Brookshire Browsings Weekend Social Notes
Local society items record visits and gatherings around Ballinger Big Spring and nearby towns. Notable entries mention the Thomas and Fosters families, various patrons of local advertisers, baby Cathy Jo Hedges born December 15 at Ballinger Hospital, Christmas celebrations at the Gleghorns and Candles households, and multiple Sunday and Monday visits among neighbors including the Clarks, Boatrights, Gleghorns, Hedges, and Oates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homalie Clark
Eugene Thomas
Big Spring
Frank Thomas
Dee Fosters
Herb Holland
Jim Clark
Enterprise
Ballinger
Joe Hale Hedges
Ballinger Hospital
Cathy Jo
Homer Clark
Jim Clarks
Ed Holden
J. C. Boatright
Women's Sewing Club
Willard Candles
Doyle Gleghor
Miles
T.G. Gleghorns
Verlin Oates
San Angelo
Clint Hedges
Willard Candle
James Lee
Gleghorn
Martha
I. G. Gleghorn
Harlen Lee
B. V. Hedges
Willard Caudle
Jody Hedges
Luther Nixon
Douglas Hedges
Georgia Mae Nixon
J. W. Caudle
Willie Dean Stephenson
Red Holland
Dee Foster
Legion Membership Reaches 78 for George Scott Post 3804
The George Scott Post No 3804 of the American Legion enrolled 78 members toward a 1948 goal of 1000. With only four members needed to meet the Austin Department Headquarters target, the membership committee is urged to work lists in the coming days. World War I and II veterans in the area are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Department
Austin
Your Income Tax Deadlines and Forms Guidance
January 15 is the final deadline for most estimated tax payments and filing. Farmers must pay by January 15 as they had no withholding in 147. Quarterly filers face January 15 final payment. Use Form 1040 ES or Form 1040. the latter may be a final return. If using the longer form, March 15 requires Form 1040 anyway. Prepare for winter.
4-H Achievement Banquet honors Coke County youth
About 125 Coke County 4-H members attended the 4-H Achievement Banquet in Robert Lee on December 15. Nelda Ann Sheppard received the Santa Fe prize trip to Chicago, with awards for first to fifth year pins and clothing and record book recognitions for numerous 4-H club members. Raymond Schooler earned a Leadership award for meritorious 4-H leadership in Coke County. Wayne Arrott acted as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Arrott
J.B. Arrott
le Drew Arrott
Bobby Cox
Marlene Arrott
Norma Bean Gentry
Nelda Ann Sheppard
Kula Fae Smith
Norma Jean Gentry
Janet Dean
Donna Jean Jameson
Raymond Schooler
Coke County
Fireproofing Cotton Fabrics With Borax and Boric Acid
A home guidance note explains a simple method to fireproof cotton items. Create a solution of seven ounces borax three ounces boric acid and two quarts hot water then dip fabrics rinse wring dry and press. Re-dip after each wash and keep items dry when dipping.
Card of thanks from Doris Cilreath after illness
I feel deeply grateful to the many friends who sent contributions sunshine gifts flowers and food to make me comfortable and speed my recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris ‘Cilreath
Mrs. Rosalie Ivey, El Paso native, now Mrs B C White
News from Bronte reports former teacher Rosalie Ivey now Mrs B C White living near El Paso sends word all is well in her part of the state. Rev and Mrs Alvin Mauldin have been on the sick list this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. White
el Paso
Rosalie Ivey
Bronte
Alvin Mauldin
Charter Night Includes Bronte Lions Charter Presentation
Frank Robertson presents Bronte Lions with their charter at a December 16 banquet in the Bronte high school gym. About 82 Lions and guests from five towns attend as Vernon Larrimers accepts the charter and Ballinger Lions sponsor. speeches, songs, and a Christmas medley follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Robertson
Sam Antonio
Lions Interational
Bronte Lions Club
Leonard Youngblood
First National Bank
Robertson
Lion
Vernon Larrimers
S. B. Clotaner
Ballinger Lions Club
Bronte Organization
