Oil wells drill and test in Jameson field area
Reports show No 1 Reed-Drilling at 5,564 feet and No 4 Mathers-Testing at 6,035-50 feet. No. 6 Homer Jameson posts 231.7 barrels daily on a 24 hour natural flow. No. 8 Homer Jameson drilling at 4,278 feet. No. 9 Homer Jameson shows air blow and water recovery. Other wells include No. 1 Lilly Heirs and No. 2 Arledge with oil and acid water recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 1
Reed
E. C. Rawlings
Bronte
No. 4 Mathers
Jameson Field
No. 3 Mathers
No. 1 Mathers
Homer Jameson
Mary Bloodworth
H&tc
Sun Oil
Coke County
Crinoidal Reef
Ellenburger
Jameson
Lilly Heirs
Standard Oil of Texas
Runnels County
Wildcat
Palo Pinto
Lilly Tract
Burnet County
Norton
Wendland
Coke County THDA Delegation Attends Sweetwater Convention
Ten members of the Coke County THDA council joined an all day convention in Sweetwater last Tuesday as the Seventh District THDA meeting took place. The program featured talks by state THDA president Mrs. Gus Rogas and state representative Harley Sadler. The Sweetwater Board of City Development catered a chuck wagon meal for 419 guests. Attendees from Bronte and Robert Lee included several named members and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County Who
Sweetwater
Gus Rogas
THDA
Harley Sadler
Sweetwater Board of City Development
Bronte
Robert Lee
Mmes. C. &. Arrott
Taylor Emerson
W. Hipp
Tom Rives, Jr
A. D. Fields
T. M. Wylie, Jr
Willis Smith
J. W. Labenske
Gladys Waldrop
Mary Pearl Bearden
HDA
Methodist Revival In Progress Under Rev Morton
Revival services led by Rev W B Morton of Coleman continue through Sunday with simple Bible preaching. Attendance grows as more join. Morning worship at 10, evening at 8, with special events including Mess Night Friday Young People Night Friday and Women’s Night Saturday. Sunday schedule includes Church School 10, Morning Worship 11, Children’s Service 7:30, Evening Service 7:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Morton
Coleman
Senior Class Presents Ready Made Family Comedy
Members of the Senior Class of BHS present the three act comedy Ready Made Family at 8 o'clock on Thursday evening April 29. A cast includes a baby prattler mono maniac kleptomaniac a ghost and a desperate madman with romance overcoming all obstacles. Admission is 20 cents for students and 40 cents for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BHS
Brookshire Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Birthdays
Mines Willard Caudle Herb Holland Homer Clark hosted a Sunshine Shower for Walt Clark with many attendees at the Clark home. Families from Rowena Nolan Winters Maverick and San Angelo joined gatherings, church youth events, and club meetings as residents shared visits, birthdays, and dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Clark
San Angelo
Perry
Miles
Enterprise
A. J. Essary
Eddie Holden
Near Maverick
Ross Artman
Nolan
Jim
Bettye Ruth Rose
Fritz Redman
Winters
Lewis Rose
Grandma Rose
Rowena
A. Redman
Charlie Brown
Wesley Urbantke
C. H. Hester
Charles
Lloyd
Ginny Hester
Dean Thomas
Howard Gleghorn
C. Boatright
Alfred Rose
Leroy Ellis
Norton
D. R. Gartman
Dee Roby
Big Spring
Dee Foster
Gartman
Fosters
Herb Holland
Floyd McCarty
McCartys
Hollands
Jim Warris
E. E. Wade
Bronte
W. M. Alexander
Norman
Billie
Mary Lou
Homer Clark
Webbest
Bud Neeley
J. BR. Brooks
Bailey Pruitt
Clinton Eastman
Clarks
Neeley
Eastman
Gene Thomas
Franklin Thomas
Willard Caudle
Hedges
Harlen Lee
James Lee
Luther Nixon
Dee Cox
Johnny Browns
Mary Ann Gray
Jimaileen Clark
Blue Cross Campaign Planned in Coke County
Dr. John R. Harris of Bronte Karen Gays Hospital announces a Blue Cross Hospital Plan community campaign in Coke County. The effort aims to contact private members and promote hospital services during an upcoming outreach drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Cross
