Ex-Melvin Man Cleared in Mortgaged Cow Sale Case
Ervin J. Grosshans 21 was found not guilty of selling a mortgaged cow to Marion Ward in 1952 and misapplying mortgage proceeds. Defense noted bank loan hardship and flood losses, while witnesses included bank VP J. Holmes Jordan and Ward’s family. Also mentions a radio program and a Brady hospital dismissal.
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San Angelo
Ervin J. Grosshans
McCulloch County
First National Bank of
Grosshans
Marion Ward
Melvin
Abe
Ward
Cliff Tupper
McCulloch
Nis
Farlher
Tupper
Caw
J. Holmes Jordan, Sr
Grand Prairie
Ismal Ward
Alfred Schwertner
Brady Standard letter from former residents in Garland
Mr and Mrs Clarence Cox formerly of Brady write from Garland asking The Standard be mailed to their address. They miss Brady hometown paper and plan to visit Brady soon. They say Garland suits them and they are getting along fine.
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Clarence Cox
Brady
Garland
Brady Standard
Standard
Dallas
The
North Side Site Talks Prompt Parking Plan and Well
17th St residents near City Hall discussed but made no decision. The council eyed tearing the building for a parking lot and approved unit patrols to inspect sites for a north side water well. They also noted staffing shortages at the fire hall. Brady Hospital treated Mrs. Aubrey Lee Bierman of Brady overnight.
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Aubrey Lee Bierman
Brady
Brady Hospital
Humble Grid Party Celebrates Broadcast Year Opening
Approximately 159 people from across the area attended Humble Oil & Refining Company's annual grid party held Tuesday night at the Roof Garden of Hotel Brownwood. The event kicked off Humble’s 21st year of Southwest Conference football broadcasts with a chicken barbecue dinner and reels of color game highlights. Local hosts J. H. Duke and Elbert H. Bilton welcomed guests, while visiting Humble officials from Abilene and San Angelo joined crews from Brady Coleman, Comanche, Dublin, DeLeon, Stephenville and nearby points.
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Humble Oil & Refining Company
Hotel Brownwood
Humble
Rice
Alabama
Dickie Moegle
R. T. Holmes
Abilene
W. B. Groseclose
San Angelo
Ed Melson
Walter Dreier
Travis
Brady Delegation Heads Local Meeting Group
Heading the Brady delegation were George Young, EB. J. Brock, D. L. Wheeler, Lewis Hampton, J. W. McBride, H. D. Clevenger, Emmett Anderson, Bob Bray and L. B. Smith all of Brady and Dennis Armor and William Shearer of Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
George Young
EB. J. Brock
D. L. Wheeler
Lewis Hampton
J. W. McBride
H. D. Clevenger
Emmett Anderson
Bob Bray
L. B. Smith
Dennis Armor
William Shearer
Mason
Brady Hospital Admission Noted For Five Residents
Mrs. W. D. Edwards of Richland Springs Suzanne Strickland and D. J. Marsden Jr of Brady and G. S. Hubbard of Richelle entered Brady Hospital Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Edwards
Richland Springs
Suzanne Strickland
D. J. Marsden, Jr
Brady
G. S. Hubbard
Richelle
Brady Hospital
McCollum to Aid Airman's Defense in Brady Case
Sam McCollum III of Brady is named to defend Jimmy N. Shaver, a 30 year old Air Force airman charged with rape and murder of a 3 year old San Antonio girl. The Sept 20 trial in 35th District Court Brady will be before Judge Joe L. Mays and a 120 person jury pool. Eleven defense witnesses have been subpoenaed so far. The murder charge will be tried before the rape charge.
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Ben Davis Geeslin
Brady
M. C. Gonzales
San Benito
Sam McCollum III
Jimmy N. Shaver
Air Force
San Antonio
35Th District Court
Joe L. Mays
San Angelo
Mays
Shaver
Council Gets First Report on Possible City Water Supply
J. B. Upchurch presented a preliminary Brady Creek survey to the City Council on a possible water supply. He works for Joe E. Ward, Wichita Falls consultant hired this summer. Mayor P. L. Ulstad called it a rough report and the council ordered a full follow up in three to four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
J. B. Upchurch
Brady Creek
Upchurch
Joe E. Ward
Wichita Falls
P. L. Ulstad
Bronte to Play Melvin on October 1 in 10 game Fall Schedule
Bronte has been booked to play the Melvin Bulldogs giving Melvin a complete 10 game schedule this fall. Bronte will meet Melvin at Melvin on the night of October 1.
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Bronte
Melvin Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Melvin
For Sale Bargains from Ricks Bargain Center Brady TX
Gas refrigerator at $169.50 and gas range at $100.00 headline items. Modern Maid gas range $69.50 and Frigidaire ironer $149.50. Speed Queen washer $50 off. Walnut desk set $65.00. Mail deals with terms offered. Wishing buyers for a two wheel or tandem trailer and a help wanted ad for a part time secretary position in Rockwood Texas.
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Ricks Bargain Center
East Main St
Brady
Texas
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Stephen Beatty
Medical and Surgical Hospital
Herbert J. Yates
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Robert Ryan
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Texas House of Representatives
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Harl Fowler
Humble Grid
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Rockwood
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