Tennyson Topig Club Social Highlights and Visits
Local social notes list visits by Harold Garrett and family to Odessa, J Wimberley from San Angelo visiting Grady Gaston’s sister, and numerous friends gathering across Tennyson. The Tennyson Club met at Mrs. Jack Sharps’ home and several residents, including the Wheat, Meador, Burleson, and Harrell families, were mentioned visiting relatives or moving plans. A Sunday night ice cream supper closed the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Garrett
John Clark
Garrett
Baby
Odessa
Era J. Wimberley
San Angelo
Grady Gaston
Billie Burleson
J. A. Burleson
Lessie Webb
Big Lake
Tennyson Club
Jack Sharps
J. W. Latham
D. J. Corley
Wesley Wheat
Preston Wheat
Millers
Mr. Wheat
Wesley
Andrews
Loyd Little
Erwin Little
Chesley Pierce
Issai Howell
Robert Lee
R. B. Caldwell
Bill
Neil Caldwell
Lubbock
Randal Meador
College Station
Paul Horns
C. O. Meador
A. C. Westbrook
Washam
Billie
J. M. Stewart
C. D. Derrick
Robert Brown
Maude, Myers
J. B. Glasscock
Dorth
Hazel James
Grace Green
Della Gibson
Emma Ruth
Anne Mae Howell
Clifford Hagerman
J. P. Arrott
Angelo
Sadie Brown
W. T. Green
Edd Harrell
Jim Marks
Greens
Ed Harrells
Brownwood
Jim
George
Laura Martin
Bud
W. Greens
Two Boys Injured Dragged by Colt Near Ft Chadbourne
Warren Tomlinson and Kenneth McCutchen suf fered painful but not serious injuries after being dragged about 50 yards when a colt they rode was spooked. Bobby Lasswell, visiting at Ft Chadbourne, roped them from another horse and left the rope tied as the colt bolted. Doc Leonard said they would recover soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Tomlinson
Kenneth McCutchen
Bobby Lasswell
Bobby
Ft. Chadbourne
Doc Leonard Dec
Ride the Coaches Discoveries in Local Rail Tour
A fragment notes an upcoming rail excursion with quirky twists as organizers invite readers to join coaches for a scenic ride. The item hints at community enthusiasm and scheduled routes through regional stops.
Four Killed Near Blackwell In Truck Crash
A Sunday night crash near Blackwell killed four Blackwell area residents and injured nine others. The group was returning from a Negro baseball game in San Angelo to Sweetwater. Victims named include Sally Daw son Brazos Jones West Jenza Guy and George Dodd of Sweetwater. Injured include Don Hunt Harrison Hunt Nathan Price Florence L Dawson Mrs Wesley Guy Von Lockett Alberto Torres Frank Martinez from Sweetwater and Snooks Jackson of Cameron. All victims were Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell
Sweetwater
San Angelo
Sally Dawson
Brazos Jones
West Jenza Guy
George Dodd
Don Hunt
Harrison Hunt
Nathan Price
Florence L. Dawson
Wesley Guy
von Lockett
Alberto Torres
Around About Town birthday greetings and local notes
Dale Luckett celebrates a birthday anniversary this afternoon with a party. Rube Richards visits his mother Mrs. N. E. Richards in Hd Combes near Harlingen and plans a two week stay. He has ginned 126 bales of cotton and mentions pink boll weevil control. Oscar Moore from Portales joins Rube. Various locals referenced include Beene Allison, H. E. Rogers, Lariat, Dallas, Greenville, and promotions to corporal in Korea. Community anecdotes cover visits, schooling plans, weather, and thanks to neighbors who helped out during mud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Luckett
Rube Richards
Combes
Texas
Harlingen
N. E. Richards
Beene Allison
Lariat
H. E. Rogers
Dallas
Greenville
Phillipy Samaniego
Betty Pitman
Hervey Latham
Hervey
Korea
U. S. Army
Oscar Reinshaw
Jess
Rain Ends Two Month Dry Spell in Bronte Area
The Bronte region ended a two month dry spell as rain fell through the week. An estimated inch of rain occurred Tuesday after a lighter shower on Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
School Heads Ready For 1946 47 Team Opening Monday
Supt Jeff Dean and Principal H R Gassiot prepare for school registrations Monday with classes starting Tuesday at 9 00. Lunches begin Tuesday at noon 20 cents this year. New faculty listed with grades and high school staff assignments noted. Bus routes and school facilities work also underway ahead of the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Dean
H. R. Gassiot
Dean
Nell Flores
George Thomas
J. T. Henry
Lorie Phillips
George McCrary
C. C. Glenn
Royce Lee
Vetal Flores
Mary Jo Pentecost
Marion Mitchell
Mmes
Pat Beavers
George Wrinkle
W. M. Alexander
T. G. Greghorn
Barton Waldrop
Don Edmondson
Maverick
M. R. Gassiot
Maine
Hayrick Circle
O. L. Pitman
Ft. Chadbourne
John Clark
Tennyson
Mrs Caperton Hosts Shower For Mrs Dean
Mrs Jeff Dean received a surprise shower last Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs R T Caperton. Guests included Mrs Brooks Browning Mrs George B McCrary Mrs Sam Lusswell Mrs Noel Perciful Mrs Bobbie Modgling and others with gifts sent by a long list of friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Dean
R. T. Caperton
Dean
Mary Lou Pittman
Mmes
Brooks Browning
George B. McCrary
Sam Lusswell
