Pruitt Bruton Smith Maxwell and Glenn Named City Officials
In Bronte on April 2 Noah L. Pruitt won the mayoralty by 85 to 82 over Hubert O. Whitt in a 169 vote city election. Aldermen elected were C. E. Bruton R. Smith W. H. Maxwell Jr. and D. K. Glenn over T. H. Rogge B. E. Modgling J. B. Mackey and I. M. Cumbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pruitt
Bruton
Smith
Maxwell
Glenn
Noah L. Pruitt
Bronte
Hubert O. Whitt
C. E. Bruton
R. Smith
W. H. Maxwell, Jr
D. K. Glenn
T. H. Rogge
B. E. Modgling
J. B. Mackey
I. M. Cumbie
Cumbie
Modgling
R. E. Cumbie
Frank Keeney
C. R. Smith
Db. K. Glenn
H. Rog
J . B. Mackey
M. Cumbic
Tennyson Topics and Local Visits Recap
Tennyson news notes several residents traveling to Dallas San Angelo and Camp Wood with family and friends. Picnics on March 29 and April 1 feature many locals, plus skating in Robert Lee. The piece lists attendees, visits and a lighthearted remark about falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eris Miller
Dallas
Floyd Gibson
Clarence Derrick
San Angelo
Chesley Dale Pierce
Frank Pierce
Menard
Avant Harrell
Buryle
E. L. Harrell
W. T. Green
Robert Lee
Bronte
Abilene
Tennyson
Ola Sue Brown
Jimmie Glasscock
Clayton Latham
Eddie Westbrook
Joyce Westbrook
Nealy McCarty
Billy
Pat Toute Betty
Eddie Fiveash
Thomas Brown
Big Lake
Tennyson and Bronte
James Chamberlin
J. B. Glasscock
Tennyson Gang
L. E
Dwane Conger
Bessie Mae
J. B. Clark
Iris
Lela Brooks
Dela Bigson
Lou Ella
Lee Allen Stewart
Grace Green
Mackey Named Coke County Chairman for Americanism Fund Drive
J B Mackey of Bronte is named Coke County chairman of a $15 million national Americanism Endowment Fund campaign. The drive aims to fund an educational program countering subversive ideologies, with President Truman as honorary chairman and Governor Stevenson as national vice chairman. Coke County's Texas quota is $149.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
J. B. Mackey of
Bronte
Coke County
National Americanism Endowment Fund
American Legion
Americanism Fund
Truman
Coke R. Stevenson
Fred F. Florence
Republic National Bank of Dallas
Jacqueline Moore, 4, Dies After Leukemia Battle
Jacqueline Moore, age four, died Sunday March 31 after a prolonged leukemia illness. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moore of near Blackwell. Jackie had multiple blood transfusions in an effort to save her life. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church last Tuesday with burial at Fort Chadbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Moore
Walter Moore
Blackwell
Jackie
First Baptist Church
Fort Chadbourne
Hardeman announces candidacy for 25th Senate district
Dorsey B. Hardeman, attorney and former San Angelo mayor, announces his bid for the Texas Senate from the 25th District. He lists his military service, legal work with Runge and Hardeman in San Angelo, and plans to visit 16 counties including Brown and Tom Green to discuss issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey B. Hardeman
San Angelo
Hardeman
Geneva Moore
Brownwood
Carl Runge
Mason
Runge and Hardeman
McBurnett
N. B. Hardeman
Freed-Hardeman College
Henderson
Tennessee
Vanderbilt University
San Angelo Army Air Field
Judge Advocate General’s Department
Second Air Forces Headquarters
Colorado Springs
Colo
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Personnel Dist
Miami Beach
Fla
Second Air Force Headquarters
Lowry Field
Denver
Brown
Comanche
Mills
Coleman
MacCulloch
Menard
Concho
Runnels
Coke
Tom Green
Schleicher
Irion
Sterling
Gillespie
Kimble
Boy Scout Troop Active in Bronte
Under R. Z. Caperton who just returned from overseas a Bronte area Boy Scout troop was organized January 1 1946 and now counts 23 members. They meet Monday nights at the Scout House gaining about two members weekly. Patrol leaders are Kenneth Hester and David R Gussiot with Hubert Brock as scribe. Hubert plans to provide the Bronte Enterprise with weekly activity reports. Other members include Jackie Eaton Bobby Franklin Warren Tomlinson Johnnie White Ray Alldredge James Clark Ted Simpson Jack Neal Van Adan Urangi Jimmie Aranne Blake J Kirchman Reynd Joe Blake Whalen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Z. Caperton
Scout House
Kenneth Hester
David R. Gussiot
Hubert Brock
Hubert
Bronte Enterprise
Jackie Eaton
Bobby Franklin
Warren Tomlinson
Johnnie White
Ray Alldredge
James Clark
Ted Simpson
Jack Neal van Adan Urangi
Jimmie Aranne Blake
J. Kirchman
Rey Nd
