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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1953
Page
2
Fort Worth market reports heavy cattle receipts with grainfed steers and yearlings in larger supply. Stocker trade remains active with demand for stocker cows and wheat-fielder cattle. Hog prices rise modestly while sheep and lambs show uneven demand and weaker fat lambs. Notable lots include Hildreth Aledo cattle, Gladys Scaling Martin Clay County steers, and Oklahoma buyers with large loads.
Old sheep steady with ewes selling 6 to 7 dollars for slaughter and breeders 7 to 10 dollars. Medium to low grade yearling muttons about 10 to 14 dollars. Old wethers 7 to 10 dollars. Old bucks 3 to 3.50 dollars. Good to choice lambs 17 to 18.25 dollars, shorn lambs at top. No 3 pelts 91 pounds from Carl Robinson Big Spring.
The article explains Texas jury selection methods via the Jury Wheel or Jury Commission. It details wheel setup, key security, and required participants, plus how jurors are drawn and stored. It notes hardship excuses may be granted and deferral considered if a case for undue burden is proven.
Numerous families visited Bronte and nearby areas for Thanksgiving. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Ruckman of Vernon and Roy Ruckman of Thalia. the Kiker, Caldwell, McDonald, Emerson, and Davenport families from San Angelo and Bronte. Rev. M. R. Rogers hosted Rev. LaChester Anders of Donna. other locals hosted or traveled to San Antonio, Pecos, Roswell, Odessa, and Waco with assorted relatives and friends.
Carolyn Kemp earned a first division all A rating at the State Music Festival in Fort Worth after performing He Smiled On Me at Travis Avenue Baptist Church. Accompanied by Mrs. Chet Holcombe, she traveled with her mother Mrs. Cecil Kemp and Mrs. Holcombe. Earlier she won first division at the San Angelo district festival to qualify.
Mrs Carroll Leathers honored with postnuptial shower at Mrs Will Wrinkles home. Mr and Mrs J W Warner celebrated golden wedding anniversary. Mrs Bud Bell opened her beauty culture course in San Angelo with helper Miss Mary Herrington of San Angelo. C R Kirchman feted with city park barbecue on 30 day furlough. Born at Fort Stockton Nov 15 to Mr and Mrs James Conger a baby boy. Mrs Conger known as Faye Lowry around Bronte.
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