Oak Creek Lake Full. Bronte Flood Damages Reported
Oak Creek Lake near Sweetwater is about 25 percent full with 12,800 acre feet stored. Watershed rains raised Bronte’s water level, flooding 12 inches and more and washing out county and state roads. Cemetery lots suffered washouts but moisture may boost ground for seeds. repair crews work on damaged shoulders and entrances.
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Sweetwater
Oak Creek Lake
Here
Henry Nabors
Bronte
Tec Lake
Otis Smith
Birth Announcements from Bronte and San Angelo Hospitals
Exemptions Mr and Mrs Bobby Vaughn announce the birth of daughter Sharon Jolene at 3 30 pm August 20 in a San Angelo hospital weighing 8 9 grandpar ents C E Arrott Homer Vaughn Bronte Kathy Ann born 3 55 pm August 24 in a San Angelo hospital 8 2 weighed grandpar ents Clyde Loftin Mertzon Ray Ivey Sheridan O C Ivey Bronte Annie Byler Merizon Randy son of Mr and Mrs Bob Hornbeck born 2 30 am August 26 Coke County Memorial Hospital Ro bert Lee 6 12 weighs has brother Bobby and sister Deborah Kay Susan Jane Cumbie born 2 40 pm August 27 Bronte Hospital daughter of Edward and Mrs Cumbie weight 9 4 pounds sister Linda grandparents R E Cumbie Bronte M S Luby San Angelo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Vaughn
Sharon Jolene
San Angelo
C. E. Arrott
Homer Vaughn
Bronte
Kathy Ann
A. R. Ivey
Big Lake
Clyde Loftin
Mertzon
Ray Ivey
Sherwood
O. C. Ivey
Annie Byler
Merizon
Randy
Bob Hornbeck
Coke County Memorial Hospital
Robert Lee
Bobby
Deborah Kay
Susan Jane Cumbie
Bronte Hospital
Edward Cumbie
Linda
R. E. Cumbie
M. S. Luby
Mrs Phillips Visits Houston to Meet Grandson’s Family
Mrs Mary Phillips travels to Houston this week to meet her grandson and granddaughter in law Mr Orbie Ray Riker and his wife and their newborn daughter Enorah Kaye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Phillips
Houston
Orbie Ray Riker
Enorah Kaye
Bronte Mayor Thanks Helpers After Last Week Flood
Mayor H O Whitt expresses gratitude for help offered during Bronte flood, noting offers ranged from boats to various aid. He says most assistance not needed due to brief inundation, yet residents appreciate regional kindness and support.
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H. O. Whitt
Bronte
Whitt
Mrs Royce Lee Shower Honoree at Bronte Area Layette Event
Mrs Royce Lee was honored Tuesday morning with a layette shower hosted at Mrs R H Sims home north of Bronte. Queens wreaths and summer flowers decorated the setting as refreshments were served. Attending were the honoree her mother-in-law Mrs Renza Lee and several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royce Lee
R. H. Sims
Bronte
Renza Lee
Mmes
Wilbur Martin
Ben Oglesby
Bob Wilson
Charlie Phillips
A. E. Bell, Jr
H. A. Jolley
Edward Cumbie
Pete McDonald
Clyde Lee
W. O. Eubanks
County Agent Committee Plans For Balanced Farm Production
The Coke County Advisory Committee met at the County Agent's office to discuss Extension work. They outlined a long range plan emphasizing home production in poultry cattle swine and crops, plus 4-H club integration with adult programs and community activities. They expect a leveling off of farm product prices and stress profitable farm life through efficient practices and demonstrations.
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Coke County
Red Cross Aids 18 Families After Flood
Jerome R. Oslund, field representative for the American Red Cross, reports 18 families received aid totaling 637.35 with 9.4 in administration costs, making the project cost 647.2. A 1,000 donation came from the National Red Cross, leaving 352.71 to be returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome R. Oslund
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Oslund
National Red Cross
New Post Office Hours Take Effect September First
New hours will run 8 a m to 5 p m from next Tuesday September 1 in effect for several years the changes aim to better serve employees who work out of town. Rural routes will depart at 9 a m rather than 8 a m.
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Carrie G. Williams
Telephone Girls Have It Hard
Bronte exchange operators faced a heavy flood related call surge last Wednesday and Thursday. With nationwide strikes, male operators ran the boards, prompting complaints that men do not know the numbers or operate the switchboards efficiently. Local women continue handling flood inquiries despite the staffing mismatch.
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Bronte Exchange
Wynne Family Hosts Holiday Family Reunion
Mr and Mrs A M Wynne welcomed two weeks of visitors culminating in a Tuesday reunion. Present were Loyd Wynne and Bill from San Angelo. John Bear den Terry from Dalhart. Lester Parker family including Sybil Leah Annie Sue and Pepper from Blythe California. Evelyn Jones from Bridgeport Alabama. plus Mrs Joe Faut ger of San Angelo and Worley Reynolds of Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Wynne
Wynne
Loyd Wynne
Bill
San Angelo
John, Bearden and Terry
Dalhart
Lester Parker
Sybil Leah
Annie Sue
Pepper
Blythe
California
Wynnes
Mise Evelyn Jones
Bridgeport
Alabama
Joe Fauger
Worley Reynolds
Abilene
Bronte Schools Move Opening to Friday September 4
Bronte Schools will open Friday September 4 instead of Monday August 31 to allow new teachers to settle in. Principal W. N. Gaddy will be replaced by Algie Lee Durbin as high school principal. Band director Thomas Knox and English teacher Vetal Flores join the staff, with Mrs. H A Springer filling a vacancy. Bus service will run Friday morning to 9:30 arrival, 10 registration, noon return. teachers meet at 8. Parents urged to attend registration and pre registration.