Joe Blake Whalen
Blackwell Community News Notes and Events
Jack Youree attended a Methodist Young People convention in Big Spring last weekend. The W S C S gathered at Mrs. Oxford Raney’s home with Mrs. J A Wheeler in charge. devotional by Mrs. Cope land and Bible lesson by Mrs. L W Sweet. A funeral in Sweetwater and a birthday dinner for RK L Hall were noted along with college visits, a Postmasters meet in Austin, and a charity play by the Blackwell Cemetery Association to fund caretaker needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Youree
Big Spring
Colglasier
Bradshaw
Elmer Turner
W.S.C.S
Oxford Raney
J. A. Wheeler
K. V. Copeland
L. W. Sweet
Will Whiteside
J. W. Leach
T. A. Carlisle
L. Sweet
Austin Jordan
RK. Q. Spence
Charles Ragsdale
R. V. Copeland
Wiley McRorey
Carl Whitaker
Lubbock
W. W. Youngblood
Joe Arledge
Sweetwater
Arledge
Coke County
RK. L. Hall
Charles Hagsdale
Bob
W. S. Bell
Marcus Turner
Allie Bilbo
Peggy
Robert Lee
Bill Leach
B. P. Ragsdale
Desmond
Blackwell
Roy Sanderson
Betty
Austin
Blackwell Cemetery
W. C.C. Shamblin
Dewey Nabors
Theo Weideman
W. A. Chapman
Decker
J. F. Pinkard
Personal notices bring news from Bronte to California
Glad to hear from K K McCullough who sought a subscription for his wife the former Miss Lillie Modgling of Bronte. Sarah Buford returns to our city after weeks away. Mrs J J Reed enjoys Lance way life. J F Harwell reports good news from California. Mrs W J Parrish visits with Mrs D M West as does Mat tie Glenn. D M is faring well in warm sunshine and Ed Dixon has no complaints. M J Lasswell remains a fine fellow and F L Clark keeps trimming hair after 35 years. Insurance advice given as debts must be paid before estate heirs receive anything. Mrs A B Storey visits en route to Sunny California after a two month West Texas stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Grafa
A. B. Storey
Sweetwater
Sunny
California
West Texas
West Texans Testify Before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
Excerpts from the March 5 1946 Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearings show West Texas residents speaking for UCRA projects at Robert Lee and San Angelo. J K Stur- and others argued for funding and support for regional uplifts and development programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Appropriations
Senate Appropriations Committee
UCRA
Robert Lee
San Angelo
J. K. Stur
Brookshire Community Notes and Flood Control Appeals
Local Brookshire events include visits, showers, reunions, and church dinners. Letters from San Angelo, Ballinger, and Winters highlight regional Mike river flood control projects, North Concho and Robert Lee irrigation efforts, urging federal funds and state tax remissions to support flood control and water conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock
The
Texas Water Conservation Association
Texas
War Department
North Concho
Bureau of the Budget
Robert Lee
Bureau of Reclamation
San Angelo
Concho River
H. G. Wendland
Wendland
UCRA
Conner Coppedge Wedding Revealed in San Angelo
Miss Nada Conner of San Angelo daughter of Mrs Conner of Brownwood wed Allen Coppedge son of Mr and Mrs Jess Coppedge of Bronte on Wednesday March 27 1946 in San Angelo He arrived home from Europe February 6 after three years The couple plans to make their home in Bronte A reception will be held tomorrow at 4 00 p m in the Clifford Hagerman building
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nada Conner
San Angelo
Clifford Hagerman
Also Mentioned on This Page
O. H. Willoughby
R. W. Rees
William Jessie Green
Mackey
Courtery San Angelo Grantland
Wallace
Brookshire Browsings
Homalie Clark
Ed Bednar
Eola
John Bednar
Brookshire
Dee Fosters
Dick Benson
Charles
James Lee
Franklin Thomas
James Holland
Willis Smith
Leland Carlton
D. B. Stinebaugh
Ballinger
Y. G. Stephenson
Eva Louise Baker
J. D
Aileen Stinebaugh
Fort Worth
J. BR. Brooks
C. B
D. Lee
Ann Baker
Weribest
Archie Harris
Homer Clark
ST. G. Gleghor
J. C. Bontnght
Doyle Greghorn
Miles
W. M. Alexander
Henry Boatright
May Lou
Pat Duffy
Jim Clarks
Willard Caudle
Verlin Gates
Methodist Church
Brookshire Way
Women's Sewing Club
Herbert Holland
Clayton Bednar
J. C. Boatright
Bo Vo Hedges
H.C. Hedges
EB. A
Alfred Rose
Jim Clark
Homer Clarks
John Hednar
la Verne
Vernice Duffy
Colorado River
Penrose Metcalfe
Grady Hill
Frank Cannon
Corps of Engineers
L. T. Youngblood
Gee
Conner
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