Youth Rodeo Honors Awarded in Bronte Event
Lyndon Waldrop of Bronte and Ann Young of San Angelo were named outstanding boy and girl performers at Bronte’s annual Kid Rodeo held at the Bronte Football Field August 4 and 5. They won multiple events and top ribbons as the Bronte Lions Club and Bronte Athletic Association sponsored the two day rodeo which grossed close to $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon Waldrop
Bronte
Ann Young
San Angelo
Lyndon
Bronte Lions Club
Bronte Athletic Association
C. BE. Arrott
J.T. Henry
Arrott
Athletic Association
Rat” Edwards
Donald Kizer
Blackwell
Thelma Bronson
Missy ‘Taylor
Dorothy Stephens
Donald Kiger
Barbara
Jimmy Wright
Robert Lee
Mitt Arrott
Billy Warrington
Rat Edwards
David Bradford
Colorado City
Missy Taylor
Thelma Branson
Monte Wilkes
T. J. Walls
Sonny Roberts
Frankie Jones
Ozona
Charlie Saunders
Herman Virden
Ballinger
Billy Bynum
Sterling City
Merle Proctor
Patsy Davis
Felina Branson
Bronte Students Plan College Enrollment for 1950 51
Bronte area students prepare for fall college life with scholarships noted for Joe Russell Ash Earl Rusk Kenneth Hester Ben J Snead plus enrollments at Texas Tech Southwest Texas Junior College University of Texas Abilene Christian College and San Angelo College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Texas Tech
Tubbock
Joe Russell Ash
Wayne Arrott
Pauline Box
Claude Ray Ash
Joe Russell
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde
Earl Rusk
Kenneth Hester
Ben D. Snead
Ben J. Snead
Bill Herron
San Angelo College
University of Texas
Dick Miers
SAC
Methodists Have Supper And Clean Up
The Methodist church supper Tuesday drew many members and friends. Workers spent about two hours aiding the education building and sanctuary renovations before a delicious social dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Mrs Porter Is Party Honoree At San Angelo Sendoff
Mrs Porter was honored with a Cimista and 42 inch party at the home of Mrs Roy Sanderson on Friday afternoon August Sth with co hosts Mrs Henry Rainey and Mrs L W Sweet. The Sanderson home featured garden flowers. High Canasta score went to Miss Pam Sanderson and a 42 inch high score to Mrs Joyce Hipp. Booby prize to the honoree turned into a gift from the hostess. The Sandersons and guests included Mr and Mrs Porter and families many neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Roy Sanderson
Henry Rainey
L. W. Sweet
San Angelo
Lakeview
Sanderson
Pam Sanderson
Joyce Hipp
R. O V. Copeland
C. B. Smith
Ernest Ware
R.S. Youree
Joe Weddle
Vernon Haggerton
Betty Sanderson
Nelle Porter
Billie Beall
Coke Woman Dies Of Heart Ailment
Mrs. N C Brown 77 widow of Nathaniel C Brown pioneer Coke County teacher and minister died Monday at her son Chisma Browns Robert Lee home after a year of ill health and a heart attack six weeks ago. Funeral at Robert Lee Church of Christ with Idus Englay officiating. Burial in family plot at Robert Lee. Survived by four sons five daughters and grandchildren Paul J Brown Chism S Brown John H Brown Rex Brown Inez Sullivan Iva Scoggins Alice Acock McSpadden Chanda McBroom and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.C. Brown
Nathaniel C. Brown
Coke County
Chisma, Brown
Robert Lee
Robert Lee Church of Christ
Idus Englay
Bronte Church of Christ
Clift
Mrs. Brown
Agnes Augusta Eisenhower
Murry County
Texas
Collin County
Mr. Brown
Blue Ridge
Vies
Valley View
Mr Brown
Paul
F . Dell Smith
Paul J. Brown
San Angelo
Chism S. Brown
John H
Mrs. Avis Crawford Visits Nevada Home
Mrs. Avis Crawford of Luxora rk visits the Nev. and Mrs. J. E. Poller, expressing delight with the people and country on her first West visit. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rogen of Charlotte and Mr. Roger’s and Wusbamd visit Mrs. M. A. fost in Stockdale the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis Crawford
Luxosark
Nev
J. E. Poller
W. H. Rogen
Charlotte
Roger
Mrs Big Sendutky found in home after report
An elderly woman named Mrs Big Sendutky is reported to be at home following an unspecified inquiry. Police or emergency responders were not described as on the scene in the available text. Further details are not provided in the surviving fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Sendutky
Thetihel
Football Practice To Begin Sept 1 News notes
J L Carroll announced that football practice starts September 1 with coach Jack Price arriving from summer studies at Sul Ross college to shape Brentels High School squad. Roach Price’s Longhorns look to a strong season as Bronte prospects bolster the team. Local gridiron improvements and fitness reminders urged by Supt Carrall for all prospective players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Carroll
Jack Price
Sul Ross College
Brentels
Roach Price
Longhorns
Bronte
Supt. Carrall
Boatright Arrott Ceremony Read in Paint Rock Court House
Miss Martha Boatright married J. Bo Asrott in a Paint Rock courthouse ceremony officiated by Judge Carl Peek. The bride wore a tweed suit with pink accents, the couple plans a brief honeymoon to San Antonio and Fredericksburg before settling on a Brookshire dairy farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Boatright
J. Bo Asrott
Paint Rock
Carl Peek
Jaimes Agrott
Tennyson
J. C. Boatright
Brookshire
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Revival at Local Church of Christ Ends August 13
England the church minister leads song services while Matthews from San Angelo conducts preaching at the ongoing revival meeting in progress at the local Church of Christ. The revival will end August 13 with cordial invitations extended to all to attend the remaining services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Meeting
Tdus England
Harrison Matthews
Church of Christ
England
Matthews
San Angelo
Bronte Reservists Alerted for Active Duty Call
Coke County Bronte unit members mostly denied active duty in near term. Announcement by Captain Caperton states unit formed last March is part of the Army Quartermaster Corps. Several named reservists face reporting for duty to an Army camp. others wait for possible call. Veterans of World War II, many with families, live in the area alongside Naval and Air Force reserves. Draft Board official cautions registrants to report changes promptly to avoid confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Bronte
Blot. Caperton
Amy Quartermaster Corps Ands Attach
Army
Naval
Air Force
J. A. Stephenson
Luo
Stephenson
Peder Building
San Angelo
Texas
Work Resumed on School Repairs With Three Teachers Needed
Repairs and remodeling proceed at the Bronze schools though pilaster and plaster work remain unfinished. Electrical work and window replacements are underway. walls and floors will be refinished and new stairs installed. Open house date unsettled as officials seek final completion. Three teaching positions remain open with candidates showing interest as local funding benefits from state aid and rising valuations.
