World War II Vets to Meet for GI Bill Guidance
County Judge Wylie will host a Monday night meeting at Bronte High School gym at 8 oclock for World War II veterans seeking GI Bill guidance and training options. A similar session is planned for Wednesday night in Robert Lee with officials including A O Willman and state educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNeil Wylie
Bronte High School
Robert Lee
Wilfred Gardner
Wylie
Austin
A. O. Willman
Veterans’ State Service
Mr. Davis
Vocational Agriculture Department
L. A. Woods
Leonard Carlton
C. Reed Granberry
Univee of Texas
Jeff Dean
J. T. Henry
Frank Keeney
Hubert O. Whitt
Herman Rogge
W. E. Williams
Veterans Administration
Alpine
Preston Fitzhugh
Ballinger
Coke County
Texas
Chapman Opens New Electric Shop In Bronte
Jack Chapman of Bronte has opened a new electrical shop offering radios electrical goods appliances and fittings. He served three years in the Army and was discharged December 3 after posts in Colorado and New Mexico. He and his wife Pauline Mathews of Sweetwater have a young child Cookie and plan REA wiring services in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Chapman
Bronte
O. W. Chapman
Jack
Colorado
New Mexico
Pauline Mathews
Sweetwater
Cookie
The
Bronte Enterprise
Blackwell FFA Plans Stock Show
Blackwell FFA reporter Bobby Spence announces the chapter will hold its yearly stock show on September 23, 1946, a Saturday. Prizes include a ewe lamb for first fat lamb, a Hereford heifer for fat calves, cash awards for dairy cows and hogs, and entries open to Local 4 H boys with the public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Spence
Blackwell F. F. A
Seneny 23
Bid Set For Work On Highway Job
The State Highway Department announces the low bid for a highway construction project and proceeds with award procedures. This action moves toward starting on the planned road work pending final confirmations and contract paperwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hi Department
Youngblood Outlines Colorado River Dam Plan
L T Youngblood, VP of the Colorado River Basin Authority and Bronte banker, toured Winters and Sweetwater presenting a dam project. He described 90 miles of canal, irrigation for 56 000 acres, a 138 foot high dam, 15 000 foot long, water storage eighteen feet deep, and a $20 million total cost with potential 10 000 new residents and 10 000 000 man hours of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Youngblood
Colorado River Basin Authority
First National Bank
Bronte
Colorado River
Winters
Youngblood
Sweetwater
Robert Lee
Official Court Records From 1946 Property Transfers
Count Clerk Willis Smith records show D. R. Campbell selling 233.22 acres to Marvin B. Simpson for 6996.60 and Henry Briscoe and wife Ora selling 256.22 acres to Simpson for 8894.70 in H and T C Ry Co Block 1A, along with Cora Simpson selling to Briscoe lots 4 5 6 Block 33 Robert Lee for 7000. A marriage license was issued by Willis Smith to H A Long and Olive M Glasson on February 6 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Smith
D. R. Campbell
Marvin B. Simpson
H.&t.c. Ry. Co
Henry Briscoe
Ora
Cora Simpson
Robert Lee
H. A. Long
Olive M. Glasson
4-H Club Girls Meet Plans for Fat Stock Show Entries
The Bronze 4-H Club met last Tuesday with 18 members and two sponsors present. They planned entries for the Fat Stock Show and discussed projects including dresser scarfs to enter in contests.
