Fred Tatum Opens Jewelry Store in Bronte
The Bronte Jewelry Co. owned by Fred Tatum opens tomorrow between Smith & Co. and Keeney's Variety. The store will stock ladies and men's watches, Leland watches with 17 jeweled movements, and spare parts. The Tatums recently moved to Bronte from Lubbock via San Angelo, with two children, Margaret and Jane. Mrs. Tatum is Wanda Wallace from Lubbock. Fred is a trained watchmaker planning to handle repairs in the new shop.
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Bronte Jewelry Co
Smith & Co
Keeney’s
Fred Tatum
Bronte
J. B
Lord Everfine
Leland
Lubbock
San Angelo
Arkansas
Margaret
Bronte Hi
Jane
Tatum
Sweetwater
Wanda Wallace
W. W. Wallace
Wallace
Tatums
Fred
First Methodist Church Plans Easter Revival Activities
Church attendance rose substantially at Easter with 50 percent in church school and 150 percent at evening worship. Wanda Kirkland was baptized. two Sundays of dismissal followed for Baptist revival attendance. Revival begins April 16 led by Rev. W. B. Morton of Coleman. Services listed include 10 a.m. church school and 11 a.m. morning worship with "A Large Upper Room" and a 3 p.m. sermon at Tennyson.
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Wanda Kirkland
W. B. Morton
Coleman
Morton
Tennyson
Safety drive urges motorists to keep car safety gear ready
Texas Highway Patrol Chief W. J. Elliott warns motorists to maintain safety equipment as part of a nationwide safety program. He emphasizes compliance with the law requiring proper equipment and cooperation with safety authorities to prevent accidents.
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W. J. Elliott
Texas Highway Patrol
Gram
Baptist Revival Begins Sunday
Rev. C. T. Aly pastor of Park Heights Baptist Church San Angelo and Clyde Biggs choir director will lead revival services at Bronte Baptist Church starting Sunday morning April 4 through April HH with morning and evening services. Public invited. Choir seeks to fill seats with new song books.
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C. T. Aly
Park Heights Baptist Church of San Angelo
Clyde Biggs
Bronte Baptist Church
Blake
Coke and partners plan wildcat 12 miles west of Bronte
Oil news notes Coke’s wildcat well No. 1 Cent. Natl. Bank trustee near Bronte in CNE NW 453-1A-H&TC to 6,250 feet or water, funded by Humble and American Republics. Dan Auld of San Antonio holds 1,700 acres. leases from McGarrs of M and M Production Co. No. 1 well flowed oil and water on test. several offset wells show mixed results as crews drill and cement casing at various depths.
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Coke
No. LE. C. Rawlings
Bronte
Humble
Dan Auld
San Antonio
George
Wilbur McGarr
M & M Production Co
J. B. Walker
Jos. Leimuller Survey
J. W. Arledge
Marble Falls
Ellenburger
H. H. Jameson
C. E. Mathers
Runnels Associational Union set at Winters Church
The Runnels Associational Baptist Training Union will meet next Sunday April 4 at Winters Baptist Church at 3 PM. Dr. T C Gardner of Dallas will deliver the inspirational message with discussion conferences to follow.
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Runnels Associational Baptist Training Union
Winters Baptist Church
T. C. Gardner
Dallas
Mohair Relief Efforts Amid Surplus and Market Slump
Washington discussions with Secretary Anderson and Jesse Gilmer address a 6 million pound mohair surplus and shrinking U S demand. Europe and South America are unreliable markets as synthetic fibers erode traditional uses. calls rise for intensified research and promotion to revive the industry.
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Washington
Moncks
New Mexico
Arizona
Secretary of Agriculture
Anderson
Jesse Gilmer
Agriculture
Europe
United Kingdom
South Africa
Turkey
Germany
France
United States
Department of Agriculture
Eugene Ackerman
American Wool Council
Botany Woolen Mills
Bronte High Names Pep Squad Leaders for 1948 49
Bronte High announced new pep squad leaders for the 1948 49 season. Named to lead the girls were Marlene Arrott Dorothy Walton and Norma Gentry. A photo is shown for Arrott and Walton with Norma not pictured.
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Bronte Hi
Marlene Arrott
Dorothy Walton
Norma Gentry
Norma
West Texas Utilities seeks 5 million bond issue
West Texas Utilities Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for permission to issue 5 million dollars of First Mortgage Bonds Series B. Bonds dated March 1, 1948 mature 1978, to be sold by competitive bids as part of an 18 million dollar expansion plan to add generating capacity and extend transmission and rural lines for West Texas industrial and agricultural growth.
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Abilene
West Texas Utilities Company
Texas Corporation
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D. C
Price Campbell
West Texas
Campbell
City Election Tuesday With Four Candidates
Voters face a no ballot choice in next Tuesday’s city election as four candidates file for four vacancies. Extra ballots were printed in case a write-in campaign develops by election day. Ballot lists H. O. Whitt for mayor and D. K. Glenn C. E. Bruton Vernon C. Lammers for council.
