Modgling Fifty Year Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Barney Modgling of Bronte celebrate fifty years of marriage with an open house at their Bronte home on Sunday from 3 to 6 p m The couple married in 1912 in Bronte by Rev A E Turney Their family includes four children two dozen relatives and five grandchildren plus two great grandchildren All friends are invited to attend
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Barney Modgling
Bronte
A. E. Turney
S. A. Kiker
Mr. Kiker
Leonard
Winnie Dean) Jagt
Lodi
N. J
Winston Modgling
Tyler
Elmer Modgling
Weatherford
Bobbie Modgling
Washington D. C
Modgling
Magnolia
Sera
Mrs
Oak Creek Lake to Get New Boat Ramp
The Texas Highway Commission approved a public boat ramp at Oak Creek Lake as part of three West Texas projects. Construction will be funded from a surplus in boat registration fees, with two other ramps planned at Llano Grand Lake and Lake Leon.
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Oak Creek Lake
West Texas
Texas Highway Commission
Llano Grand Lake
Lake Leon
Congratulations and notices from the office
Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs C R Smith for opening a new store after their factory and shop fire with a grand weekend visit invited. Rex Harris is praised for saving a girl's life at a swimming pool. An apology is issued to Jess Perciful for a sales miscount of bulls totaling 1000 dollars.
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Rex Harris
Rex
Jess Percifull
All Star Little Leaguers Set 2 Games This Week
Nolan Butler announces Bronte Robert Lee Norton all star players selected. The All Stars face Ballinger Thursday night at the local ball park with a return game in Ballinger Saturday night. Butler notes the team must buy new uniforms next season and invites sponsors to see him.
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Nolan Butler
Bronte
Robert Lee
Norton
Ballinger
Ball Park
Ballingeer
Butler
Bells Move Around On Enterprise Mailing List
Two address changes show Sgt Richard Bell moving from the Panama Canal Zone to Dallas and H H Bell moving from Morgan Texas to Kuwait in the Arabian Gulf Their mother is Mrs J D Reeves and their brother is A E Bell Jr of Bronte Richard Bell visited locally recently to see relatives and friends.
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Enterprise
Richard Bell
Panama Canal Zone
Dallas
H. H. Bell
Morgan, Tex
Kuwait
Arabian Gulf
J. D. Reeves
A. E. Bell, Jr
Bronte
Bronte City Hall bids open as plans read today
Nine sets of Bronte city hall plans are ready for public reading at 3 p.m. today. Doyce C. Maddox of San Angelo leads the project with a bond issue approved July 14 by residents to finance the $18 000 structure. The building will sit on city lots north of the new post office on Washington Street and include two wings and space for two fire trucks, offices, jail cells, a meeting room, rest rooms and a kitchen awaiting bond funds.
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Bronte
Doyce C. Maddox
San Angelo
Post Office
Washington Street
New C. R. Smith Dry Goods to Open Saturday
New C. R. Smith Dry Goods prepares for a Friday opening in the Price building where Pruitt's Store stood before a May fire. The Smiths remodeled the front, showcase 1000 Joni Lyn items, mahogany paneling, and new fixtures while continuing their sportswear factory in the rear.
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C. R. Smith Dry Goods
Price
Pruitt’s
Smiths
Lampel
Bronte Receives New City Fire Truck
Bronte welcomed a new fire truck delivered last Thursday, with firefighters testing the pump and praising its performance. An accident occurred during adjustments on the old truck when a primer jar exploded injuring George Eubanks, who spent several days hospitalized but recovered. The city borrowed $3,700 to fund the purchase and seeks further contributions.
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Bronte
George Eubanks
Eubanks
Youth Club Plans Trip to Sonora Caverns
Longhorn Youth Club members will travel Saturday to Sonora Caverns west of Sonora. Sponsor Mrs. Lionel Perry says a caravan of youths and chaperones will depart at 8 a.m. Contact Mrs. Perry by Thursday to join or bring a car. Admission is 50 cents, bring a sack lunch and spending money. Adults with cars should also contact today.
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Longhorn
Sonora Caverns
Sonora
Lionel Perry
Perry
Caverns
Mrs. D. M. Ott Dies at 93 in Bronte
Mrs. D. M. Ott also known as Minnie Hudson died at 7 a.m. Wednesday August 8 at Christoval Nursing Home after long illness. Funeral arrangements by Clift Funeral Home. Born November 5, 1868 in Alabama, she lived in Mt. Calm and Bronte. Survivors include her daughter Una Walton and sons Clint Duncan and J C Duncan, a stepson B C Ott, and sister A J Nelson.
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D. M
Minnie) Ott
Ott
Christoval Nursing Home
Clift Funeral Home
Minnie Hudson
Alabama
Lloyd Duncan
Mt. Calm
Hill County
Texas
D. M. Ott
Bronte
The
Baptist Church
R.S
Una) Walton
Clint Duncan
J. C. Duncan
B. C
Ashes Visit Denver Trip With Son Through September
Mr and Mrs Lester Ash left Monday for Denver Colorado to visit their son and will stay until early September.
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Lester Ash
Denver
Colorado
Girl Revived After Near Drowning At Bronte Pool
Linda Brewer nearly drowned at the Bronte swimming pool Monday afternoon and was revived by lifeguard Rex Harris who performed mouth to mouth resuscitation until she resumed breathing. Park caretaker Aubrey Denman called the rescue successful and noted it was the first near drowning at the pool this season. Rex Harris, son of Dr. and Mrs. John R. Harris, works part time as lifeguard.
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Wingate
Bronte
Linda Brewer
Rex Harris
Aubrey Denman
Linda
Rex
Denman
Church of Christ Meeting To Be Concluded Sunday
A gospel meeting at Bronte Church of Christ continues through Sunday led by H. S. Taylor of Dallas. Evening services start at 8 p.m. with morning at 7 a.m., Sunday services at 6 p.m. and 10 50 a.m. Joe Wolf, former minister, invites the community to attend the remaining sessions.
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Church of Christ
Bronte Church
Joe Wolf
Coke County 4-H Girls Camp Planned for August Dates
Plans are underway for the Coke County Girls 4-H Camp to be held August 23 and 24. Campers will enjoy crafts and recreation taught by instructors. Each girl will receive a letter soon with full details and attendance plans.
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Coke County
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Mrs. Modgling
C.R. Smith
New C. R. Smith Dry Goods
Smith
Johnny
Bronte Pool
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