Gas Rate Hike Sought by Brady Municipal Gas Corp
City Council heard facts and figures on a proposed rate increase for Brady Municipal Gas Corp. A June report showed August losses of 13,696 on receipts of 145,066 and expenses of 158,762. Costs rose from 958,837 in 1976 to 1,427,597 in 1977, while outside gas purchases surged. Residential prices rose 16 percent to 2.00 per thousand cubic feet this August, and company-owned gas share fell from 67 to 33 percent.
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Brady Municipal Gas Corp
Miller
Brady
Brady Bulldogs Prepare for Mason Clash After Fredericksburg Loss
Brady coach Paul Jette voiced confidence in a home showdown with the Mason Punchers Friday night despite bumps and bruises from the Fredericksburg game. He noted key injuries including Richard Herbert and Lane Bostick, with Todd Whitesell also nursing a bruised shoulder but likely ready. The Punchers, led by Mitch Rasberry at quarterback and 6-4 lineman Dennis Moehle, visit for an 8 p.m. kickoff as Brady eyes improved execution of the veer and tighter defense to slow Mason's power offense.
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Fredericksburg
Brady
Bulldogs
Mason
Jette
Centenarian rancher teaches through a long life
Mrs. Frank Kidd, born September 26 in Robertson County, will turn 100 Monday. She recounts a pioneer rural life in Llano County and Fredonia, where horses replaced roads, no post office or churches existed, and family farm heritage shaped her spirited, talkative persona.
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Frank Kidd
Mrs. Kidd
Robertson County
Llano County
Fredonia
Jay Harris
W. M. Harris
Hydrogen fuel could solve energy crisis says columnist
Regular observer notes hydrogen from water offers endless supply and low cost energy. The piece argues electrolysis requires more energy than output but envisions hydrogen as a universal fuel with abundant source water and no price gouging. Continued on Page 5 Col 3.
United Way Kickoff Set for Oct 15 Campaign
Jerome Wilkerson has been chosen as campaign chairman for this year's United Way fund drive. Oct. 15 is set for the kickoff. Al Chance, president of the McCulloch County United Way, said further plans will be announced later.
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United Way Fund
al Chance
McCulloch County
Ghosts Roam as Old Lyric Theater Is Demolished Halls
Brady residents recall the Lyric Theater on Blackburn Street while workers strip the wooden floor and balcony revealing 50 years of scrap timber and relics. I G Evridge, former patron, recounts childhood visits, noting a blue ceiling with silver stars and backstage signs, as the site is prepared for a three floor expansion by a local furniture store owner.
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Lyric Theater
Blackburn Street
Evridge
After the Game Party Set at County Youth Center
Brady Kiwanian Steve Black says the after the game party will run Friday night to midnight at the McCulloch County Youth Center. All McCulloch County junior and senior high students are urged to attend.
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McCulloch County
Brady
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