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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1951
Page
3
The column notes a shift from warm weekend weather to a cold snap with highs near 80 followed by freezing temperatures and snow. It references Ike and Truman praising Rayburn, plus Rayburn’s record tenure and a White House gavel presentation. Highways and schools closed in Bronte due to snow and ice.
Appraisers C N Webb W F Fikes and W W Ivey were named by County Judge Jeff Dean to appraise 350 acres owned by Mr and Mrs Charles Copeland as Sweetwater files to acquire the land. The hearing date is set as the city proceeds with the Oak Creek dam reservoir project. The Copelands contend fair payment and damages to remaining land and minerals, represented by Frank C Dickey. The city is represented by Ney Sheridan Scarborough Yates Scarborough and Black. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs Ben Spoonts and children Linda Johnny of San Antonio visited C E Bruton.
Bronte students will attend a makeup Saturday due to dry weather. Superintendent J. L. Carroll said school will run Saturday February 17 until 1 30 pm with buses on a normal schedule. He urged parent cooperation to keep average daily attendance up.
Bronte Lions Club members met at the Bronte Cafe to discuss cleaning up the town before warm weather. They endorsed a regular garbage collection system and stricter sanitary ordinances, urged a mass citizen meeting, and asked law enforcement to enforce health officer recommendations. Bob Wilson became a new member as the club seeks more business and farm participation.
The article lists Coke County and Abilene area residents receiving pre induction notices and updates from military service. It notes I E Conger reporting for induction in San Angelo and other locally connected service members at Lackland Air Base Camp Carson and in Korea. It also mentions the Texas Bankers Association event with L T Youngblood speaking on the country bankers view point.
Mary Marcell Mullins and J D Kevil were married Friday at 7 p m in the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Host Abilene The double ring ceremony was officiated by Rev Willis P B Gerhart The bride wore a white satin gown worn by two sisters and carried a Bible with orchids and carnations Attendants were four Mullins sisters Best man was Lawrence Pittman Ushers included Jimny Marshall Gail King and Dwain Wrinkle The couple planned a wedding trip and will reside in Abilene with out of town guests Otis Smith of Bronte also attending
Mr and Mrs W H Rodgers of Charlotte Texas have been visiting Mrs M A Scott and other friends and relatives here.
William J. Sebald, chief of the diplomatic section of SCAR, boards a flight after the arrival of Duresl in Japan to hold exploratory talks on a peace treaty.
The East Side raised 1065.06 for the March of Dimes this week. Donations came from churches, Mother March, miniature events, veterans groups, sports collections, and special gifts totaling 264.26 60.84 152.23 109.75 204.90 9.00 and 264.41. Officials called the drive a success and thanked volunteers and donors.
Miss Tina Virginia Proctor daughter of Mrs Zelma Proctor Bronte and Marvin Ratliff wed in a single ring ceremony Saturday at 4 30 pm at the home of Bes Gowell pastor of the Baptist church in Sweetwater Maid of honor was Billy Waaden sister of the bride Ratliff is son of Mr and Mrs ALD Ratliff of Laverty attended Bronte High School and works at Jose Drill Co The bride worked as a waitress at City Cafe and has lived in Bronte for four years District notes relatives in Amarillo visited kin nearby
Hermets beat Bronze 52 to 27 as Sander and Whitles led the attack. Mertzan won the first game by a tight margin, with Sandusky scoring 11 for the Longhorns. The decisive second game is set for Bronte at 8 tonight, with a third game possible on a new court.
Uncle John Sims marked an 81st birthday in Bronte on a February 14 style celebration. A Coke County resident since 1915, he came from Wilson County and enjoyed cake from his niece Miss Winston Modgling of San Angelo alongside many friends and relatives.
Fragmentary hospital bulletin records patient admissions and staff notes. Names and details are garbled, with scattered mentions of physicians, wards, and treatments.
Wildcat No 1 Gentry drilled to 4403 feet on lime and shale with a 90 minute test showing a strong gas oil flow. Union No 4 Jim McCutchen produced 317 barrels of 45.3 gravity oil in 24 hours from 60 perforations and 3985 feet total depth in the McCutchen field.
Mrs Tom Rives led a THDA planning session in Ballinger last Monday with attendees including Mr Bow Waldrop Mrs C E Arnott Mrs Tay lor Emerson and Gladys Waldropt The group discussed coordinating the upcoming District 7 meeting set to occur in Brady on April 7.
Coca County home demonstration council met February 10 with 15 present in the county agent's office. Chairman Ghidys Waldrop called the meeting. Mrs Arnott distributed yearbooks and outlined WW5E program. They planned the concession stand for the Coke County fat stock show and approved the 1951 standing rules. The council will meet again March 3.
A scrap chamber pile from the new Baptist Ghandi bidding caught fire last Monday at about 6 15 p m but caused minimal damage Vice Chief Matthew Caperton said A stack of new chamber nearby was saved by the Bronte Volunteer Fire Department which arrived to extinguish the flames
Superintendent J L Carroll provides a detailed report on repair expenditures for local schools. Totals show paint, heating, plaster, windows, materials, labor, lights, roof, desks and floors, clerical and legal work, science equipment, maps, bonds and bond fund balance culminating in a total of about 20 426 dollars.
In a tense session the county officials gathered in Austin to discuss funds and measures. The meeting highlighted finances, state plans, and anticipated revivals, with attendees from across the state and local commissioners noting unresolved debts and deposits.
The Coke County Junior Livestock Show is scheduled for February 27 at the show grounds in Robert Lee. Entries are arriving from county FFA and 4 H members. Divisions include Baby Beef Fat Lamb Fat Pork Show and Breeding. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded. Officers and directors of the Coke County Livestock Association met Wednesday night to plan the event.
The Worner's Society of Christian Service held its World Day of Prayer on February 9 at the Methodists Church. Mrs. Bo F Bridges led the morning program with Mmes. Walter Phillips and others participating. The afternoon program was led by Modgling and included several members such as T I Sims, Rev. J. bo Fuller, and D. B len Hades Kirkland.
The Bronte Jr. WIHID club met Wednesday February 7 with Mrs A C McAnlas as hostess. After a business meeting, talks on keeping up with new medicine and What’s New in Medicine were given, plus a council report. The next meeting will be an all day event February 21 at Mrs O R McQueen’s home with quilting and a covered dish lunch.
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