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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1948

Page

3

Bronte Reaches Playoff Finals To Face Ozona

Bronte baseball climbs to the Concho Basin league finals by sweeping Lo Wake with 14 2 and 9 6 Sunday. Ozona eliminates Robert Lee 6 3 to set the finalist matchup. Bronte hosts Ozona Sunday at 3 p m with Ben Spoonts pitching the opener and closing game two. Hedges homered in game one while Scott and Card homered in game two.

Bronte Lowake Ozona Robert Lee Ben Spoonts Joe Hedges LeRoy Scott Arnold Card Percifal Card L. R. Scott J. Corley Herron Mckinney Proctor J. W. Scott Holden M. Corley Spoonts P Hedges E. Halfman H. Halfman Schultz Ripple Cf Killman Brosig Feist

4-H Girls Picnic Tuesday At Meeting

At the August 17 4-H club meeting Mrs H A Springer demonstrated ice cream freezing using eight parts ice to one part salt and Sagle condensed milk for texture. Officers Camille Martin and Felma Brunson were elected next year and a six member volunteer committee was requested.

4-H Club H. A. Springer Camille Martin Felma Brunson Judith Anderson Juanetta Coulson J. K. Brunson Jimmie Allen Will Thomason Jimmie Joyce Rainey Carol Lynn Tommie Killen Thomason Judy Angela Anderson Mary Jane Powell Springer

Bronte Leader Attends UCRA Conference in Galveston

L. T. Youngblood chairing the Upper Colorado River Authority with officers and attorney Glenn R. Lewis flew to Galveston for a contract conference with the U S Corps of Engineers. The group discussed the proposed complete purchase of 114 000 acre feet of storage in the North Concho reservoir. They reported routine matters were addressed and returned home Tuesday night. Also attending were Vice Chairman H G Wendland and Secretary Treasurer Gerald C Allen.

L. T. Youngblood Bronte Upper Colorado River Authority Glenn R. Lewis Galveston U. S. Corps of Engineers North Concho Reservoir UCRA Youngblood H. G. Wendland Gerald C. Allen

Bronte Club Arranges Meeting With Mrs Modgling

Bronte Senior HD club met August II at the home of Mrs Ada Modgling with 11 members and one visitor. Mrs T C Price spoke on care of dhinawali. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set with Mrs J B Glenn on September 8.

Bronte Senior HD Club Ada Modgling T. C. Price Mmes Floyd Modgling Frank Keeney J. D. Leonard Len Keeney J. D. Huffaker T.C Price Fred McDonald Bob Ash Charlie Keeney

Postmaster Carrie Williams Takes August Vacation

Mrs. Carrie Williams, the town postmaster, departed Sunday, August 15, for a two week vacation in Ruidoso New Mexico.

Carrie Williams Ruidoso New Mexico

School supplies arriving daily at the central drug

Daily deliveries of classroom necessities reach Central Drug as school term approaches. Vendors note steady stock from multiple suppliers and expect more items for teachers and students this week. School officials urge early purchases to ensure full availability.

Central Drug

Grain storage drives 1948 loan program details

Grain loans to support the farm price of wheat and sorghums depend on proper storage. County ACA Office in Robert Lee Texas provides program details and storage specs. Officials warn the nation is short millions of bushels of space for the 1948 crop and urge farmers to arrange storage now to avoid spoilage.

ACA Robert Lee Texas

School Working Day Planned at Bronte School

Trustees and Supt J L Carroll announce a school working day next Tuesday and Wednesday inviting everyone to donate a day of work. The plan includes painting and straightening up before the opening of Echo.

The Bronte School Supt. J. L. Carroll Echo

Boy Scout Meeting Includes Breathing Drill And Games

Boy Scout troop 52 held their weekly meeting Friday with eight scouts and Scoutmaster Rev. Alvin B. Mauldin present. The group studied artificial respiration and played two games including participants Donald Mauldin Jimmie Best George Mitchell Eddie Ray Braswell Gail Lammers Alvin Mauldin Jr Jimmie Gray Marshall McCutchen and the Scoutmaster.

Gail Lammers Donald Mauldin Jimmie Best George Mitchell Eddie Ray Braswell Alvin Mauldin, Jr Jimmie Gray Marshnt McCutchen Alvin BR. Mauldin

Cumbies On Vacation In New Mexico Trip

Mr and Mrs Irvin Cumbie of the Red and White store are vacationing in Ruidoso New Mexico. The brief item notes their travel plans and location.

Mrs Irvin Cumbie Red and White Ruidoso, New Mexico

First Methodist Church Service Announced in Bronte and Hayrick

Bronte and Hayrick host church events with Pastor Alvin R. Mauldin leading worship. Bronte offers 100-00 adm. church school at 11:00 and morning service titled A Dogged Faith. Hayrick schedules revival services at 7:00 pm.

Hayrick

Food for Thought by Rev Mauldin on Bible study time

The piece urges believers to devote time to God and earnest Bible study. It compares spiritual growth to learning music and answers to ads promising quick mastery. It emphasizes that most people need to give more time to God and study to show themselves approved unto God.

