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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1953
Page
2
Residents report extensive flood damage across Bronte and surrounding farms with livestock losses and washed away beehives. The storm caused lightning strikes on homes and heavy rainfall across the area as families observe the aftermath and plan cleanup.
On Monday August sixth p m on the HSU campus Dr Evan A Reiff the universitys new president will present 106 masters degrees in arts science and education 84 bachelor degrees in art science business admin and music Dr Reiff who beganJuly 1 will deliver the commencement address The baccalaureate sermon will be given Sunday evening August 23 by Dr James N Morgan pastor of North Fort Worth Baptist Church and president of the Texas General Baptist Convention Notable graduates include Vetal Flores Bronte for master of arts alongside Mrs Vetal Flores and LaVerne Carter as master of education degree recipients Paula D Harvey and Billye L Talley Robert Lee receive bachelor of science degrees
Miss Maryann Rogers daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Rogers of Bronte married Cleo Doggett son of Mr and Mrs J R Doggett of Blackwell. The wedding was held Monday August 10 at 6 pm in the bride’s home with Rev M R Rogers performing the double ring ceremony. Clarence Doggett was best man and Mrs Clarence Doggett matron of honor. The groom works for Lone Star Gas and the couple will reside in Bronte.
Mrs. Ernestine Powell and Mary Jane and Kay returned Wednesday from a trip they had taken to visit the J. C. Bullion family.
Two local men earned Master of Arts degrees at Sul Ross State College in Alpine on August 20. J. T. Henry of Bronte and Wilburn N. Gaddy, Bronte High School principal, joined Jessie Newton Yarbrough of Robert Lee as MA recipients. Senator A. M. Aikin, Jr. spoke, noting the Gilmer Aikin Program. Ninety one master's and forty four bachelor's candidates attended, many as public school teachers.
The county reports wheat is readily available and highly digestible for dairy rations when ground and mixed with bulky feed. Alfalfa hay prices range from 35 to 37 dollars, irrigated West Texas alfalfa from 22 to 30 per ton, with red top cane and Johnson grass close to alfalfa in price. Seed oats orders rise as small grain costs may increase later. A balanced farm program is advised to guard against overproduction.
Mrs Edward Cumbie was the honoree at a layette shower held Friday night in the Fellowship Hall of the Baptist church. Hostesses included Mines Roy Robinson R H Sims Matthew Caperton E F Glenn and E L Caperton. Twenty guests enjoyed sandwiches cookies and Cokes amid Queens wreath and summer flowers.
Mr and Mrs Harold Sims of Lone Wolf Oklahoma visited friends and relatives here last weekend.
Delbert Coalson son of Ray and Mrs Coalson of Silver will join the next group to undergo pre induction physicals for army service. Mr and Mrs James Arrott and Dee Mr and Mrs J W Latham and Tommy and Mr and Mrs D Corley and Brenda recently traveled to Palestine for a weekend visit with Mrs Corley’s sister Lena Stafford and family.
In Coke County during last Friday's wheat referendum farm voters approved control of wheat acreage and government price supports by a 10 to 2 margin. Only 35 farmers were eligible, and most local growers plant wheat mainly for grazing.
The Gibson family thanks everyone for kindness and sympathy after their loss. They especially thank Dr Harris Dr Barron and hospital staff for their care and support. May God bless each of you.
A brief note on affection and money, suggesting material concerns influence relationships and trust when someone else controls his finances.
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