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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1944
Page
3
The Enterprise received a V Mail from Sgt. Thos. A. Snyder dated March 24 in New Guinea. He shows the censorship limits, notes he is well, cannot reveal details or dates, asks for letters and updates, and sends regards home.
A patriotic service will be held at the Baptist church Sunday morning with a sermon on Bible symbolism in the U S flag. The event precedes a midweek prayer meeting on April 19 aimed at including two armed forces members from the church for each man and boy. Everyone is invited regardless of church membership.
Mrs Lucy Webb longtime Coke County resident died Friday April 7 1944 at the home of her daughter Mrs Beulah Routh in Mona Hans Funeral services were held Sunday at the Old Fort Chadbourne cemetery after a Church of Christ service in Bronte Elder W W Hayhurst preached and paid tribute Born November 16 1869 she was nearly 75 and lived in Coke County 57 years She married George Nelson Webb in 1887 and he died earlier That year she moved with her family from Missouri to Texas and later to Coke County where seven children survived long time Church of Christ member
Mrs. B. E. Modgling hosted the W S C S Monday at 3 PM. Mrs. R. L. Keyes led the Bible lesson from God and The Problem of Suffering by Mary De Bardeleben. Mrs. O. H. Willoughby reported on the State Conference at Corpus Christi. Refreshments were served to the listed attendees.
Mr Hughes of the Soil Conservation Service will speak to farmers and ranchmen of Coke county Wednesday night at 8 30 at Bronte Vocational Agriculture Building. The program will cover range and soil improvement as related to Coke county. All farmers and ranchmen are urged to attend.
The Bronze Parent-Teachers Association met April 11 1944 in the school auditorium with Mrs Cecil Glenn as leader A musical act by Marlene Arrott featured six girls dressed as grown ups Rev C nip spoke on health Minutes approved minutes and motions to pay for playground equipment and to accept the resignation of secretary Mrs W H Maxwell with Mrs Clifford Clark elected to fill the post
Clyde Holder Jr son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Holder is in eastern England after five months of radio training at Truax Field Madison Wisconsin He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in July 1942 and was an engineer and draftsman at the San Antonio Arsenal He trained at San Antonio Gibbs Field Sheppard Field Truax Field and Scott Field and is now a draftsman with the 360th Bombardment Squadron
Carroll Weathers came back to Camp Ellis Illinois on Thursday morning after a 15 day furlough. Friends praised his steady recovery from a serious accident while on duty weeks earlier and welcomed his return with relief and support.
Citizens are invited to a Wednesday night session led by Mr Hughes to learn about range and soil depletion and to plan subsequent meetings for farmers and ranchers in Coke County seeking information and guidance on this work.
A mixed page of short poems and bits from sixth graders including Springtime by Benneta Joy Muston, My Peeper by Marlene Aprott, The Storm by Pauline Beaver, and light verse about a rude fairy. The pieces feature child authors, domestic scenes, animals, and seasonal imagery with simple narratives and rhymes.
Rev A Hanson leads a Methodist church meeting at Tennyson this week. The pastor conducts sessions that continue through Sunday night.
A reporter notes excellent attendance at the evening meeting and says the gathering is making progress within the community. The report highlights positive momentum and engagement among attendees.
Mr and Mrs J G Fields of Sonora request The Enterprise be delivered by 5 pm to learn what is happening in Bronte. The note asks for news and local updates for their area and mentions a family reference.
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