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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1956
Page
1
A reminiscence on two years at a printing office highlights a respectful boss, hints of quiet celebrations, and hopes for a raise. A brief school note mentions adjusting after a three month vacation and guiding a child through the 3 Rs while welcoming returning students. Also includes a humorous exchange about wives and hearing, plus a watermelon rind pickle recipe with steps and canning tips.
Family of the late E. M. and Susie Herron held a reunion at the American Legion Hall in Bronte last Sunday with a large crowd. Barbecue and basket lunches were served as immediate Herron family members and relatives from Bronte San Angelo Odell Portales Odessa and other nearby towns attended including Alice Carlton Ester Warner Rob Herron Carrie McDerman and many others. Afternoon callers included Mrs. Bill Wrinkle Condie Clark Henry Pruitt and O H Willoughby.
Recent guests included Mr and Mrs Tom Marcum now from Wichita Falls and living in Blackwell. Also present were Mr and Mrs Red Brandon Mr and Mrs Don Reed of Fortsworth Mrs Jean Echols Demorris Vernell Vanzandt and her mother Mrs Bill McCur dy of Odessa Fletch and Ruby Pinkard Mrs Addie Thom and Gaylord and Mr and Mrs Tom Payne and Joe Bailey. Ice cream and cake were served.
Sorosis Study Club members and families gathered Monday night at Ballinger Park for a picnic. Some swam while others enjoyed a ham and beans supper with potato salad onions cake iced tea and punch. Attendees included Mmes Grady Baker Royce Fancher E F Glenn Clark Glenn Clyde Lee J B Morrow W D McDonald Ben Oglesby Jesse Parker Joe Rawlings Roy Robinson Nealy Mackey Louis Bridges and Garland Black.
Mr and Mrs Lee Richards were honored at a Saturday afternoon party from 3 to 6 at Tad Richards home. Lee turned 80 and Nora 72. Co hosts were Mrs L D Burton of Fort Stockton and Mrs W M Carter of Menard, daughters of the couple. About 50 guests attended with ice cream punch cake and a three tier cake decorated with pink rose buds. Out of town relatives included H B Fulcher and John Fulcher of Lubbock, Johnnie Richards of Lubbock, and Gene Williams of Abilene.
Little Miss Bobbie Lou Woods celebrated her third birthday with a party at her grandparents home. Her mother hosted, guests included family friends and neighbors, pink rose cake and punch were served, and gifts from grandparents and great grandparents were received.
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