Bronte Maverick Consolidation Plan Defeated in Close Vote
Voters defeated the Maverick Bronte consolidation plan by two votes after 29 to 31 in Maverick and 1 dissent in Bronte. The Bronte result favored consolidation with Bronte Independent County Line District No. 7, while Maverick rejected it. The earlier plan had merged Maverick with Norton under Gilmer-Aiken rulings and petition-driven election.
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Maverick
Maverick Common
Bronte Independent County Line
Bronte
Norton
Runnels County
Gilmer-Aiken
Brookshire reunion draws 104 from states two-day event
Brookshire area notes report a two day Hedges and Room field reunion at Buffalo Gap with 104 attendees from Texas California and Arizona. Local families Jodie Hedges Cathy and Tug Boat Right attended as did Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Stephenson Willie Dean and J R Hedges of Elfrida Arizona. Birthday honors given to Mr and Mrs Clark. Clark age 74 on August 25 and Mrs Clark 70 on August 16.
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Hedges
Roomfield
Buffalo Gap
Messrs
and Manes
H. C. Wedges
B. V. Hedges
Jodie Hedges
Cathy
Tug Boatright
Texas
California
Arizona
Marvin Stephenson
Willie Dean
J. R. Hedges
Elfrida
Jim Clark
Bob Albriton
Miles
Lola Hester
Clark
Clarks
Homer Clark
San Angelo
Herbert Holland
Chris Doose
Herbert Bollands
J. BR. Hedges
Lifridd
Brookshire
Franklin Thomas
Hampton Thomases
Tennyson
Dee Fosters
James Lees
D. R. Gartmans
James Hollands
Harlen
Will ‘Tucker
Ray Church
Hollands
Pat Duffy
Darrell Duffy
Andrews
J. C. Miller
Mmes
Harlen Lee
James Lee
James Holland
D. R. Gartman
Roby
Dee Foster
Mary Greenland
Ella McDowell
Jim Clarks
J. C. Boatrights
Doyle Gleghorn
Buster Gleghorn
Youth Take Charge of Services at Methodist Church
The Young People of the Methodist Church will lead Sunday evening services with Miss Pat Humphrey directing the program. Rev Alvin Manthin announces the youth will host and invites all to hear their communal efforts. Rev Mauldin preaches Sunday morning on Christ's Program. Schedule of events for the day follows.
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Methodist Church
Alvin BR. Manthin
Pat Humphrey
Mauldin
Christ
Old 49ers to Play Ballinger Guard Thursday Evening
The Old 49ers of Bronte travel to face Ballinger National Guard in a softball game at the local ball park Thursday night. A spokesman says Bronte has recent practice games and invites the community to attend for a fun, competitive matchup.
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49ERS
Ballinger
Bronte
Ballinger National Guard
Good Posture Advised For School Children
Texas State Department of Health urges children and adults to maintain proper posture for healthy growth and fitness. Dr Geo W Cox notes poor posture links to malnutrition fatigue chest restriction and organ displacement affecting weight and function. Early instruction on standing and sitting straight fosters health and confidence. Dr J R Harris and family travel Tuesday night to New Mexico to visit an ill mother for a couple days.
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Texas State Department of Health
Geo. W. Cox
J. R. Harris
New Mexico
Willoughby in San Angelo after major surgery
Mrs. O H Willoughby undergoes major surgery in San Angelo following an incident last Monday. BH Junior Pruitt Edward Rawlings and Paul McGuire returned Tuesday from a trip to Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Willoughby
San Angelo
Junior Pruitt
Edward Rawlings
Paul McGuire
Colorado
Mauldin Family Return From Avoca Visit
Mrs Mauldin and her children returned from a visit to Avoca with Mrs Alvin Sylvester. Her mother Mrs O B who has stayed with the Mauldins for several months remains in Avoca for an extended visit.
Land owners finish coordinated soil and water conservation plans
Coke County land owners JW Johnson Noah Pruitt G C Clark Cecil Ash and Otis Smith completed coordinated soil and water conservation plans with Soil Conservation Service help. Claud Anderson built a 2500 cubic yard farm pond to improve livestock distribution and protect range. BR Allen urges early seed bed prep for rye and hairy vetch while C N Webb warns grazing control to protect range gains and conserve moisture for more grasses.
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JW. Johnson
Noah Pruitt
G. C. Clark
Cecil Ash
Otis Smith
Sec
Soil Conservation Service
Claud Anderson
Valley View Conservation Group
Anderson
BR. B. Allen
Board of Supervisors
Allen
C. N. Webb
Webb
Former Dr I Q to Be at Ballinger Benefit Program
The former Dr I Q of radio fame now Rev James W McClain of Eastland appears at Ballinger High School Gym September 2 at 8 00 P M for a Ballinger Jaycees charity fund. Father Jim, known in Eastland Breckenridge and Strawn, helped fund his theology studies and supported family by radio. He left radio for the ministry and now returns periodically to aid fundraising for missions and youth work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Q
James W. McClain
Eastland
Ballinger High School
Jim
Breckenridge
Strawn
Ballinger Jaycees
Ministry of Souls
Hospital News Dismissals and Admissions, August Dates
August 17 to 23 records show dismissals and admissions. Names include A Wred Browning Mary Fair Mrs. E J Brice Charlie Donan Ruth Coleman A S Eubanks Hazel Chiles Sally McShan James Skipworth Ed Cumbie Earl Davidson Janson Pairish LN Eubanks Charles Williams Mary Fair Sally Mc Shan.
