Blackwell Revival Starts Tonight at First Baptist
Rev. J. Perry King of Amarillo will preach at the nine day revival at Blackwell First Baptist Church. Bill Parr of Brownwood will lead singing. Services begin tonight with 10 am morning and 7 30 pm evening meetings through Sunday night Aug 30. The pastor Rev R L Cooksey invites all in the vicinity.
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First Baptist Church
Blackwell
J. Perry King
Amarillo
Bill Parr
Brownwood
Tabernacle
R. L. Cooksey
Rigs in Coke County Rise to 22 in August Survey
The Reed Roller Bit Co survey shows Coke County had 22 rigs on August 10, up from 14 on July 25, placing it fifth among Permian Basin counties. Lea N M led with 111 rigs, followed by Andrews 47 Gaines 30 and Ector 23. Coke was tenth on July 25.
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Coke County
Permian Basin
Lea County
N. M
Andrews County
Gaines County
Ector County
Permian
Reed Roller Bit Co
Mrs Mayo Resigns as Fifth Grade Teacher in Bronte
Mrs Mayo has resigned as fifth grade teacher in Bronte schools. She plans to move to College Station with her husband who will attend Texas A M College. Her resignation is the fourth in weeks, leaving three vacancies including band director and high school principal. Trustees met to review applicants and scheduled a called session for action on vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Mayo
Bronte
College Station
Texas A&m College
Hart Visit Ties Houston Couple to Sisters in Town
Mr and Mrs Clifford Hart of Houston are visiting Mrs Bill Wrinkle and her sister, continuing a family gathering as they spend time together in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Clifford Hart
Houston
Bill Wrinkle
Newcomer Rites Held At Avoca
Last rites for Mrs. William R. Newcomer were held at the Baptist Church in Avoca with Rev. Thomas Lawrence and Rev. Joe Grimes officiating. Interment followed at Bethel cemetery. She died August 12 in an Anson hospital after 22 days of hospitalization. survived by husband, mother, father, and brother.
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William R. Newcomer
Avoca
Thomas Lawrence
Joe Grimes
Bethel Cemetery
Kinney Funeral Home
Bronte
Bronte Humble Camp
Anson Hospital
C. R. Foster
Stanley Lee Foster
Birth Announcement for Deborah Kaye Kiker
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Orbie Ray Kiker of Houston on the birth of a daughter Deborah Kaye born August 18. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs O S Kiker of Robert Lee and great grandparents are Mr and Mrs S A Kiker and Mrs Mary Phillips, Bronte.
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Orbie Ray Kiker
Houston
Deborah Kaye
O. S. Kiker
Robert Lee
S. A. Kiker
Mary Phillips
Bronte
Bronte Recovers From Severe Flooding After Twin Creek Burst
Longtime Bronte residents recall unprecedented flooding as East and West Kickapoo Creeks overflowed on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Up to 11 inches of rain north of town caused rapid inundation, flooding storefronts from the new Bronte Pharmacy to Pruitt's Store and forcing residents to flee homes along Railroad Street. Water filled much of the business district and reached the Enterprise office by 6:30 am, with extensive damage reported across Main Street and surrounding areas.
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Bronte
Torren
Dougtown
Bronte Pharmacy
C. R. Smith & Co
Enterprise
Keeney’s Variety
White Auto
Pruitt's Store
Bronte Sea Co
Main
Bronte Tractor Co
Home Motor Co
Kemp's Cleaners
Portis Robbins
Butane Service Co
Caperton Chevrolet
City Cafe
Humble
New Gulf
Shorty Best
Highway 277
Ballinger
Robert Lee
Santa Fe
Typhoid Shots Warned as Bronte Faces Epidemic
Health officer Dr. John R Haity urged all residents to take free typhoid shots at Bronte Hospital, with a booster plan of three injections at one week intervals. The outbreak is linked to poor sewage and flood water. officials ordered sanitation measures and chlorine in the water as flood damages continued across Bronte area.
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John R. Haity
Bronte Hospital
Jocal Hospital
Harris
Bea Ven
State Health Department
Agenhs Wi Cn Bronte
Tea Desu
Otis Smith
Smith
Red Cross Opens Disaster Help Station in Bronte
Frank Keeney announces that Red Cross disaster headquarters will operate at West Texas Utilities in Bronte for flood victims. Jerome Oslund from San Antonio will assist, with applications accepted until Saturday noon. Applicants must use personal resources first. aid is not disaster insurance.
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Frank Keeney
Coke County
Red Cross
West Texas Utilities Co
Jerome R. Oslund
San Antonio
Oslund
San Angelo
Keeney
Bronte
Rogers Posey Vows Read in Bronte Wedding
Billie Posey and Leo Rogers were married Saturday August 8 at 11 p.m. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bot Woods of Bronte. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs A L Rogers of Bronte and works for Lone Star Gas Company. They will reside in Bronte.
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Billie Posey
Leo Rogers
Bot Woods
Bronte
Rogers
A. L. Rogers
Lone Star Gas Company
County Roads Damaged by Wednesday Flood in Coke County
Commissioner Howard Breck reports that Coke County precinct 2 roads and all bridges are badly damaged after Wednesday morning rainfall. Estimated damage to roads and bridges reaches 75000 dollars. He urges residents to minimize use of county roads and promises rapid repairs using all machinery and manpower. More than half of six years of caliche laid on roads is lost.
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Colorado
Howard Breck
Breck
Brock
Coke County
Fire Truck Uses Its Longest Run to Aid Floods
The local fire truck spent hours in flood relief on Wednesday morning aiding in high waters. It first carried Mrs. Carrie Williams to the post office to ensure mail delivery, then helped nurses at the hospital and relocated night staff. The crew assisted stalled vehicles and redirected efforts to remove water from buildings.
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Carrie Williams
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J. M
Mac) Rippetoe
Don Hutcheson
Noel Dean Scotts
Wanda Tomlinson
Loretta Burgeo
Joe L. Mays
Albert Edward Poe
Everett Jimerson
Poe
Water Valley
Brady
Jimerson
Andrews
Silver
County
Mayo
Dace. Arfott
Marvin Cores
Pepey
Metipo Cart
Pridar
Aspermont
Hervey Latham
Moore Bro
Chevrolet Co
Cumbie & Mackey
Bob Wilson
Sims Food
Robert Bee Reservoir
New Mountain Creek
Oak Creek
Evert
Shorty) Best
Hiway
Main Street
Conoco
Shorty
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