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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1949
Page
3
The Humble well owned by the Lowry Estate and RB. E. Rickman has water ingress troubles with cemented-off formations reported five times. Drilling foreman C. B. Barnest notes the issue is more persistent here than in other Bronte wells as depth nears 2 400 feet.
A stream of social notes records visits and gatherings across Brookshire area. Reps include Rev Wendell Neelen in Picardin- Simmons, numerous families in Ballinger Bronte San Angelo and Garden City, and health trip for Willie Horton to Temple.
Members of the Diversity Club gathered for a musicale at Nellie and Daisy Jo Flores home. Various members performed songs and pantomimes representing fame figures with light refreshments served afterward.
The article notes a Tuesday season opener with Des Goon Bronte facing Netter, and Mettvon as the night’s other matchup. The conference divides into two parts led by Arbat Mertzon Chas Toval and Wall in one, Bronte Water Valley Miles Robert Lee Noston in the other, each playing double rounds to decide the district champion. Bronze girls opened with a 30 point loss to San Angelo Red, while Hronte plans an annual invitation tournament and Supt. Carroll reports progress. Mrs. Barney Modgling travels to New Jersey for weeks with her family and greets newborn James Leonard Jag.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Ball spent the weekend in Lubbock to attend the Ted Hanlin Simmons football game on Saturday and later visited friends in Amherst.
A hearing clinic is scheduled for today at the White Auto Store in Bronte. The report notes local residents Neveara and Pareta Scott attended the event with Doctors from the nearby clinic assisting, aiming to provide hearing services and assess conditions.
Fragmented OCR text lists names, places, and items including hospital notes, brands, and several personal names such as Clarence Mitchell and Michael JoW Waren. The passage appears as a garbled mix of terms, likely from a hospital news page with miscellaneous notices and product mentions.
Readable text notes Bronte gin damaged by heavy rain this week and season likely finished. Reports mention delays and reduced outputs affecting shipments as workers and managers assess field conditions and plan salvage.
Bronte Lenghorns edged the Lon e Steers 7-0 as Hester connected with Viawlin for a second quarter TD after a long punt return. Defenses dominated with key stops by McCatchen Resk Mussel Ash Brown and Sandusky as Bronte sealed the county title in a tense reces battle.
The pep squad staged the season finale with a dramatic routine detailing the field display and celebratory moments. Members including Dhara Neth Aghaars and Moalene Apress participated, marking the last appearance for several seniors and noting the farewell to the troupe.
Fragmentary OCR describes upcoming county decisions, a district meet, and venues in San Angelo and nearby areas. It mentions several officials, dates, and places, with unclear names and connections.
Ald Ouald of West Peaas is set to become the next president of Vane College as a yearend meeting approaches. The final 1949 gathering will feature Spur Urest, Pheoathar, and others, with Holter retiring after a long service. Local families including the McDonalds from San Angelo and Fort Chadbourne shared Thanksgiving together.
Hermleigh and Eden duel in a bi district showdown to decide the district champion. The teams seek a perfect season while final standings hinge on tomorrow's game at a neutral or designated site.
Coke Countians attended a State Farm meeting with about 60 members in the organization and around 4 000 members in Texas. Attendees discussed stock, hospital care, and medical support while noting transportation and service needs for area residents.
The notice lists local residents and events during the Thanksgiving period. Mentions include Nan Angpeds, Moondbis Mio and Mas des dead Cos Kinin, and Denivan with daughter Deanne. visits to Aubrey Denians, Charlie Fletchher, and Mrs Veenon Lammers. Displays at Ban mers Baulber Company feature cerume works, ash trays, powder leaves, slippers, and other items.
Business visitor Arnold Ball traveled to Dallas for meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday. He met with local executives to discuss potential partnerships and market opportunities in the region.
The Blackwell senior class was entertained by Mies and hosted a homecoming thanksiving dinner. Guests included Dixie Seoth, Mrs and Mrs Chane Wilson, Betty McClure, Dorothy Steed, Bill George, Oz Porter, and Seon Watts among others in a decorated hall with colored lights and paper cup plates featuring turkeys.
A Coke County Teachers Association meeting was held Wednesday night in the Robert Lee School auditorium. Mrs. Chet Holcombe’s Spanish class participated in the program. A dinner was served at 6:30 PM, followed by a business session to elect new officers for the county organization.
The Runnels associational Baptist training union meeting will be held at First Baptist Church in Winters on Sunday at 2 45 pm. Each church aims to send at least 25 percent of its training union membership and the church with the largest attendance and most miles will receive a banner. Dr W T Walton of Abilene from Hardin-Simmons University will give the principal address.
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