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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1947
Page
3
Local items report W J Gideon’s family in Chicago and Odessa visits by Gillham and Olsen kin. A tractor overturn injures James Weaver Scott. a newborn girl Tricia Merlene joins the Andrews family February 3. Several residents travel, recoveries noted, and business moves announced.
The McGuire brothers plan to rebuild their welding shop after a fire destroyed it last week. The community raised 261.50 from about 80 contributors led by Otis Smith and C. E. Bruton, with Otis and Everett starting the fundraising. The shop had no insurance, and the total loss was about 4,000.
County Commissioners Court met February 10 with Judge Bob Davis and clerks and commissioners present. W. J. Eads, recovering from a heart attack, was absent. The court reappointed First National Bank of Bronte as depository and named Dr. J K Griffith as health officer with Dr. J D Leonard assisting. The judge secured Dr Calendars visit to study game and wildlife, aiming to stock Coke County with deer and turkey.
The first meeting of the year, held February 1 at Bronte, was led by Maudie Clark with E Holman present. Twelve members and three visitors attended including A J D Spencer of Bronte and Rev C L Carroll and wife of Talpa. The district WMU president spoke. The district meeting is set for February 27 and the next local gathering February 15 with Mrs Holman.
A Wyoming bill by Claud Gilmer of Rock Springs targets strikes by water gas and electric utilities. It would ban picketing or harassment intended to hinder workers and protect ingress and egress to utility facilities, aiming to ensure essential services remain as life sustaining.
Little Miss Gay Annette Percifull marked her fifth birthday last Friday February 7. Her parents Mr and Mrs J N Percifull hosted a party with friends and family helping Gay enjoy a playful celebration.
Sun Oil Co. reports the Fred Jameson No 1 well, 30 miles northwest of Bronte, struck oil at 6,196 feet on February 7 with a 500 barrel per day test flow. Gas showed at 6,141 feet and a drillstem test on February 10 produced oil and gas readings. A second drillstream test February 13 again brought gas to surface, while core samples and lime-rich intervals were logged. A parallel No. Allen Jameson well completed last December produced 168 barrels daily. A third Sun well location was staked nearby for 6,500 feet, with road building underway.
The Western Reserve Life Insurance Co with San Angelo offices under H Grady Stovall will run ads with news of when's the meeting. Clubs should report their next meeting dates and other events for weekly compilation. Readers may clip the ad for a ready calendar and patrons are urged to call for service.
Miss Geraldine Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs Bailey Bell married Merle Proctor last Tuesday night February 11 at the Baptist Parsonage Rev C R Blake officiated Attendants were Miss Maurine Bell and Marvin Landers
One of the year’s largest crowds attended the regular P-TA meeting Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Bill Thomason spoke on Foundations of Future Citizens. The Primary Rhythm Band of first three grades performed two selections and Mrs Otis Smith led the meeting.
J L Keeney Jr announces purchase of Sims Food Store effective February 10 and takes charge with his wife Fay Franklin Keeney. The couple pledge a clean modern shop with full groceries and plan future modernization. Tuffy Sims sells due to ill health but will assist briefly.
Methodist Church schedules include 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship 7:00 Evening Worship and 8:00 Youth Fellowship Tennyson lists 7:00 Saturday Service and 3:00 Sunday Service Beginning last Wednesday Bronte Church begins five to six week study The Life of Our Lord in Wednesday and Sunday evening services All members of Mr Whitt s Sunday School Class invited to a class party Monday 7:00 at town hall bring a covered dish
The Bronte City Council heard a proposal by Allen L. Sanders of Beavers and Social San Antonio to rebuild the water system at about 25000. Revenue bonds would be voted by residents to finance the project with no tax increase if approved. A new 10 horsepower water pump will be purchased and mains extended. The fire siren usage rules were tightened with possible restoration of twice daily signals.
Six members of the Winters Volunteer Fire Department visited Bronte to assist in organizing a volunteer company. They demonstrated duties and procedures, showed hose handling and equipment use, and conducted practice pumping on a Bronte truck. Bronte residents J L Keensy Jr Cecil Kemp R W Ross and the reporter attended.
Local items report visits among Brown Cummings and Gibson families across Odessa Midland and Barnhart. New baby Diana Elaine Gilmore born February 5 at six and a half pounds. Various relatives and neighbors travel for business and hospitality including Latham Harrell Caldwell Westbrook families and Bronze Enterprise advertisers. Subscriptions urged with see William Jessie for delivery.
Bronte and Ballinger faced off Thursday with Bronte winning 33 to 29 led by Judge Sandusky with 2 points. Bronte B beat Ballinger Junior High 26 to 13 as Portis Robbins led with eight. Earlier Bronte Independents lost 60 to 49 to Longhorns led by Sandusky 17 and Herron 16. District 7 B tournament setup follows with Crews Norton Robert Lee Wingate and Bronte in action tomorrow at 10 am with Water Valley as semifinal rival. lunch served at noon. Norma Gean Gentry opened the football banquet and Portis Robbins replied. New jackets awarded to Robbins Simpson Taylor Herron Sandusky Thomas Landers Clark Rogers J. B. LeDrew Arrott Joe Lee and Scott.
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