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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1956
Page
10
The signing of the Declaration of Independence occurred in Independence Hall, Philadelphia, marking a pivotal moment in American history with delegates affirming independence.
Brady undefeated Bulldogs travel around 10 a.m. Friday to Uvalde Class AAA to face the Coyotes who have 12 lettermen back from last year. Coach Chuck York notes Uvalde is likely the toughest foe Brady has met this season while two players cope with injuries. The band misses the trip but fans will attend the Friday night game after the contest.
Mrs Sarah Catherine Squires 87 of Placid died at her home Monday evening. Born March 18 1869 in Port Lavaca she left behind three sons Jim Ed John and others eight daughters and many grandchildren great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Funeral services held Tuesday at Placid Baptist Church with pastor G W Niederhofer officiating. Burial followed in Placid Cemetery directed by Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Sam Braly assistant superintendent of the State Fish Hatchery at San Angelo distributed fingerlings to McCulloch County farmers and ranchers. Luke Proctor, the San Angelo hatchery superintendent, said more than 60 000 fingerlings have been released in ponds and streams nearby this summer for restocking.
WANTED to buy used furniture stoves and refrigerators see Bernah Jordan at Lee Adams Furniture Co. FOR SALE 1949 Ford, folder, new paint job, new seat covers, excellent condition. SHEFFIELD AND TOWNSEND. TROPICAL FISH new shipment arrived plants snails aquariums and supplies ideal gifts for shut ins. McLEAN'S Phone 2231.
Allen presents financial figures showing last year a net operating revenue of 5,421 dollars and a 1.06 percent return, with proposed new rates raising revenue to 52,198 dollars and a 6.52 percent return. Current Brady telephone revenue would rise from 66,720 to 125,214 dollars under the plan.
City Council discusses adding a second officer to handle police work and part time pound duties. City Recorder report shows September fines 148 with sharp rise from August 35.50 and July 25.50, driven by eleven speeding tickets mainly for high school boys, despite PTA traffic crackdown push. Card of Thanks from Mrs. V. M. Bailey and family thanks Medical and Surgical Hospital staff, friends, and floral offerings after a loss.
McCulloch County FFA and 4-H members begin a commercial feeding program next week sponsored by the Cham ber of Commerce livestock committee. Roy Boswell and Muriel Reese of the Texas Livestock Marketing Association will grade animals on Oct. 15. Animals must be weighed and graded Oct. 13 at four sites with weigh/calibration times listed.
St Patrick’s Catholic Church committee announces tickets for the Fall Festival and Barbecue. Mrs Charles Baker chairs the event with ticket sales led by Mr and Mrs Paul Klatt and Dr and Mrs J P Anderson. Festival at National Guard Armory on Oct 20 features prizes and a quilt grand prize. Tickets 1 for adults and 25 cents for under 12.
McCulloch County Farm Bureau directors will meet Saturday night October 6 at 7 30 in the county electric cooperative building.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Striegler of Brady attended a National Association of Postal Supervisors convention in Omaha with a state branch delegate role. They visited Bruce and Irwin Pelletts of Atlantic Iowa former Curtis Field instructors, learned Brady news, and returned home Tuesday night.
Paul Wetkins, the couple's new son, arrived at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo Monday morning weighing 8 pounds. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Gainer of Rochelle and Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Johnson of Dallas.
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