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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1963
Page
1
A brady Texas style street numbering mix up prompts talk of forming a Street Number Commission. Residents complain East China Street and other blocks mislabel directions cause confusion for locals and visitors alike.
Standard photo shows Brady High School Bulldogs from 1963 with players Paul Booker Kenneth Moore Jimmy Rodrigue Alfred Reeves Zane Sessions Mark Day Gary Brown and manager Vernon Carroll. Back row lists coach Forrest Hanson Marion Lewis Harold Anderson Clyde Locklear Johnny Espinoza Robert Floyd David Taylor Duxon Callibaum David Anderson Willie Gonzales and coach Fletcher Fields.
Hie Snearly prominent Brady stock farmer and former county commissioner died at 11 am Wednesday in Brady Hospital after years of ill health. Born October 25, 1876 in Blanco County he lived near Brady since 1908. He served Precinct 1 as commissioner from 1926 to 1940. Funeral held at 3:30 pm at Wilkerson Chapel, burial in Brady Cemetery. Survived by son Ernest Snearly of Rock Springs and sister Mrs Paul Johnson Brady, plus two grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Home room representatives to the Student Council were elected this week at Hrady High School. The selected members include Kenneth Moore Denny Sehill Fred Huffman Dugan Calliham Robert Floyd Paul Booker Kathy Young John Deans Carol Neal George Spilier Jeffery Anderson Dolan Hargrove T A Witten James Micklethwat Mary Rose and Jimmy Criswell.
Brady Junior High Lions open football season with a 6 6 tie against Coleman Kittens. Michael Pellizzari scored the Lions TD, extra point failed on an offset penalty. Coleman later tied 6 6 after a 40 yard third-quarter drive. Coach Forrest Hanson praised defense and noted offensive miscues. Next game: 8th grade vs Brownwood.
The schedule lists Friday games at Lake View Rochelle and Blanket Lohn, with a Novice Saturday Junction B at Melvin. On Tuesday September 17 Brownwood meets Brady in an 8th grade Bulldog Stadium contest and on Thursday September 18 Brady B team travels to Lampasas.
A 4 PM Saturday parade will mark Heart of Texas Riders first annual Shodew. Riders from sheriff posses and local clubs assemble on San Angelo highway then move to Richards Park and Jubilee Arena for relay races barbecue and riding events. Committees handle concessions timekeeping and roping with Swede Johnson as arena director.
Brady Hand Boosters have about 45 extra copies of their Community Birthday Calendar. Those who would like to have one may secure from any member of the Bulldog Band. The calendars are 56.6 cents.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Harkinder Jr and children Elizabeth Ann and Herbert Sue spent Labor Day weekend in Kaufman as guests of Mr and Mrs E Dorbandt Jr. They were joined home by Wayne who visited Kvady last week with Mr Dorbandt fetching him last Saturday.
Brady hosts Lake View in San Angelo Friday in the Bulldogs second game of the year. Coach Owens says Lake View is not weak and Mason beat them 30-8. Fullback Boeher has a bruised back but Brady returns home next week for Dads' Night versus Winters.
The Rev Kenneth Vaughn pastor of First Baptist Eldorado will be evangelist for revival services starting Sunday at Central Baptist Church. The revival runs through the 22nd with theme Let Go and Let God. All are invited and nursery facilities will be provided.
Story Hour registration will be held Wednesday September 1 at 1 am at Richards Memorial Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library the story hour is for 4 5 and 6 year olds preschool and will be held each Wednesday from 10 to 11 am.
The Kimble Menard Singing Convention will meet Sunday September 15 at 2 PM at the London Baptist Church.
Rochelle couple Mr and Mrs C P Friess celebrate the birth of their second granddaughter on August 26. The infant’s parents are Mr and Mrs Joe Thomas Friess of Sonora. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Harold Friess and Mrs Ed Hawkins also reside in Sonora.
A summary of McCulloch County government structure and the City of Brady details. It lists elected officials, duties, and the county's public health and welfare focus. It notes Melvin as a smaller incorporated community, and cites public assistance figures: 707 in 1960, about 600 in 1962.
A girl named Rayna Rue was born Sept. 7 to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Riddles Jr of Irving. The newborn weighs seven pounds 11 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fragier of Irving and Kay Riddles Sr. of Brady.
Heavy rains hit McCulloch County including Brady and Calf Creek on Thursday afternoon. Rain totals reached 1.5 inches in Brady and 1.8 inches in Calf Creek, the first meaningful moisture since early June. Clouds formed in the southwest Calf Creek area and moved northward across the county.
Rain fell in Brady as irrigation and runoff concerns grew. Farmers reported a dandy colt Creek, while cotton growers weighed moisture needs versus early harvest. Pastures and grazing face a tight fall and winter without further showers.
Raymond F B Usher a 35 year old Black man was found fatally shot at his Brady home at 107 Egstlith Street around 9 45 am Wednesday. Neighbors heard the shot and found him in the front bedroom. the weapon was a 410 single shot. An inquest is planned after authorities consider death possibly self inflicted. Graveside services are set for Friday at Brady Cemetery. Survivors include his father Obie Usher of San Antonio and five brothers and five sisters.
The annual Fall Festival of St Patrick's Catholic Church is set for Saturday October 19 at the National Guard Armory. The barbecue supper will be the highlight with many entertainment features planned for children and adults.
Wesley George Wess Bauer 62 died at 7 30 p m Wednesday at 1416 South Blackburn Brady Born April 22 1896 in Hoersterville Mason County he was a retired butcher and former deputy sheriff under Sheriff Love Kimbrough He and his wife married February 1920 Funeral arrangements are pending at Wilkerson He is survived by his wife two sons Alton Terry and John Wesley Bauer a daughter Lorain Keith three brothers Emil Harry and Oren and two sisters Frances Bradshaw and Amanda Howell
An oxy acetylene welding short course for adult farmers will be held at Brady High School October 7 through 10. Taught by Charlies H. Yeates, welding specialist from Texas A&M, the course runs four sessions from 7 p.m. Each farmer may get on site assistance and on farm instruction, with a $10 entry fee for materials.
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