Coke County
John R. Harris
Bronte Karen Gays Hospital
Glee
The
Harris
Bronte area bus reaches deeper into land near town
Uncle Ed Rawlings spoke with excitement as the bus penetrated roughly half a mile west of Bronte, hoping the venture will prove productive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlings
Bronte
Grass Cover Crop Needs In Dust Prone Plains
Louis P. Merrill regional conservator of the Soil Conservation Service says 100000 acres near Lubbockwest and southwest require more cover to prevent topsoil loss. He notes 500000 acres are at risk from cultivation while 15000000 acres in the High Plains are prone to wind erosion and urges grass cover and stubble mulch farming as long term safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He County
Lubbock
Louis P. Merrill
The
Soil Conservation Service
Merrill
Great Plains
Texas
High Plains
Soil Conservation District
Plains
Palmer Family Hosts Out-of-Town Relatives Visit
Rev and Mrs D H Palmer entertained visiting daughter Mrs C J Brooks of Guymon Oklahoma and granddaughter Mrs W E Dart Jr along with son in Amarillo. They earlier called on Mrs Le Roy Hollingshead in Big Pring to meet Mrs Brooks. Sat and Mrs eae ee at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Palmer
C. J. Brooks
Guymon
Okio
W. E. Dart, Jr
Amarillo
LeRoy Hollingshead
Big Pring
Brooks
Palmer
Eae
Morton Speaks to Lions Club
Rev W B Morton Methodist evangelist spoke at Bronte Lions Club, delivering a thought provoking talk to 24 members and guests in Bronte Methodist Church. Jeff Dean announced IE L Trucking Co of Robert Lee will erect poles for the sighted athletic field next Tuesday around 1 pm and work on the field is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Morton
Bronte Methodist Church
Bronte Lions Club
Jeff Dean
C. E. Artlott
Ie& L Trucking Co
Robert Lee
Jeff
R.T. Caperton
Cecil Kemp
Ghent Riker
Frank Keeney
John Harris
Alvin Mauldin
Wow
Millikin
Hed Nunnally
B. W. Rees
Otis Smith
Sam Sproell
A. Springer
Taylor Emerson
J.T. Henry
H.l Cumbie
HH. O. Whitt
Blood
Courthouse News Recap From Coke County Court
The spring term of the district court will reconvene Monday with District Judge John Sutton presiding. The grand jury indicted Darwin Ashlock and Coke County cases see civil suits trespass to try title, with some divisions settled. Recent docket activity includes several divorces and marriage licenses. the Coke County courthouse received an interior remodel including new blinds floors trim and seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sutton
Wiiinst
Darwin Ashlock
Breckenridge
Paul Good
Frank Kessee
Coke County
Ins
Korine Price
Sun Oil Co
Billie Whitley
Jay Whitley
Beatrice Wood
Joy Wood
Ernest Meek
Dorothy Meek
J. M. Sims
Iva Sims
Mo B. Chastain
Magardo Martin
Gilbert Basques
Beatriz
Montino
Virgil N. McCoy
Nataleen McCoy
Jim McCutchen
Rain Drenches Bronte Area as Deluge Keeps Falling
Heavy rainfall drenched Bronte and surrounding countryside with streets flooded. Residents expressed relief and optimism for more rain to come, while officials monitor for potential flooding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Anne Franklin Attends World Government Lecture
Anne Franklin attended a lecture on world government and the Chinese dilemma held at San Angelo College auditorium last Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Franklin
San Angelo College
Hospital Notes Summary for Blackwell Area
Dismissals and admissions recorded this week in area hospitals. J W Raney and Mrs D M Ott discharged on 14 and 15. Mrs T A Gartian dismissed. Mrs Lewis Baker Jr admitted and her son born later that day. Ysidro Minjarez admitted and dismissed next day. Martha Sheppard admitted and left Tuesday. M O Lina admitted after oil field accident. Kay Fowler and Nancy Woods admitted. all dismissed Tuesday. C B Webb admitted. J C Steward for surgery. George Leonard and J W Arnold dismissed Wednesday. Peggy Myrick Carl Brock and Charles Holliday admitted on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Raney
