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Newspaper

Brady Standard

Location

Brady, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1955

Page

6

Exams Set for Boys Seeking to Attend Service Academies

Senator Lyndon B. Johnson announced Civil Service examinations for Texas boys seeking appointment to Army Navy and Air Force service schools on November 14 in 71 cities. Applicants must be Texas residents citizens 17 to 21 single and pass medical and aptitude tests with airline flying training requirements for Air Force. Write to Senator Johnson in Washington not later than October 15.

Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Army Navy Air Force Senator Johnson United States Air Force Academy Senate Washington, D. C

Brower Speaker At Brady High

The Rev. Thomas Brower of Brady Presbyterian Church spoke at Brady High School during a vocational program assembly. He outlined the ministry’s requirements and the good points and hardships of being a minister. The Chamber of Commerce sponsors these programs to aid students in choosing a vocation.

Thomas Brower Brady Presbyterian Church Brady High School Chamber of Commerce

Uranium Rush Reaches Melvin. Local Prospectors Surge

Alton Moody near Melvin, two miles north west of town, expands digging after seeing airborne prospectors and creekside probes. He finds exploratory digs by unknown parties and concludes no commercial uranium value yet. Moody continues his own digging chasing the uranium tale and earth materials claimed to offer physical effects.

Alton Moody Melvin Moody Comanche County Comanche Oil Company

Library Adds More New Books

Six new memorial titles join the F. M. Buck Richards Memorial Library shelves. Among them are The Lord's Horseman about John Wesley, Davy Crockett Young Rifleman for children, Perilous Journeys of Hercule Poirot with three Christie stories, Conquest of Man by Paul Herrmann, Mary Anne by Daphne Du Maurier, and The Fall of a Titan by Igor Gouzenko. Donations honor Sam Moffatt, Roy Holliday, Mrs J P Jones, and T H Marsden.

F. M. (Buck) Richards John Wesley Umphrey Lee Wesley F. R. Wulff Sam Moffatt Davy Crockett Aileen W. Parks Tennessee Texas Roy Holliday Cub Scouts Den 7 Hercule Poirot Agatha Christie Nile Poirot Mesopotamia Baghdad Duke Marsden Galveston J. P. Jones Man Paul Herrmann F. M Buck) Richards T. H. Marsden Mary Anne Daphne du Maurier Mary Ann Clarke Igor Gouzenko Mikhail Gorin

Safeway Guaranteed Meats Center Cut Calf Watch

U S Government graded calf meat featured with center cut offerings and price labeling. The ad highlights economy options and guaranteed quality across bulk meat selections.

Safeway's Television Show for Mom and Kiddies

WFAA TV Channel 8 airs Safeway's morning program for families Monday through Friday from 8 to 9 A M. The show targets mothers and children with family friendly segments and shopping tips.

David Guion Junior Music Club Forms New Members

The David Guion Junior Music Club meeting in the Archer home outlined its purpose as part of the National Federation of Music Clubs. New members and six vacancies were announced. Steve Rawlings presided, Jinda Jacoby was elected treasurer, dues rise to 1.50, and study plans include American Folk and International Music.

David Guion National Federation of Music Clubs Norman Archer Archer Steve Rawlings Jinda Jacoby Rickey Rosenberg Brady Jerry Atherton Cheryl Broad Connie Sue Engdahl Jayne Hartley Diane King Susan Nixon Elizabeth Ricks Georgann Granville Billa Miller Carol Ricks Janice Breckenridge Anne Lawler Linda Jacoby

Mrs. Granville Hosts Just-A-Club Social

Mrs. W. K. Granville hosted Just-A-Club at her home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. H. L. Gober led with high score while Mrs. Jamie Williamson won the bingo prize. Others present included Mrs. Frank Corder Mrs. J. H. Francks Mrs. Joe Jault Mrs. O. D. Pence Mrs. Jean Williams and Jack Hunter Wiggins.

H. L. Gober W. K. Granville Jamie Williamson Mmes Frank Corder J. H. Francks Joe Jault O. D. Pence Jean Williams Jack Hunter Wigginton

Brady Tuesday Club Opens Season With New Members

Coffee in the F. M. Richards Library club room marked the Brady Tuesday Club season start hosted by Mrs. H. W. Gilbreath and Mrs. R. L. Akins. New members include Mrs. Barry Francks Mrs. J. B. Granville Mrs. Norman Lawler and Mrs. C. E. Marshall, with Mrs. S. W. Hughes honored for 50 years of service.

