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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1951

Page

3

Lyndon Waldrop Third At Houston Stock Show

Lyndon Waldrop son of Mr and Mrs B W Waldrop placed third in the light weight class at the Aberdeen Angus fat steer show during the Houston stock show. His calf also took fourth in the scrambled calves division. he earned 37 in prize money and a pair of boots from the top scramble calf. The event drew seven calves in the competition.

Lyndon Waldrop B. W W. Waldrop Houston Lyndon Billy Tack Gentry Waldrop Gertis J. V. Hears Sombas Douth

All Time High School Enrollment Reaches New Peak

Local schools report 351 students enrolled, a record in years, though attendance drops to 321 due to illnesses. Principal L. Carroll urges parental steps to prevent colds and pink eye, including coats, no sharing towels, proper rest, and prompt doctor visits for eye infections.

L. Carroll Carroll

Theo Blue Among 39 Honor Students At Schrein er Institute

Theo Blue of Bronte is named among 39 honor students at Schrein er Institute in Kermville. Acting Dean W. Co. Weir confirms the First Semester honor roll with nine in the college division and the rest on high school or honorable mention lists.

Theo Blue Bronte Schreiner Institute Kermville W. Co. Weir

Big Freeze Strains Local Water System

Mayor Theo Whitt reports a severe water shortage from a hard freeze causing breaks in pipes around private homes. He says 2500 units of water are pumped daily, but leaks around private property persist until repairs are completed.

Theo Whitt Doug Whitt

Former Bronte Resident Buried At Fort Worth

Franklin Marion Woullard 72, longtime Bronte area resident, died Friday in a Fort Worth hospital after a yearlong illness. Funeral services were held at Guardian Funeral Home in Fort Worth with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. He was born in Gatesville, moved to Fort Worth in 1915, ran cattle before railroads, later worked as a lease broker, helped promote oil in Breckenridge circa 1918, and is survived by his wife two daughters two brothers two sisters two grandchildren and one great grandchild.

George Hayley Br.os. Hayley Bronte Huntington Beach California Hayley Seal Beach Keo N. Hayley C. E. Clark Don Eddie Saunders Sandra Hayley Clark Jack Morrison San Angelo Leland Seligman Arizona Synt Richard Hayley Cap Roberts Davis Coos Bay Oregon Roy Franklin Marion Woullard Fort Worth Guardian Funeral Home Greenwood Wonllard Gatesville Tle Ada Woullard

Hospital News Ledger Reports February Discharges and Admissions

Fragmentary hospital notes list patient admissions and discharges from February 2 to February 6. Names include Preston Reel Ras Wilkins and Mrs Nettie Chile. Albert Stifter, PM Bryson, and Johonie Basquey are mentioned among admissions and dismissals. Some entries note infant births and a death at 12:30 PM.

Preston Reel Wilkins Revere Dean Chirk Diane Gilmore Mipw Woody BL Ras David Hhirgeases Ko Wo Sunmapsen Preston Reel Ras Wilkins Nettie Chile Cecil Kemp Albert Stifter Suet Bryson Beh de Wooc Johonie Basquey Miso AL Bo Daelers Ade Albert Miller Saab Kosee Breant Glenn Mer B. Caen Chester Blarwell Maso J. de Taster Terrest Glenn Mas Chestopher Kurt Cullen Cauttrell My Jack Lee

Bluestem and Grama Grasses Dominate Texas Seed Harvest

State officials note native grasses bolster erosion control with a 746 500 pound Texas harvest led by Bluebistem 400 325 pounds and Blue Grama 202410 pounds King Ranch Bluestem also widely used. Merr ll cites deep roots and drought tolerance across the state.

Fexas Texas Louis P. Merrill Soil Cameration Service Fort Worth Merrll King Ranch Teaus

Organ Demonstration at Baptist Church This Sunday

Mrs Bred S Carter will lead an organ demonstration at Svengele Sill. She will perform during TP et services and invite all attendees. Mrs Ganter travels to the area with plans to visit stations and share a brief area history.

Bred S$. Carter Svengele Sill Biente Baptist Stindas

Sixteen Scouts in Local Troop Readied for Activities

Local troop members led by Scoutmaster Conell plan to resume scout work this week after a period of inactivity. Donald Glenn and Billy Alexander earned badges at recent meetings. Bobby Nordell sought membership funding. registration closes mid February with a 30 cent fee. May T. Preene and sister Mrs J Johnson visited from Winters to Salem New Mexico.

