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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1947
Page
3
Bronte American Legion members gathered at Bronte City Park with about 90 people in attendance. Buck Coleman, newly elected post commander, announced a $425 collection for building the hut, bringing the total to over $500 as plans advance.
Bobbie Jack White born last Tuesday night August 12 at 10 o clock in Bronte at the new Karen-Gayl Hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Bob White of Olga community, their second child with a five year old sister Neta Carolyn. Mrs White is the former Ruth Branham of Blackwell. Mother and baby are reported doing fine. As the first birth in the new hospital they will receive prizes from Bronte merchants and local firms. A year’s free subscription to the Bronte Enterprise is promised.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Blankenship of Houston, formerly Bronte, mark sixty-nine years of marriage with an open house hosted by their four daughters. Mr. Blankenship, 86, born at Bryant Station, and Mrs. Blankenship, 80, born near Willis, wed in 1882. he a Madison County farmer now retired. They have four living children, one grandchild, and six great grandchildren. Daughters present include Mrs. L. R. Male, Mrs. Sanford Brown, Mrs. Frank Brimberry, and Mrs. Josie Rogers. They plan to visit friends in Bronte next month.
Rev. Alvin R. Mauldin announces the Methodist barbecue planned for next Wednesday is postponed because of hot weather and absent members. Sunday school remains at 10, morning worship at 11, Children’s Church Sunday, and evening services at 8. Tennyson services Sunday at 9:45.
Women who served in any phase of World War II may enroll in a homemaking course. Miss Marie Strange, State Supervisor of Homemaking for Veterans in Austin, announced the program. Eligible women should contact local coordinator James C. Parrish at Runnels County Vocational School to enroll under the same plan as for male veterans with scheduled class hours and subsistence allowance.
J H Vinson who farms on Frank Keeney's place brought a remarkable squash to town last week. The vegetable measured five and a half inches by thirty six inches with a straight diameter noted as exceptional. Local observers recalled similar giants from previous seasons and offered varied opinions on its weight and origin.
Ballinger Judge E. C. Grindstaff of Runnels County will be guest speaker next Sunday morning at Bronte Baptist Church. Rev. C K Blake will lead a Silver service and has asked the Judge to fill his pulpit. Grindstaff, president of the Runnels County Baptist Brotherhood, is a noted speaker and Sunday school teacher. Everyone not elsewhere invited to hear the message.
Members of the Bronte Jr WHID Club gathered August 6 at Mrs Vera Thomas residence with Mrs Hollis Stevens in charge. Mrs Clifford Clark won the unduessing game by guessing the most countries. Plans were made for the Christaval encampment August 20–21 with covered dish breakfast and supplies provided.
Mrs PB R Littlefield and her daughters Yvonne and Novelle from Palestine spent part of last week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J D Bernard and her sister Mrs J M Rippetoe and family.
North side of the Jameson field shows Tubb No 1 producing 215.30 barrels of 47.40 gravity oil on a 24 hour Commission test last Wednesday. Gauging via 44 inch choke on 2 inch tubing at 6478 feet, 960 perforations at 6310 feet, cemented 34 inch casing, flowing casing pressure 700 pounds and tubing pressure 300 pounds with a gas oil ratio of 1890. No. 2 W bk Tubb is drilling in lime at 5360 feet while crews fish for drill collars. No 2 HL He Jameson drilling at 3155 feet in lime. No 4 Fred Jameson making hole at 749 feet in redbeds and lime. M is the south offset to No 1 HL HL Jameson.
Weekly sermonette warns of absence from worship undermining faith and church life. Emphasizes gathering, accountability, and spiritual battles, noting how nonattendance weakens preaching, unsettles brethren, and tempts believers during the week. The note credits sources and promises clips in coming issues.
The Lee Roberts of Robert Lee were guests in the Tomlinson home Tuesday. They brought watermelons they grew and joined a fine feast. Rev. and Mrs. Alvin R. Mauldin and family plan to return tonight from Avoca where they stayed with her sister and family the Sylvesters. The Mauldins left for Avoca last Wednesday.
Belton August 14 Miss Carol Dean Westbrook of Tennyson and Miss Laverne Patton of Ballinger won Fannie Breedlove Davis scholarships from District 16 of the Texas Baptist Woman's Missionary Union for the 1947-48 year at Mary Hardin-Baylor College. Both were chosen from 18 West Central Texas counties.
Voters are urged to approve a measure reallocating existing state ad valorem taxes to fund college building projects. The appeal cites crowded facilities at 16 state colleges and helps veterans and students without raising new taxes.
The Walter Scott residence near Bronte on the Sweetwater highway burned last Monday at noon after a kerosene stove exploded. No one was home, but daughter Dorothy Faye alerted a passing motorist who notified Bronte. she moved two younger children to safety. Firefighters faced heavy flames as walls and roof collapsed. water supply and pump issues hampered efforts. The fire destroyed the five room home with several thousand dollars damage and no insurance.
Joel Webb son of Clarence Webbs of Tennyson released August 6. Clark Glenn went home July 7. Gale Huffstutter greatly improved after auto accident released August 8. Mrs Jess Coppedge released August 9. Miss Annie Baker Maverick and Homer Carwile Edith went home August 12. In hospital now are Mrs Floyd McCarty Chester Hugh Derrick of Tennyson Mrs Ruth Coleman Aubrey Denman who had appendectomy August 12 at 3 o clock, and Mrs Bob White and her new son.
Local families share visits and gatherings with relatives in Barnhart Angelo Bronte and Miles. Recent social rounds include Michele Harrells and villagers hosting relatives, trips to Ben Ficklin boat races, and a covered dish luncheon by Methodist Women. multiple out of town guests and a birthday gift wheelchair noted.
Fragmentary notes describe Mrs I McGinty of Buchanan Hake, a three week situation involving Mrs Will Price and Mr Price. The Prices plan to take her home and land, an old settler’s location near a lake is mentioned.
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