March of Dimes Drive Nearing End and Goal
The March of Dimes campaign progresses with multiple local groups contributing funds to the Polio Fund. Key totals include Rowan Drilling Co employees at 7100, $600 in east county, and various church and club efforts plus a forthcoming square dance event to raise further money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Boecking
Rowan Drilling Co
Woman’s Progressive Club
First Baptist Church
Bronte
Legion Hall
Lions Club
Texan Theater
Boecking
Diversity Club
Tad Richards
March of Dimes
Gertrude Gray Runs for Coke County Treasurer
Mrs. Gertrude Gray of Bronte announces her candidacy for Coke County Treasurer, challenging incumbent Mrs. Ruby Pettit. She notes lifelong ties to the county, five children, church involvement, and eight years at Lammers Laundry, vowing to serve to the best of her ability if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Gray
Bronte
Coke County
Bronte High School
McMurry College
Lammers Laundry
Brone
The
Baptist Church
Local Justice of the Peace Fines Son-in-Law for Speeding
C E Bruton owner of White's Auto Store and justice of the peace fined his son-in-law Speck Nicholas and daughter for speeding. The couple from San Angelo were ticketed by a highway patrolman and ordered to appear before the justice. Nicholas paid a $1 fine plus costs after not challenging the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bruton
White’s
Bruton
Speck Nicholas
San Angelo
Justice of the Peace
Nicholas
Jimmy Burnett Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party
Mrs. James Burnett honored her son Jimmy on his fifth birthday with a balloon themed party at home. Guests included avid Burnett Linda Whitaker Steve Whitaker Vicky Mary Brock Danny Danley and Margie Ogles with cake punch and ice cream served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burnett
Jimmy
Avid Burnett
Linda
Steve Whitaker
Vicky
Mary Brock
Danny Danley
Margie Oglesby
Right of Way for Road East of Bronte Moves Forward
Commissioner Otis Smith said progress is being made in securing the right of way for the farm to market road east of Bronte to the county line. He has deeds and has contacted landowners who are agreeable to the project. A road from the Bronte Robert Lee highway to Humble Camp may be paved or upgraded to all weather condition. Ten residences, plus office and supply grounds, are located at the camp, which experiences heavy traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Smith
Bronte
Smith
Here
Veterans Administration Announces NSLI Dividend Beginning March
The Veterans Administration will pay a regular dividend of 200 million dollars starting in March 1952 to about 5 million National Service Life Insurance holders. Cash option requires notification under Public Law 36. otherwise dividends fund future premiums. Eligible policies must have been in force three months or longer between 1951 and 1952 anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
National Service Life Insurance
Howard Brock Declares Candidacy for Precinct Two Commissioner
Howard Brock announces his run for Precinct Two commissioner in a bid described as a good clean race. A Coke County native and World War II veteran, he lives in Bronte with wife Will Estelle Mackey and works at Sims Food Store. Brock pledges dedicated service and plans to meet voters personally before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Brock
Enterprise
Brock
Coke County
Sims Food Store
Bronte
Will Estelle Mackey
Bronte High School
Ground Hog Day Expected Tomorrow in Bronte
Residents await the groundhog to emerge and predict the weather for weeks. If he sees his shadow, Bronte hopes for six more weeks of rain while rejoicing over the idea of less sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Mrs Ervin Elam and Son Visit Hobart Family
Mrs Ervin Elam and her young son from Hobart Oklahoma are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Harold Sims, staying at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Elam
Hobart
Oldlahoma
Harold Sims
Bronte Girls End Season With District Win Over Eola
The Bronte high school girls beat Eola 20 11 to finish the season. They defeated Robert Lee 12 2 on Robert Lee’s home court in a district game. Bronte suffered losses to Miles and Talpa and plan for district playoffs. Coach Mrs Frank Miller led 17 games with strong team spirit and awards were given. Joyce Wrinkle and Rita Beth McCutchen chosen as year captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eola
Lassies
Robert Lee
Bronte Girls
Miles
Talpa
Frank Miller
Joyce Wrinkle
Rita Beth McCutchen
Blackwell Gas Meters Installed
