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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1955
Page
2
A columnist shares weekly gossip from town streets, family notes, and humorous insights. He mentions a new grandson on a football team, desires for a cheerleader, and light anecdotes about taxes, checkbooks, and furniture. The piece also includes a tuna casserole recipe and wedding notices for La Jean Word and Billy Joe Luckett with background on their education and jobs.
The WSCS of the Methodist Church met last Tuesday at Mrs. J. W. Labenske's home with Mrs. O. K. Wolfenbarger leading the program on "The Master Calleth For Thee." A tuna sandwich and tea refreshment plate was served to one new member Mrs. Harry H. Walsh and many members and one visitor Mrs. W. G. Cresap, plus the hostess.
Regular meeting of the Progressive Club was held last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Keeney. The theme was Women in Music with a Negro Spiritual roll call. Mrs. Clint Duncan spoke on The History of Negro Spirituals and Carolyn Kemp sang with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Holcombe.
A brief note suggests cheese can replace potato chips, served with a green vegetable table salad for a tasty dish. The tone implies a simple serving idea rather than a full recipe.
Mr and Mrs J A Percifull marked their 39th wedding anniversary with three children and families at the Midland home of Mr and Mrs Wayman Percifull. Attending were Noel Percifull and Gay of Abilene and Floyd Gravitt and children of San Angelo. Mrs Gravitt presented a book shaped cake inscribed 39th volume.
The WHD club met February 2 at Mrs. James Allen’s home with eight members present. Mrs. Hollis Stevens demonstrated a Mexican dish and Mrs. C. E. Arrott was elected THDA delegate. Favorite salad recipes were exchanged and Mrs. O. R. McQueen won the floating prize. The next meeting is set for February 16 with Mrs. Walter Whalen.
Mrs. Sid Evans Jr. was honored with a pink and blue shower last Saturday at Mrs. R. S. Walton’s home. Twenty guests attended with tea served on a white cut work cloth and a centerpiece of storks and greenery. Refreshments included yellow punch and cake squares with miniature stork favors. Hostesses were Mrs. A. E. Gentry, Mrs. W. W. Millikin, Miss Jo Dell Walton, Miss Jean Timmons, and Mrs. Walton.
Mrs. Bobby Vaughn hosted the Junior Study Club on Tuesday night February 1 focusing on Valentine Day history presented by Mrs. Vaughn. The gathering featured Valentine games and treats for members including J B Mines Le Drew Wayne Arrott Bill Clark William Fletcher Marvin Leck Brady Mills Hollis Stevens E G Collins W C Gardner Charles Oliphant Floyd Collins Allen Bryan and the hostess. The P T A Bronze Unit announces a Silver Tea for National Founders Day next Tuesday February 8 at 7 pm in the high school auditorium with Mrs. Charles Boecking in charge and guest speaker Mrs. D K Glenn and a band number directed by Thomas Knox.</S>
Local item list details T/Sgt. James S. Hageman set to return from Korea on the 10th. families from Bronte, San Angelo, Snyder, and Ballinger visit relatives across Texas. Navy and Army moves include Jimmy Coppedge stationed at Great Lakes, Illinois, and Rev. Clyde Coleman recovering from surgery.
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