Coke County Red Cross flood relief drive totals $253.50
H A Springer heads the Coke County Chapter of the American Red Cross and sent 253.50 to the disaster relief fund. Volunteers included J B Mackey Frank Keeney C E Bruton of Bronte and S R Young of Robert Lee. Bronte contributed 195.50 with the western side adding 58.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Springer
Coke County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Springer
J. B. Mackey
Frank Keeney
C. E. Bruton
Bronte
S. R. Young
Robert Lee
W&t
Gray family holds Bronte reunion with scattered relatives
The Gray family reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gray in Bronte on Sunday August 19. Attendees included John Gray of Corpus Christi Sam Gray of Bronte Floyd Gray of Abilene Ted Gray An-narko Oklahoma May Hutts Burnett Mrs Frank Niece Anson Souk Mings Breckenridge and many others from Corpus Christi San Angelo Abilene Anson Miles Ballinger and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Gray
Bronte
John Gray
Corpus Christi
Floyd Gray
Abilene
Ted Gray
Annarko
Okla
May Hutts
Burnett
Frank
Anson
Souk Mings
Breckenridge
Harold Tate
Glen
Lynn
Paul Goodlet
Paula
Donnie
Douglas
San Angelo
May Hutt
Vertner
Juanetta
Mel
Billy
Red Northcutt
Punk
Glenda
Marylin
Dawson Coleman
Miles
W. W. Ivey
Mary Beth
Tom Pascal
Ballinger
Farm meeting urged for August 30 at Robert Lee Courthouse
Notice from Farmers and Ranchers Travis B Hicks and J E Quisenberry urges all area farmers and ranchers to attend the meeting at the Robert Lee Courthouse on August 30 at 8 p m. The session invites ideas on agricultural agencies and their functions and seeks constructive criticism of the farm program to help define beneficial practices to keep abolish or revise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis B. Hicks
J. E. Quisenberry
PMA
Aea
Robert Lee
Eight Fort Chadbourne tests planned by Humble in field
Humble has staked eight tests in the Fort Chadbourne Field to 6,000 feet with rotary drilling. Locations include No. 49-B Sallie Odom and Nos 57-B to 63-B Odoms with precise distances from survey lines. Northwest of Bronte, Rogers No. td Wells near 6,400 feet were plugged and abandoned. no shows. salt water recovered on drillstem tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble
Fort Chadbourne
Sallie Odom
Pedro Martinez
Odom
G. Carroll Survey
Cr. Carroll Survey
G. Carrot Survey
E. Smith
J. B. Childers
Bronte
Hickok & Reynolds
W. Rogers
Opening of School Delayed to September 4 in Bronte
Bronze school officials announced a one day delay for the start of the fall term to September 4 to allow Labor Day observance. Superintendent Carroll said faculty meetings occur September 1, teachers study September 3, and grades prepped for September 4. New movers may register August 30 to September 1 at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronze
J. L. Carroll
Carroll
Bronte
Supt. Carroll
W. N. Gaddy
Jack Price
Woullard Receives MA At Hardin-Simmons University
Leslie Woullard of Bronte earned a Master of Arts degree at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene during the August 20 commencement. His English thesis explored Wordsworth and related philosophies. He will start his sixth year as a high school English teacher at Eola next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Woullard
Bronte
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene
Woullard
Railroad Hearing On Temporary Passenger Halt At Bronte
H O Whitt says a hearing will be held in Sweetwater on August 29 to seek permission from the Texas railroad commission to suspend passenger service serving Bronte temporarily. Freight trains will continue, mail may be hauled by bus, and a new Oak Creek lake flood plan requires raising the Bronte Blackwell rail line and highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Whitt
Santa Fe
Sweetwater
Railroad Commission of Texas
Bronte
Whitt
Oak Creek Lake
Oak Creek
Blackwell
Bronte Superintendent Carroll and Mrs Miller Receive Degrees
Supt J L Carroll of Bronte and Mrs Frank Miller of Tenny son were to receive degrees at Sul Ross College Alpine in commencement exercises last night Mrs Miller earned the Bachelor of Science degree while Carroll received the Master of Arts degree His thesis was titled The Study of the History and Facilities of the Bronte School and Community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Carroll
Bronte
Frank Miller
Tennyson
Sul Ross College
Alpine
Community Barbecue Slated for Bronte Park Tuesday
Community barbecue set for Tuesday at Bronte City Park at 7 p.m. George Scott Post of the American Legion sponsors. Dor Sey Hardeman of San Angelo to speak. Tennyson String Band to provide music. Open House at Legion Hall afterward. Local merchants and volunteers support catering with meat beans and sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Park
Legion
Louis Bridges
George Scott Post
The
American Legion
Evesmp
Dorsey Hardeman
San Angelo
Tennyson String Band Wall
Bridges
Legion Hall
Bronte City Park