Bronte
Ballinger Lions
B.C. Grindstath
Ballinger
OM Cortitithen
Grindstatt
BR. T. Caperton
Bevo Abin Ho Mauldin
Vernon
Bane Es Club
J. P. Yourngblood
Marriage licenses issued and local happenings in Bronte
Bronte notes report a left arm fracture from a horse accident. Nearby residents Gideon and Cobb visited, and snow fell for a short time. Marriage licenses were issued on December 7 12 and 13 with Slick Buchanan and Vida Martin marrying in Sterling City last Saturday. County Judge Bob Davis visited Bronte. weather turned cold after a brief snowfall lasting about two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Landers
Bronte
Karen-Gayl Hospital
John RB. Blarris
Edward Lb. Stinomw
Elizabeth Baggett
Hubert (Slick) Buchanan
Due Vida Martin
Bruce Lee Bly
Joy Ladean Martin
Slick
Miss Martin
Sterling City
County
Bob Davis
Christmas Gifts for Christ at Methodist Church
Pastor Alvin Mauldin leads Christmas gifts for Christ drive at the Methodist Church with offerings for the Orphans' Home. A Christmas program and tree event follows the morning service and Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wace
Prizes Announced For Texas Junior Historian Essay Contest
The Texas State Historical Association launches a Junior Historian Writing Contest offering 50 dollars for a personal reminiscence based paper in 1948. The winner may qualify for the 100 dollar state wide prize. Closing date is April 1 1948. Write for details to Junior Historian Box 2131 University Station Austin Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Historical Assocition
Texas
University Station
Austin 12
Hospital Notes Read Like Shifts and Births
Hospital notes show multiple admissions and dismissals over a week. Heidel Brunson was discharged last Thursday while Gayl Lewis Clarence Arrott and Mars J T Campbell entered. Campbell was discharged the next day. A birth is recorded for Mrs ane Mars with Barbara Hath named for the newborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidel Brunson
Gayl Lewis
Hos. Lewis, Jr
Robert Lee
Clarence Arrott
Mars. J.T. Campbell
Blackwell
Gayl
Clarence
Sam Duncan
Mirvin Quaiders
Evelynack
Abilene
Norman Baugh
Mirvin
Jackson
Boom. Poentes
Mars
Wor. Matthews
Mtr
Flag Puentes
Barbara Hath
Don Loanes Labibock
Jones
Robert: Lee
D M West Dies in Bronte After Stroke
David M. West 75 former Baptist pastor and newspaperman died at home in Bronte last Monday after a heart attack. Funeral services were held at Bronte Methodist Church with Rev. George B. McCaary officiating. He is survived by three children, two sisters, two brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial followed in Bronte Cemetery with local pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David MM. West
Bronte
Alvin Ko Mieutdan
Perstar
Bronte Methodist
Chirch
J. B. Osborne
Cleborne
Brothersnhes
Mio West
Nico
Pol
Tatera
West
TENS
PAI
OH Mudlane
Eston Talley
Ed Nunnally
San Angelo
Cele
Enterprise
Mal West
Sam Angelo Standard Times
Abilene Reporter
Robert Lee
Mito Wonest
Sharkey Ann Westoof Brontes
Barmestine Beathondsort
Culdornia
Vera Prater
San Antero
Tie Brothers
Jolay West
Des Stormes
NML
Jim West
Clebarne
Cand
Nfs
EL Oshorme
Cte Donte
Miso Ate Berson
Nbalete
Pallbesers
Buck Cole
Lions Plan Christmas Cheer at Bronte Club
Notes from a Bronte Club gathering show Lions planning a Christmas cheer event attended by Tharwood Spraiger Steve Hadley Leonard Youngblood Numnally Sam Sproell Nora Roker Frank Keenes Everett Bruton Edward Gaumbie Hibert Whitt Reuben Bhike Bo Mackey 2072 Henry Jelf Dean Charlie Boecking Emmett Caperton Vernon Lammers and Clif ford Clark as guest honoree becoming a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Laous
Bronte
Fee
Christmas Carods
Tharwood Spraiger
Steve Hadley
Leonard Youngblood
Hdl Numnally
Sam Sproell
Nora Roker
Prank Keenes
Everett Bruton
Edward Gaumbie
Hibert Whitt
Bronte Lions Charter Night Receives Global Greetings
