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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1944
Page
4
Mr and Mrs T W Whitesides residents of Blackwell for years celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 9. Surviving children and numerous friends and neighbors joined in the happy occasion, with all the children present.
Lamarr Chapman, son of Mr and Mrs O W Chapman, has been promoted to third grade technician at Camp Crowder Missouri. He is currently assigned to the Unit Training Center headquarters shirt clerk and has earned the army good conduct medal. Before his induction, Chapman was a renowned pianist and composer in Bronte.
Lloyd Hudman a Bronte native serving in the South Pacific writes relatives in town. He mentions his missing cousin Cotty since December 20 and asks prayers. The letter dated January 20 1944 also notes a new address and asks for copies of the old home town paper. Local items report soldiers returning on furlough and school notes including a PCreport on plants and birthday celebrations at Tennyson and Bronte schools.
Cast of characters for the play includes Pa Robertson Polly Deanna Joyce Bronson Bobby Hervey Mary Lou Dale Letty Searses Prentiss Corinna Vida Audrey Mary Ruth Mrs Essie Knapp Ramon Lavada Jeanie Bob Mary Raymond Meador The action unfolds in the Robertson living room in a mid sized eastern city Time: Present Act One late afternoon in early fall Act Two late afternoon next summer Act Three noon several days later Directors Gladys Lehman Jeff Dean Military trainees admitted free Production staff listed
Bronte High School presents Albert's latest comedy I'm In the Army Now in the school auditorium on February 14, 1944. The Junior's Bronte High School production promises a snappy up to date show and tickets may be available through Sam Gaston.
The Robert Lee Juniors announce Wilbur Braun's Sunbonnet Jane of Sycamore Lane, a bright comedy to be staged in the high school auditorium February 10 at 8 o clock. Admission 15 and 30 cents. Everyone invited.
Mr and Mrs Noah Pruitt receive word from the War Department that their son Noah Jr has been wounded somewhere in the South Pacific Not given are his exact location condition or severity of injuries The family expresses relief at the information finally reaching them but clarifies remaining uncertainties about his status
Coke County Farm Agent Travis B. Hicks pushes a county wide frozen foods locker plant sponsored by the Coke County Cooperative Association. Hicks urges immediate rental commitments to establish the Robert Lee facility for local farmers and ranchers.
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