCulloch County Singing Convention meets Sunday at 2 PM in Brady's Central Baptist Church. Special guest is Jake Brown and his Harvesters Quartet from Fort Worth with visitors Del Clever and Earl Edwards, former Cavaliers Quartet members.
Horace D. Wood of Boston Massachusetts a Wool Associates official toured Brady facilities including the Roddie Wood Scouring Company plant and Brady Combing Company mobair facilities. He discussed a potential wool futures delivery point with San Angelo Industries and West Texas wool men to reduce freight and ease Boston exchange handling.
The Brady Bulldogs open basketball practice with three returning starters Bubba Harris Harold Anderson Greg Chase. Coach Charles Brewster notes losses in two posts Charlie Reeves and Charlie Brown but expects the lineup to gel as Reeves scored 501 points and led rebounds. Scrimmage in Brownwood with the Lions planned for Thursday and a full schedule to follow.
Brady High School senior class will stage The Curious Mrs Savage a three act comedy with Elizabeth Ricks in the title role. John Patrick wrote the play directed by Bill Spurgin with student directors Eileen Brown and Susan Nixon. Tickets are on sale with reserved seats at 1.00 and general admission 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for students.
The McCulloch County United Fund reports $8,473 in the bank still well short of the goal. Campaign chair Frank Lehn says some captains in the business division have not completed soliciting and employees and community divisions are still out. He aims to finish the drive by December 1.
Eighty seven boys and girls all 4 H and FFA members participate in the commercial livestock feeding program sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Thirteen have calves, twenty have hogs, and fifty four feed sheep. A commercial show at Richards Park is set for February first with cash prizes rib bons and a point system. An educational trip for all participants is planned for spring.
The City Council granted an easement to the State Highway Department to construct a boat ramp at Brady Lake on a 1 1/2 acre plot on the east side of Bear Creek near Dodge Road FM 2028. A paved lot will allow boat launching and car parking. Part of the site has already been cleared.
The Herald and Standard newspapers will be printed a day early due to Thanksgiving. The Herald goes off press Monday afternoon and The Standard prints Wednesday after noon. Advertising deadlines are Monday 10 am and Tuesday 5 pm. News copy accepted until 2 pm Monday and 2 pm Wednesday.
Brady to open a new Youth Center at the Boy Scout Lodge for high school students. The center, run by a board including Roy Ellison and Rev. Bill Douglas, will charge dues of 150 for decor and games. Opening night is November 30 with ongoing Saturday winter sessions and Friday Saturday summer events.
Dr. Joe White retires after 39 years as a Brady Fort Worth surgeon. He believes true healing includes the soul or spirit, a nonphysical part of man rescued from sickness. He recalls early life, patient prayers, and advances in surgery while noting cancer remains a central battle.
Frank Lohn, longtime IRS member, spoke at Brady High School on Thursday. He explained how tax money is spent and shared experiences, urging students to finish high school and pursue college education.
Parkway Lanes hosts an open women’s bowling tournament with team events at 2 30 p m Saturday and doubles and singles Sunday starting 2 30 p m Ten teams compete including McCulloch Electric Co op Underwood Food Store Mason Lawrence Service Station Homer Duncum Tire Store Frost Beauty Kar Sunrisers Tenderfeet Gutter Gals Travelers No 5 and others Doubles and singles feature Kay Simpson Dusty Martin and more spectators invited to watch the competition.
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