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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1943
Page
3
Rampy notes January 31 1943 civilian executive branch employes total 2 862 185 with payroll over 519 million dollars double the 1942 amount. Budget Bureau ordered 41 631 dismissals saving about 80 million annually and promises further cuts amid public concern about government employment.
The 2nd War Bond Drive progress in Coke County is discouraging. The county quota is 7700, with 62000 assigned to two banks. At 4 PM Thursday Bronte reported 8631.25 and Robert Lee 29055.25, totaling 28686.50, about one third of the quota. Mrs. Carrie Williams leads Bronte, Bruce Clift Robert Lee efforts.
A local appeal urges Coke County residents to buy war bonds amid manpower shortages and inflation fears. The message, attributed to Mrs. Williams, emphasizes sacrifice and a united effort, noting veterans and families abroad. Also reported are visits by Sgt J B Tannehill and newlywed couple J N Tannehill in Riverside and Las Vegas respectively.
Mrs. Pete Gentry, Mrs. John Suggs and Mrs. Minnie B. West with Miss Nell Lowry organized an Easter egg hunt for First Grade in the West apartments yard on Thursday afternoon. Prizes for top eggs were won by Jirmie Wayne Beat, James Olivias, and William any a osimely and appreciated by all present.
A present from Bro West prompted sincere thanks from First Grade. Bob Gentry was a visitor. The Room Mothers assisted.
Weather and drought push city to source a new water supply. Access to a four inch pipe from Breckenridge and Odessa will connect to a river well, with crews rushing to complete by Monday night. Mayor Cumie warns residents to limit water use until the system is online and stable.
Rev. A. Hanson and Mrs. Hanson arrived in Bronte Saturday afternoon and moved into the Methodist parsonage. Hanson becomes the new pastor at Bronte Methodist Church, succeeding Rev. Lester Haines who recently left for Brakettville to pursue other work.
The First National Bank announces new operating hours beginning after May 1. Hours are from g o'clock in the morning to % oclock in the afternoon, effective until October 1, 1943. Read in The Enterprise and follow the new schedule.
Tunele Wint Pruitt is dangerously ill in a San Angelo hospital, a matter that will deeply concern his many friends and followers.
Homemaking column offers practical tips from General Foods on saving coffee. Proper storage, grind size, precise measurements, and brewing times help maintain flavor while reducing waste. Readers learn to brew only what is needed and to adapt methods for drip, percolator, and vacuum coffee makers.
A regional column discusses a process to remove odor and impurities from aged metal artifacts by scalding and cleansing. The piece emphasizes safety, provenance, and careful handling to preserve historical value while restoring utility.
Farmers may sell butter without registering until after May 1. They should keep a record of production, sales, and stamps collected until registration on May 3 and May 14. Forms R-1609 are available at the local ratio office. Messages from Rev Hanson and Welcomed visitors note Bronte reception. Boone Allison visited from Lariat and boosted subscriptions.
The legislature extends the Upper Colorado River Authority to preserve its life and releases $400,000 impounded tax funds for state general revenue. The measure supports flood control and irrigation projects in Tom Green and Coke counties, with U.S. Army engineers approving both, and awaits congressional action. Senator Penrose Metcalfe and Representatives Rampy Summers deserve credit for passage.
Mr and Mrs Otis Brunson have relocated to San Angelo where Mr Brunson works in the meat department of the M System No 1. Friends in Bronte regret their departure but wish them prosperity and happiness in their new home.
Dan Scott, stationed at Casper Wyoming, has been advanced to the rank of corporal. The move reflects the service-wide progression from private to official rank as Bronte’s key personnel advance in military duty.
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