Tennyson Topics Basks in Community Gatherings and Travel
A long list of local residents visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns and across the region. Social visits span Ballinger Rankin Big Lake Midland Angelo Gatesville and Oklahoma and West Virginia while games and gatherings mark weekend activities in Bronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Smith
Jimmie
Ira Stephenson
J. T. Smith
Big Lake
Tom Brown
Tankersley
H. L. Stewart
Sadie Brown
Marshall and Halletsville
Eris Miller
Emma Ruth
Floyd Gibson
Della Gibson
Carol Dean Westbrook
Eris Millers
Ellis Wade
Norman Alexanders
Zack Toungers
Billie Ray Millers
R. Q. Kenney
Ben Murphy
Marvin Corleys
Jack Sharp
J. W. Latham
James Arrott
Corley
J. W. Brown
Clifford Hagerman
Charlie Brown
Howells
Garren
Angelo
Bronte Enterprise
Coke County
Williams Family Reunion in Bronte Honors Veterans
The Williams family reunion at American Begio Park Bronte on August 4 celebrated the safe return of 12 members who served worldwide. The Williams family, early Coke County settlers with deep local ties, included ten children with five present, listing many relatives from Bronte San Angelo Rotan Abilene and beyond. Invited guests from Snyder San Angelo Abilene Baird Bronte also attended this Pioneer lineage gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Bronte
J. M
Guy McLaughlin
Mary George
Jane
San Angelo
Johnnie Williams
Amarillo
Ben L. Keyes
Koleta
Christoval
Carrie G. Williams
Jack Good
T. H. Rogge
Tom Williams
R. L. Keyes
J. D. Luttrell, Sr
J. D. Luttrell, Jr
James
Tom
Eugene Williams
Fenton
Abilene
Floyd White
Johnnie
Mary
Ann
Vergie Perkins
Big Spring
Dan R. Campbell
Robert Lee
Clayton Caraway
Wilford
Zelda
Glo
Jimmie
Blackwell
R. M
Bud Parish
Snyder
Bernard Akin
Leta Bates
Jo Ruth Erwin
Baird
Louisa Johnson
Bob Harwell
Orbie Johnson
Brookshire Browsings Update Local Social News
Mr and Mrs James Holland and son plus the Dee Fosters spent the weekend in Big Spring. Several visits note ill Mrs Alvina Rose in Rowena and dinners with Gleghorns Hedges and Clarks. Folks from Kirbyville Ballinger and San Angelo join local gatherings and travel to Winters and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Holland
Dee Fosters
Big Spring
Alfred Rose
Alvina Rose
Rowena
Doyle Gleghorn
Joe Hale Hedges
Gene Clark
T. G. Gleghorn
J. C. Boatright
Martha
B. V. Hedges
Edna Martiel Smith
Shirley Ann Freeman
Ballinger
Sam Berryman
Lozelle Bean
Kirbyville
J. P. Wheats
Berryman
Mr. Wheat
James Lee
Jack Lee
Louisiana
Stewart
Dee Cox
Vernon Jones
R. C. Horton
Winters
Gil Wer
Saitythe
School Opens September 2 With Registration Plans
Jeff Dean announced that the fall term starts Monday September 2 with buses running that day and 9:00 A M arrival for students. Registration and formalities must be completed by noon, with regular classes beginning Tuesday September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Dean
Dean
George B. McCrary
H. R. Gassiot
Gassiot
Corus Christi
Bronte
Marion Mitchell
Bronte Campaign Roundup Highlights Visits and Local News
A Bronte Bronte Tuesday report notes gubernatorial candidate Beauford Jester skipped public meetups here while Homer Rainey campaigned in Bronte and Coke County. Otis Brunson praises Bronte, Jefferson Nunnally family visits, and local farming ties to Jacksonville. Water concerns, city governance quips, and a debate offer frame a busy week as residents eye rain and civic matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauford Jester
Bronte
Homer Rainey
Rainey
Coke County
Otis Brunson
Angelo
Otis
M. D. Nunnally, Jr
Jacksonville
Texas
M. D
San Angelo College
C. R. Smith
Noah L. Pruitt
Clytus
D. M. West
West
Nathans
Angela
Methodists Encourage Strong Attendance at Sunday Services
The pastor returns from a revival in Eldorado and urges full attendance this Sunday at Bronze Church. Services include 8 00 Sunday School 10 00 Morning Worship 11 00 Evening Worship with preaching at 3 00. The note highlights shorter morning services due to heat and a call for steady participation.
