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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1957
Page
5
Narrator recalls a Sunday visit from the son-in-law stationed in Greenville Texas after returning from Germany. He describes progress differences, hopes for continued moisture, and messages about loved ones left behind. The piece ends with a recipe for simple Sand Tart style cookies.
Mrs Otis Smith hosted the Diversity Club Valentine gathering on Thursday February 14. Members answered roll call with a famous lover from history. Ernestine Powell spoke on How Saint Valentine Day Came To Be and Mrs Jim Rasco led a Valentine Contest. A salad plate and spiced tea were served to one guest.
The Youth Department of First Baptist Church held its annual Sweetheart Banquet on Thursday night February 14 in the Fellowship Hall. Rev Douglas Brown welcomed guests and Gene Walker spoke in response. Miss Carolyn Glenn was crowned Sweetheart with escort Mike Luttrell. The event featured red and white decor, a full menu, and a performance by the singing group with piano accompaniment.
The Baptist W M U ladies met Tuesday afternoon February 19 at Mrs Bill Clarks home. Rev Douglas Brown spoke and led the Bible study. Cookies and coffee were served to about ten members attending.
Mrs O L Pittman announces the marriage of their daughter Patsy to Johnny Leigh of San Angelo. The wedding occurred Sunday February 10. Patsy is a 1956 Bronte High School graduate and has been attending beauty school in San Angelo. They will reside in San Angelo where Leigh is employed.
Bay City residents host relatives and friends for weekend visits across multiple towns. Names include Clarence and S. P. Smith, Ernest Eidson, John Carman, Louis Conradt, Joe Conradt, and others. A ground observ er corps meeting is planned at Blackwell school Sunday from 1 to 6 PM. John Harmon is ill in Sweetwater and Wing notes include travel to Yuma and Houston for family matters.
Sorosis club members met Tuesday night at Mrs. E F Glenn home for a music program. Mrs A L Loeffler spoke on the life and works of George Gershwin. Recordings of Gershwin pieces were played. Cake and coffee were served. Attendees included Mrs Loeffler and hostess plus Mines Grady Baker Garland Black Edward Cumbie Royce Fancher Clark Glenn Clyde Lee Royce Lee W D McDonald Jacob Morrow Ben Oglesby Joe Rawlings Roy Robinson Rob Wilson.
Bronte residents joined the Banker's Convention in San Angelo last weekend. Friday included business sessions and a ladies style show followed by a banquet. Attendees from Bronte were Mr and Mrs L Y T Youngblood, Mr and Mrs E F Glenn, Mr and Mrs Oden Willoughby, Mr and Mrs D K Glenn, Mr and Mrs Collins Sayones, and Mr and Mrs J B Mackey.
On February 14 the Junior 4-H club met in the school auditorium with leader Mrs. Truman Parker present. Peggy Corley presided as president while members recited the club motto and prayer and a potato salad demonstration was given.
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