Alvin R. Mauldin Heavenly Father

Pastor Mauldin Attends Southwestern Visions Conference

Rev Alvin R Mauldin pastor of Bronte Methodist Church is at Southwestern University Georgetown this week attending a visualid conference in return today.

Alvin R. Mauldin Bronte Methodist Church Southwestern University Georgetown

Coke County Clubs Complete Camp at Christoval

Coke County Women's Home Demonstration clubs held their annual encampment at Christoval with entertainment, crafts, and cookery demonstrations. Union club won first in stunts, followed by Friendship and Wildcat Jedith. Committee chairs included Mrs. Arratt, Miss Waldrop, and Mrs. Fields.

Coke County Christoval TO Alm Thenduandicrafts Union Club Mars Vo Co Lammers Mickie Walker Madine Chak Johnson Johar Coadson Friendship Club

Licenses Issued at Robert Lee Court House

Four licenses were issued recently at the Robert Lee court house. Names listed include Isadore Alvin Hadley and Bernice Tolson Shupe, Charles Ostrander Jr and Jean Mayer, Charles Fowler and Janice Eva Belle McCutcheon, and Brady O Mills and Lola Marie Horn.

Court House Robert Lee Isadore Alvin Hadley Bernice Tolson Shupe Charles Ostrander, Jr Jean Mayer Charles Fowler Janice Eva Belle McCutcheon Brady O. Mills Lola Marie Horn

Bronte Enterprise Wins Best All-Around West Texas Weekly

The Bronte Enterprise earns the West Texas Press association prize for best all-around weekly in towns under 2,000 population at a Del Rio convention. Judges cited overall excellence, news coverage, ads, layout, photos, and typography amid praise from readers and advertisers. Citizens of Del Rio and Villa Acuna hosted reporters with notable hospitality.

Bronte Enterprise West Texas del Rio West Texas Press Association West Texas Chamber of Commerce Forrest Weimbold Hockley County Levelland Roy Craig Stamford American Ben Son Tabby Oglesby Bronte Villa Acuna Mexico

Drilling Expands in Jameson Field with New Offsets

In Coke County two new locations were staked to offset the Rawlings oil well near Bronte. Jameson field activity continues with Sun Oil and others testing deep wells, while reports note ongoing wartime spy hearings in Washington.

Jameson Field Hickok & Reynolds, Inc Dan Aull Rawlings Bronte Coke County AL Ci Hill Ralph Hl. Harris Sun Oil Noo C. BE. Mathers Sun Oil Go E. Mathers Sui Neo d Calla Mae Cargile Horther Cake County Ellenburger Pameson Mathers Walker Jameson Mon Gutherson

Stephenson Services Set for Saturday at Bronte Church

Funeral services will be held at Bronte Baptist Church Saturday for Stephen Stephenson of Roscoe Denton from Abilene. Interment in Bronte cemetery. He was killed in Belgium during World War I and survived by five brothers.

Bronte Baptist Church BP. i. Dar Buel Stephenson San Oat Stephenson Roscoe Res Denton Abilene Ehie York Wionte Bsial Horning Mie Stephensen Niles Hugh School Brookshire Hie Vesars SaSten

Diversity Club Picnic At Tie City Park

Members of the Diversity club and their families held a Tuesday night picnic at Tie City Park with about 45 attendees. They enjoyed ham beans cabbage salad pickles onions tomatoes iced tea and pie as hostesses coordinated by Arnold Ball Otis Smith Charlie Boecking Will Tomason Vetal Flores Wo HL Maxwell and Alfred Taylor.

Diversity Club Tie City Park Club Dades Davideak Mines Arnold Ball Otis Smith Charlie Boecking Will

WSCS Meeting With Mrs Thomas Set For Monday

The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet Monday at 3 30 p m at the home of Mrs George Thomas. Mrs Kiam Laswell will lead the study session for the group.

WSCS Thomas WOS. Cos George Thomas Kiam Laswell

Bronze School Football Prospects Look Good Says Coach Gaddy

Coach W N Gaddy reported promising football prospects after a first meeting with about 20 Bronze school players. Equipment was issued Wednesday afternoon as they prepare to start training.

W. N. Gaddy Gaddy

Central Drug Offers Low Price School Supplies

Local drug shop advertises affordable school supplies with low prices aimed at students and families. Include notebooks pencils and other essentials available at discount.

Also Mentioned on This Page

By B. D. Franklin Bronte Club Mrs. Modgling BOY Scout News Mary Pearl Bearden Lamesa First Methodist Church Pastor Bronte Food For Congress Washington House Senate Miscarniaton Manely Elabeth Ty Bentley Louis Badenz Whittaker Chambers Miss Bentley Vassar College Jacob Golos Golos New York Vatil Mass Jen Qaut FOB Grand Jury Budenz Commiost Daly Igh Oat Fordham College Boden Budlets Amselt Ated Donehis Chanbers Lasing Vince Miasazie Miss Bertles Noathiare Wirt Tee Pressinin Cay Chhtient Not. KB LEC COES Pressonne Watt Nowe. Presstman Toin Henri Wallace Wallace Communist Party
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