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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1957
Page
2
Mary Frances Wylie, 4-H Club member from Coke County, won a blue ribbon at the District Dress Revue in Abilene. She earned the right to compete in the State Contest in Dallas on October 5, representing District 7.
A Coke County 4-H group joined an Electric Training School in Menard sponsored by West Texas Utilities Co. The event featured home and farm electricity demonstrations and four team acts after a barbecue. Attendees included Kay Wink Marjorie Gladys Rives Freddie Thomas Russell Brown A J and the author. Frances Wylie won a blue ribbon at the District Dress Revue in Abilene and Mary Beth Schooler has twice attended State Revue. The county held a 4-H records workshop with 17 girls and plans to judge records locally and at the district level.
Roy M. Hester apprentice petty officer third class USN son of Mr and Mrs H O Hester Bronte graduated Aug 16 from Recruit Training at the Naval Training Center San Diego California Selection of apprentice petty officers is based on aptitude and leadership qualities.
Coke County 4H Club members enter 42 turkeys for the West Texas Fair in Abilene September 9 to 14. Entries include Robert, Kenneth, and Kay Wink. Dee Arrott. Tennys on, Tommy Latham. Bobby and Barbara Blaylock. Each entry shows six birds, three toms and three hens. Egg producers contemplating grade and retail concerns noted.
The Texas Department of Agriculture offers a free license, due by Oct 20 1957, with applications available at Capitol Station Austin. Also, a federal gasoline tax refund must be applied for by Sept 30 1957, and blank forms are available at the office. The Amazon has the largest volume of any river in the world.
A brief notice emphasizes Fisher body work featuring solid construction and tight fittings that set it apart from lower priced vehicles. The sale appears to focus on quality craftsmanship and the distinct advantages of Fisher bodies.
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