Oil Well Progress in Jameson South Pool Field
Reported wells include No 3 Allen Jameson drilling at 4645 feet in anhydrite and shale No 3 Mathers down to 2630 feet in lime and shale No 6 H T Jameson in lime at 4315 feet No 1 Central National Bank trustee at 3520 feet in shale No 2 Arledge down to 4996 feet near No 1 Arledge Marble Falls discovery in northern Coke No 6 Fred Jameson efforts to restore circulation total depth 6160 feet 54 inch casing set 6155 feet No 1 Mary Bloodworth Sun Oils new well staked last Monday at Jameson field south end east offset to No 1 J S Walker in southern field portion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Jameson
Mathers
H. Jameson
Central National Bank, Trustee
Jameson South
J. B. Walker
Jameson Field
Arledge
Marble Falls
Coke
Fred Jameson
Mary Bloodworth
Sun Oil
J. S. Walker
Final Rites for J A Uncle John Butner
Funeral services were held at Bronte Baptist Church for J A Butner 94 of Bronte born 1853 in Salisbury North Carolina. He died February 7 after a short illness at Karen Gays Hospital. He leaves three sons a daughter five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Burial was beside his wife in Bronte Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A
John) Butner
Bronte Baptist Church
C. R. Blake
Alvin R. Mauldin
Bronte Methodist Church
Butner
Karen-Gays Hospital
Salisbury
N. C
M. A
Bob Butner
Bronte
J. A. Butner, Jr
Levelland
Edward Rawlings
O. R. McQueen
Russell Bennett
Clift
Tame
Bronte Fairview
Election Tie Spurs Consolidation Debate At Robert Lee School
Last Saturday there was a 35 to 35 tie for and against consolidation with the Robert Lee school. Mrs Evelyn Jackson of Abilene visited her parents Mr and Mrs J H Devall. Ocie Devalls of Robert Lee visited home folks. Sunday services were canceled at the Baptist Church due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee School
Evelyn Jackson
Abilene
J. H. Devall
Sam Fowler
Medway
W. H. Wyatts
L. J. Gartman
Fort Worth
Ocie Devalls
Robert Lee
Former Bronte Resident Critically Ill at Big Spring
Former Bronte resident S. H. Chumley aged about 82, now living with daughter Mrs. Robert Lee in Big Spring, is critically ill. He previously faced acute pneumonia in January, improving after three weeks, then returning to hospital after a four day period at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Chumley
Bronte
Big Spring
Robert Lee
Chumley
Sam Chumley, Jr
Big Lake
James
Hospital Notes Round of Admissions and Discharges
J T Sexton and Mrs Mamie Littlefield were dismissed last Wednesday. Mrs Jim Marks of Tennyson and Mrs Ernest Adkins of Lance were admitted last Thursday, the latter for surgery, while Mr Marks was discharged on Saturday. Mrs Homer Garvin was admitted Friday and dismissed Monday. Mrs Carl Brock of Robert Lee was admitted Saturday, dismissed Monday, and re admitted on Tuesday. Mrs John Mark Jr was admitted Monday, and her son was born at 9 40 that morning. Bill Mitchell son of J J Mitchell of Norton was admitted Tuesday suffering from pneumonia, and Martin Mackey was admitted also for surgery. Norma Gentry underwent surgery last Tuesday in a Ballinger hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Marks
Tennyson
Ernest Adkins
Lance
Marks
Homer Garvin
Carl Brock
Robert Lee
John Mark, Jr
Bill Mitchell
J. J. Mitchell
Norton
Marlin Mackey
Norma Gentry
Ballinger
Bronte Council to Hire Engineer for Water Supply
Bronte officials report test well across the river yielded salty water and plan to hire an engineering firm to develop a future water supply. An ordinance requires building permits, bans open trash fires without an incinerator, and 66 acres in city lake beds were leased to M and M of Houston for 12.50 an acre, adding 825 to the water fund. Highway width reverts to 56 feet with negotiations ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