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A Wred Browning
Mary Fair
E. J. Brice
Charlie Donan
Ruth Coleamn
A. S. Eubanks
Hazel Chiles
Sally McShan
James Skipworth
Ed Cumbie
Earl Davidson
Janson Pairish
J. B. Pair
Cloudt Couple Welcome Son Jim B Cloudt Jr
Mr and Mrs Jim B Cloudt greet the birth of a son Tuesday night in a San Angelo hospital naming the newborn Jim B Cloudt Jr The event appears in a local birth notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim B. Cloudt
Jim B. Cloudt, Jr
San Angelo
New Drilling Locs Near Bronte Spur Oil Seekers
The week brings two new Bronte area locations with Humble staking the Johnson place SW of Bronte and McQueen & Clevenger rig due to finish No 2 Lowery. Rice Bros No 1 Stephenson abandoned after a final test showed no oil while Huimable No 1 Sallie Odom aims for Fort Chadbourne with planned 5500 ft depth and 500 gallons acidizing.
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Humble No
Lowery Estate
Humble
Johnson Place
Bronte
McQueen & Clevenger
Lowery
Rice Bros
Stephenson
Emenburger
Huimable
Sallie Odom
Fort Chadbourne
Tts
Lne
Runnels
Elbert Smith Survey
Barnsdall
Harris Davenport
Waas
Hible No
Strawn
Bronte Launches Weekly News Radio Program
The Bronte Enterprise partners with KRUN Ballinger to air Bronte news each Friday from 9 30 to 10 00 A M. The new program replaces a previously discontinued weekly segment and urges all area residents to listen.
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The
Bronte Enterprise
KRUN
Ballinger
Bronte
Applications Open Monday for GI Dividends
On Monday August 20 1949 forms for the National Service Insurance special dividend go on sale at post offices veterans organizations Red Cross and VA offices across West Texas. Veterans with GI insurance for at least three months before January 1 1948 may apply using a three fold card with their name service number C number and policy details. Distribution of dividend checks starts in January and runs through the first six months of 1950. Beneficiaries of deceased veterans will not need to apply for accrued dividends and single applications cover multiple policies and numbers where known.
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National Service Insurance
Veterans Service Organizations
American Red Cross
Veterans’ County Service
West Texas
Lubbock
Veterans Administration
Veteran Administration
Washington
Hayrick News Items Note Local Visits and Club Meeting
Hayrick News reports Sherrod attended a Baptist encampment in Colorado City this week. Visitors included Rev and Mrs Rogers and girls from Monroe Las, the Rev Rogers a former Denman pastor. Hayrick WHO club to meet September 1 with Miss Freeman. Mrs Waldrop returned home after staying with her mother, Mrs Crum, who recently broke her leg. Edith homecoming attended by Mr and Mrs Labenske and relatives in Sonora.
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Bo Sherrod
Colorado City
Aubrey Denmans
Rogers
Monroe
Las
Denmans
Hayrick
Gladys
W. G. Cresap
Edith
J. W. Labenske
Sonora
Best Celebrates 42nd Birthday in Bronte
G A Best marked his 42nd birthday on Thursday August 25 born in 1867 in Mississippi. He came to Texas in 1882 and Bronte in 1898 planning a quiet day at home. He visited The Enterprise office Wednesday to share the news. Arnold Ball was a business visitor in Austin for several days last week.
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G. A. Best
G. A.anele Oe Best
Mississippi
Texas
Bronte
Arnold Ball
Austin
Two Autos Wreck on U S Highway 277 Near Bronte
A two car collision on U S Highway 277 in front of the Bronte post office injured no one and left both vehicles damaged. Mrs. Ruby Davenport of Bronte was treated for shock and released. HE Hill of Wichita Falls drove a 1946 Chevrolet and could not stop, colliding with Mrs. Davenport’s Plymouth. Sheriff Pant Good investigated.
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U.S. Highway 277
Bronte Post Office
Ruby Davenport
Bronte
Pant Good
Sunshine Club Formed In Tennyson Highland District
The Tennyson HD club held its second meeting August 19 at Mrs. James Arrott's home and adopted the name Sunshine Club. Mars Cons and Mrs. C. Bo Baker attended as visitors. Officers elected include Miso J. W Latham as finance chair, Mrs. Grady Caston, Mrs. Fred Conger, Mrs. Corley, Mrs. Mareta Corley, Mrs. Zack Pounger, and Jolie Gaston. The group planned future activities and social time followed. Next meeting set for September 2 with Mrs. Pounger hosting.
