Bronte Lions Club Auction Sells Community Goods
Bronte prepares for the Second Community Auction Sale at Bronte Tractor Co. on Saturday April 16 at 2 p.m. Merchandise for all ages pours in from multiple committees led by Steve Badley and Norman Riker as residents bid on items from fishing gear to furniture and oddities to raise funds for youth programs.
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Milady
Bronte Lions Club
Bronze Tractor Co
Bronte Tocns
Verona
Aera
Olhieids
Lions Club
Bronte Tractor CO
Citywide trash pickup begins with container use
City officials announced trucks will start picking up trash next week. Residents are asked to place all refuse in barrels boxes or other containers in alleys or accessible spots so crews can collect it without obstacles. Call J M Rippetoe if not collected by Friday.
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J. M. Rippetoe
Rippetoe
Red Cross Chapter Chairman Receives British Commendation
H A Springer, chairman of the Coke County American Red Cross, earned a commendation from the British Embassy in Washington for Coke County residents’ aid to Britain's wartime relief efforts through the American Red Cross. The certificate notes UK thanks for relief of suffering caused by enemy action during the 1939-1945 war.
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H. A. Springer
Coke County
American Red Cross
Washington
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Texas
Halifax
Robert Lee Tops District 18 B Volleyball Meet
Robert Lee won the boys division of the District 18 B volleyball tournament held here last Friday. Mertzon took second, Water Valley third. In girls division Water Valley won with Bronte second, Norton and Robert Lee tied for third. Grade school play offs: Water Valley won both boys and girls divisions, Bronte second, Robert Lee third in girls, Miles second and Robert Lee third in boys.
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Robert Lee
Mertzon
Water Valley
Bronte
Norton
Miles
Baptist Church Collecting Eggs for Orphans Home
The Bronte Baptist church, led by Rev. V. D. Price, asks each child to bring one egg for every birthday celebrated and adults to give as many as they wish. Eggs should be left at the pastor's home or the church this week and will be shipped Monday to Buckner Orphans' Home.
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Bronte Baptist Church
Buckner
V. D. Price
Joliet Woman Visiting in Bronte
Mrs. Anthony Fantozzi of Joliet Illinois visits Bronte staying with her in laws Mr. and Mrs. J H Vinson during a family visit to the town.
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Anthony Fantozzi
Joliet, Illinois
Bronte
J. H. Vinson
Bronte Lions Meet In Regular Session
Bronte Lions club met Wednesday at noon in regular session with 14 members present. After lunch Steve Badley reported on merchandise for the upcoming sale. President Cambie announced the San Angelo District 24 convention May 1 2 3 and a Ballinger zone meeting April 25. A nominating committee for officers to serve from July 1 was named: J B Mackey Charlie Boecking and J T Youngblood.
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Bronte Lions Club
Steve Badley
Edward Cumbie
San Angelo
Ballinger
Cambie
J.B. Mackey
Charlie Boecking
J. T. Youngblood
Club
Edward Cambie
K. T. Youngblood
H. O. Whitt
VA. Springer
Taylor Emerson
W. Rees
Alvin Ro Minaiddin
Sam Spruccll
Ben Oglesby
Norman Riker
TB. Sims, Jr
WSCS Meeting at Mrs Percifull Home
The WSCS of the Bronte Methodist church met Monday at Mrs J A Percifull home. Mrs B F Bridges gave the opening prayer and Mrs Lam Lasswell led the devotional. Helen Kirkland spoke on The Light in Latin America and plans to attend the district conference in Brady on April 20 were discussed. A social with ice cream cake and hot chocolate followed.
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WSCS
Bronte
Helen Kirkland
Latin America
Barney Modgling
Brady
Alfred Taylor
T. F. Sims
Sam Lasswell
H. O. Whitt
Burney Modgling
B. F. Bridges
Alvin Mauldin
J. 5. Raney
J. W. Bagwell
Hostess
Fagan Parker and Gleele Families Noted in Brief
Mr and Mrs Fagan Parker and Mr and Mrs Gleele are mentioned in a succinct wedding or social notice. The text records names and family ties with no additional detail.
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Fagan Parker
Mrs. Gleele Faeilies
Five WMU Members Attend San Angelo District Meeting
Five members of the Baptist WMU attended a district meeting last Friday at the First Baptist church in San Angelo. Attendees included Mrs. Floyd Peas, Mary Bentley, AL Z. Demian, VD Price, Jo BL Can, Charlie Boecking, and C. R. Smith. They returned Tuesday night from a three day fishing trip at Buchanan Dam.
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The
Baptist
WMU
First’ Baptist Church
San Angelo
Mines
Floyd Peas
Mary Bentley
AL Z. Demian
VD. Price
Jo BL Can
Charlie Boecking
C. R. Smith
Buchanan Dam
Red Cross Drive Ends With 871 Dollar Total in Coke County
The American Red Cross drive in Coke County raised 871.86 dollars, beating the 708 dollar county quota by 163.86. County Chairman H O Springer praised volunteers and donors, with community chairs in Tennyson Harrick Edith and Silver, and Ben Oglesby as county fund drive chairman.
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American Red Cross
Coke County
H. O A. Springer
Theose
Red Cross
Con. Webb
Tennyson
Gladys Waldrop
Harrick
Coke County Women Attend District THDA Meeting in San Angelo
Fifteen Coke County club women and Home Demonstration Agent Miss Vernemma Freeman attended the District 7 THDA meeting at San Angelo College. Delegates included Miss Gladys Waldrop and Mrs. Tom Rives Jr. One delegate, Mrs. Allen Jameson, was unable to attend. Mrs. G. C. Arrott reported on Marketing, the fifth in a five phase program. District 7 vice president I. A. Greene led the session. Ella Callee spoke for THDA state programs. Attendees included extension service members, 40 delegates from 14 counties, three county agents, the district agent, and 3457 guests and visitors.