H. O. Whitt
Taylor Emerson
M & M of
Houston
Mrs Parks Honors Mrs Huffaker Shower at Fort Chadbourne
Mrs Johnny Huffaker former Wilma White was honored with a shower hosted by Mrs Lee Parks at Fort Chadbourne on February 7. Guests enjoyed games and gifts, pink and white decorations, heart motifs, and a coffee service with sandwiches and angel squares. Attendees included multiple Bronte Merizon Arden San Angelo and Houston residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Huffaker
Wilma White
Lee Parks
Fort Chadbourne
Wilma
Johnny
Royce Fancher
Sam Lasswell
Buddie Kirk- Lika
Marvin Stevens
J. A. Johnson
W. D. McDonald
Mary
Presting Davis
Bronte
Howard Parks
Street Whitley
Merizon
Billie Tullac
George
Arden
Mames
Annie Mae Wilburn
J. E. Parks
L. R. Harrison
Edwin Erskine
George Tu
Weenie and marshmallow roast at Coulson home
A gathering was held last Thursday February 5 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Coulson with Delbert Ray Cecil Coulson Dorothy Faye Joe Lee Bobbie Scott Bessie Mae J B Clark Warren Dean Ouida Pauline Beaver Camille Martin Joyce Loretha Wrinkle Lou Ella Stewart Doris Nell Adair and Juanetta Coulson. Mrs Bill Wrinkle may clip this and take it to Bronte Pharmacy to receive a free Merle Norman See Sees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coulson
Delbert Ray
Cecil Coulson
Dorothy Faye
Joe Lee
Bobbie Scott
Bessie Mae
J. B. Clark
Warren
Dean
Ouida
Pauline Beaver
Camille Martin
Joyce
Loretha Wrinkle
Lou Ella Stewart
Doris Nell Adair
Juanetta Coulson
Bill Wrinkle
Pearl Dilleshan
Dan Hale
Quilting Bee Club
W. H. Feil
Mines
Dee Foster
Homer Clark
Charlie
Robert
Johnnie Brown
J. C. Boatright
ER. DD. Little
Adeline Carper
C. D. Derrick
Pearl Dilleshaw
Otto Finck
Chester Derrick
Laura
Billie
Patricia
Jerry
Bessie Stewart
J. B. Arrott
Hunp Thomas
Pete
Cassie
Dan Cockburn
Louis Baker, Jr
Bonnie
Louis Bakers
Royce Lee Latham
Bobby Joe Clark
Fort Worth
Raymond Ditmore
Longview
Barney Westbrook
Hubby
J. W. Vanzant
McCamey
Jack Carleys
Myrtle Bell
Tommy of
Bronte
Erve Little
Floyd Gibson
Della
Chester Derricks
Jewel Dean Latham
Angelo
G. Wo
Dwain Conger
Hervey Latham
Abi- Jeune
Hervey
Jack
Leslie Sharp
Dormers
Mia
Willard Sharp
Wilson Sharp
Marvin Corley
Ben Murphy
Wilson
Derrick
Chester
Tom Green
Sadie Brown
Leroy Stuckey
J. M. Stewart
Lee Allen
Tankersly
Buddy Stewart
I. N. Howells
Tom Greens
J. M. Stewarts
Addie Gaston
Jack Sharp
William
Dust
Frances Johnson
Clovis
N.M
Marvin Curleys
Jack Sharps
Barney Hagewood
Abilene
C. W. Curry
Miles
Wallace Montgomery
Orient
L. D. Roach
Leon
Charles
Nita Kay
Otto Finch
Enterprise
Robert Schlagel
Coke County Hospital Issue Remains Postmeeting
Coke County Commissioners weigh a county wide hospital proposal after a Feb 9 meeting. A 10 percent voter petition may trigger an election with time warrants favored over bonds. Petitions totalling 190 signatures urge warrants up to 40000 for a county hospital and possible inclusion of Karen Gay hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County Commissioners’ Court
Bob L. Davis
Attorney - General’s Department
Davis
Ben Brooks
Gerald Allen
Robert Lee
Coke County
Bronte Lions hear Judge Grindstaff on world tensions
Ballinger judge E C Grindstaff spoke to the Bronte Lions on U S Soviet tensions and Washington efforts for farm to market roads. He urged support for the Ballinger luncheon and noted uranium interests in Africa as a factor in global strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Grindstaff
Ballinger
Ballinger Lions Club
Bronte Lions
Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Grindstaff
Lions
Vernon Lammers
Texas
Europe
Russia
Africa
Vernon Lammen ‘Lumber Co
Bronte
Mrs Rawlings Hosts Cake Decorat ion Session for Coke County Club
