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Newspaper

Brady Standard

Location

Brady, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1954

Page

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Brady High names all A honor roll for six weeks

Twenty seven Brady High School students earned all A honors for the first six weeks of the new school year. The list includes 13 seniors, seven juniors, five sophomores and two freshmen, with students named across seniors and juniors sections.

Brady High School Billy Boswell Mary Sue Bratton Lillie Hermanson Parl Irish Mary Glyn Kittle Rosemary McCord Bonna Jean Nance Jerry Neal Cynthia Reynolds Kenneth Richardson Vernon Ryan Ronnie Salter Wilburn Shurtleff Bobby Andrews Barbara Bodenhamer Nancy Bruce Gary Cochran Glenda Dodds Sarah Feagin Kenneth Flemming Jane Glenn Richard Harrison Carolyn Ingram Marcell Lemons Diane Liverman Joe Martinez Barbara Miller Carley Ann Miller W. D. Miller Pat Probst Lem Railsback Richard Rickman Bill Ricks Jackie Roddie Janet Rudder Jerry Smith Sherron Smith Pat Terry Glenda Ward Edgar Young

Ballou Couple Appears on Break the Bank in NYC

Mr and Mrs W H Ballou of Brady visited New York City early this week to appear on the radio quiz show Break the Bank. They won fifty dollars but could not break the bank and later wrote The Standard from Wilmington Delaware awaiting Hurricane Hazel's passage before resuming their East trip after leaving Brady October 2.

W. H. Ballou New York City Brady

Rochelle Brady Lions To Sponsor Toy Bowl Game

Brady and Rochelle Lions clubs sponsor a Toy Bowl charity football game at Bulldog Stadium on November 16 at 7 p m. Teams from Brady and Rochelle, coached by N M Curlee and Leonard Boyd, consist of boys 12 and under from local ward schools. Tickets cost 25 cents for students and 50 cents for adults.

Brady Bulldog Stadium Rochelle Brady and Rochelle Lions Clubs N. M. Curlee Rochelle High School Leonard Boyd Brady Junior High Curlee Boyd

Jury Trial Moved From Mills County to Williamson County

Judge Evetts halted proceedings in Goldthwaite and moved the Barton Dutton case to Georgetown after veniremen fell short of a jury. Bonds set at 6500 each as prep for the Williamson County term beginning November 1. The case stems from the July 4 castration of Fort Hood Sgt Clyde Bennett at a ranch west of Goldthwaite.

Mills County James K. Evetts Goldthwaite Roy Barton David Dutton Brady Georgetown Williamson County Barton Dutton 26Th District Court Evetts D. B. Wood Sfc Clyde Bennett Fort Hood M-Set Charles Mitchell Bennett Lampasas Pennsylvania Mitchell Arlie Daugherty Bessie Hosek San Antonio Ft. Hood Goldth

Father Visits Shaver in Jail After Guilty Verdict

H. C. Brown of Grapeland visits his son Jimmy N Shaver in the McCullough County jail three days after the murder conviction. Brown, believed dead by Mrs E McGhee, says he learned of the trial from newspapers and plans to meet the family and discuss work on the Grapeland farm after Shaver’s release.

Jimmy N. Shaver MecCulloch County Shaver H. C. Brown Grapeland E. &. McGhee Jimmy Brown

Bexar County billed for Shaver murder trial costs

County Judge W M Deans sent a $1979.86 bill to Bexar County covering juror meals and pay, and expenses for District Judge Joe L Mays, the court reporter, and a special guard in Jimmy N Shaver's Brady murder trial. A supplemental bill for jail board and additional costs will follow.

W. M. Deans Bexar County Jimmy N. Shaver Brady Joe L. Mays Deans Shaver

New Park Named For Sports Fan in Brady

The Brady City Council named a new southeast Brady park Willie Washington Park in honor of a longtime resident and prominent local sports fan born in 1886. The Oakdale Addition site includes 36 lots near Dunbar School. Other actions include curb and gutter work on West 17th Street and a plan to curb vandalism with City Marshal Clay's oversight.

Willie Washington Brady Washington Old Queen Hotel Houston Lavaca County Oakdale Dunbar School Aubrey Townsend Hallowe'en Townsend EB. T. Clay

Armistice Day Holiday Declared By Brady Schools

Brady merchants vote to close for Armistice Day and the four day weekend begins with Thursday November 11. The School Board approved the day off and a Friday, November 12, for students. The board also authorized purchase of a 44 cubic foot refrigerator for the school cafeteria.

Brady

Dutton and Barton in Brady trial portrait piece

A Brady portrait explores Roy Barton and David Dutton as they face a high profile case. Nevin notes Brandy Creek figures known for humor, generosity, and toughness while detailing their backgrounds, reputations, and contrasts ahead of the Goldthwaite trial coverage.

