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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1973
Page
4
McCulloch County honors Dusty DeBord for a busy first year in 4-H showing sheep horse foods and clothing projects. Her money management demo won first at the district elimination contest and she placed in dress revue and food show. Dusty is the third recipient since 1967.
The Brady Garden Club met at Richards Memorial Library Wednesday afternoon. Vice president Betty McMillan opened the meeting, treasurer Loretta Julia reported, and Alice Davenport presented a program on Aquariums with flower arrangements shown in colored glass pots. Present: Mrs. J. Bean, Mrs. Alice Davenport, Mrs. E. L. Guyton, Mrs. Loretta Julin, and Mrs. Betty McMillan.
Rev Ed Haffner of St. Pauls Episcopal Church is guest speaker at the Golden Age Fellowship meeting at 10 30 a m Wednesday Oct 17 in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Adults invited to attend and bring a covered dish.
Representatives from all Girl Scout troops will gather at the Girl Scout House on Monday October 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. for cookie sale instructions. The event precedes the November 1 to 10 sale period with troop kits distributed and training led by Mrs. Ray Hoyle. A new fudge patty cookie debuts alongside favorites.
Mr and Mrs S J Purcell of Fife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Plateau Restaurant. They married Oct 7 1923 in Red Rock and moved to McCulloch County in 1925. The couple, stock farmer and church members, hosted relatives including Floyd and Craig Purcell Carlsbad NM Sherri Lynn Purcell San Antonio Leroy Purcell Leitha Terri League City Aaron Warner Gary and David Conley Purcell Connie Brady and others.
Mrs Norine Harkrider of Brady Chapter 167 was installed as chairman of the Treasures Unlimited Committee District 5 Section 1 at the 91st Grand Chapter of Texas CES drama session held at the Dallas Convention Center. Co chairing are Mrs Lois Williams and Mrs Ola Williams of San Angelo. Local representatives included Mr and Mrs Glenn P Kittle with other Brady area members. The group returned to Brady Friday.
Thirty-nine? Actually 3 From McCulloch At Historical Meet. Members from McCulloch County at the 12th Edwards Plateau Historical Association meeting in Eden Saturday October 6 included John Brown of Stacy and Mr and Mrs George Engdahl of Rochelle. Sixty eight members attended and Sonora will host next year. Mrs Bruce of Coleman County was elected president for two years. Past history of Concho County was discussed by several pioneers.
The Coleman Swinging Stars will host a square dance on Saturday at 8 PM at the Coleman Community Center. Raymond Calley of Brady will serve as the caller.
The Pentagon dedicated a Hall of Heroes in 1968 displaying nameplates for 3,210 Medal of Honor recipients. The exhibit emphasizes national military valor and recognition across eras. This card also notes safe handling guidance for fragile toy figures and shredded foam materials.
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