Mrs Albert Rawlings hosted a leadership training program for the Coke County WHO Club on February 4 at her home. Fort Chadbourne Club leader W D McDonald and Miss Pearl Bearden taught ornamental icing on a White cake and cookies using metal decorator tips. Attendees included local club members and several guests as the group shared basic icing and cake recipes to distribute later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County Who Club
Albert Rawlings
W. D. McDonald
Fort Chadbourne
Pearl Bearden
HDA
C. J. Arrott
McDonald
Mines
Charlie Keeney
Leonard Keeney
Bonnie McAulay
J. D. Leonard
J. B. Glenn
Ray Coulson
Lee Parks
Klood Modgling
Ro McQueen
A. Kk. Gentry
W. W. Whalen
J. W. Luabenske
Clifhard Clark
Ronald Walton
J .C. Harwell
E B. Arratt
Fred McDonald, Sr
Paylor Emerson
Ela Clyde Black
Mary Pearl Bearden
Gladys Waldrop
Mrs Denman Hosts Hayrick Club Meeting
The Hayrick WHO Club met at Mrs. Orbie Denman's home on February five. L. C. Robbins led with a prayer and members submitted cookbook recipes. Gladys Waldrop spoke on Give the Sheep a Rest. cake decorating was shown by Jo W. Lubenske, Ray Coulson, and Waldrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayrick
Orbie Denman
L. C. Robbins
WHO
Gladys Waldrop
Jo W. Lubenske
Ray Coalson
Miss Waldrop
Winnie Waldrop
Glenn Waldrop
J. W. Labenske
Vera Mitchell
Ray Couls
Mrs Johnson Hosts Union Club Meeting
Macambers of the Union WHED Club gathered at Mrs K Jolson’s home with Mrs Maudie Clark as co-hostess. Mrs Louise Ivey vice-president led the program. Fifteen members attended including Mrs Everett Bruton Mrs Johnnie Pearl Beaver Mrs Maudie Clark Mrs Nettie Lee Coulson Mrs Sam Gray and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macambers
Union Whed Club
K. Jolson
Maudie Clark
Louise Ivey
Mmes
Everett Bruton
Johnnie Pearl Beaver
Nettie Lee Coulson
Sam Gray
Mattie Higginbotham
J. Johnson
Susie Jackson
John Keeney
Enda Maude McCutchen
Bronte Methodist Church Service Schedule
Alvin R. Mauldin presides as pastor with a warm welcome to Bronte Methodist Church. Church School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. titled A Man Who Took Jesus Seriously. Evening Worship at 6:45 p.m. Preaching at Tennyson at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Methodist Church
Jesus
Tennyson
Card of Thanks from the Family of J A
The family of J A extends heartfelt thanks to friends for sympathy and thoughtful acts following the loss. Your kindness is deeply appreciated during this sad time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A
Tennyson Topics Spill Into Community News
Local column lists visitors and gatherings in Tennyson and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Pearl Dilleshan Mrs Dan Hale and Laura Fiveash along with multiple families visiting relatives and attending quilting, birthdays, and shopping trips in Angelo Bronte and Abilene areas.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uncle John) Butner
Sanco Society
Billie Joe Gartman
J. T. Sexton
Mamie Littlefield
Council
Mrs. Parks
Mrs. Huffaker
Coke County Hospital
Allen
Patterson
Sun
J. M. Hippotoe
Bronte Hospital
Rippetoe
Spirit OF Co-Operation
Peo
Paries
GS. Arnold
le E. Smith
Judge Davis
Otis Smith
J. R. Harmon
H.C. Varnadore
Vernon
Jeff Dean
Buck Coleman
Legion Post
Jap Stephenson
T. Whitehead
Steve Bad Ivy
Clifford Clark
Wish Millikin
Reuben Blake
Bruce Clift
Edward Cumbie
Mac Rippetoe
Clarence Arrott
Sam Spruell
Leonard Youngblood
Frank Keeney
Wayne Rees
Noah Pruitt
Hubert Whitt
Charlie Boecking
Cecil Kemp
Ed Fletcher
Norman Riker
Alvin Maldin
Haywood Springer
Z. Henry
Ed N
W. R. Rollen
Lubbock
J. E. Eldridge
Sonora
Bronte Tist
E. C
Mrs. Rawlings
Mrs. Denman
Hayrick Club
Mrs
Mrs. Johnson
UNION
First Methodist Church
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