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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1950

Page

4

Humble No. 2 Brinson in Bronte Field Produces 182.5 Bbls Oil

Oil activity continues in Bronte Field with Humble No. 2 J. L. Brunson flowing 182.5 barrels of oil in 24 hours from 4,358 to 4,392 feet in Palo Pinto. Hickok & Reynolds plan No. 1 Mc Queen Forman test on a 40 acre lease as drilling advances toward a 4,500 foot wildcat.

Bronte J. L. Brunson Bronte Field B Brunson Palo Pinto Hickok & Reynolds McQueen-Forman Fort Chadbourne Field Ellenburger Humble No. 1 Odom State Strawn Fort Chadbourne Humble S. L. McNay Brinson Placid Oi) Co

Motel Victor Nears Completion of Six Rooms Addition

Ernest Ivey owner says addition to Motel Victor is almost finished. The horseshoe shaped structure adds six single rooms and one double, each with private bath and air conditioning. Completion expected next Tuesday with occupancy by Wednesday.

Ernest Ivey Victor Farl Ivey Ivey

Bronte Longhorns 1950 Football Schedule Released

The 1950 Bronte High School Longhorns schedule is set for eleven games with about five at home in Bronte. First game is September 13 at Wylie. Coach Jack Price returns from Sul Ross college to begin practice next week as the team builds on seven graduated starters and new prospects to strengthen hopes.

Bronte Jack LE. Price Sul Ross College Alpine Sumer Price Wylie Sears Oa Te

Bronte City Park Car Washing Nets Mayor’s Rebuke

Mayor HH O Whitt announces numerous citizen complaints about people washing cars in Bronte city park. He notes the park’s recreational purpose and that water costs fall on the city. Faucets were cut off in a bid to stop the practice and officials vow further action if needed.

HH. O. Whitt Bronte Whitt

No Election for Coke County Voters

Coke County residents face no election on Saturday in the second Democratic Primary as five state offices are decided without local voters. The ballot will determine the lieutenant governor, commissioner of agriculture, and other statewide posts.

Coke County the Supreme Court Court of Criminal Appeals J. K. Griffin Democratic

Seniors of 1948 To Have Class Reunion Saturday

The Bronte High School graduating class of 1948 plans a class reunion for Saturday, August 26 with sponsor Mrs. Buck Coleman in Ballinger overseeing festivities. Attendees will also join Sunday church services and a munton will be held at the G. D. Luckett home.

Bronte High School Buck Coleman Ballinger Munton G. D. Luckett Clase Thee Familion

McKown Baby Buried Here Wednesday

Funeral services for Juds Dell McKown four day old daughter of Mie and Mrs Bill McKown of Bronte were held at Fairview cemetery with Rev J B Fuller officiating. The infant died at 11 05 am and is survived by parents a brother and grandparents.

Juds Dell McKown Mie Bill McKown Bronte Fairview Cemetery Res. J.B. Fuller Bronte Methodist Church Saav Angela Hospital Dats Willams Bo MoKown Bills Mike W. H. McKown Iva Richards

Rev Ray Johnson Addresses Lions On Spiritual Renewal

Rev Ray Johnson of First Methodist San Angelo told the Bronze Lions that a relighting of personal spiritual lights is essential. He warned that without belief that each life can do good, world conditions threaten disaster and urged everyone to curb un godliness. Guest Grady Peters of Trinity Street Methodist and committee members J E Fuller and J T Youngblood helped with the noon luncheon program.

Hay N. Johnson First Methodist San Angelo Mwe Johnson Grady Peters Trinity Street Methodist Church The Lions J. E. Fuller J. T. Youngblood

Hospital News Schedule of Admissions and Discharges

Throughout August the hospital records show multiple patient moves. Billy Jack Gentry and Elizabeth Smith were admitted. Billy Jack Gentry and Walter Moore were discharged. Mrs Pearl Marshall and Mrs Elizabeth Smith were admitted. Mrs Mary Moore and Frank Keesee were admitted. Mrs J L McShan and Mrs Ted Herron were admitted. Mrs G W Davidson and Mrs Dick Skipwork admitted. James Wells admitted. Elizabeth Smith born.

Billy Jack Gentry Pearl Marshall Elizabeth Smith Mary Moore Frank Keesee Walter Moore J. L. McShan Ted Herron G. W. Davidson Dick Skipwork James Wells J. L. Mohan Tommy Norwood

Public Invited to Oak Creek Groundbreaking Sunday

The City of Sweetwater invites Coke County residents to a ground breaking ceremony for Oak Creek on Sunday at 4 PM. Officials will speak at the event and details are posted by the city.

