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Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1955

Page

2

Wilkins Family Returns From Florida Vacation

The L L Wilkins family arrived back in Texas on July 27 after a Florida trip visiting Patrick Air Force Base near Cocoa and the Marine Studios in Saint Augustine. IBM accountant L L Wilkins Jr. is stationed in the Air Force and expects discharge on April 6, 1956. The group traced a route through Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama with rain frequent on the trip and enjoyed beaches citrus orchards and coastal scenery before returning via Georgia.

L. L. Wilkins Florida Leslie L. Wilkins, Jr Patrick Air Force Base Cocoa Wilkins IBM Air Force Texas Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Patrick Atlantic Ocean West Alwood Georgia

Boll Worms In County Doing Heavy Damage

Bollworm infestation ranges from light to heavy across the county with a heavy hatch north of Bronte late this week. Four farms showed substantial damage and eggs on sandy land could hatch in 3 to 5 days. Rain could trigger wider infestation. farmers urged to inspect fields before spraying and to rely on early, top-plant checks. The county agent's office will monitor conditions and assist with field checks.

Bronte Silver Enterprise

Insecticide Mixture Guidance For Bollworm Control

Farmers are advised to use DDT as the main bollworm killer in combination with toxaphene, BHC, Dieldrin, Aldrin, or Endrin to prevent other insects. Dust applications should be 10 to 15 pounds per acre, while sprays should be 1 1/3 to 2 quarts per acre.

New Baby Born to Webster Family in San Angelo

Ricky Hugh Webster is the newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Webster of San Angelo born at 6 10 p m Friday July 29 at Shannon Hospital weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces He is the first grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Alexander of Bronte Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. E H Webster of Hollowell Maine.

Ricky Hugh Webster R. H. Webster San Angelo Shannon Hospital Monroe Alexander Bronte E. HH. Webster Hollowell Maine

Card of Thanks for Joy Kay Hospital Stay

Mr and Mrs Foy Moore and children express gratitude to friends and hospital staff for cards gifts and kindness shown during Joy Kays hospital stay.

Joy Kay Foy Moore

Local residents visit relatives and vacation plans noted

Mrs Carroll and several families travel to Dublin for a weekend visit with relatives. Mrs Will Robinson of Denton stays with her sister-in-law Mrs Fred McDonald Sr for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Vetal Flores return from Alpine after a reading clinic at Sul Ross College and the Paisano Baptist Encampment. Mr and Mrs W W Millikin and Mr and Mrs F L Brunson spend the week vacationing in New Mexico.

Walter Phillips Barney Modgling S. A. Riker Dublin Will Robinson Denton Fred McDonald Vetal Flores Alpine Sul Ross College Paisano Baptist W. W. Millikin F. L. Brunson New Mexico

Itch No More Ad Claims Quick Relief

A drug store promotion touts Itch No More with a money back guarantee. The ad promises relief from eczema athlete's foot ringworm poison ivy and insect bites within 15 minutes with a 40 percent refund if not satisfied.

Bronte Pharmacy

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Marine Studios Saint Augustine Wien Jack B. Waide Wayne N. Stout Kickapoo Baptist Church Clyde W. Coleman By Bis Paulson Worden Rhythm Ranglers B. D. Snead First National Bank
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