Coke County Junior Livestock Show Dates Set
February 25 and 26 are announced for the Annual Coke County Junior Livestock Show at Robert Lee show grounds. New show barns will be ready by show time and entries must be placed by 10 o'clock Monday with a planned incentive of 250 dollars for exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Robert Lee
Exen
Jonlec
Croslin Roe Wedding Announced in Texas
Miss Fay Daphne Croslin daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Croslin of Honey Grove married A J Roe Jr son of Mr and Mrs A J Roe of Robert Lee on Sunday February 3 The ceremony was by Rev John R Campbell at the Methodist church The bride wore a black suit with a white carnation corsage She is a Howland Texas High School graduate and TS C W alumna 1942 The newlyweds will reside in Robert Lee where Mr Roe is in business They visited Monterrey San Antonio and Honey Grove after the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Daphne Croslin
C. B. Croslin
Honey Grove
A. J. Roe, Jr
A. J. Roe
Robert Lee
John R. Campbell
Roe
Howland, Texas
Paris Commercial College
Coke County
Monterrey
Mexico
San Antonio
Mrs Bill Burwick Honored With Tea
Formerly Miss Billie Ruth Ware Mrs Bill Burwick was complimented at a tea in Blackwell hosted by Mrs Ernest Ware assisted by Mrs Charles Ragsdale. Guests registered in line included Mrs Bill Ware Mrs Willie Burwick and others. Music entertained with several performers during the ten hour postnuptial event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Ruth Ware
Bill Burwick
Ernest Ware
Charles Ragsdale
Blackwell
Ware
Bill Ware
Willie Burwick
Y. A. Ware
Ramona Alderman
Harvey McPeters, Jr
F. S. Youree
W. C. Shamblin
Mmes
Arnold McRorey
R. B. Murray
Lilly Estell Cook
Judy Holland
Valentine
Angel
Miss Holland
Junior Burwick
Mmes Bobby Burns
C. J. Hendry
Thelma Conradt
Opal Shaffer
Doris Blair
Yater Ware
Harvey McPeters
Merlin Wilson
D. Halsup
Susie Ware
Louis Sweet
Senior W H D Club Meets With Hostess Beasley
Seventeen members of the Senior W H D Club and three visitors met Wednesday with Mrs. W E Beasley as hostess. Mrs. O W Chapman led a brief meeting, roll call with tips was given, a grab bag sale is set for March 6, and handwork pieces were displayed. Red Cross work in Coke County was announced and a Texas counties contest amused guests. Refreshments included fruit cake and hot chocolate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Beasley
Frank Keeney
O. W. Chapman
Leonard Keeney
Chapman
Red Cross
Coke County
J. D. Leonard
Texas
Mesdames Floyd Brida Mamie Epperson
Dan
Bronte High News and Honor Roll Glimpses
The Bronte High report highlights senior honor roll members Marie Alldredge Iris Brooks and LaMarr Whitt with consistent six week honors since September. Freshman Jean Smith earns third six weeks list, and Jo Nell Phillips is noted as omitted. Activities include skating parties, a Bronte High basketball win 27 13 over Blackwell, a planned baseball team, and funding pleas for a new shower house. Local staff and students are mentioned with several names and events from January to February 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Nell Phillips
Betty Ann Lee
Lubbock
Florence McAlister
Area 3
Big Spring
Marie Alldredge
Iris Brooks
LaMarr Whitt
Leona McQueen
Jean Smith
Inez and
Pete's
C. E. Arrott
Otis Smith
Lloyd McCleskey
Cullen Clark
Robert Lee
Angela Anderson
Don Glenn
Johnnie Smith
Richard Wayne Reese
Janette Matthews
Damon Owen
Bronte High
Blackwell High School
Maverick Outsiders
Bronte Outsiders
T. G. Gleghorn
John Clark
Wayne Arrott
Theron Tidwell
Service Club Plans Locker Plant in Bronte Texas
James McDaniel USNR homebound veteran among 663 Navy returnees aboard the U S S Benevolence expected to reach San Francisco about January 21. Bronte club approves frozen locker plant with 400 lockers proposed and 280 prepaid before construction. Prices range 12 50 to 17 50. New officers Hubert Whitt president C E Bruton vice president J T Henry vice president Ed Nunnally Jr secretary treasurer. Directors L T Youngblood R E Cumbie Bob Knierim Frank Keeney Mack Powell Otis Smith. Club discusses Colorado River dam project water supply and Bruton proposes fire protection upgrades. Regular meeting set for tonight at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDaniel