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Coke County
Vernemma Freeman
San Angelo College
Gladys Waldrop
THIDA
Tom Rives
Allen Jameson
Arrott
Bronte
I. A. Greene
District 7
Ella Callee
Spruell Springer and McGuire Sworn In as New Commissioners
The Bronte City Council installed Sam Spruell Powell Springer and J P McGuire as aldermen. Lot draws assigned two year terms to Springer and Spruell and one year to McGuire. City offices were named including Water Commissioner C Bruton and City Health Officer Dr J R Harris.
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Spruell
Springer
McGuire
HW. A. Springer
J. P. McGuire
Sam Spruell
Bronte
Cecil Kemp
W.W. Milliken
JD. K. Glenn
Damis
Glenn
Sprnetl
Ho O Whitt
C. Bruton
J. M. Rippetoe
H. A. Springer
J.P. McGuire
Sam Spruett
T. F. Sims
O. W. Chapman
Seniors Present Dot Be Bashful Play April 29
The seniors stage the play Dot Be Bashful on April 29 with public invitation and proceeds benefiting the senior fund. The school adds World Books to the library funded by a PTA gift of $100. A volleyball game tonight features the high school girls team against the 1048 seniors in the gym.
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Dot
PTA
Bronte Volunteers Organize Local Fire Department Effort
About twenty people attended a Bronte meeting with San Angelo fire chief Tom Briges and four firemen to discuss organization and equipment. A second session Tuesday night drew about ten participants as Fire Coach Bon Spoonts offered tips and set plans for appointing roles and further action.
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Bronte
Historides
Tom Briges
San Angelo
Spoonts
Brother of local woman buried in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs A L M Wynne attended funeral services for her brother ALC Lord on Thursday in San Antonio. Lord, 63, prominent San Antonio business man, died at his home Friday. Services were at 2 p.m. at Porter Loria chapel with interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. He was a Church of Christ member who had lived in San Antonio for 50 years. Survived by his widow two sons Paulo and who of San Antonio two daughters Mrs Bethel Cisses of San Antonio and Miss Rice Jacobs of Budgeport Alabama, pen brother and four sisters.
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Alm. Wynne
Alc
Lord
San Antone
San Antonio
Iain Ced
Bethel Cisses
San Antonia
Rice Jacobs
Budgeport
Alabama
Easter services at Methodist Church schedule
Easter program includes Bronze Methodists with Easter music at morning service. Young adults open the Church School hour and Youth Fellowship presents a program of Easter numbers at the evening service at 7 30. Morning worship at Tennyson Methodist led by Alvan KR Miaruddin at 9 30.
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Methodist Church
Bronze Methodist Church
Tennyson Methodist Church
Cary
Bes Alvan KR
Miaruddin
Fort Chadbourne Home Demonstration Club Meets April Fifth
The Fort Chadbourne Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Jacob Morrow's home on April fifth. Miss Vernemmia Freeman county agent demonstrated making belts and buckle covers, followed by recreational games. Prizes were won by Mrs. B R Laswell and Mrs. Calvin McCutcheon. Ice cream and cake refreshments were served to members, Miss Freeman, and one visitor.
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Fort Chadbourne
Jacob Morrow
Vernemmia Freeman
County Home
BR. CC. Laswell
Calvin’ McCutcheon
Miss Freeman
Study Club Meeting With Mrs Robinson
The Junior study club will meet this afternoon at the home of Mrs Roy Robinson. Miss Eudora Hawkins of Abilene will be on the program. The meeting was moved from Mrs James W Allen due to illness.
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Roy Robinson
Eudora Hawkins
Abilene
James W. Allen
Silver News Highlights Local Scout Work and School Upgrades
Bill Gassiot of Hardin Simmons and Davie Gassiot of John Tarleton return home for Easter to visit family. Concho Valley Bow Scout council assists organizing a new troop with Gassiot as scoutmaster. PTA sponsors with J. E. Payne and others as committee members. Silver school adds desks, blinds, stage equipment, playground improvements, and rest room upgrades. New families settle in Sin Oi Camp area as church and PTA enrollments rise with planned activities.
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Bill Gassiet
Hardin-Simmons Amniversity
Davie Gassiet
John Tarleton
Stephenville
Mrs. Cussiet
J.ob. Mortis
Concho Valley Bow
Silver
Higginbothams Return from Baton Rouge Visit
Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Higginbotham concluded a weeklong trip visiting their daughter Mrs. George Hughes in Baton Rouge Louisiana. During the stay they also spent time in New Orleans before returning home.
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F. S. Higginbotham
George Hughes
Baton Rouge
Higginbothams
New Orleans
Ballinger Jaycees to Hold Soap Box Derby April 30
A Ballinger Jaycees representative announced the annual Soap Box Derby will be held on Saturday April 30 and invited all residents in the Bronte territory to attend.
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Ballinger Jaycees Organization
Bronte
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Dan Auld No
FE. C. Rawlings
Northwest Quarter
George Callihan
Rawlings
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Lowery Estate
Tia
Houston
Humble Co
Charlie Keeney
Olive Mac Keeney
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McQueen-Clevenger
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Albert N. Rawlings
Placid
Robert Forman
Dan Anld No
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West of Bronte
J. J. Luttrell
Jobin Rogers
Mr. Cole
North of Bronte
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S.T. Gregory
Arno Black
Claude Gentry
Charlie Gentey
Louis Badges
CN. Webb
Blackwell
Tom Carlisle
City of Bronte
Bruce Clift
Oh Spruell
Jim Cloudt
Henry
Jeff Dean
Dowling Emerson
Baptist Church
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