Oak Creek Sweetwater Coke County Oak Creek Dan West Tesans Coke Japan Keon Uieddly Saweetwater Ois Boards of City Development SOSA Odom Pstate Saul City of

Betty Heidel in Panama WAC technician linked to Fort Clayton

Betty J Heidel, Bronze girl and sister of Mrs Woo Thomason, is stationed at Fort Clayton Panama Canal Zone with the WAC. She previously served as a medical technician at Fort Leavenworth Kansas before leaving the continental United States. A letter to Mrs Thomason describes Panama's beauty and Heidel's diving and work.

Betty J. Heidel Woo. Thomason Fort Clayton Panama Canal Zone WAC Pte. Heidel Fort Leavenworth Kans United States Thomason Parana Ss A Coos Miss Heidel Cane Jording Patani

Summer Round-Up for Pre-School-Age Kids in Bronte District

Bronte Parent Leader Association hosts a summer round-up offering health checks and vaccinations for children who have not attended public school. Activities include eye, ear, and dental screenings, with free dental care and meals for attendees.

Anni Bronte Schol Phare

Equalization Board To Meet Monday In Carroll Dist

Carroll district officials announce a Monday meeting of the Equalization Board. Supt Carroll says state and county values inform school financing and urges those with objections to attend education offices for valuation review. Board members named include DOK, Glenn, oR Chak and Aubrey Denman.

Teessey Steail Anc Carroll Equalization Bord Dok Glenn Chak Aubrey Denman

Silver School Sets Sept 5 Opening With Improvements

Principal H R Gassiet of the Silver school announced improvements to the building including two new classrooms and new lockers. A new coat of paint has been applied to the original structure and another teacher has been employed with applications for a second position under consideration. Tentative opening date set for Sept 4.

Poncipal H.R. Gassiet Sievet Berg Silver

Bronte Sprays for Insects with DDT Monday Night

Bronte conducted a DDT spraying showing J. B. Lacey of Miles leading the fogging with Mayor Whitt present. Funds from the Bronte Loons club financed the operation with 4 dollars plus 200 gallons used, diesel donated, and a remaining 36.04 on hand for future work if needed.

Bronte J. B. Lacey Miles HL QO. Whitt Lacey Bronte Loons Club Whitt Bon Spoouts

Gassiots Attend Son's Graduation at Hantin-Simmons University

Gassiot family including Mr and Mrs Gassiot and their sons Dave and Jerry traveled from Silver and daughter Johanne Allen of San Angelo to attend the commencement at Hantin-Simmons University on Monday August 21. Bill Gassiot received the Bachelor of Business Administration degree. The family notes Gassiot was active in the Rodeo association the Ha’chib and the Future Teachers of America and plans to teach mathematics and commercial subjects in the Divide school system.

Mir Mreo Hor Gassiot Dave Jerry Silver Johanne Allen San Angelo Hantin-Simmons University Bill HSU Rodeo Association Ha’ Chib Future Teachers of America Bronte Schools

Workmen Advance School Repair as Opening Date Nears

Supt Carroll reports steady progress on the school repair project. Crews plaster the old section, finish windows, and install wiring and flooring while plans push ahead for a September 4 opening. Additional teachers have started to return to work, aligning with the current work schedule.

Carroll Canaldso Snel Triste Hto Haredl

Luther McCutchen Sells Laundry to F H Bagwell

Luther McCutchen announced this week that he sold the laundry to F H Bagwell and Mrs Bagwell of KerTat, former Bronte residents. The Bagwells have taken over management and invite Bronte residents to try their service. They have three children who will attend local school this year.

Luther McCutchen Diss Miro FL HL Bagwell Kertat Bronte Bagwells

Ek F Glenn Called to Duty with Army Bronte Man Receives Orders

Bronte residents report Ek F Glenn to the Army Reserve for physical examination at Goodfellow Field in San Angelo and wait for assignment. He served in World War I and expects further orders. Noel Percuil, called with Bronte reserve, faces renewed review by higher Army authorities.

Ek. F. Glenn ARMY Bronte Goodfellow Air Field Hes Bar Frank Punes Glenna Ciiplosee First National Bank of Bronte Glenn Asain Arma Reserve Domafants Beer Durng Efe Noel Percuill Anny Authomties

Luttrell Reunion Guests Omit Keeneys

Coleman event notes from Fastweek record Luttrell family reunion attendance. Mr and Mrs Pot Keeney were unintentionally omitted from the guest list.

Fastweek Luttrell Coleman Pot. Keeney

Card of Thanks to Coke County School Board Members

Weewish expresses public gratitude to the Coke County School Board for their homes and the careful consideration given our school problems. Green Mountain Trustees

Weewish Coke County School Board le Green Mountain

Birth announcement for Odoms daughter in Texas

Mr and Mrs Ben Odom of Fennyson welcome a daughter born August 16 in a San Angelo hospital. The notice also mentions Mr and Mrs Claude Ward. Jua nell and La Joan spent a few days this week in San Antonio.

Ben Odom Fennyson San Angelo Hospital Claude Ward Juanell la Joan San Antonio

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