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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1952
Page
4
Mayor H O Whitt proclaims April 20 to 26 as Clean-up and Paint-up Week in Bronte. Downtown Clean-up Day is set for Thursday April 24 with city trucks to haul away trash. The drive seeks 100 percent participation to improve safety and town attractiveness.
The Santa Fe Depot at Blackwell was destroyed by fire early Thursday. Relief agent Bud Radiar of Maryneal discovered the blaze at 3 45 a m and saved the mail though some express for Harry Campbell was lost. The temporary structure had replaced the original depot, also burned about two years ago. No cause had been found by noon yesterday.
Humble No. 1 M. A. Rawlings began electric surveys this week before running cementing its first pipe and is drilling ahead. Location CSE SE 397-1A-H&TC. Lone Star Producing Co. No. 1 Wendland wildcat southwest of Bronte is drilling at 4953 feet in lime.
Vernon C. Lammers, owner of Lammers Lumber Co., participates in the Glidden Paint Festival from April 11 to 26. He promotes special prizes and his paints and runs a guessing contest on the weight of a paint display in his window. Details appear in his advertisement on another page.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Scott and family from Denver City visited last weekend with relatives in Wingate. Mrs. Floyd Gravitt and Linda of San Angelo visit this week with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Percifull as the Gravitts move from San Angelo to Levelland. Frank Keeney returned to work Tuesday after a toothache.
On Thursday night April 4 Bronte High hosted San Angelo High School with the Bronte A and B girls defeating the San Angelo teams. B team won 53 to 26 led by captains Ruby Overstreet and Joyce Wrinkle with Shirley Tomlinson Carolyn Gentry Patsy Blue Camille Martin Barbara Singleton Oleta Hurt in action. The A team won 30 to 23 with Barbara Robertson Rita McCutchen Jo Walton Fayrene Brice Rena Singleton Kitty Gaddy contributing.
Several families moved last week with a McQueen and Stout rig to Hobbs New Mexico. Families leaving include the Alridh Hensen Brigman Marcus Rushing and Frasier. Herbert Brizman will stay here with Mr and Mrs J L Carro until his school term ends.
Sgt. Bobby Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Clark of Bronte, wins Airman of the Month at Goodfellow Field. A 1960 Bronte High School graduate, he entered the Air Force in 1950, trained at Lackland and Sheppard, and was recently stationed at Goodfellow after a promotion to sergeant.
The Blackwell Methodist Revival starts Monday night April 14 with Rev. A. B. Cockral from Highland Heights preaching. Rev. Raymond Dyess, Blackwell pastor, leads songs and returns for Sunday services. church members invite all to attend next week’s revival meetings.
Experts detail how the Pink Bollworm has been contained in Texas through culture practices, timely planting and plow-up, stalk destruction, gin trash fumigation, and cooperation among growers ginners and oil millers under the Texas Pink Bollworm Law. The pest remains a threat via long distance moth flights from Mexico. Citizens are urged to send any suspected specimens to the Texas Department of Agriculture in Austin.
Bronte High School defeated the Robert Lee Steers 17 to 6 in a conference game amid strong winds. McCutchen pitched six innings and Franklin closed the seventh for Bronte. Steers pitchers Hollis Goodman Danny Duncan and Norman Roberts worked in relief. Next game set with Norton at Bronte on Friday.
Chief G W Busby of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Division warns Texas drivers to have vehicles inspected to avoid delays and potential arrests. Approved stations include Caperton Chevrolet, Home Motor in Bronte, Harvey Chevrolet, and Ivey Motor in Robert Lee. By September 6 all vehicles must be inspected or face a fine up to $200. 2700 stations currently inspect about 50,000 cars weekly and must double output to meet the deadline.
McMurry College expert George J. Stineman a nationally known hobby authority will lecture at 10 o clock Friday in the high school auditorium. Sponsored by the Diversity club the event invites all ages to bring hobby displays with names and stories.
Bronze Volunteer fire department members attended a Monday steak dinner at Lawake. Attendees included Mack Eubanks Steve Badley A E Bell Jr Sam Richards Matthew Caperton Royce Fancher and Joe Ed Scott.
Ninety Bronte ISD patrons voted to reelect Jesse Parker and elect Dr John R. Harris to the Board of Trustees. Other county results included multiple precinct picks for the County Board of Education. Easter services are planned with sunrise worship at the Marry Weaver ranch, Rev Nodney Gibeon to speak.
Bronte high school boys cap off the district volleyball tournament by defeating Mertzon and later Robert Lee to clinch the district championship. Team members include Marlon McCutchen Herbert Pripmaon Jo Wo Cindle Dean Stephenson Bobby Lasswell Lyndon Waldrop and Jo Bagwell.
Loy Wrinkle, stationed at Hwachon 15 miles north of the 38th parallel, and Warren Beaver, about 100 miles away on Korea’s East Coast, met for an overnight visit on March 27. They often talk by telephone and both expect rotation leaves by month’s end.
Judge Jeff Dewan is slated to speak at a three day meeting of the West Texas County Judge and Commissioners Association in Brownwood. Also on the speaker list are John Ben Sheppard Secretary of State Congressman Oimar Burleson and Carperes candidate from this district. The gathering will be at Hotel Brownwood.
Mayor H. O. Whitt cautions youths to avoid sidewalk bicycle riding amid new ordinance. He vows enforcement to prevent dangers to pedestrians and property, urging riders to use streets and respect public safety.
School officials urge counting all children who turn six before September to secure maximum funding. Superintendent J Th Catrot notes the district aims to record every eligible pupil and requests cooperation from parents and public schools to ensure accurate totals.
The Grade School Chorus directed by Mrs. Chet Holcombe along with mothers will travel Tuesday, April 15, for three concerts. They start at Palpa High School auditorium at 3 30 pm then perform at Coleman with the Kiwanis Club at noon, followed by an evening event.
A new residence under construction will belong to Mel Tennie McAulay. The home is planned on the highway site of the J. M. Rippetoe residence.
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