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Jyson
Eldorado
Bronte Tops Loraine 9 6 in baseball clash
Bronte defeated Loraine 9 to 6 after Loraine scored six runs on fielding errors. Mar vin Corley struck out 13 but took the loss as Aubrey Bagwell and Irving Cumbie Jr. doubled for Bronte. notable absences included Bobby Modgling and Clark Glenn while Ozona Independence prepares for a Sunday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedie Franklin
Marvin Corley
Loraine
Bronte
Corley
Aubrey Bagwell
Irving Cumbie, Jr
Merle Proctor
Buddy Simpson
Bobby Modgling
Clark Glenn
Ozona Indepenshets
J. W. Warners Have Reunion in Anson Home
Four generations gathered at Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Warner’s Anson home on August 7 1946 for a family reunion. Attendees included J. W. Warner age 78 active in the Baptist Church and many relatives from Bronte Anson and Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Warner
Anson
J. W. Warner
J. E
Baptist Church
Monroe Alexander
Noah Pruitt
Pat Beavers
Merl Andrews
Bronte
J. E. Warmer
Earnest Warner
Portland
Oregon
Billy Dan Labenske
J. L
Eddie Roe
Billy Alexander
Warren
Dean Beavers
Vernon
Don Andrews
Jethel Warner
Jean
Wayne Warner
Cleon Warner
Todd Roberts
Todd, Jr
la Dell
W. E. Spencer
Earl Spencer
Winford Hawley
Texas Sees 47 Percent Jump in Traffic Deaths in Six Months
State DPS chief statistician N. K. Woerner reports six month totals show 874 killed and 30,346 injured, versus 594 killed and 20,790 injured last year. Highway fatalities up 66 percent, small towns under 2,500 up 70 percent, pedestrians most at risk citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Highway Patrol
Woerner
Allred to Speak for Rainey Tonight in San Angelo
Former Texas governor James V. Allred will headline a 7:30 pm rally on the Courthouse lawn in San Angelo in support of Homer Rainey for governor. Coke County supporters and regional allies from Concho to Tom Green counties will attend, with portions of the speech broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Allred
San Angelo
Homer Rainey
Coke County
Alfred
Texas
Rainey
Angie
Robert Lee Revelations Party Travel Notes
A local column records numerous residents visiting relatives and vacationing in nearby states. Entries mention Lamont and F C Clark trips to Vernon Texas, Marvin Simpson family Colorado trips, Charles Bessent returning from Lubbock, visits by Roy and Marcus Braswell, and other family gatherings across Colorado City Del Rio Ozona and Houston with birthdays and social events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamont Scott
Colorado
Utah
F. C. Clark
Vernon
Texas
Hershel Clark
Marvin Simpson
Marvin, Jr
Billy
Carolyn
Charles Bessent
Robert Lee
Lubbock
R. L. McGuire
Tom Braswell
Tommie
Roy Braswells
Bob L. Davis
Charlie Powell
Ozona
W. T. Robinson
Marcus
Phillips
Marcus Turner
T. D. Randle
Lamesa
B. W
Jean Varnadore
Doris Fay Woodmanse
Houston
Wanda Mauldin
Betty Jo Mauldin
Ava Lou Tubb
Jo Ann Bilbo
Jamie Bilbo
Erma Jean Skripka
Doris Pettit
Frances Parker
Peggy Bilbo
Norton Notations Brief Social Scene and Birth Notice
Norton area brief notes list weekend visitors at Christoval and a Baptist Church social. A baby named Judy Annette Carter Williams was born August 4. Local families attended Bethel Methodist quarterly conference with dinner served. The Bronte Enterprise urges readers to place want ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Carter
Jim Hambright
Steve Stubblefield
Curtis Barrett
Christoval
The
Baptist Church
G. K. Carley
D. W. Williams
Judy Annette
Jack Compton
Dave Compton
D. M. Crockett
Cone Robinson
Wyone
C. J
T. E. Martin
Mozelle
Juannelle Chatman
J. M. Willis
Betty Sue
Local endorsements and updates in Bronte race notes
Jerry Sadler campaigned in Bronte and announced support for Homer Rainey for governor. Frank Keeney and Mrs. Cecil Kemp, along with L. T. Youngblood, report no new activity on the Colorado River irrigation project. Mac Rippetoe traveled to An Tuesday for canals. N. W. Riker now receives mail in New Mexico instead of Cleto. His son Ray Sell was described as nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Sadler
Bronte
Bia
Homer Rainey
Frank Keeney
Cecil Kemp
Kemp
L. T. Youngblood
Colorado River
Mac Rippetoe
N. W. Riker
New Mexico
Cle
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Homalie Clark
the Methodist Church
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South Wind
Oklahoma
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J. W. Warners
Allred
By Jamie Bilbo
Norton Notations
Betty Jo Shelburne
Ray Sell
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