11 Feb 1949
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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1949
Page
1
Bronte Enterprise notes its second class status at Bronte Texas with post office entry March 1, 1ULS. Subscription rates are 2.00 per year in Coke and adjoining counties and 2.50 elsewhere. The paper invites corrections for any reflections on person, firm, or corporation upon notification.
Reports describe a possibly single or multiple culprits dispersing poisoned meat and dog food in public areas to injure pets. Residents urge authorities to stop the fear and protect property from vandalism and animal harm.
A townwide poisoning of dogs, some valuable, prompts a strong demand for swift arrest and full legal penalties. The statement is dated January 10, 1949, with official seal noted.
An editorial from the San Angelo Standard Times questions Bronte's oil discovery wealth. It notes speculators and operators visiting Bronte and spending in San Angelo Ballinger Abilene and Winters. It argues for building local capacity to serve a growing population and keep wealth in town rather than nearby cities.
The Coke County Texas County Judge invites bids for depository of county and Coke County Common School funds for two years beginning February 10 1949. Banks associations or individual bankers may bid by sealed proposal to align interest rates and furnish a certified check equal to 0.5 percent of prior year revenues.
The WSCS group met at Mrs. Barney Modgling home with Mrs S A Kiker hosting and Mrs Lasswell presenting a Alaska study. Plans organized to attend the WSCS Annual Conference March 22 24 at San Angelo city auditorium. An effort to mobilize all Methodist women for attendance.
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