The Lone Star Gas Company began installing gas meters for Blackwell residents this week. Mrs. Dairy Henderson and L. C. Lofland were first connected as the main line runs from Bronte Field to the Lone Star Cement plant at Maryneal passing through Blackwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Gas Company
Blackwell
Dairy Henderson
L. C. Lofland
Bronte
Lone Star Cement
Maryneal
Harvey E Brunson Dies. Funeral Held in San Angelo
Harvey E Brunson 62 retired section fore man died in Odessa after a six month illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at First Baptist Church with Rev Lee Ramsour and Rev George M Rickles officiating. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. Cox Funeral Home directed. Survivors include five sons and five daughters, plus brothers, a sister and 18 grandchildren. Ninety two relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey E. Brunson
First Baptist Church
Odessa
Lee Ramsour
Tohoka Baptist Church
George M. Rickles
Bronte
Fairview Cemetery
Cox Funeral Home
San Angelo
Hunt County
Brunson
Archie
W. K
Weldon
John
Clute
Billy S
Barksdale Field
Leona Fraker
Pensacola
Fla
L. FE. LaLonde
Palestine
Luther Canada
Dora Beth Brunson
San Antonio
Tednderson
Barnhart
Dave Brunson
Lee Brunson
Abilene
Tom Brunson
Gregory
Elbert Brunson
Altus
Okla
Irving Brunson
Maricopa
Ariz
W.N. Mitchell
Thorp Springs
Charlie Brunson
Elmer
Oklahoma
Heidel Brunson
Miles
D. C. Brunson
Wichita Falls
D. L. Brunson
Roy Brunson
Curtis Brunson
Snyder
Blackwell Boy Jackie White Dies of Pneumonia
Funeral services for Jackie White nine year old third grader at Blackwell School were held at Blackwell Baptist church with Rev R B Murry of Colorado City and Rev R L Cooksay of Blackwell officiating. Interment followed at Blackwell cemetery beside his father. He died in Karen Gaye hospital Tuesday evening of double pneumonia. Survivors include his mother Mrs Jay White of Blackwell a brother Jay Jr a Blackwell high school student and a sister Elsie White of Sweetwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie White
Blackwell
Blackwell Baptist Church
R. B. Murry
Colorado City
R. L. Cooksey
Young White
Jackie
Karen-Gaye Hospital
Jay White
Jay, Jr
Blackwell High School
Elsie White
Sweetwater
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Jan 24–31
The hospital log lists admissions and discharges by date from January 24 to 31. Notable events include the birth of a son to Rev and Mrs George M Rickles on January 31 and the death of Jackie White on January 29 at 8 15 p.m. Admissions feature Mrs Jim Cessire Mrs H R McDaniels Floyd Bridges Janson Parrish Walter Moore Charlie Copeland Mrs Joe Davis Jackie White Mrs T J Flippans Mrs C L Allen Candy Gays Ben Murphy Miss Addie Fletcher Mrs Allen Williams Mrs G M Rickles S A Riker and % L McDaniels are mentioned in later discharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Cessire
H. R. McDaniels
Son
Floyd Bridges
Janson Parrish
Jim Chessire
S. A. Riker
Walter Moore
Charlie Copeland
John Riley
Joe Davis
Jackie White
T. J. Flippans
C. L. Allen
Candy Gays
Ben Murphy
Floyd Modgling
Addie Fletcher
Allen Williams
G. M. Rickles
L. McDaniels
George M. Rickles
Poll Taxes Paid in Coke County As Filing Deadline Nears
Coke County residents filed poll taxes to 4:30 p m yesterday with stations at Bronte City Hall and a sub station in Robert Lee. Voters will choose school trustees city officials and multiple county state and federal offices in the upcoming elections. Candidates include J T Thetford Wilson Brian and incumbent Par Good for Sheriff and Tax Assessor and Otto Stovth for Precinct 2, with Mrs Gertrude Gray and Mrs Ruby Pettit seeking county offices. More candidates are expected before the May filing deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Sheriff
Robert Lee
Bronte City Hall
Silver
Bronte
Coke
J.T. Thetford
Wilson Brian
Par Good
Sheff
Howard Brock
Abtiiuners
Otto Stovth
Gertrude Gray
Ruby Petitt
Oil field activity shifts in Bronte and McCutchen regions
Reported drilling moves in Bronte Field at No. 1 Mc Queen Forman abandoned since last year show new testing planned for Goens lime glass. Humble No. 4-C at D. RK Glenn reached 3 729 feet while Union No. 3 Elizabeth McCutchen nears daily potential and Aurora Gasoline stakes No. 3 Daisy McCutchen location three miles west of Blackwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
D. L. Rose and
Senrig
D. RK. Glenn
Bronte Field
Humble
J. I. Brunson
Eastland Survey
McCutchen
Union No
Eliizabeth McCutehen
Big
Doll Eo. Deeheny
Beverly Hills
Calif
Mareelle Taylor
Lly Mies
Tennyson
C. Kaiser Survey
Aurora Gasoline Co
Daisy McCutchen
La-H&tc
Elizabeth McCutchen
Union
Blackwell
Wilson Bryan Enters Coke County Sheriff Race