USNR
Ione McDaniel
Bronte
Texas
Navy
John B. Stribling
San Angelo
Hubert Whitt
C. E. Bruton
J. T. Henry
Ed Nunnally
Barney Modgling
Keeneys Enjoy Old Fashioned Family Reunion
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Keeney hosted a multi-family reunion with their sons and daughter. James Keeney, a Navy Machinist Mate 2c, returned home on leave after three years including overseas time and will report to Dallas next Thursday. Family members traveled from Fresno Colorado City and San Angelo to join in the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Keeney
James
C. E. Keeney
Bobby
Charles
Jimmy
Fresno
California
A. G. Irwin
Miss Keeney
Jerelynn
Boyce
Colorado City
San Angelo
Union Who Club Studies Upholstering
The Union Who Club met with Mrs. John Coulson on January 25 with 17 members one visitor and Miss Fay Croslin. They upholstered and re tied springs, began a scrapbook, and had a club photo taken. A guest received a gift from the grab bag and the next meeting with Mrs. Elbert Wrinkle was set for 2:30 today for crocheting and knitting demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Who
John Coulson
Fay Croslin
Parker
Elbert
G. A. Group Organized Here In Our Town
Mrs. C. R. Smith hosted a meeting last Wednesday at which twelve young ladies formed a G. A. Club. They chose Kathryn Wrin kle as president Betty McCrary as vice president Jean Smith as secretary-treasurer and Loretha Wrinkle as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Smith
G. A. Club
Kathryn Wrinkle
Betty McCrary
Jean Smith
Loretha Wrinkle
Personal Notes From Local Residents In Brief
Mr and Mrs Skinny Adams of Robert Lee traveled to Fort Worth and Dallas for business while rain dampened their return. County Clerk Willis Smith showcases a Remington Rand photostat for birth certificates and soldier discharges. Paul Good reports 1202 poll taxes paid this year. Mac Rippetoe of Bronte Pharmacy unveils a new ice cutting machine. Mrs Hollis Stevens awaits her husband’s return to El Paso for a possible throat operation. Mrs Steve Baldwin visits with Mr and Mrs George Thomas of Central Drug Co. Baldwin’s return is anticipated so they can reunite in San.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinny Adams
Robert Lee
Fort Worth
Dallas
Skinny
Willis Smith
Willis
Paul Good
Mac Rippetoe
Bronte Pharmacy
Hollis Stevens
U. S
el Paso
Steve Baldwin
George Thomas
The
Central Drug Co
Baldwin
San
Coke County Livestock Show Finds New Show Barns
Coke County Livestock Show directors call a work day on Monday February 11 to begin erecting prefabricated show barns purchased as permanent equipment. Everyone interested in promoting a good show should attend the barn raising. Additional work days will be set until completion with barns required ready by February 25 for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County Livestock Show
Coke County
Business men unite to revitalize Legion Park
Local businessmen gathered at the American Legion park after four o clock closing to improve the area. They installed swings and benches, cut weeds, laid piping, and performed general repairs, demonstrating community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
People You Know Readership Welcomes New Town Notes
Brooks Browning sold a registered bull yearling to Sam Lass well and reports other deals underway. Mrs. W. T. McCabe writes the news from Lance, while R. L. Brunson and Cumbie Ivey praise the paper. E K McCuistion and Bronte readers are noted, with W S Leslie visiting. many happy readers include Mrs J B McCutchen and Mrs James Conger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Browning
Sam Lasswell
Brooks
W. T. McCabe
Lanceway
R. L. Brunson
Abilene
Cumbie Ivey
E. K. McCuistion
Bronte
W. S. Leslie
Bill
J. B. McCutchen
James Conger
Enterprise
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bob L. Davis
Blackwell Ffa
Pauline Beaver
Croslin - Roe
D. M. West
H. R. Gassiot
Johanne, Davie
Jerry
Mr. Public
Bronte School
Bronte Gymnasium
Keeneys
Mrs. Truman Parker
G. A. Group
Legion Park
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