Bronte Lions Club president Vernon Co Lamaners received a telegram from Melvin Jones of Lions International. The message extends felicitations from over 6,380 Lions Clubs and the International Board of Directors, wishing a pleasurable and successful Charter Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Co Lamaners
Bronte Lions Club
Melvin Jones
Chicago
Lions International
Lions Clubs
International Board of Directors
Tennyson Topics Selections From Angelo Social Round
Mrs Dorothy Harrell visited Mrs James Gilmore and Dian Friday evening while Angelo shoppers last Saturday patronized Enterprise advertisers including the Latham and Howell families. Social visits extended to Mr and Mrs Hugene Thomas of Big Spring and the Hamp Thomases. Quilting Bee gathered with Mrs Johnnie Brower as attendees exchanged gifts. Christmas activities and family visits spread through Angelo and Miles with numerous local names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Harrell
James Gilmore
Dian
Angelo
Enterprise
W. D. Latham
Clayton
Tom Green
N. Howell
Berna Lee
Woodies
Miro
Hugene ‘Thomas
Big Spring
Hamp Thomases
Sadie Brown
Robert Brown
Woo. Latham
Laura Fiveash
J P. Tounget
Friscilla
Micheal
Miles
Zack Tounpet
Bee
Johnnie Browar
Mines
Otto Finck
Claude Dumare
C. C. Derrick
Myrtle Thurmias
Homer Clark
Dee Foster
JC. Boatright
J. HL Phillips
Woote Per
BR. BL Caldwell
John Clark
Herbert Holland
Adeline Carper
Lille Hose
Bert Cornelius
Chester Derek
Charlie Brown
Addie Holden
Wah. Caudle
Red Holland
Gane
Adde Carper
Melvin James
Mae Thomas
Howells
Mia
Mins
Barnes Westbrook
Council Debates Water Mains and Road Plans
Bronze Cats Council discussed starting Hines Water mains in February and urged CNETV to verify blueprints. They planned alley and property surveys, reassessed tax collection contracts, and weighed a possible lake water project while delaying commitments. Road expansions and a Will Gideon dip route were considered, and only Jess Coppedge will operate the city grader to avoid conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronze Cats Counci
Cnetv Cbtes
Donald S. Holdiidge
San Angelo
Holdridge
DR. Smith
Saath
Srath
Honwever
Gomel
Taytos Emerson
Jing Simpson
Luckett
Gideon Dip
Jess Coppedge
Coppedge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brookshire Browsings
Legion
Norman Riker
Clinton Hood
van Harlan Schooler
Billy Wayne Casey
Wilton Robertson
Clyde B. Sherrod
Tommie Jett Hood
David McCutchen
Ted Cox
Everette Bussey
Ervin Bussey
Betty Lois Burson
Mary Beth Schooler
Jeffie Harmon
Clayton Bloodworth
Bobby Gene Hood
Milburn Wink
Lynn Davidson
Buddy Millican
Royce Lee Latham
Billy Ray Scott
Hoy Burleson
Ray Aldridge
Don Joel Schooler
Jerome Sheppard
Billy Glenn Carwile
Allen Sparks
Lyndon Waldrop
Don Fields
Stanley Austin
Joyee King
Susie Jameson
Zola May King
Bula Fae Smith
Eddye Sue McAuley
Billy Fred Jameson
Ruth Blair
Esther Allen
Hy Mary Pearl Bearden
Bronte Lions
Dio Joli Ro Hharris
Ro ML
Bob) Ellis
Colenuin
Zone Charmian
Willian A. Shieles
Hamilton Wright
Reporter News
Mrr
Satie Ma Jone
Bob
Grindstaff
Soo B. Cloninger
Po Whitehead
Mii McCrae
Hichods
Ca. O
Chandler Roger Wheeler Mir
Mis
Jobo Bo Kang
Feb. Edmondson
Ed Curry
Miao
Mirs
Joe Satterwhite
Coleman—K
Boba Ellis
Hamlton Wright
Mas
Cambie Ivey
Bruce Chet
Willian V. Shides
RK. Taghes
Bo. Nunnally
Steve Badles
Mes
Laster Baneron
Mir
Col. Binton
J.P. Henry
B. Jo Modaling
Kev
Alvin Maruddas
Mantnett Caperton
Mio
Caperton
Pett Bare
Mit
Wow
Rees
Mal
W Woo Millikin
Mino
Cliffora Chak
Mio Card
Mos
Hh Rogge
Atroo
Nob Pett
Mees
CR. Bhike
Mirso d B. Pletcher
Lathefield
Peggy Litthefield
Otis Sraith
Kade Nunnally
Vernon Paamoners
H. 1
Youngblood
All. Cuardisle
FL Oo Wintt
Jolie Haras
Edwoaredl
Cusabie
Mies
Frank Keeney
Charlie Boecking
Arnold Ball
Meo
Mirs Bon Speents
Will Divas
Quate Gratefial
Otis Smith
Ravee Panchen
HEC. Grata of
Haywood Springer
Oden Willoughbs
Pf, Heres
Gideon
Lubbock
Will Gideon
O.C. Cobb
Llano
Earnest
O. Co
Will
Alvin BR. Mauldin
Chareh School
Progran
Serace
Pons Son
D. M. West
LIONS
Tennyson
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