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Bronte
J. L. Carroll
H. A. Jollty
W. N. Gaddy
Algie Lee Durbin
Balmorrhea
Abilene Christian College
Hardin Simmons University
Durbin
H. A. Jolley
Thomas Knox
Mason
Ross College
Vershel Smith
Grand Falls
H. A. Springer
Bob Mayo
Supt. Carroll
Officaa
Joes
Roscoe Solicday
J. L. Carre
Carroll
Jolley resigns to coach at Roscoe as Bronte plans shift
Bronte Longhorns head coach H A Jolley resigns to take a head coaching job at Roscoe. He arrived in Bronte from Lakeview two years ago and cites advancement. Roscoe officials seek timely replacement as football workouts begin next week.
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Jolley
Roscoe
H. A. Jolley
Bronte Longhorns
Bronte
Lakeview
Hes
Kresta Reappointed PMA Chair in Coke County
Oscar E. Kresta is named chairman of the PMA county committee with Clarence E. Arott as vice chairman and W. Delmir Sheppard as a member. First alternate is O. T. Colvin, second is George Thomas. Community A, B, C elects new chairs and members for 1954 with terms starting September 1, 1953.
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Coke County
Oscar E. Kresta
PMA
Clarence E. Arott
W. Delmir Sheppard
O. T. Colvin
George Thomas
L. E. Wink
J. W. B. Robertson
Tom Wiginton
P. W. Millican
Wildcat Wells Drilling Depths Reported in Oil News
Oil news notes several wildcats in progress this week with depths listed for Plymouth No 1 R E Hickman 4515 feet in shale Cobb S W No 1 Riker 3615 feet in sand Kewanee No 1 Anderson 3955 feet in lime and shale Roden No 1 C E Arrott 5745 feet in lime and shale Kewanee No 1 A Wendland bottomed 3705 feet with swabbing through 3655 60 feet No results reported Hickok Reynolds No 1 Callaway recovered 245 feet of sulfur water on a drillstem test from 4840 60 feet and tested 65 minutes.
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Plymouth
R. E. Hickman
Cobb & S&w
Riker
Kewanee
Anderson
Roden
C. E. Arrott
Hickok & Reynolds No. 1
Callaway
Ivey Family Heads West on Vacation Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ivey and Winter left Thursday for a vacation route through Colorado, Utah and California. I M Tubb of Robert Lee will manage their motel while they are away.
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Ernest Ivey
Winter
Colorado
Utah
California
I. M. Tubb
Robert Lee
Nona Gay Rippetoe Visits Oklahoma Relatives
Nona Gay Rippetoe travels to Oklahoma to visit her aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs Ellis Watson, and their sons, staying with Jarvis Littlefield and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nona Gay
Rippetoe
Oklahoma
Unele
Ellis Watson
Jarvis Littlefield
Son-in-law Oscar Landers Killed in Medford Accident
Mrs. Josie Webb learned this week that her son-in-law Oscar Landers of Medford Oregon was killed in an accident on Tuesday. He was married to former Louella Webb of Bronte. Relatives from the area were unable to attend the funeral.
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Josie Webb
Oscar Landers
Medford
Ore
Louella Webb
Bronte
Hospital Admission and Discharges Log for August Dates
The record lists admitted and discharged patients by date, including Claude Ditmore Mo premature entries and multiple names such as Micky Phillips Elizabeth Smith and Mrs G C Casey. Notable births include a stillborn daughter at 12 20 a m. Roy Sanderson.
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Claude Ditmore
Micky Phillips
G. C. Casey
Robert Lee
Elizabeth Smith
Elmo Bell
Harold Wayne Shelburn
Norton
Burton Fenwick
Winters
Pete Nutter
J.D. Brice
Wingate
Kermit
Claude Ditmore Waite
Moore
Bob Herring
R. E. Cooksey
R. A. Thompson
Cathy Bryan
J. W. Jaabenske
Harold Wayne Shelburne
Burlen Fenwick
Edith Hipp
J. B. McCutchen
Juanell Ward
Leslie Dean Caperton
Mary Clark
Johnny Murtishaw
Wesley Ash
Johnnie Murtishaw
Clytus Smith
Will Stephenson
Roy Sanderson
L. V. Locke
Don O'Mara
J. B .McCutchen
J. D. Brice
Martha Kinsey
Billy Chas
Wrinkle
E. L. Faulk
Martha Lynn Kinsey
Joe Ash
Allen Williams
Robt. Gregor
Jack Lee
T. ¥. Lima
E. Faulk
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Enterprise
State Highway Department
Mrs. Royce Lee
P.O
Tra
Orona
Ozona
Coahoma
Trent
Hobbs
Loraine
Hermleigh
Q. E. Kresta
Hospital News
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