01 Aug 1947
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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1947
Page
1
Local merchants donated funds this week to support Dolan Mackey and Charles Simpson in cleaning Bronte Street. Residents are urged to acknowledge the pair for their community effort and improved streetscape.
The column reports House and Senate recess looming July 26 after long sessions to advance urgent money bills. It notes the second tax bill veto overridden in the House but sustained in the Senate, delaying tax relief until 1949. It covers terminal leave bonds for ex servicemen, immigration of Displaced Persons, and public forums at Catholic University and Texas A&M alumni events.
Portable ice refrigerators listed with 50 to 100 pounds capacity for Higginbothams in Ballinger. Local trade item described with brief specs and retail note.
A collection of sale notices lists field seed offerings from Mansell Bros Ballinger and Carlisle Co Blackwell as well as used furniture and appliances. Also promoted are windmill towers Norge freezers and gas ranges with demonstrations and quick bargain prices in Winters Robert Lee and San Angelo Texas areas.
Local resident H O Whitt notes no personnel on duty at 7 P M when the train to Sweetwater arrives causing mail to sit until the next day. Postal officials advise using the post office for timely mail as evening depot mailings no longer depart.
Local shop Higgin Bothams of Ballinger lists bath tubs with hot water heaters and a range of gas oil and electric stoves. The ad highlights home comfort fixtures for kitchen and bath upgrades.
Ozona defeated Bronte 4-2 while Robert Lee over Sonora 13-5 and the Dodgers beat Eldorado 15-10. Veribest routed Miles 13-3 and Ellis Parts downed Maverick 30-15 with Eola topping Lo wake 7-1. Next Sunday matchups list Miles at Bronte and Ozona at Lowake.
The Coke County Singing Convention will be held Sunday afternoon at Bronte High Gym beginning at 1:30 PM. Junior Pruitt invites everyone to attend the event.
Higginbothams advertise binder twine in Ballinger urging readers to buy now while stock lasts. Local notice stresses limited supply and quick action for farmers and ranchers seeking supplies.
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