Oil Well Drillings Reach Pay Depths in West County
American Republic No. 1 Percifull nears pay depth at 4,295 feet with test at 3,990 feet showing 27 feet mud recovery. Humble No. 2 Hickman and Hickok Reynolds No. 1 McQueen progress while other wells like Sun Nos and Jameson field coring and drilling advance in shale lime and lime-dominant zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Republic
Percifull Nears Pay
Hickman and McQueen
J. A. Percifull
Bronte
Hickok & Reynolds
Dan Auld
E. C. Rawlings
Enterprise
Rawlings
EL Hickman
Humble No
R. E. Hickman
Hickok & Reynolds No. 1
O. RB
Jameson
Plymouth No
P. W. Millican
Seaboard No
Russell
Sun No
Bloodworth
Cummings
Water prospects brighten Bronte as bond issue wins approval
Bronte officials see municipal water potential as a $2.5 million Sweetwater bond issue funds a dam project on Oak Creek to impound 43 000 acre feet. UCRA chairman notes a gentlemen's agreement for an 8 inch pipeline to Bronte and favorable water rates while reports on two small dams for Bronte and Robert Lee are awaited. City officials plan study to gauge financial feasibility amid anticipated growth.
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Bronte
Sweetwater
Oak Creek
UCRA
L. T. Youngblood
Robert Lee
Commissioners Court approves funds and fire equipment in Coke County
The Coke County Commissioners Court met in Robert Lee with Judge Jeff Dean presiding. They authorized 2500 for fire fighting equipment for Bronte and two fog nozzles plus a siamese connection for Robert Lee's fire truck. They canvassed the Wildcat Robert Lee consolidation vote, 77 to 0 at Robert Lee and 6 to 2 at Wildcat. Architect T E R Ainsworth presented revised county hospital plans for federal aid. state approval expected in weeks. All county bills were approved. next meeting set for December 31 to close the year and swear in new officials.
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Commissioners’ Court
Coke County
Robert Lee
Jeff Dean
Bronte
Wildcat
T. ER. Ainsworth
San Angelo
Dean
Christmas Program at Bronte Church of Christ
A Christmas program and tree will be held at Bronte Church of Christ next Monday night December 20 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Toys and bags of fruit candy and nuts will be given to children. The program by the church youth will include Christmas carols and readings.
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Bronte Church of Christ
Sittend
Reburial Services for Pvt William Earl Walker
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 PM at Robert Lee Baptist Church for Pvt William Earl Walker son of Mr and Mrs S J Walker of Robert Lee. Interment followed at MecKenzieville cemetery with Clift Funeral Home in charge. Walker was killed in November 1944 during an attack on Guentachiots town Des Forres France while serving as a machine gunner with the Third Division of the Seventh Army. He is survived by his parents.
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William Earl Walker
Robert Lee Baptist Church
Fred Blake
MecKenzieville
Clift Funeral Home
Pvt. Walker
S. J. Walker
Robert Lee
Bronte
Des Forres
France
Seventh Army
Baptist Christmas Program at Church Christmas Night
A candlelight Christmas program and the annual Christmas tree will be held at the Baptist church next Sunday night December 19 following the Training unions. The program begins around 7 p m with Vetal Flores in charge. Christmas carols will be sung and all children invited for candy nuts and fruit.
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The
Baptist Church
Vetal Flores
Church of Christ Schedule for Services
The church invites attendance to Sun Bible Class at 10 a.m and Worship Service at 10 50 a.m The mid week service is on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.
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Suna Bible
Suna” — Bible
Kemp Plans Reopening of Bronte Cleaning Plant
Cecil Kemp announces plans to reopen Kemp Kleaners in Bronte by February first. He and Mrs. Kemp are preparing as the fire on Thursday destroyed the building and damaged nearby stores. Claims for destroyed clothing must be filed by December 21 before any adjustment.
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Cecil Kemp
Kemp
Bronte
Robert Lee
Ballinger
San Angelo
Lammers Lumber
Keeney Variety
Bronte Jewelry
Kemp Kleaners
Kemps
Acme Plumbing Plans Bronte Branch Grand Opening
L F Wilson of Acme Plumbing Company Ballinger and Winters announced a Bronte branch next week with possible opening day delays. The shop, in the former Clift Funeral Home building opposite the Texas Theatre, will offer plumbing services fixtures and future electrical and gas appliance lines.
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L. F. Wilson
Acme Plumbing Company
Ballinger and Winters
Bronte
Wilson
Balinger
T J Sanders Becomes New Barber with Raney in Bronte
T J Sanders of Ballinger joins J O Raney in Bronte as a new barber. Sanders is a former long time barber with over twenty years in the trade and invites patrons to visit.
