Danhandle Brothers Build Monster Boat on the Mississippi River
The Danhandle brothers three years into a venture built a large 46 by 15 by 11 foot craft on the Mississippi River. Dean Ty and Kevant Bryant describe a heavy boat weighing 25 000 pounds with two outboard motors and room for eight. They built from scratch, adding to a sleek floating home with air conditioning and heating, using mostly metal and wood while adding flotation from barrels and a running flotation strip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newey
Plana
Brady GI Plays Football on Army Team in Germany
Farl Dickenson a former Brady High student and son of Mr and Mrs C O Dickenson plays football this fall with an Army unit in Ulm Germany after maneuvers and jeep service this summer. He lists his high school and college football activity and reports for Ulm area tryouts where about 60 boys formed a 49 player squad. Dickenson now runs right halfback as the team schedules eight games. Coaches are seen as fine fellows most having played football at West Point.
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Farl Dickenson
Brady High
C. 0. Dickenson
Germany
Dickenson Ia
Ulm
Dickenson
West Point
Anita Jordan Attends UW Madison Leadership School
Anita Jordan of Brady represented the University of Texas Delta Delta Delta chapter at a university leadership school held on the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison from August 24 to 28. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs V E Jordan of Brady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Jordan
Brady
Delta Delta Delta
University of Wisconsin
Madison
University of Texas
Anita
V. E. Jordan
City Seeks Bids for Lease of 50 Acres at Disposal Plant
Sealed bids will be received at the City Secretary's office until 6:00 p m September 15 1959 for a two year lease of about 50 acres at the disposal plant from January 1 1965 to December 31 1961. The city may reject any or all bids. James E Underwood City Secretary.
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James E. Underwood
Gas Company Faces Rates and Study Ahead in Brady
Oldham told the council that a fall rate study would need more time and work than remains before September 12. He noted the 1957 increase did not resolve the Brady gas supply issue while Feazelle claimed water sewer and garbage rates are the area’s lowest. Rainwater and Isbell, Brady manager, were present as Oldham left with Davis.
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Oldham
Feazelle
Olham
Davis
C. H. Rainwater
Big Spring
James Isbell
Brady
Archer Leads Brady Seniors in new year student council
Archer elected president of the Senior Class at Tracy High School as classes organize for the new year. Spiller named vice president and Ann Gault secretary with Curtis Gleaton Charles Hanson Linda Leach Judy Samuelson as Student Council reps. Juniors Sophomores and Freshmen also list officers and reps.
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Archer
Tracy High School
W. T. Archer
Rover Spiller
Ann Gault
Curtis Gleaton
Charles Hanson
Linda Leach
Judy Samuelson
Melvin Cowan
Dan Salter
Barbara McCord
Lanny Herett
Tony Flemming
Joyce Haynes
Gene Rowell
Harry Bowden
Darrell Roper
Pat Porter
Neil Bryson
Chery Huffman
David Quinn
Charles Reynolds
Craig Steffens
Joe King
Jeannette Sorell
Bill Geeslin
Billy Powell
Connie Schney
Mary Jo Trammell
Corner. Sportswriter chides players belief in district chances
A sports column mocks local football players and fans for trusting predictions. The writer notes players may ignore coaches and react to favorable print claims, joking that a predicted win inflates confidence while a warned loss prompts overzealous effort, altering the game plan.
Student Returns From Indiana and Colorado Music Camps
Returned from two weeks in Bloomington Indiana where he attended a band camp at the University of Indiana and a three weeks stay in Gunnison Colorado where he studied music at Western State College and played in the instructors band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohert Stiles Carmichael
Bloomington
Ind
University of Indiana
Gunnison
Colo
Western State College
Visit in Austin San Marcos Highlights Groves Family
Mr and Mrs B Groves and David visited in San Marcos and Austin last week sharing time with local friends and enjoying activities in both Texas cities.
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Austin
San Marcos
B. Groves
David
Building permits issued in Brady this August
The city granted three permits in August. E. T. Flemming planned a back porch at 1704 South College for 150 dollars. Roy Hunneycutt requested two rooms at 209 East White for 100 dollars. I. W. Plumley moved a storage building to 1101 Bee for 50 dollars.
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Brady
E. T. Flemming
South College
Roy Hunneycutt
East White
W. Plumley
Bee
Farm Bureau Directors to Meet in McCulloch County
McCulloch County Farm Bureau will hold a meeting at 5 p.m. Saturday at the electric cooperative building to discuss plans for the October annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
McCulloch County Farm Bureau
Electric Co-Op
Houston guests honor hosts over the weekend
Here From Houston Mr and Mrs Doyle Todd and Mr and Mrs Jamie Marshall of Houston were guests of their respective parents Mr and Mrs Glen Kittle and Mr and Mrs Lewis Bell over the weekend.
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Houston
Doyle Todd
Jamie Marshall
Glen Kittle
Lewis Bell
Wharton and Barker Guests Dine At Barker Home
Guests of Barkers Mr and Mrs W L Wharton and Lee of Wichita Falls were entertained by Mr and Mrs Clay burn Barker Monday and Tuesday in a local social visit.
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W. L. Wharton and Lee
Wichita Falls
Clayburn Barker
Adkins Return to Austin After Visit with Johnson Family
Mr. and Mrs. George Adkin left Thursday for Austin after days with Mrs. Adkins' parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson and other relatives and friends. The family’s stay included a number of home gatherings.
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Austin
George Adkin
Adkins
Paul Johnson
Sand
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Dean Tyd Kevant
Eon Bryant
Hie
Texas Panhandle
Jie
City Drug CO
Texas
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Ballinger
J.R. Davis
S. Bridge
Chas
J. Brown
Senita TV Royalty
U.S. Royal Safeway
Tyres, Inc
U.S
Homer Duncum Tire Co
Brady, Texas
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Brady GI
Army
Earl Dickenson
M. M. Bradham
S. High
Christian Science
Mary Baker Eddy
Science and
Richards Memorial Library
Pustishers
Norway Street
Boston
Mass
Christian Science Society
W. Eleventh Brady, Texas
Hize
Melvin
Lohn
Rochelle
J. W. Ragsdale
Optometrist
Dial LY
John Payne
Ruth Roman
Victor Mature
Rane
Aubrey
Samuel
Suone
Robert Stack
Marisa Pavan
Charles Coburn
Erin O
Perse Ealueey
Lypta
Snow Cray
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Wilson
Armour’s Star
Armour
Chuck
Supreme Family Package
South Bridge
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