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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1944
Page
3
In a December 9 1944 letter from Gaylord Bernard in a British hospital corps unit somewhere in England he mentions meeting Brady Mills son of Mr and Mrs I Mills of Bronte who has suffered two wounds since entering service first in August second in November Bernard writes about cold and coughs and missing family letters and news from home during Christmas season.
A Bronte Christmas 1944 report recalls unusually quiet town morale and faster V-mail than air mail. A local story follows about Brady Mills, 19, wounded in action with neck, thigh, chest injuries and shrapnel. He conveys concern for his family and resolve to avoid further combat.
In 1944 Christmas words speak of grief and resolve. The 79th Congress must convene January 3 with a likely presidential message. Inauguration plans appear subdued at the Capitol, as 85 new House members join a 20 seat smaller body, reshaping the political slate.
The editor recalls a V mail Christmas card sent from Sgt Frank Wojtek in the Pacific Islands. Dated December 9, the greeting titled Christmas Across the Miles wishes joy and happiness for the coming year. The editor notes the timely delivery on Christmas morning and hopes loved ones will soon be back home.
The speaker says the man declined to return and appeared cheerful. They plan to tell his parents the speaker will visit daily and bring Christmas items donated by others.
Mrs. O W Chapman supervisor of the Bronze Chartter of the Red Cross announces to The Enterprise that 150 unfilled bags have been shipped for overseas filling. The Chapter has 100 bags to be made and asks interested ladies to contact her.
Mrs. Douglas Cornelius reports her husband S Sgt Cornelius has been awarded the Croix de Guerre, French medal for distinguished gallantry in combat. He served in France with the 38th Infantry Division attached to the Army and enlisted years ago at Fort D A Russell.
Bronte will host an old fashioned calf roping show on New Year’s Day 1945 at the I M Cumbie roping arena. Lanham Riley of San Angelo and Rex Beck of Coleman will rope 20 calves for a $200 prize the best time winning. A large crowd is expected with additional roping features.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Cornelius and children visit Cornelius parents Mr and Mrs Birt Cornelius in Tennyson with other relatives. Their home is in El Paso. The Enterprise notes the family’s ongoing travels and connections through local coverage.
Mrs. Callie Bennett of Fort Worth is visiting relatives and friends in San Angelo and Bronte during the holiday season.
A Navy service member spends a day night for a California posting following a Christmas furlough visiting homefolks, balancing duty with family time.
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