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Brady Standard

Location

Brady, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1955

Page

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City and County Work Creek Channel Flood Prevention

Heavy dirt-moving machines from City and all four County precincts clear and straighten Brady Creek as part of a two week flood prevention program run by the City County and Chamber of Commerce. Forty to forty five thousand cubic yards of dirt will be removed this year with work extending from Bridge Street to the Santa Fe trestle.

Brady Creek County Commissioners Chamber of Commerce Lillard Holt Bridge Street Santa Fe

Livestock Wool Show At Jubilee To Be Considered

A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce at 9 a m Saturday will discuss holding a livestock and wool show with the July Jubilee. County Agent Jimmy Cusenbary said the group will review all angles, decide on the show, and begin planning if approved.

Chamber of Commerce Jimmy Cusenbary

Willman Baby Arrives at Brady Hospital

Mr and Mrs J W Willman announce the birth of a son born Saturday at Brady Hospital.

J. W. Willman Brady Hospital

David Guion Music Club to Meet at 9:20 Saturday

The David Guion Music Club will meet on Saturday morning at 9 20 o clock in the home of Mrs Norman Archer.

David Guion Norman Archer

Last Call Issued For Polio Shots In McCulloch County

McCulloch County first and second graders who missed their second anti polio vaccination are urged to report to their family physician before October 1. After that date the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis program will end and vaccines will return to the State Health Department.

McCulloch County James Anderson National Foundation For State Health Department

Farmers Get Fingerlings From State Hatchery Distribu

More than 13 000 fingerlings from the San Angelo state hatchery were allocated Monday and Wednesday to 45 McCulloch County farmers and ranchers for farm ponds and tanks. Bass, bream, and catfish totals were 6090, 3000, and 4265 respectively. Farmers must apply to the Game and Fish Commission and list surface acres on their water bodies.

San Angelo McCulloch County A. Y. Ball Cisco Sam Braly State Game and Fish Commission Brady Square McCulloch Game and Fish Commission Brady Austin

Speedy Help by Salvation Army Aims at Point of Need

The Salvation Army, funded by the McCulloch County Community Chest, assists locals without delay. Over 11 months it spent about $600 on transportation for the ailing and elderly, supplied food and clothing, covered medical costs, aided fire victims, provided Easter eggs and a Scout event, and funded Christmas baskets and dental care for children.

Salvation Army McCulloch County Dunbar Boy Scouts

Friday and Saturday football schedule list

Friday features Brady at Del Rio Melvin at Ozona Rochelle and Lohn at Center Point with junior high freshman night 7 30 to 10 30 p m. Saturday shows Brady junior high against Edison junior high at Bulldog Stadium 10 a m and McCulloch County Electric Co op annual meeting at the National Guard Armory 2 p m.

Brady del Rio Melvin Ozona Rochelle Open Lohn Center Point Country Club Brady Junior High Edison Junior High San Angelo Bulldog McCulloch County Electric Co-op National Guard Armory

City Plans Repairs At Country Club

City officials reviewed the Country Club’s condition after recent events. Mayor pro tem D. A. Harkrider noted plaster cracks, proposed sanding the floor cleaning curtains and building a few walks on the golf course including the hill from the first tee. Aldermen expect continued club growth and approved cleanup now that it generates revenue.

D. A. Harkrider

Abilene Women Visit Brady and San Angelo

Abilene resident Miss Sandra Duncan visited friends in Brady during the weekend. In San Angelo, Mrs. Tracy Beckham and Miss Zola Anderson were business visitors on Friday.

Abilene Sandra Duncan Brady San Angelo Tracy Beckham Zola Anderson

Relatives Welcome Miss Faye Pearson in San Angelo

Miss Faye Pearson spent the weekend as a guest of relatives in San Angelo, visiting family and friends during her stay.

Faye Pearson San Angelo

Melvin County Sing ing Convention at High School Auditorium

Sing ing convention at Melvin High School auditorium Sunday at 2 30 in the afternoon invites all singers to attend.

Melvin McCulloch County Melvin High School

Brady Bulldogs Travel Friday to Face Del Rio Wildcats

Brady High School departs Friday morning for Del Rio to meet the Wildcats in a game they hope to win after a 40-0 defeat last year and a one point loss to Cisco last week. Coach Chuck York notes tougher line and good backs but seeks scoring edge. Del Rio has 57-7 win over Sundeen and 6-6 tie with Hondo this season.