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T. J. Sanders
Raney
Ballinger
J. O. Raney
Bronte
Mr. Sanders
Hospital Notes Chronology of Admissions and Discharges
A running list records patient admissions and dismissals across December. Notable entries include Mrs. Sam Fowler, Royce Phillips, Miss Ella Clyde Black, Mrs. Joe Hipp, Mac Mathis, Douglas Baxter, and others admitted or discharged while births occur for families such as Bronson and Flirt.
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Sam Fowler
Royce Phillips
Ella Clyde Black
Joe Hipp
Mac Mathis
Douglas Baxter
I. M. Hirt
Bronte School Dismissal For Christmas Holidays
The Bronte schools will dismiss on Wednesday December 22 for the Christmas vacation. Studies resume January 1. Each class plans a Christmas party and tree in their room with gift exchanges at the trees before the break.
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Bronte
Bronte Installs New Street Lights After Upgrade
Bronte's new street lights burned for the first time Wednesday night following completion of work on Main Street. West Texas Utilities installed five lights on Main Street, eight on Highway 277, two in back alleys, and three on Church Street. The 26-foot poles with six-foot brackets illuminate the town, replacing old lights and reducing traffic hazards while enhancing nighttime appearance.
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Bronte
Main Street
West Texas Utilities Company
Highway 277
Church Street
Christmas Tree Program At Methodist Church Sunday
Methodist church hosts a Christmas program after the regular service with a youth choir and special music. Santa is expected to distribute presents, toys, fruits, and candies to children during the event. The program begins around p.m.
Cambie & Co to Give Away 10 Christmas Groceries
Cambie and Co will host a pre Christmas event at the Red and White Store in Bronte Saturday afternoon at 4.1a POM. Ten baskets of groceries with a large assortment will be won, aimed to help kitchens around Christmas. Information available at the store for friends and customers.
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Bronte
Callumbie
Atrbody
County to Donate 2500 for Bronte Fire Truck Purchase
The Commissioners Court approved spending 2500 to buy fire fighting equipment for Bronte, matching a prior 2500 used for Robert Lee city hall. The county will maintain both Bronte and Robert Lee trucks, with local officials seeking a fre truck and reporting a search trip by commissioners Bruton Milliken Smuth.
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Bronte
Cat
Col. Bruton
Wow Milliken
Otis Smuth
Bronte Welcomes Two New Real Estate Firms
Bronte expands its real estate scene with Carter and Cornelison joining The Bronte Enterprise in Bronte and San Angelo, and Bronte Realty Company led by Mrs. Anna Bibb of Ballinger in the C. K. Smith building. Pavior Bkenkson already in business, as local leasing and royalty demand rises after the Hickman well came in.
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Bronte
Pavior Bkenkson
Carter and Cornelison
Bronte Enterprise
San Angelo
C. K. Smith
Bronte Realty Company
Anna Bibb
Ballinger
Fanerson
van Bronte
Hickman
Miss Wook Carroll Ill in Shannon Hospital
Richland Springs resident Miss Wook Carroll mother of Superintendent Wool Carroll lies seriously ill at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo with a heart ailment.
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Wook Carroll
Richland Springs
Wool. Carroll
Shannon Hospital
San Angelo
Carroll
Motel Victor to Open in Bronte Next Thursday
Bronte braces for a formal opening of Motel Victor on December 23 hosted by owners Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ivey. Construction began in September amid material and labor shortages but the six single and two double cabins with flush doors, modern baths, venetian blinds, and a neon sign are ready. The motel sits on a U shaped plan if growth continues, with local merchants touting the project as a welcomed asset amid the oil boom.
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Bronte
Victor
Ernest Ivey
Moteroom
Vost
Fetter
Bronzere
Ivey
Ivey Blectue Co
Looney Lumber
Brown and Mack Neon Sign Co
Hearge
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Church OF Christ
Church OF Christ Schedule
Acme Plumbing
D. J. Bronson
E. M. Flirt
Tommy Moore
Walter Moore
Celestial Montora
Buster Williamson
Clay Williamson
Will Cumbie
Sam Morgan
A. B. Morgan
Ray Coulson
J. J. Williams
Addie Fletcher
J. L. Brunson
William Lee
Dick Skipworth
Almeda Krnesta
M. Phillips
Woodson Adkins
J.D. Wrinkle
Methodist Church
Cambie & CO
Santa
H. O. Whitt
C.F Bruton
W. W. Milliken
Boys’ Ranch
Boys’ Co-Op
Tankersly
West Texas
Fort Day Rownwood
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