David Nevin San Antonio Light Brady Jimmy Shaver The Light Goldthwaite Barton- Dutton

Melvin's Bulldogs travel to Richland Springs Friday night

Melvin's Bulldogs face a major test in District 21-B as they travel to Richland Springs for a Friday night clash with the undefeated Coyotes. The crowd is expected to be the largest ever at Richland Springs, with extra bleachers brought in from San Saba and kickoff set for 7 30 p.m. The Coyotes seek their first district title while Melvin, defending champion, enters as underdogs despite a 5 1 record and wins over Eden Menard Eldorado Ozona.

Melvin Bulldogs Richland Springs Coyotes Dario Garcia Gail Odom Donald Brown Gale Smith Melvin Bulldogs San Saba Blanket Rochelle May Richland Eden

After 89 Years Woman Takes First Airplane Ride

Mrs J C Hall of Georgetown makes her first flight over Seadswood on Trans Texas. She turns 90 next May and is accompanied by her granddaughter Mrs P L Uistad and great grandson Bruce Tucker 11. first plane trip for the boy as well.

J. C. Hall Georgetown Seeadswood Rs. Hall L. G. Tucker Waldrip Brady P. L. Uistad Bruce Tucker W. R. Tucker

Fish Distribution Brings 8650 Fry to Local Farmers

Thirty one McCulloch County farmers and ranchers received 8650 baby fish for stock ponds and tanks in a fall distribution by the Texas Game and Fish Commission. Fingerlings were handed out from trucks on the courthouse square with 3875 bass 1900 bream and 2875 channel catfish from the San Angelo hatchery. A Y Ball of Cisco and Sam Brady of San Antonio led the event.

McCulloch County Texas Game and Fish Commission Courthouse Square State Hatchery San Angelo A. Y. Ball Cisco Sam Brady San Antonio Brady

Armistice Day Horse Meet Promises Big Field at Jubilee Track

Jack Locklear, race manager, promises a strong Armistice Day program at the July Jubilee Race Track with about 40 horses on site. Quarter horses and Thoroughbreds race on November 11 starting at 2:30 p.m. Tel-A-Win of Cuero will photograph finishes and concessions will operate. Tickets cost $1 for adults and 50 cents for children.

Jack Locklear Tel-A-Win Cuero Locklear

Former Missionary To Alaska Speaks In Brady Tuesday

The Rev Gordon T Charlton a former Episcopal missionary in Alaska will speak at St Pauls Episcopal Church Brady Tuesday at 7 pm His talk drawn from Alaskan experiences will close the churchs annual fall convocational dinner Also speaking will be William Adams San Antonio Chamber of Commerce publicity director and editor of Church News Adams topic Catechism of Christian Giving Bishop Jones will attend as honored guest with Mason Crocker as host Parishioners from Brady Kerrville Fredericksburg and nearby areas will attend

Gordon T. Charlton Alaska St. Paul's Episcopal Church Charlton Everett H. Jones West Texas Chariton Overseas Department National Council of Protestant Episcopal Churches William Adams San Antonio

Brady Post Office Dispatchers Top Test Score

Four Brady Post Office dispatchers excelled on a case examination of distributing 100 pieces of mail in eight minutes. All four—T. A. Lankford Roy Ellison Ernst Otte and E. H. Anderson—scored 100 with Ellison finishing in 2.5 minutes and others under four minutes. Postmaster Mrs. Barry Francks praised their efficiency ensuring mail reaches destinations quickly with few mistakes.

Brady Brady Post Office General Superintendent of Mails Fort Worth Bradyites T. A. Lankford Roy Ellison Ernst Otte E. H. Anderson Ellison Barry Francks

Men charged with kidnapping and indecent exposure

Two Brady men faced charges in Justice of the Peace court. John Cortez, 34, was named in an indecent exposure case and had paid a $25 fine last June. he posted a $1,000 bond. Lewis Weaver faced kidnapping charges for taking his four-year-old daughter, with custody previously awarded to his ex-wife in Brady and a warrant sent to Midland.

Court of Justice of Peace J. EB. Harvivon, Jr John Cortez Brady Lewis Weaver Weaver Midland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brady High Corky Cobern Eugene Cornelius Theresa Denman James Hadley Janice Neve Charles Saunders Betty Wallin Angelina Aguirre Martha Bean Patrica Black Patsy Bratton Larry Franklin John Hicks Tom Holliday Bob McShan Diane Roddie Janice Scott Lee Threadgill J. P. Tomlinson Cecil Vance Ballous BEXAR Brady Hotel Duke of Brady Creek Texas Tech Dale Johanson Melvin Pos Donnie Moore Lester Sutton Carl Lundquist Lynn Garver Ib Wimpy Magnuson Guy Siler Jaime de Los Santos Lester Dahlberg Jail Odom G J. D. Smith Floyd McKinnerney Leroy Newby Gary Pearce Pete Sloan Thomas Alston Garry Maxcey Billy Smith Larry Cottrell Thurman Terry Tommy Atchison Gordon Charlton
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