Brady Bulldogs del Rio Wildcats Cisco Chuck York Loboes Sundeen Hondo Joe Garvey Bobby Weise Norris Wright

Dogs Drawing Good Crowds Brady Bulldogs Gate Receipts Explained

Brady High reports strong attendance at first two fall home games with San Saba and Cisco. Gate receipts split 50 50 after officials are paid. San Saba: 1909 paid admissions totalling 1697 25 dollars. Cisco: 1684 paid admissions totaling 1505 dollars. Brady's shares reflect these figures and compare to last year’s away game splits.

Brady Buldogs Brady High Bulldogs Brady Cisco

City Opens Camp for Transient Farm Laborers in Brady

Brady City Council starts construction of a labor camp on West Main between Walnut and Cypress for Latin American farm workers en route north. The facility, near the Mexican Methodist Church on land owned by J B Rowe, includes a 75 by 18 foot building and a truck shed. Rent set at 50 dollars a month, four month use, Rowe retains part of building, signs planned along highways to direct workers. Mayor Townsend notes up to 20 000 workers may pass through Brady. considers La Prensa ads to publicize camp.

Brady West Main Walnut Cypress Streets Mexican Methodist Church J. B. Rowe Aubrey Townsend Coun Rowe Bulding Townsend Texas Employment Commission la Prensa San Antonio

Methodists Plan Erection of Educational Building at Church

First Methodist Church launches a finance drive to build a one story educational building and fellowship hall on the northeast corner of its South Blackburn Street property. John Becker of San Angelo designs the plans. construction follows approval. Community leaders including Earl Todd and Edward Geeslin head committees. guest speaker Rev Homer Weimer of San Angelo will speak at Sunday services.

First Methodist Church Blackburn St John Becker San Angelo Fred Hall Earl Todd Norman Archer T. Gray Jim McFarlin Bob Carmichael D. A Cecil Striegler Homer Weimer C. E. Marshall

Brady Delegation To School Parley In Fredericksburg

The Brady delegation of nine will represent the city at the 16th Senatorial District Conference on Education in Fredericksburg Wednesday. Supt. C. A. Reynolds heads the group of civic and service members, with members including Mrs. Howard Salter Mrs. R. L. Akins and others. A preliminary meeting is set for Monday afternoon before departure.

Brady Fredericksburg Supt. C. A. Reynolds Howard Salter R. L. Akins Edward Geeslin Joe Ogden Harold Garrett Karl K. Steffens M. E. Kidd Cecil Verner

Marine Recruiter in Brady Monday

A U S Marine Corps recruiter will be in Brady on Monday September 26 at the Post Office from 9 45 to 10 15 a m inviting young men who want to go places and do things to contact him.

U. S. Marine Corps Brady

Brady couple welcome son Kenneth Wade Whiteley

Mr and Mrs Ed Whiteley are the parents of a son born at 10 50 p m Tuesday at Brady Hospital. The newborn weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces and joins a daughter Paula Ann, 23 months old.

Whiteleys Brady High Ed Whiteley Brady Hospital Kenneth Wade Paula Ann

Electric Co op Members to Meet Here Saturday

McCulloch County Electric Co op members meet in Brady Saturday for the 18th annual meeting. Four directors will be elected, with a 1 PM registration and 2 PM meeting at the National Guard Armory. Special events include the Electrical Wonder Show by Bob Craig and a free kids movie in the armory classroom.

McCulloch County Electric Co-op Brady Eir National Guard Armory Bob Craig Texas A&m College Armory Woody Woodpecker Concho County Menard County J. A. Lockwell A. C. Knight McCulloch O. E. Beakley Jonce Adams San Saba County George Casbeer Jack A. Sloan Mills County A. R. Rowlett H. W. Barnett Arthur Scharlach

Bray Family Weekend Trip to San Antonio and Austin

Mr and Mrs Bob Bray and their son Bill spent last weekend in San Antonio. They attended the Texas U and Texas Tech game in Austin.

San Antonio Austin Bob Bray Bill Texas U Texas Tech

Week-end Guests Visit Wigington Home

Week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wigington included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wittie of Roby, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wigington and Shirley, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Nimms of Cisco, plus Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wigington of Odessa.

E. M. Wigington Walter Wittie Roby Raymond Wigington Shirley Alvin Nimms Cisco J. B. Wigington Odessa

Wallace Reenters UT as Junior After Saturday Move

Stan Wallace left Saturday to re-enter the University of Texas where he will be a junior student.

Stan Wallace University of Texas

Somerfords Visit Anglins in Hamilton Household

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Somerford of Hamilton were Tuesday guests in the home of their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Anglin.

Hamilton A. H. Somerford Clayton Anglin

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