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Caaprell
Hermuise
Phoweser
Carroll Disis
Wba
Wildcat Drilling Activity Expands Across Coke County
Oil field action increases in Bronte area as three wildcats are staked and tests near completion. Humble No 2 Brunson and No 1 Route Waldrop set on blocks east of Bronte with targets near Hayrick Mountain and Union No 1 Daisy McCutchen. Nearby wells like McCutchen and Glever probes continue, with core work and early flow tests reported across Coke County fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Coke County
Wildcat
Pruitt Place
Humble
Geo. W. Strake
Houston
Pruitt Wildcat
McQueen & Clevenger
C. E. Earnest
Lawn
Lion Oil Co
Humble No. 1
EB. H.schuch
Robert Lee
American Republics
Dass McCutchen
Connell Drilling Co
Odessa
Fort Chadbourne
Motel Victor Adds Seven New Rooms in Expansion
Work is progressing rapidly on a new addition at Motel Victor. The planned wing will house seven rooms—six singles and one double—each air conditioned with private baths and pine fixtures. Contractor Kal Ives reports fast progress, with the walls coated in stucco and completion expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kal Ives
Vetal Flores Resigns for Bank Position in Bronte
Vetal Flores resigns after seven years as high school English teacher at Bronte Schools to join First National Bank of Bronte. He led multiple classes and the school annual activities and many students say his presence will be deeply missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetal Flores
Bronte
First National Bank of Bronte
Flores
Bronte Lions Sponsor Town Spraying Effort
Bronte Lions Club votes to sponsor spraying of the town. Caperton and Fet and Carroll named to a committee Wednesday to raise funds for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Lions Club
Wot
Caperton
Fet
Carroll
Hospital News Update on Admissions and Dismissals
August 3 to 9 records show multiple admissions and dismissals including Mrs Ray Casey, Mrs Hay Casey, Virgil Cole, Leroy Leonard birth, and DDT spraying plans. Mayor Whitt notes about $100 needed for another spray job amid hot weather. Club members hope to raise funds. remaining funds may cover two spray events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Palmer
Ray Casey
Jess Perecifull
Bill Herron
Murs Danda Laswell
Hay Casey
Youngblood
Palmer
Gregory
Earl Black
Keith Lolin
Hoy Casey
Virgil Cole
J. A. Stephenson
Betty Joyce King
HL. Palmer
W. M. Summers
W. T. Baker
Roy Casey
Leroy Leonard
D. L. Brunson
Mary Linda Lasswell
HL. O. Whitt
Sensei McCutchen
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Yndon Waldrop
Ann Young Ake
Felma Brunson
KE. J. Smith
Barton Waldrop
Irvin Owens
E. J. Smith
Marlene Arrott
Pelioa Brunson
Bronte College
Edward Swaidusky
Texas AL Alm. College
Enterprise
Enterprise Office
Mrs. Porter
Charles Ragsdale
Fairfield
Suisun Air
Bair, Dale the Ab Fone
Perl Burckhardt Hufnagel
Coke
Edite Batt
San An
Fotto
Coke Conations
Ben Spuonts
Noeele Peterfull
Matthew Caperton
Frank Dean Bryan
Weldon Fikes
Ywain Proitt
Brands Pritt
Oliverohnson
Wayne Rogers
Jarvis Moraga
Enach
I. Caperton
Robert Hugh Sims
Bud Carruthers
O. RB
Sunny) Gentry
Peachers
Budapest
Hungary
Red Army
North Korea
Kita-Il-Sen
Andes
Seaboard
Southern Minerals
Reed
Filenburger
Bob
Brunson
Union
Jin McCutchen
Union No
PH Dans McCutchen
Hable
Wyhe-Bolin
Cisco
Barnsdall No
Harris Davenport
Humble No
Sallie Gdom
Strawn
Sherters Aailes
Kubert
Deep Rock Oil Corp
Naodd
Bo Gailes
Bank
Hospital News
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