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H. O. Whitt
D. K. Glenn
C. E. Bruton
Vernon C. Lammers
Hospital Notes Summary of Local Admissions and Discharges
Charlotte Wayne McCabe daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne McCabe of Lance admitted March 25 and dismissed March 28. Mrs J B Parrish admitted for surgery March 25. Mrs Fred Blake dismissed. Monroe Parker and Henry Varnadore dismissed last Friday. Miss Anne Franklin admitted for surgery and dismissed March 28. Mrs C R Blake admitted March 27 and dismissed March 30. Mrs Marvin Glascow and Mrs Jin Lammers dismissed March 27. Mary Smith nine month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Smith of Robert Lee admitted. Ann Carwile two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Carwile of Lance admitted. H J Bloodworth admitted. Mrs J L Keeney admitted last Wednesday.
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Charlotte Wayne McCabe
Wayne McCabe
Lance
J. B. Parrish
Fred Blake
Monroe Parker
Henry Varnadore
Anne Franklin
C. R. Blake
Marvin Glascow
Jin Lammers
Mary Smith
Floyd Smith
Robert
Lee
Ann Carwile
J.L. Carwile
H. J. Bloodworth
J. L. Keeney
School Board Candidates List by Precincts in County and Bronte
Precinct No 1 features WL Fikes seeking re election with Roe S Anderson opposing him. Precinct No 2 has Noah Pruitt in place of Frank Keeney. Precincts 3-4 will use write in ballots as no candidates filed. In Robert Lee nine names appear on the ballot including two women. Bronte candidates include Francis Pruitt joining D K Glenn and W H Maxwell with new contenders Steve Badley and Ed Nunnally. Election is tomorrow at Bronte City Hall.
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WL. Fikes
Roe S. Anderson
Noah Pruitt
Frank Keeney
Robert Lee
Robert Lee School
Marvin Simpson
McNeil Wylie
Fred McDonald
T. M. Wylie
J. Wilson Bryan
Frank McCabe
Genie Baker
T. W. Casey
Roy Ross
Bronte
Francis Pruitt
D.K. Glenn
W. H. Maxwell
Ir. Ong
Bob Davis
B. F. Bridges
AE. Gentry
LM. Cambie
Hiram Brock
Roe
Cambie Pratt
Ots Smith
Glenn
Manawell
Pruitt
Steve Badley
Ed Nunnally
Weekly Sermonet te and the cross in Christian life
A devotional urges believers to accept their personal cross as weight given by Jesus. Endure reproach, poverty, and self surrender with patience for Him. Grace matches the burden and the reward is glory. without a cross there can be no crown.
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Jesus
Tennyson Topics Highlights Local Weekend Visits
A string of weekend and short visits across towns including O Donnell Ballinger and San Angelo. Families like Miller Tounger Latham and Green travel to Dallas Bronte and Stamford with relatives, shoppers, and churchgoers attending events and gatherings.
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Eris Miller
O'Donnell
Clark William Son
Lubbock
Floyd Gibson
Della
Emma Ruth Miller
Otto Finch
Jerry Roach
Miles
Zack Tounger
Earl Wades
Ballinger
Tom Greens
Dallas
Mrs Price Hosts Bronte Sr. Who Club Meeting
Mrs. T. C. Price was hostess as Bronte Sr. Who Club members met at her home on Wednesday March 24. Mrs. T. F. Sims Sr. spoke on dyeing materials and Mrs. W. E. Beasley discussed remodeling clothes. Refreshments were served to eleven members. The next meeting is set for Wednesday April 14 at Mrs. J. D. Hu’s home.
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T. C. Price
Bronte Sr
T. F. Sims, Sr
W. E. Beasley
Mmes
Charlie Keeney
Bob Ash
Frank Keeney
Fred McDonald
J. D. Leonard
W. E B. Beasley
J. B. Glenn
J D. Huffaker
T. F. Sims
J.D. Hu
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Alvin R. Mauldin
Washington News
O. C. Fisher
WTU
School Board
County School Board
Enterprise Wass
Bronte School Board
Bronte City Hall
Rev. C. RB
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Barney Westbrook
Joyce
Eddie
Jewel Dean Lathan
Marie Alfred
W.62d
Latham
Neely McCarty
Pete Thomas
Calvton Latham
Ruth Armstrong
Herbert OM Comanche
Tounger
Thomas
Gatesville
Hamp ‘Thomases
Mroo
James Gilmore
Dian
Snouday
J. M. Stewart
John Clark
Dan Cockburns
C. A. Myers
Dan Hale
Lon. Howell
Zack Tounget
Robert, Lee
Dorothy
Hazel
Buford James
Christovas
Sadie Brown
Thom Green
Alta Harrell
Stan
Rasing Star
le Y. Hharredls
Mialo
PN. Hawes
Kee Row Stuckey
Homer Cornelius
Johnnie Brown
Oklahoma
Hdd Hoeckendorf
Ewain Ray
Midland
Grace Green
Clifford Havaman
Tommie Gene Conger
Dwain
CG. W. Conger
Fred Congers
Hervey Latham
Mrs. Price
J. D. Huffaker
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