Noel Percifull
Bobbie Modgling
Frank Sayner
Lewis Bridges
Betty Lee
Ed Nunnally, Jr
Betty Jane Higginbotham
Mrs. Caperton
J. T. Henry
R. W. Rees
D. F. Pruitt
Clark Glenn
George Thomas
H. A. Springer
Clifford Clark
A. E. Gentry
H. O. Whitt
Alfred Taylor
A.C. McAuley
Blackwell Social Notes Include Visits and Activity
Tom and Martha Copeland visit sister Miss Mary Nell Copeland in Sherman while Mrs Artie Thompson of Dallas stays in Blackwell. Jack Youree returns from Sul Ross College and plans McMurry. Pam Sanderson homes between McMurry terms. Henderson discharged from the Army after service in Germany. Ted Weideman and daughters visit from Eola. W.S.C.S. met at Mrs. Whitehead's with devotional by Mrs. Wheeler and Africa study lesson by Mrs. Sweet. An iced drink served to several members. Danna H leaves for a 4H Club meeting at College Station. she is a Gold Star girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Martha Sue Copeland
Mary Nell Copeland
Sherman
Artie Thompson
Dallas
Blackwell
Jack Youree
Sul Ross College
Alpine
McMurry
Abilene
Pam Sanderson
McMurry College
Henderson
Amy
Germany
Ted Weideman
Eola
Thought for the Week Psalm Meditation
A devotional snippet reflects on the Twenty Third Psalm noting the Lord as shepherd who provides guidance and rest. The fragment echoes themes of faith and righteousness in a contemplative, poetic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vale of On
Chad
Daa
Bronte Defeats Sweetwater In High-Scoring Home Run Duel
J. M. Cumbie Jr led Bronte with a first inning homer as Bronte beat the Sweetwater Merchants 6 to 5. Bobby Modgling hit two homers, Glenn also connected, Mabry homered for Sweetwater, and a return bout is set for Sunday in Bronte attracting a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cumbie, Jr
Sweetwater Merchants
Bronte
Cumbie
Bobby Modgling
Glenn
Chukker
Norman Brunson Writes of Germany Portrays Life as an American Soldier
Norman Brunson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Brunson, describes his Germany posting after re enlistment and discharge last year. He writes August 11 from Eschborn about weather, German civilians, and efforts to teach democracy while noting postwar hardship and shifting morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Brunson
Norman Brunson
Germany
Bronte
Eschborn
S. S
Hitler
America
Victory Gardens
G.i.s
Timmons Leaves for Comanche Work in Weather Claim
B G Timmons departed for Comanche citing work plans and forecasting rain if he left. His mailing address is Dublin, and he will be near Comanche while away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Timmons
Comanche
Dublin
Hell
Local notes from Angelo area residents arrive and depart
Mr and Mrs H A Springer left Tuesday for a California vacation. L A Riker returned from Angelo hospital and is doing well at home. Lela Langford shopped in Angelo. Anne Bodie and Gob Franklin stayed with grandparents in Angelo. Inez Nutter celebrated a birthday and looks younger. Mattie Glenn remains in Angelo hospital. Austin Coulter joined Thad Lowry’s barbershop. Archie and Lawrence Pittman return from A&M and plan a two week visit. Joe LeBarre enjoyed a cool week in Colorado. Carol Kemp visited grandparents in Robert Lee. Roy Schell McCrary returned after illness. C R Smith visited a hospital in Angelo. Curtis Smiths were visited. Bronte and companions attended skating night. Tommy Glenn Sims and family visited. Brooks Browning and Frank Keeney dropped by. Mary Beth Cumbie and Lawrence Pittman seen in a drugstore. Leona and Alfred Taylor toured Dallas and Fort Worth visiting Al’s mother in Stephenville and riding in a new Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Springer
California
Colorado
Carol Kemp
Cecil Kemp
Mrs. Lewis
Robert Lee
Roy Schell McCrary
C. R. Smith
Mr. Barnard
Curtis Smiths
Angelo
Bronte
Patsy Luckett
J. J. Murtishaw
Helen Luckett
James Weaver Scott
Dewey Luckett
Horace Liles
Mary Beth Cumbie
Bobby Tomlinson
Tommy Glenn Sims
T. F. Sims, Jr
Brooks Browning
Frank Keeney
Lawrence Pittman
Tohoka
Milton House
Mac
Leona
Alfred Taylor
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Stephenville
Orville McKinney Dies After Five-Car Odessa Wreck
Orville McKinney twenty , 31, Bronte native and son of Mr. and Mrs. M N McKinney of Colorado City, dies from injuries after a five car crash near Odessa Monday night. Funeral set in Bronte August 29 at First Baptist with Rev. Blake. Survived by parents four brothers and six sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville McKinney
M. N. McKinney
Colorado City
Bronte
Odessa
First Baptist Church
C. BR. Blake
M. A. Scott
Orville
Millard
Midland
King of Commerce
Melvin
Sterling City
John
U. S. Army
Berlin
Germany
G. C
C. W. Carr
Mire
Thomas Kirchman
Juno
Jean, Marie and
Mary Bes McKin
Colorado
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Tennyson Topig
William Jessie Green
Mrs. Dean
Mrs
Charles Ragedale
Jane Nunnally
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