Blackwell
D. M. Ott
T. A. Gartian
Lewis Baker, Jr
Ysidro Minjarez
Baker
Leon Bagwell
Martha Sheppard
Sheppard
Robert Lee
M.O. Lina
Kay Fowler
Nancy Woods
Lee Hallmark
C. B. Webb
J. C Steward
J. W. Arnold
George Leonard
Peggy Myrick
Carl Brock
Charles Holliday
Bill Holliday
Sanco Society Visitors and Health Updates Include Town Visits
Mero and Mrs C K Adkins and Jas spent last Sunday in Blackwell with relatives. John Allen and Bill Allens of Robert Lee visited Crocanens. Mrs S J Garrasan arrived from Temple after medical treatment. Waddy Fowler hospitalized for kidney infection. Cardman and Melva Dean visited Tatum over the weekend with Teddy Pitcock family. Numerous locals visited homes across the area and a sunshine shower greeted Mrs Gartman on return from hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mero
C.K. Adkins
Jas
Blackwell
John Allen
Bill
Jon Allens
Robert Lee
Crocanens
So J. Garrasan
Temple
Waddy Fowler
Karen Gays Hospital
B.D. Cartman
Melva Dean
Atniece
Tatum
Teddy Pitcock
Bk. Arbuckle
HL. Reid
Marylon
Ronnie
Roy Wyatt
H.n. Gartinias
J. MM. Garin
TV. A. Gartinin
Belva McCutchen
Douglas
J. B. Martin
Edith
L. J. Gartman
California
FFA Boys Head to Lubbock for Invitational Contest
Six FFA boys and teacher J T Henry depart for Lubbock to compete in a Texas Tech sponsored livestock and dairy cattle judging invitational. About 100 teams from North and West Texas are expected. Livestock judges include Le Drew Arratt Doug Stevens and Joe Russell Ash. Dairy team features Wayne Arrott Bobby Clark and Warren Beaver. They will judge beef cattle hogs sheep Jerseys and Holsteins across multiple classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
J. T. Henry
Lubbock
Texas Tech
Texas
le Drew Arratt
Doug Stevens
Joe Russell Ash
Wayne Arrott
Bobby Clark
Warren Beaver
Church of Christ Weekly Schedule Announced
Church of Christ releases Sunday School at 10 A. M. preaching at 11 A. M. Young People meet at 7 P. M. Evening services at 8 P. M. Ladies Bible Class Tuesday at 3 P. M. All are invited.
Tennyson Topics Highlight Community Rumors and Events
Local notes list guests of Mrs. Kate Sayner and Brady kin, births in Karen Gays Hospital, Wiener roasts, visits from Ballinger and San Angelo, birthdays for Ola Sue Brown, bridal showers, quilting club, BTU Fellowship Hour, and church sermons. Names include Sayner, Poynter, Conger, Brown, Clark, Green, Latham, Feil, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Sayner
Brady
Louis Baker
Karen Gays Hospital
Fred Conger
Clayton
Royce Lee
Tommy Latham
Johnnie
Eddie Fiveash
Lena
Ola Sue
Lloyd Brown
Billie
Patricia
Jerry Tounger
Pete
Gussie
Lreddy Thomas
Joe Poynter
San Angelo
Ben Brooks
Poynter
Iris Brooks
Monahan
Margarette Sparks
Ocie Tounget
Miles
Zack
Mines
Tom Green
Sadie Brown
Green
John Clark
Bessie Mae
Kenneth
Odessa
Harold Garretts
Zack ,Pounger
Jerry
Myrtle Thomas
2. D. Little
Bud Bell
Bronte
Jon Poynter
Congers
G. W
L. A
John Charkes
Ola Sue Brown
Rankin
Buddy Stewart
Wankersly
James Chambers
Sandra
Melvin James
George James
HK. B. Caldwell
Mmes, Chande Ditmore
Barney Westbrook
Mary Howell
J. M. Stewart
Enterprise
Busy Bee Quilting Club
C. A. Myers
Bert Cornelius
Dan Hale
Hamp Thomas
Alfred Rose
Claude Ditmore
Herb Holland
J. C. Boatright
Jolimine Brown
W. HH. Feil
Charlie Brown
Dee Foster
Ada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brookshire Browsings
Homalie Clark
Blue Cross Campaign
E. C
Morton
Lions Club
Courthouse News
Sanco Society
Billie Joe Gartman
FFA Boys
Church OF Christ
Tennyson
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