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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1963
Page
1
Brady Water and Light reported a record July 20 to August 20 with 2,500,000 kilowatts and 95,495,000 gallons of water, averaging 3,081,000 gallons daily for a town of 5,000. Officials note a steady rise in demand, with 1963 figures up about 12 percent vs last year.
In a tongue in cheek critique, the writer questions why stainless steel blades cost more than sheet metal and argues blades are priced for shaves not metal. He notes high margins and mocks the notion of a scientific breakthrough while highlighting incentives for competition.
Police spotted smoke from the Flamingo Inn cafe at 708 North Bridge Street after midnight. Fire started in a laundry hamper in the restroom. kitchen suffered smoke damage. Cafe remained open Thursday morning. Operator K I Knutson said repairs include sheetrock and painting. City patrolmen first noticed the smoke and alerted the fire department.
Raymond Pence is reported in critical condition at M. D. Anderson Memorial Hospital after an emergency surgery. He was brought by ambulance from his home last Friday with his brother in law John Whayne Hicks. Family members, including his wife, sister and parents, have traveled to Houston to be with him.
Wanda Cahill of Sonora won Brady Women's Golf Association first invitational at Municipal Golf Course with a 74 handicap. Janet Winters of Brady was runner up at 75, while Jym Tittle of Brady claimed high-score trophy and later driving contests. Twenty players attended, main turnout from Sonora. several local sponsors and officials listed.
May school hosts a full day of activities on Saturday October 26 led by B G Brown of Brownwood. The program includes a football game and a dance and invites all alumni to attend.
The Lampasas Badgers meet the Brady Bulldogs Friday night in a renewed rivalry. Lampasas brings five 200-pounders including Johnson 295 at left tackle and Covington 200 at left end to face injury-plagued Brady with uncertain quarterback Atherton ready to step in if Anderson remains sidelined. Lampasas claims improvement since last season and edged Brady 21-14 last year.
Thirty eight spring 1963 Brady High School graduates, a class of 76, request transcripts to colleges including Texas A&M University at College Station University of Texas North Texas State University Tarleton State Trinity University Hardin-Simmons San Angelo Texas Tech and others. Names listed show students and their target institutions across Texas.
Farmers and ranchers must submit federal gas tax refund claims before September 30. The refund covers 4 cents per gallon tax paid on gasoline and diesel used on farms from July 1, 1962, to June 30, 1963, and is separate from state refund processes. Forms 2240 are available from county agents or IRS area offices.
Friday schedule lists Lampasas visiting Brady with Rochelle and Bronze events. Saturday games include Mason B at Melvin Sohn. Tuesday October 1 Brady Junior High at Coleman 7th and 8th grade 6 45 p m. Thursday October 3 Brady B and Youth at Lake View 6 30 p m.
County Agent Norman Drake says McCulloch County must begin brucellosis testing soon to stay in the modified certified area. Recertification is due February 16, with 16 suspect herds and 20 reactor herds. At least 20 percent of cattle in 133 representative herds must be tested, and all reactor herds retested.
The Kimble Menard Singing Convention will be held Sunday September twenty ninth at Hext Baptist Church starting at 2 p m.
The Commercial Livestock Feeding Program sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce opens to Mc Culloch County 4-H and FFA members and John Wrangler Club youths. Norman Drake will chair with weigh dates Oct 26 and Nov 2, at unspecified locations. Participants must feed at least one calf or three hogs or five lambs. a February 1 show and an educational trip next spring are planned.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile provided 407 pints worth $8140 for $805 in county costs. McCulloch County paid 705.20 for operating the Blood Center and about 100 for canteen supplies and donor pins, raised through the United Fund. The paper urges local donors to meet a 300 pint yearly target and donate Friday at First Methodist Church Brady.
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