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Tennyson Hd) Clib
James Arrott
Sunshine Club
Mars
T Wo Lathan Fen Hidies
Mars Cons
C. Bo Baker
Miso J. W Latham
Veacbook
Grady Caston
Fred Conger Mathemine
Pack Corley
Recres
Mareta Corley
Zack Pounger
Constitution
Mfimes
Jolie Gaston F
Marvin Corkey
Founger
Aire
La Jan Riker Celebrates 3rd Birthday At Home
La Jan Riker was feted on her third birthday with a lawn party at her mother's home. Guests included Mickey Phillips Marla Lou Rees Carolyn and Vic Glenn Ronnie Sims Margaret Oglesby and the honoree. A white cake with three pink candles was served with cold drinks.
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Lar Fan Riker
Mars
Notiasan Roker
Mickey Phillips
Marla Lou Rees
Carolyn and
Vic Glenn
Ronnie Sims
Margaret Oglesby
Abilene Reporter News Announces Mail Rate Rates
The Abilene Reporter-News says fall bargain rates go into effect soon and has authorized the Enterprise to sell mail subscriptions at last year’s price of 9.95 dollars per year in Texas for the daily and Sunday papers. Outside Texas the rate is 7.75 dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene Reporter-News
Anghet
Texas
Capertons Perci Family Complete Colorado and New Mexico Trip
Mr and Mrs BR T Caperton and Jackie along with Mr and Mrs Noel Perci full and Gay returned Saturday from a weeklong vacation to Colorado and New Mexico They visited Colorado Springs and Noel’s brother W W Percifull in La Veda Colorado.
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BR. T. Caperton
Jackie
Noel Percifull
Gay
Colorado
New Mexico
Colorado Springs
Noel
W. W. Percifull
la Veda
Mrs Will Gideon Returns Home After Hospital Surgery
Mrs. Will Gideon came home from a San Angelo hospital where she underwent surgery on Tuesday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Gideon
San Angelo Hospital
WSCS Meeting Discusses New Life Study and Clothing Drive
The WSCS group of the Methodist church met at Mrs. H Q O Whitt s home in Mars. J O Raney led the session and Mrs Law Lasswell delivered the last lesson on Newness of Life. Members were urged to donate second hand clothing for a Mexican center in Ozona, with items left at the church educational building.
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WSCS
Methodist Church
H. QO. Whitt
Mars
J. O. Raney
Law Lasswell
B.S. Digymbotham
Ozona
T. Bo Sims
St. Sam Lasswell
George Thomas
J. A. Percifull
S. A. Riker
Bagwell
H. Q O. Whitt
O. W. Chapman
Burney Modgling
B. F. Bridges
F. S. Higginbethan
Buaddn Kirkland
Walter Phillips
Alvan Mauldin
Mrs. Whitt of
Goldthwaite
EL O. Whaitt
Union HD Club Meetings Reported With Members
The Union HD Club held a July 22 meeting with Mrs Sam Gray featuring the making of two tile top tables led by Mrs Pavlor Eanerson and Mrs Buddy Kirkband. Ten members and eight visitors attended. a council report was given by Mrs John Coulson. A second meeting on August 2 at Mrs Vernon Lammers house had few members and focused on block printing. The club planned a covered dish supper at Bronte Park on August 26, billed as a family night.
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Union Weed Club
Sam Gray
Pavlor Eanerson
Buddy Kirkband
John Coulson
Vernon Lammers
Bronte Park
School rate offered by Standard Times and Enterprise
The San Angelo Standard-Times announces a special school rate of 7.50 dollars for students and teachers. Subscriptions at this rate are available at the Bronte Enterprise office, while the Enterprise also accepts last year’s rate of 10.95 dollars for daily and Sunday, or 9.95 without Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo Stadard-Times
Bronte Enterprise
Card of Thanks from Clint Wilkins Family
The Clint Wilkins Family expresses sincere thanks for help, sympathy, floral offerings, and food during illness and bereavement. May God bless each person for their support and kindness.
Birth of Son Jim Bob Hambright in San Angelo
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Hambright announce the birth of a son named Jim Bob born Tuesday August 16 in a San Angelo hospital. The baby weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces at birth. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Mrs Bobbie Lee Miller and Mr Bob Hickman.
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Jimmy Hambright
Jim Bob
San Angelo
Hambright
Bobbie Lee Miller
Bob Hickman
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Brookshire Browsings
ALM Church
Coke County
SCD
DR. I. Q
James W. McCiain
Hospital News
Enterprise
Hayrick News
Aubrey Denman
Tennyson HD Club
Jan Riker
Abilene Reporter
H. 0. Whitt
Union HD
Standard Times
Clint Wilkins
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