Eaton Family Portrait from Bronte Home
The Pink Eaton family, who moved from Eastland County to Coke County in 1896, poses at their Bronte home near the gin. Left to right: Jack Eaton of Bronte, May Eaton now Mrs. R. H. Pendergrast of Abilene, Pink Eaton.
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Eaton
Pink Eaton
Coke County
Eastland
County
Bronte
Jack Eaton
May Eaton
R. H. Pendergrast
Abilene
Houston
Roy Eaton
Odessa Eaton
Ace Keightlinger
Denver
Colo
Brunson No. 1 B Near Bronte Field Completion
Humble No. 1 B Brunson, outpost to Bronte Field, drilled to 4360 feet with casing set at 4355 feet and coring planned. No. 1 B Brunson trails No. 2 John son as a potential producer. Humble fields extend into Coke County with No. 1 Odom at Port Chadbourne and other test wells in progress.
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Humble No
J. L. Brunson
Bronte Field
Brunson
John
Hlemible
Port Chadbourne
Coke County
Odom
Barnsdall
Hanis Davenport
Fiest
Tractio
Seth Chark Survey
Rowan Drilling Company
Hiawatha No
Noob Richads
Sion
Humble
Ttas
Tiawatha Noo
Ob Richards
Odo
Schlumsberger
Frank Woods Associates
Wichita Falls
Powell No. 1
Noha County
Rimnell County
Ryan, Hayes & Burke
Noo Lo Margaret Alice MecNay
Ferton
Fort Chadbourne
Hester Infant Buried After Birth At Fairview Cemetery
Barbara Hester infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Hester was buried in Fairview cemetery Monday afternoon. Simple services attended by family were held at 2 p m from Clift Funeral home with Rev Alvin R Mauldin officiating. The baby died at birth Sunday night.
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Barbara Hester
Joe Hester
Fairview
Clift Funeral Home
Alvin R. Mauldin
Bronte Methodist Church
Mrs. S. A. Kiker Honored With Adult Life Membership
At Bronte Methodist Church Easter service the Women’s Society of Christian Service presented Mrs. S. A. Kiker an adult life membership. The surprise honor followed her longtime WSCS service since joining in 1910s, with sister members named for local life memberships. Family gathered for reunion and Easter dinner after services.
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S. A. Kiker
Methodist Church
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Riker
Bronte Methodist Church
WSCS
Buddy Kirkland
Alvin Mauldin
Sandra Kay Mauldin
Barbara Kay Bridges
B. F. Bridges
B. E. Modgling
Walter Phillips
Chester Kiker
Norman Kiker
Bronte
Orb Kiker
Roten
L. C. Robbins
Roby
E. H. Good
Ashland
Birth Announcement for David Russell Glenn
Mr and Mrs Clark Glenn announce the birth of David Russell in San Angelo with details of the event and location.
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Clark Glenn
David Russell
Senlay
San Angelo
New Home For Church Of Christ Minister In Bronte
Idus England the Church of Christ minister moved this week to a four room house north of the church building in Bronte List. The home is complete except for bath fixtures and wiring with plans to add another room and a garage in the next few days. Col Briton said work will start soon to expand the dwelling for the minister and his family.
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Church of Christ
Church of Christ Minister
Bronte List
Idus England
Col. Briton
LeDrew Arrott Injured in Auto Accident Near Bronte
LeDrew Arrott son of Mr and Mrs C E L Arrott of Bronte was injured Wednesday night when his car collided with a bridge on the Bronte highway five miles from San Angelo. He suffered a broken collarbone and minor injuries as the car overturned three times and landed in a creek.
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LeDrew Arrott
Mrs Henry Admitted For Surgery In San Angelo
Mrs J T Henry entered St John’s hospital in San Angelo on Wednesday afternoon and was to undergo surgery Thursday morning. Mrs T Fy Sins, Sr visited her daughter in San Angelo earlier in the week.
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J. T. Henry
St John’s Hospital
San Angelo
T. Fy Sins, Sr
Coke County Exceeds Quota in Annual Red Cross Drive
Coke County surpassed its Red Cross quota with 1025 collected against a 624 target. A key boost came from Mrs. J. B. McCutchen of Bronte donating 1000 before the quota was reached, supported by many smaller gifts. Local totals included Fort Chadbourne 58.80 Edith 20 Robert Lee 256.15 Silver 02.75 and Bronte and Tonison 507.57. County Chairman He A. Springer praised volunteers and county residents.
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Coke County
Red Cross
J. B. McCutchen
Bronte
Tonison
County
He A. Springer
Bronte Baseball Team Becomes Independent For Season
Bronte's baseball club withdraws from the Concho Basin league and will operate as an independent team this season. Officials will publish a game schedule once released.
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Bronte
Firemen Seek Funds to Renew Insurance Coverage
Ben Spoonts announced the local fire department insurance covering on duty firefighting will expire next week. About 100 is needed to renew the policy and donations are urged from residents and out-of-town supporters alike. Firefighters have responded to numerous fires and stand on call anywhere, anytime. Donations may be left at Spoonts station or The Broste Enterprise office.