F. M. (Buck) Richards Prady H. W. Gilbreath R. L. Aking Gilbreath Akins Barry Francks J. B. Granville Norman Lawler C. E. Marshall 8. W. Hughes John Jones I. Z. Woodard Bettye F. M. Richards Waldine Tauch Pippa Baylor University Dr. Tauch Brady H. W. Janson Dora Jane Janson J. M. Coleman Cleburne and

Navy recruit completes boot training and goes on leave

Samuel Bailey Baker of Mason has finished recruit training at the U S Naval Training Center in San Diego California. He is on a 14 day leave visiting his parents and friends in Mason and Brady. After leave he will report to the Guided Missile School at Lake Mead Naval Base in Las Vegas Nevada.

Samuel Bailey Baker Mason Navy U. S. Naval Training Center San Diego Calif Mason and Brady John Bailey Baker Baker Lake Mead Naval Base Las Vegas Nev

Homestead Improvement Workshop Planned at Tarleton State College

Mrs Janice Garrett county home demonstration agent and three HD club members will attend the Homestead Improvement Workshop at Tarleton State College in Stephenville October 5 6 The three club members are Mrs Glenn Smith Mrs M M Virdell of Rochelle and Mrs K D Lindsay The workshop is open to anyone and will cover topics on attractive home grounds shrubs insects landscape basics and methods to enliven club programs.

Janice Garrett HD Club Tarleton State College Steshenville Glenn Smith M. M. Virdell Rochelle K. D. Lindsay Brady Garrett

Presbyter ian Auxiliary opens with prayers and plans sale

Mrs Irvine Hurd led opening prayer for the Presbyterian Auxiliary meeting in the church social hall. Business session set plans for a rummage sale in October. Mrs George Johanson ran a prayer retreat program. Mrs James Walton sang a solo. Rev Tommy Brower gave the closing prayer. Members and guests included Mmnes, Houston Braly, George Engdahl, Paul Calvert, Charles Glober, J B Granville, John Jones, J A Maxwell, Hoover Lee, J Nelin, Oscar Willison, and J H Francks with Mrs Dick Dyer attending as a guest.

Irvine Hurd Presbyterian Auxiliary George Johanson James Walton Tommy Brower Mmnes Houston Braly George Engdahl Paul Calvert Charles Glober J. B. Granville John Jones J. A. Maxwell Hoover Lee J. Nelin Oscar Willison J. H. Francks Dick Dyer

Carla Jo Hodges Heads Lohn 4-H Club

Carla Jo Hodges was elected president of the Lohn 4-H Club at a Tuesday meeting at Lohn school. Also named were Carolyn Hodges as vice president Joan Fullagar as secretary Diana Watkins as secretary Billie Hemphil as song and game director and Diana Watkins as parliamentarian. Mrs. Janice Garrett, McCulloch County Home Demonstration Agent, met with the group.

Carla Jo Hodges Lohn 4-H Club Lohn School Carolyn Hodges Joan Fullagar Diana Watkins Billie Hemphil Janice Garrett McCulloch County

Visit Relatives of W E Larrimore in San Angelo

Mr and Mrs W E Larrimore were Sunday guests of relatives in San Angelo.

W.E. Larrimore San Angelo

Mrs Norman Archer Directs Program on Disciple Ship

Mrs Norman Archer led a Dora Bradley Circle WSCS session on Paying the Price of Discipleship at Mrs T J Bradley’s home. Other helpers included Mrs Co L Elliott and Mrs W H Stindt with Mrs N S Lawler Sr. A Luke study followed, with plans to study John next month. A $145.50 pledge was reported. The group will hold a rummage sale in October and provide sanctuary flowers. The next meeting is October 20 at 3 pm at Mrs Lawler’s home.

Norman Archer Dora Bradley First Methodist WSCS T. J. Bradley Mmes. Co. L. Elliott W. H. Stindt N. S. Lawler Luke Bradley John Mamie Stowe Laura Strickland Lee Morgan G. A. Sheffield A. T. Barton

Social at Trinity Methodist Church hosts Wednesday program

The WSCS of Trinity Methodist Church held a Wednesday night social at the church. Hostesses were Mrs. Travis McNair and Mrs. Roy Tabor Holliday. The program was directed by Mrs. Paul Bowman with Jacquelyn Bowman reading scripture and Rev. McNair leading prayer. Mr. Bowman directed songs and Miss Ellen Berquist led the closing prayer.

WSCS Trinity Methodist Church Travis McNair Roy Tabor Holliday Paul Bowman Jacquelyn Bowman Mr. McNair Bowman Ellen Berquist

Miller Couple’s Club Guests At Francks Home

Mr and Mrs Johnny Miller attended as guests when Dr and Mrs J H Francks hosted the Couple's Club Monday. Roger George and Mr Miller won top prizes with bingo. others present included Lloyd Bratton Herbert Harkrider John Lewis and Mrs Frank Corder.

Johnny Miller J. H. Francks Roger George Mr. Miller Messrs Mmes Lloyd Bratton Herbert Harkrider John Lewis Frank Corder

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