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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1950
Page
4
A photo shows the Anglo French meeting at 10 Downing Street London with French foreign minister Robert Schuman and British foreign secretary Ernest Bevin present alongside the British prime minister.
Bronte High School kicked off the 1950-51 season with five Friday night games. Bronte girls A beat Bronte outsiders 12 5, B girls lost 14 12, Ballinger overwhelmed Bronte A 45 26, Bronte B defeated Blackwell 3B 79 23, Bronte outsiders edged Divide 33 29. Coach Price fields a fast hustling squad aiming for Miles tournament mid December with starters listed.
Local officials warn grass fires pose major danger to cattle ranchers in Coke County Soil Conservation District. W F Burns urges careful use of fire causing loss of pasture, seed, and erosion. Conservation projects include terraces, water control, contour farming, and new ranch pond developments near Bronte and Blackwell.
A Banner Milk Truck overturned south of Bronte on the San Angelo highway when a tire blew out. Driver Jack Willis was hospitalized at Karen-Gayl with cuts and bruises but in stable condition. Milk spilled along the road near Mrs. Clint Wilkins home.
The region endures a hard freeze with north winds, sleet and snow flurries. Temperatures dip below freezing, reaching 3 degrees at Eldorado and 12 to 13 degrees at Bronte, while San Angelo reports a 1 degree low Tuesday night.
A World War II era letter from Floyd Murtishaw to his family recalls his Thanksgiving dinner in Korea dated November 23. He notes his unit the 35th Division of the South Army is advancing northward, mentions recovering from malaria, and describes harsh conditions as Chinese troops reportedly invade.
TOU Rogge of the San Angelo telephone company said new Bronte directories are available at the local office. The December 1950 book lists 2910 names, up from 280 in June 1950, reflecting growth with many additions from old local activity. Boone Allison and his father J. L. Allison were in Bronte visiting last weekend. J. L. Allison is in Karen-Gayl hospital.
Leon Sharp a 1948 ACC graduate in Abilene was named minister at the Bronze Church of Christ He and Mrs Sharp moved from Grand Falls to the area replacing Idus England who resigned for a Houston church The congregation welcomed Sharp after two visits and praised the services Mrs Sharp's former home was in Dallas and his in Fort Worth earlier.
Bronte residents report Christmas stock is complete and shopping accelerates ahead of holidays. Downtown displays brighten Imam Street as merchants urge early purchases and postal officials warn packages and cards should be mailed by December 9 and 15 respectively to ensure on time delivery. Local Lions club efforts seek Santa visits amid festive preparations.
Caperton Chevrolet Co owner Caperton invites all to inspect the new 1951 model this Saturday December 9 at the Bronte main street agency. The car features a lower wider body, improved gear shifts, power steering option, and a full auto trans with conventional models available. Free coffee and doughnuts offered. service and used cars also advertised.
Theo Blae among four Selirem er institute cadets promoted from staff sergeant to technical sergeant. The ceremony highlighted promotions across the corps with Lt Gen Raymond Orr and Professor of military science in attendance.
Workmen have completed weathering in on the new Baptist church and are finishing the interior. Rev. Wood Price says progress is faster than expected with windows installed in the educational section and more in the rest of the structure soon.
In Bronte field Humble No 2 40 J L Brinson drilled below 3520 feet in lime and shale southwest of town near the Colorado River. Humble No C C Halder south of the river at 4265 feet in shale. No shows in No 1 Holder. Union Nov City of Robert Lee southeast of Hobert Lee at 4230 feet drilling through Cisco said section with no shows. Humble No 1 School encountered oil and water after swabbing, yielding 12 1 2 barrels oil and 87 1 2 barrels water to tanks. Currie finaled in Fort Chadbourne field for 638 barrels of 46.4 gravity oil. Gas oil ratio 1020 1. No 1 Currie 1405 feet from north west and 330 feet from northeast line of section 284. G W Strake staked two rotary tests in Fort Chadbourne field. No 5 Elo Michaelis will be 9162 feet from north and 406 feet from west line of Hi Feiley survey 448. No 6 Michael is 390 feet from north and 2794 feet from west line of H Feiley survey 448. Wheelock and Strake No 1 Mich wildcat five miles west of Wis drilling below 5967 feet in lime and shale.
The B E Harris ranch house, about a mile south of Robert Lee, along the Colorado River, was consumed Sunday evening by an undetermined fire. Built by a pioneer ranchman, it stood as one of Coke County’s oldest homesteads and was owned at the time by Mrs. Lillian Turner. The two story colonial structure had been unoccupied for about ten years. Harris, the original owner, used it as his headquarters until late 1800s.
Mrs. Charlie Phillips hosted the Junior Study Club meeting with guests Mrs. Stella Hanover of San Angelo and Mrs. Buster Heater. Royce Lee and Matthew Caperton led a program on the Motion Picture Academy and Women Who Won Academy Awards. a Christmas Tree will be held December 15 at Mr. Norman Riker's home.
Dolf Richards son of Mrs Iva Richards of Bronte suffered severe burns Tuesday night when a stove exploded at a wildcat well between San Angelo and Mertzon. Fellow worker Stokie Thorp of Mertzon also burned but in good condition. Richards sustained burns to wrists chest neck face and eyes while El Paso hospital staff fought the ensuing blaze.
The Bronze chapter of the Future Farmer of America plans four contests at Bola this weekend. J T Henry, local teacher, says advancing members will compete in Chapter Conducting and Farm Skill Demonstration events for Future Farmer graduates. FFA Quiz contest will feature both chapter farmer and green hand levels.
Mr and Mrs Noah Pruitt attended markets in Fort Worth and Dallas and report an increased stock in the dry goods department of their store.
Abilene area notes celebrate the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Bronson on December 2 with an open house. Relatives from Dobbin Brad and nearby towns attend a ceremony and May plans are noted for a larger anniversary celebration. The couple has ten children, many grandchildren, and several relatives listed among attendees.
The Baptist WEG met December 4 at the Baptist church for an all day quilting and WAIU program. Quilts were made for Buckner’s Orphanage in Dallas and a Christmas box collected clothing and items. Attendees included Aubrey Denman R E Cumbie C F Hickman Lake Smith J W Rutherford R B Hickman W F Beasley Marvin Lawrance J E Cox Forrest Clark and J D Bernard.
Noah Pruitt Jr. cut his hand Saturday morning and required three stitches. The incident details are limited to the injury and treatment.
Mrs Gary died Friday December 1 after eight months illness at her daughter Candia Clark in Abilene. She was married to Henry Gary and had three children, with many grandchildren and sisters surviving. Funeral at Kickapoo Baptist Church and graveside service at Hocus cemetery followed by burial in the family plot.
President Truman declares the United States will continue to combat Chinese and Korean anti allied forces with every available method, reinforcing resolve amid recent clarifications and statements from the previous day.
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