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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1958
Page
5
A reflective column argues Americans skim life as they skim newspapers. It notes the rise of television and radio as effortless knowledge sources and warns against surrendering thought, urging readers to seek books, conversation, and independent thinking despite convenience temptations.
A Western Jamboree will be staged at Blackwell on Friday May 2 at 8 p m in the school auditorium featuring Eddie Garvin and His Seven Saddle Pals the Country Boys and other acts. Sponsored by Blackwell Lions Club proceeds go to Gonzales Crippled Children's Home and Lions Club projects with admission 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children.
A baby tornado picked up a boat house at Oak Creek Lake last Saturday night and set it down on shore partially submerged. The house and dock belonged to Conda Richards, Jacob Bruce Morrow, and Charlie Boecking. eighteen boats on the lake were sunk and salvage efforts continue. Damages are estimated in the thousands, with belongings including fishing equipment and outdoor gear lost or damaged.
Rev Billy Butts of Brownwood leads a youth revival at First Baptist Church this weekend. Services begin tonight at 7 30 p m with youth gatherings. Tomorrow night 6 p m youth go to Oak Creek Lake for a wiener roast outing then return for preaching. The revival continues through Sunday April 27 with all welcome.
Blackwell Schools announce staff for the 1958 59 year led by Superintendent George Stoepler in first grade and Mrs Kay Corley in second grade. Also named are Mrs Nola Shedd fourth grade Mrs Reece McCanley fifth grade Mrs Cliff Fowler sixth and seventh grades Bill Temple commercial studies Mrs Sherman Conner vocational agriculture Frank Brownfield mathematics Sherman Conner home economics and Miss Joyce Debree. Vacancies remain for third grade English and coaching with Bob Goodwin moving to assistant coach at Gail school.
A half inch of rain fell here late Saturday night with an electrical storm and strong winds. Another shower Sunday night followed by a warming trend with temperatures rising into the 90s on Tuesday and Wednesday. A cool front and blowing dust moved through after midnight Wednesday, bringing noticeably cooler weather Thursday.
Bronte high school fell to Miles 11 to 3 and Robert Lee 17 to 1 in district play. Benny Corley took the loss against Miles, Paul Gordon won. Tommy Latham lost to Robert Lee, Paul Tinkiler won. Coach W W Thetford says the team is improving and expects wins upcoming. Schedule lists a home game with Robert Lee Friday and longhorns facing Norton May 2 with Robert Lee on May 9.
Plymouth Oil Co. of Midland No. 1 QT. E. Tidwell completed as an oiler five miles southeast of Robert Lee in Coke County Wend Kirk West Cross Cut Field. Location lies in Thomas Survey 965%. Daily potential 61.51 barrels of 42.1 gravity oil from 20 perforations at 5,021-5,042 feet, formation fractured. Casing set at 6,221 feet, hole plugged back 6,666 to 4,470 feet.
Bronte school employees aside from teachers were rehired at the board of trustees meeting last week. Lunchroom workers, bus drivers, and custodians were reappointed except one retiree. The board also transferred 500 from the maintenance fund to the lunch program and elected new officers for the coming year.
Martin Lee owner of Bronte Feed and Supply escaped serious injury when his 199 Dodge truck rolled after a tire blew near Blackwell and Sweetwater. The vehicle overturned, scattering feed. Lee sustained a cut hand and bruises. The truck was a total loss but most feed was recovered, except about 900 pounds.
Aubrey Denman, caretaker at the Park, says a tentative opening date for the swimming pool is set for Thursday May 15. Other details will be announced later. The park has seen activity preparing for summer and the new tennis court has been popular in recent weeks of warmer weather.
Bronze Schools will be dismissed for summer vacation on Friday May 23. Upcoming events include the Junior Play on May 2, the Senior Trip May 7 8 and 9, a Barcalau reate address for seniors on May 18, Grade School Commencement on May 22, and High School Commencement Exercises on May 23.
A Thursday report states Mrs. H. O. Whitt should be able to return home this weekend from Shannon Hospital in Sans Angelo. She had major surgery last Saturday and is recovering well.
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