Richards Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Tad Richards celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with about 800 guests Thursday evening. Their three children and eight of nine grandchildren attended with families and two great grandchildren. Born in 1879 in Taylor County, Richards moved to Runnels County as an infant and has lived there ever since. The couple married in Carlsbad New Mexico and raised their family on a Bronte area ranch. The square dance and outdoor barbecue drew guests from surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Fancher
Roatan
Clay Fancher
Portales
New Mexico
Floyd Fancher
Bronte
Vada Henry
Blackwell
Iva Richards
Elsie Luasswell
Fort Chadbourne
Everange
Tal Richards
Polden
Shaler Copeland
Strawn
Claude Rowland
Ralph Richards
San Angelo
Mr. Richards
Taylor County
Runnels County
Richards
Carlsbad
Dover
Russia
Bremerhaven
Germany
U.S
Little
Sears, Roebuck
City Park Gets Clean Up Job
The Bronte City Park received a thorough cleanup last Saturday led by local Scoutmaster Leon Sharp and a group of Boy Scouts. Norman Kiker Mack Eubanks and Robert Knierim aided the effort replacing table tops removing litter and moving dead trees. The American Legion urged citizens to maintain order and warned against breaking glass or firing firearms in the park, with signs posted for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Leon Sharp
Norman Kiker
Mack Eubanks
American Legion Park Committee
Robert Knierim
Kiker
Kimerim
Ameren Legion
Focal
WSCS Meeting Held in Willoughby Home
The Bronze WSCS met Monday afternoon at 3 in Mrs. O. H. Willoughby's home led by Mrs. Buddy Kirkland. Readings from The Lord's Prayer and Luke 4 as well as Psalms 103 framed the devotion. Two visitors from Midland and Bronte attended along with 20 members. The next meeting is set for September 3 at Mrs. Edna Butner's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
O. H. Willoughby
Buddy Kirkland
Bof Bridges
Tof. Sams, Sey
Nettue Mc Bisher
Buckis Karkland
Cuba
Red Cross Main Flood Task Aids Missouri Flood Victims
Red Cross disaster workers in Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and surrounding areas assist in flood relief. About 425 trained staff and hundreds of volunteers help more than 26 000 families restore homes and furniture with outright aid. Donations fund local chapter relief efforts not federal public works funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Red Cross
Kansas
Oklahoma
Tings
Rat Cross
Congress
No Services Scheduled at Local Methodist Church
The pastor Rev Jo B Fuller announced there will be no Sunday services at the Methodist church in town. He and his wife will travel to Comfort Texas for about a week to ten days and expect to return next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Fancher
Karen-Gayl Hospital
First Methodist Church
J. E. Fuller
Methodist Church
Jo B. Fuller
Comfort
Texas
Sandusky Shines In Odessa All-Star Football Battle
Gerald Sandusky former Bronte Longhorn fullback starred for the East in the Permian Basin All Star Game at Odessa. He played right halfback on offense and safety on defense, contributing a first-quarter touchdown run. The East fell 26 to 20 to the West, with Bill O Quinn of San Angelo also shining. Sandusky was named one of three East co captains and plans to attend Texas A&M this fall, likely pursuing football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Sandusky
Odessa
Sandusky
Tacine
Pirten
Yarda
Bill O'Quinn
San Angelo
Land payment agreed upon in Sweetwater condemnation
In land condemnations at the Oak Creek reservoir the City of Sweetwater settled disputes by paying 175000 to landowners R. B. Kirk and wife and Vernon Hagerton and wife as lesses. The 1100 acre Kirk ranch would have flood water covering about 600 acres. Damages, casement, and rail right of way were included. Representing Sweetwater were Ney Sheridan Jr and the Scarborough firm. Kirk and Hagerton were represented by Frank Dickey of Robert Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Creek Reservoir
Sweetwater
R. B. Kirk
Vernon Haggerton
Kirk
Casement
Ney Sheridan, Jr
San Angelo
Scarborough, Yates, Scarborough and Black
Athlene
Frank Dickey
Robert Lee
Kirk and Hagwerton
Bronte Soldier Writes Home An Interesting Trip Account
Letters from Pet. Deed Cotsen recount his voyage from New York to Europe with notes on the ship, food, pay, and early impressions of England and Germany. He describes the Statue of Liberty, rough seas, Dover cliffs, Bremerhaven arrival, German camps, and observations of farms, bikes, and local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pet
Deed Cotsen
Atlante
Europe
Coalson
Hay Coalsen
New York
Statue of Liberty
Wall
England
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Coke
Gray Family
B.D. Snead
Hattie Jane
Walter Rogiers
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Snead
Ft. Chad Field
No. 1
Rogers
T. G. Greghorn
Pete Gentry
T. E. Tidwell
W. B. McShan
Monroe Alexander
Mary Walker
Hsu
Burt Chadbourne
Chit Funcrs
Merchants of
R. T. Caperton
Ben Spoonts
R. H. Sims
Noel Percifull
Norman R. Riker
Mrs
Tad Richards
City Park
Willoughby
Sancouches
Dusky
Samdusky Wall
Texas A&m
Elf
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