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Ben Spoonts
Bronze Fire Boot
Spoonts
Anaike
Lily
Rand
Bon Spoonts
Broste Enterprise
Farmers to Meet Monday in Robert Lee
County farmers gather Monday in Robert Lee to discuss cotton acreage allotments in Coke County. Production Marketing administration officials will attend. Dissatisfied farmers urged to attend as plans are developed to address the allotment concerns.
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Robert Lee
Sopane
Coke County
Production Marketing Administration
Rain Lifts Bronte Area as West Texas Receives Moisture
Farmers and ranchers in Bronte and across West Texas welcomed rain this week. Bronte recorded 0.3 inches on Wednesday night and up to 0.5 inches by Thursday noon, with skies remaining cloudy. Drought fret persists as wheat yields look weaker than in many years due to the dry spell.
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Bronte
West Texas
Daughters of Pioneer Visit Here Saturday
Mrs. WoO Montgomery of San Antonio and Mr. MLS Sanders of Wichita Falls visited Bronte Saturday. They are daughters of Tate Dr. and Mrs. WoOF Key, Bronte pioneers, and said their father owned land on which Bronte's original townsite is laid out. They recalled childhood memories and renewed many friendships.
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Enterprise Office
Orginal
Bronte
Gloria Allen Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
Gloria Dean Allen celebrated her seventh birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. James W. Allen at their home. Seventeen guests attended as games were played and ice cream and cake were served.
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Gloria Dean Allen
James W. Allen
Bronte Considers Gas Service Subscriptions Drive
A city committee led by Cor Britton canvasses Bronte households to secure gas service subscriptions. With 95 signups and deposits, 35 more needed to meet a 50 milestone, a two percent city tax is proposed and subscribers will receive a one year deposit refund plus interest.
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Diane Star Gars
Dpe Bronte
Bronte Considered as Oil Field Supply Hub
National Supply Company discussed establishing a warehouse and distribution center in Bronte. Planes include an all weather road from Chadbourne to Fort Chivdboornie and Santa Fe track access, with local officials urging sponsorship by the club and committee members named Whitt arab Hen Oglesby and Whitt cnoiinced.
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Bronte
Santa Fe
Bart Chadbourne
Wattehouse
Otis Saath
Tas Atreed
Dno Eet
Ery Spraater
Po Yoaune
Chhadenain
Thas Commattes Cae Whitt
Chivdboornie
Hospital News Incomplete Admissions and Dismissals Listed
OCR fragment lists multiple names connected to hospital staff or patients with numerous misspellings. It mentions admissions and dismissals for individuals such as Mae Wilkins, Mrs Sam Bisedey, Mrs Bastion Bloodworth, Ken neth Hester, Sana Bachards, and Svdinex Pagid. Several lines reference April and other unclear actions.
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Mae Wilkins
Otten Black
Battle
Sam Bisedey
Bastion Bloodworth
Weldon Fikes Seeks Office as County Clerk Candidate
Weldon Fikes announces a bid for county clerk citing prior public service and farming ties. He highlights community roots and plans to compete in the upcoming election, aiming to advance local governance and clerk duties.
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Weldon Fikes
Mis Pyesad Gulley in Bronte Week
Mis Pyesad Gulley visits Bronte during the week, amid events involving Hen peaents Miro and Stas Bab Wine Me.
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Bronte
Miro
WalkerEngagement Announces Edith Walker Plans Marriage
Miss Edith Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs Dee J Walker of Robert Lee becomes engaged to Frank. The couple will wed in coming months with family and community noting the forthcoming alliance.
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Edith Walker
Dee J. Walker
Robert Lee
Frank
Oak Creek Dam project plans move forward in Texas county
Sweetwater persists with Oak Creek reservoir plans to flood a larger lake near Bronte and north of the town. Bids for the dam work were opened in late May with a higher capacity lake requiring a taller dam. Mayor Lester Reeves urges rush to start construction to secure a water supply for Sweetwater.
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Sweetwater
Oak Creek
Coke County
Kiahy
Botan
Ten Diys
Otonotota
Sweetwaters
Ok Creek
Abilene Reporter
Thawest
Bronte
Pho
Lester Reeves
4-H Dress Revue judging to begin April 15
Judging for 441 girls garments in the spring 4-H Dress Revue starts at 9 a.m. Saturday April 15 in the home demonstration agent’s office at Robert Lee. Mrs Lamont Scott Mrs Mary Mitchell of Robert Lee and Mrs Mozelle Smith of Bronte will judge general appearance while construction will be evaluated the following week by Miss Doris Newman Tom Green county agent and two local aides. All entrants must attend the April 15 judging and complete garments at that time with accessories as they will appear in the revue.
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Robert Lee
Lamont Scott
Mary Mitchell
Robert Tee
Mozelle Smith
Bronte
Doris Newman
Tom Green County
Mauldin Jr. Visits Parents Over Weekend Return
Alvin Mauldin Jr. is home from McMuny College visiting his parents Reverend A. R. Mauldin and his wife over the weekend.
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Alvin Mauldin, Jr
McMuny College
Rev
A. R. Mauldin
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Sana Bachards
Svdinex Pagid
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Oak Creek Dam
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