Jod Cureroll Conell Chameh Laeen Sharp Church of Christminster Bronte Roecetine Donald Glenn Stutt Tre Ture Billy Afesander Bobby Nordell Catal Carroll May T J. Johnson Winters Salem New Mexico

Card of Thanks for Bronte Fire Help

The family thanks the people of Bronte for many kind deeds after their home burned last week. Special gratitude goes to Bob Butner and the Boys for their support.

Bronte Bob Butner

March of Dimes Drive Reaches Annual Goal

Workers reported success in the March of Dimes drive with totals from school and church collections, business district canvassing, and regional drives. Gifts included $260 from Mothers March, $109 school donations, $8.37 Methodist offering, $50 Texas Theatre collection, and over $200 from the Lions Club. County officers were elected with Dr John K K Harris as county chair and Vetal Flores as treasurer. The Enterprise was thanked for public appreciation of all contributors and workers.

Coke Mareh Dines Pal Campoagin SETCO Vetal Flores Treasure Cooter Charlie Boechie John KR Olivier Boeching Toomks Gmmelature Iron Funes Methodist Church Texas Theatre Lions Club Edaith Ralph Fredabate Foundaten Bronte High John KK. Harris Taro KL Mackey Mis Dbaeh Lawson West Side

Bronte Dominates Robert Lee Steers In 11 B Bout

Bronte defeats Robert Lee Steers 38 to 30 in the first game with Derald Sandbisk garnering EY points Phavens scored 66 for Robert Lee in defeat Cole Franklin led the Steers in a separate 25 to 15 win for Bronte Franklin 14 Robertson 7 for Robert Lee Bronte defense shines with standout performances and sustained leads throughout the encounter including key contributions from Teddy Stu MeAXtiay and Pasgene Brice Wath two points.

Bronte Robert Lee Cole Franklin Franklin Robertson Teddy Stu Meaxtiay Hatty Sue Gheddy Ted Pasgene Brice

President Truman to greet 12 Boy Scouts at White House

The president will welcome 12 outstanding Boy Scouts in the White House on February 6 opening the 41st anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Boy Scout Week runs February 6 to 12 with more than 2,750,000 participants nationwide. The birthday theme is Strengthen Liberty.

Truman White House Boy Scouts of America

Bridges Rams Claim High Honors at Fort Worth Show

Bridges and Sen displayed three Karnabandlets at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth. The yearling rams won second and fifth places and took fourth in the ram land division.

Bridges Sen Fort Worth

Blacksee TT Dros Cabo Event Report

Report fragment discusses a local transport or sports event with names like Gat Meeeb and Ragihoss. Key locations and organizations are unclear but include references to Wha bes Na pba and Lh Trading. The readable bits suggest a brief notice or score update from NSIORP BE ACKAMWEDE NEWS with limited legible proper nouns.

Edo Brave Sean Dhet Tad

L H Montgomery Funeral Services Held in Blackwell

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 30 p m from Blackwell Baptist church for Lindsey H Montgomery 51 a lifetime resident of Nolan county The service was conducted by Rev Robo Murry from Colorado City Rev Jim Noles Blackwell Baptist pastor and Ban Bawmend Dyess He is survived by wife Pieters Woabeber two sons Gordon and Beth Montgomery two daughters one grand son and siblings The Blackwell cemetery was the resting place for the Montgomery family.

Blackwell Baptist Church Lindsey Hl. Montgomery Robo Murry Colorado City Jim Noles Blackwell Ban Bawmend Dyess Blackwell Montgomery Nolin County Wars New Route Theater Wd Pieters Woabeber Sosent Ce Crordon Beth Montgomery Ot Donghes Anizomay Nba Nepa Adkans Svaiea Wells

Glenn Well Extends Field Near Goleta

The report notes field extension efforts by Glenn Well No. 1 at Goleta area. Measurements include water pressures around the casing and tubing with a Getseoul rate cited and completion details pending.

Glenn Well

Fuller Methodist WSCS Meeting and Local Oil Field Updates

Mrs Fuller and the Fuller Methodist WSCS hosted a meeting with 22 members and two visitors. The group voted to send five dollars to Holden School and discussed the Near East Panorama program. Oil field notes report several wells. Production details include McCutchen Field and Fort Chadbourne prospects with various flow rates and completions.

Fuller WSS Boe Buddy Kirkland Holden

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