Brady News Briefs Highlight Weddings Fires and Local Moves
September term court opens as Mexican Brady residents celebrate Independence Day with fiestas in Fife and Melvin. Judge Walker unites Si Bostick with Calhoun and L L Tipton with Hattie Guess. H W Day of Memphis arrives to run the Brady telephone exchange, replacing W W Davis. Frisco depot in Rochelle destroyed by fire. freight and records saved. Melton and Co report ranch sale of 1100 acres near Brady at 7.50 per acre to S W Espy. Hale place sold near Melvin to W R Davidson Jr. Court week brings Voca citizens to Brady.
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Fife
Melvin
Judge Walker
Si Bostick
Calhoun
L. L. Tipton
Hattie Guess
San Saba
H. W. Day
Memphis
Brady
Frisco
Rochelle
Guy Clark
Lee Jones
W. V. Day
Placid
H. S. Espy
S. W. Espy
Menard Road
Sid Kspy
Melton & Co
G. W. Hale
W. R. Davidson, Jr
Melvin Bulldogs down Eldorado 25-6 in Friday clash
Melvin's Bulldogs defeated Eldorado 25 to 6 on Friday night in Eldorado. Key plays featured Carl Lundquist’s two touchdown passes to Wimpy Magnuson, Donnie Moore's one yard score, and Garner's 35 yard run. Melvin hosts Eden next.
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Melvin
Bulldogs
Eldorado
Carl Lundquist
Wimpy Magnuson
Donnie Moore
Garner
Eden
Bullee
Lester Sutton
Billy Joe Ferris
Jerry Lynn Pennington
Lundquist
Magnuson
Longhorns Top LSU 20 to 6 in Memorial Stadium
Brady fans travel to witness Texas defeat LSU 20 to 6 as Longhorns dominate at Memorial Stadium. Attendees include Frank and Mrs Roddie and daughter Diane, Cynthia Reynolds, Glenn and Mrs Kittle and daughter Mary Glyn, Ross Hoffman, Elbert Wall, and Henry King Jr. The Kings then head to College Station for Texas A&M game action.
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Brady
Memorial Stadium
Longhorns
Texas
Bengal Tigers
LSU
Frank Roddie
Diane
Cynthia Reynolds
Glenn Kittle
Mary Glyn
Ross Hoffman
Elbert Wall
Henry King
Kings
College Station
Tech
Texas Aggie
Longhorns Defeat LSU Tigers 20 6 In Austin Opener
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Moseley and two sons watched the Texas Longhorns beat LSU Tigers 20 to 6 at Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday afternoon. Edd Price led Texas in the victory with strong play on offense and defense.
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Lloyd Moseley
Austin
Memorial Stadium
Edd Price
Longhorns
LSU Tigers
McFarland Visiting Parents After Korea Recall
Grady D. McFarland visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. N. McFarland after a year in Korea. He will report to Biggs AFB on October 13.
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Grady D. McFarland
J. N. McFarland
Korea
Biggs Afb
Bratton Son Gene Bratton Returns Home From Overseas
Mr and Mrs Robert Bratton of Sohn report their son Gene D Bratton has returned from overseas and is stationed at March Air Force Base California.
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Robert Bratton
Sohn
Gene D. Bratton
March Afb
California
Lyle and Tupman Head to Temple for Check-Up Visit
Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Lyle and Mrs. C. A. Tupman travel to Temple. Mr. Lyle will see his doctor, while Mrs. Tupman visits her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Hughes, for several days.
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N. G. Lyle
C. A. Tupman
Temple
Mr. Lyle
Tupman
R. G. Hughes
May Turpins Visit Friends Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Turpin of May visited the homes of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Steele and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Kyzar during the weekend, sharing time with local residents.
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A. H. Turpin
May
W. R. Steele
Ae Tommy Kyzar
Brady Visit Highlights Guardian Life Ties to Houston Family
Mr and Mrs Walter ae and baby of Houston are in Brady for several weeks. Mr Brady works with the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America headquartered in New York City.
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Walter Ae
Baby
Houston
Brady
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
New York City
Doak Walker Faces Retirement Hint After Stellar Career
Associated Press reports from SMU and the Detroit Lions star Doak Walker, 27, may retire after this season. He discusses injuries and contract, noting a long, lucrative journey with football and outside ventures, including real estate and business interests.
Brady cattle sale shows top prices for high grade stock
F. M. Richards sold one hundred head of high grade Hereford cattle to Burt Johnson of Granbury. The lot included 75 yearlings and 25 two year olds with yearlings at 31.50 and twos at 41.50. Geiswell and Itz shipped fat cattle to the Fort Worth market via Brady, covering 75 miles. Attendees included Judge John W. Goodwin, Court Reporter Miller, District Attorney Walter A. Early and Atty. Co. L. McCartney of Brownwood.
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F. M. Richards
Burt Johnson
Granbury
Mr. Richards
Geiswell & Itz
Lange
Texas
Fort Worth
Brady
John W. Goodwin
Miller
Walter A. Early
Co. L. McCartney
Brownwood
Voca’s Village Life Noted on San Saba River Visit
The writer praises Voca on the San Saba River as a fine village with two stores run by merchants Mr Spiller and Mr Childers. Postmaster Mr Stokes is described as a grand old figure, with locals keeping pace with regional conditions.
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Voca
San Saba
Spiller
Childers
Stokes
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Skinny) Davenport
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Frank H. Corder
Gibbons Building Office
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