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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1971
Page
8
Poinsettias stay colorful through the season with sun and stable temps above 60 degrees at night. Watering, drainage, and soil moisture are key. avoid overwatering and ensure drainage. Fertilize about three weeks after receipt and repeat every three weeks until bracts fade. For decorations, dip branches in wax or varnish and add artificial snow to preserve freshness.
Runnels Baptist Association schedules a Youth Rally on Saturday night December 11 at Winters First Baptist Church starting 7 30 p m. The Worker’s Conference follows Monday December 13 at Paint Rieck Baptist Church beginning 5 30 p m with WMU and Board meetings. Two Hardin Simmons students Nancy Arista and Martha Padilla will speak for the WMU meeting. Supper at 6 30 p m, program at 7 15 p m with Rev C F Griffin pastor of the host church as speaker.
The shadow of a busy election year falls as Sheriff Melvin Childress announces plans to run again. He will complete a third term next year after taking office January 1, 1961, and starting as a ranch foreman before his law enforcement career. Other 1972 races include tax assessor collector, county attorney, constable, and Precincts 1 and 3 commissioners.
County junior 4 H club members are invited to a Christmas party Friday December 10 from 7 to 9 p m at the Robert Lee Recreation Hall. Senior 4 Hers Mrs Fay C Roe Miss Diane Durrett and Sterling Lindsey lead the event with games cards refreshments and a gift exchange. Parents welcome.
The Brookshire column records social visits and travels among residents. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moore and Howard Gleghorn, Gary Gleghorn, Gene Beard, Tony Holland, Jerry Rumsey, Bill Ogilvy, Willard Caudle, Luther Nixon, James Holland, Verne Smith, Lary Saunders, and Hermian Smith. Highlights mention Fort Worth work, Elfrida and San Angelo trips, and a hospital discharge.
A series of social visits and dinners are noted in Bronte and San Angelo. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Caudle, Verlin Ostes, Mag Stephenson, and Ethel Morgan visiting Maverick residents. families from Arlington Kerrville Houston and Ballinger join Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings with local relatives and the Bronte HD Club event at the Arnott Cabin.
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