Wilson Bryan, a Robert Lee area dairy farmer and livestock organizer, announces his candidacy for Coke County Sheriff and Tax Assessor Collector. He has farmed for 20 years, helped form the Coke County Livestock Association, and served on local farm and 4 H boards. He plans an aggressive campaign engaging voters statewide before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Robert Lee
Wilsen Bryan
Wilson Bryan
Frank Bevan
Wood County
Bryan
Coke County Livestock Assocition
Robbeery Lad
Dryan
Ruby Dodson
Joe Dodson
Bronte
Thelma Ju
Cynthia Ann
Terry
Frank Bryan, Jr
San Antonio
Yearbook Discussion Marks Junior Home Demonstration Club Meeting
Mrs Claude Gentry led a discussion on the yearbook at the Junior Home Demonstration Club gathering held Wednesday at Mrs Otis Smith home. Refreshments were served to members including Mrs Ervin Elim and D L Estes Taylor Emerson C E Arratt R Walton Collins Sayner James Allen Claude Gentry Walter Whalen A N Rawlings Joe Rawlings D K Glenn O R Mc Queen H O Hester Warnock Hipp Harold Sims and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Gentry
Junior Home Demonstration Club
Otis Smith
Ervin Elim
Mmes
D. L. Estes
Taylor Emerson
C. E. Arratt
R. Walton
Collins Sayner
James Allen
Walter Whalen
A. N. Rawlings
Joe Rawlings
D. K. Glenn
O. R. McQueen
H. O. Hester
Warnock Hipp
Harold Sims
Hostess
Ark and Dove Discussion Club Meets for Catechism Class Updates
The Ark and Dove Discussion Club gathered at Mrs Janek be Price’s home last Friday to review catechism class progress. Father Fidelis led the meeting while Mrs Frank Dickey spoke on Religious Freedom in Sweden and Protestant Missions in Colombia. Price spoke on Poets Workshops for Lay Apostolate. Light refreshments were served to Father Fidelis and Mme Frank Dickey along with Frank Percifall and James Burnett. The group plans to meet again a week from Friday at Frank Percifall’s home in Robert Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ark and Dove
Janek
Price
Root
Fidelis
Frank Dickey
Sweden
Colombia
Father Fideliy
Mme
Frank Percifall
James Burnett
Mer
Robert Lee
Lions Club Meeting Tuesday Evening
Bronze Lions Club to hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 6 45 in the school lunchroom. All Lions and their families are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronze Lions Club
County Officials Meet in Coleman to Discuss Tax Problems
County Judge Jeff Dean Commissioner Otis Smith and Commissioner JW Service joined Coke Coleman Concho and Runnels counties for a Coleman Saturday meeting. Lunch was served as officials discussed tax issues and other local matters with state district representatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Dean
Otis Smith
JW. Service
Coke, Coleman
Concho
Runnels
Coleman
Gill Family Vacation Near Hereford Aboard Trailer
Mr and Mrs Billy Gill occupy the trailer behind the J M Rippetoe residence and spend the weekend in Hereford with his parents and other relatives accompanying the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Gill
J. M. Rippetoe
Hereford
Susan Hester Buried At Farmville Cemetery
Seven month old Susan Hester daughter of Mr and Mrs Jae Tester was buried at Farmville Cemetery after funeral services at City Funeral Home. She was born June 6 1951 and died the day before. Survived by parents three sisters and three brothers, and grandparents. death cause undetermined at Shannon Hospital San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sueaen Hester
Jae Tester
Faarvaen
Ole
Sernae
Cith
Geore Mo Tackles
Focal Paptet Church
Susan
Gil
Andis
Shannon
San Angelo
Shears
Varsanin
Armeida
Jamces
Bobby Donald
Wayne
K.R. Kepebormanoot
Mumepeg
Prehistoric Cache Sought by Smithsonian Archeologists in Texas
Edward Bo Jelka and FE Moorman of the Smithsonian's River Basin Surveys search the Oak Creek Reservoir area in Coke County Texas for evidence of Falsony Man dating about 10 000 years back They aim to salvage archaeological materials before dam construction floods sites with potential finds guiding future excavations and approvals next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bo Jelka
FE. T Moorman
Smithsoniain
Oak Creek
Texas
Will ‘Conti
Falsony
Jelks
Texas Archeological and Paleontological Socety
Smithsonian Institute
Southwest
Austin
Moorman
Coke County
Archaeologies
United States
Clergyman Leon Sharp Returns From Grandfalls Meeting
Leon Sharp returned Monday from Grandfalls Texas where he was engaged in a meeting at the Church of Christ from January 20 through 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Sharp
Grandfalls
Texas
Church of Christ
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jimmy Burnett
NSLI
Precinct Two
Rob’t Lee
Charles Ragsdale
Harvey FE. Brunsont
Hospital News
Bronte, McCutchen Fields
ARK and Dove Group
Susan Hester
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