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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1959
Page
3
We extend deep appreciation to all our friends who did so much for us during our recent bereavement. The many beautiful expressions of sympathy were most helpful. We especially wish to thank the doctors and hospital staff. The Family of Mrs. G. A. Best.
The Fourth Grade Club met February 13 1959 with President Bob Bell in charge. A Valentine program followed featuring poems by Roy Lee Baker Judy Hollingsworth and Lillian Strickland songs by Frances Glenn Linda Garyk Jackie Garrett and others and a play Inside Out. Room mothers served refreshments.
Matthew Caperton and Bob Vaughan of Robert Lee attend a Chevrolet meeting in Mineral Wells over Wednesday Thursday and Friday.
The Humble Recreation Hall hosted a baby shower for David Jay Latham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Latham. Guests signed a baby buggy shaped book. cookies and spiced tea were served as hostesses arranged pink and blue decor and a mirror reflector centerpiece.
Mrs Alene Latham visits son Hervey Latham in Robert Lee. Joe and Linda Blake Whalen of Abilene visit W W Whalen family. Linda returns home. 125 West Texas Utilities women attend meeting at Cactus Hotel in San Angelo. Other locals host visitors from Sweetwater Fort Stockton Fort Stockton attendances, and Douglas Snead returns from Dallas after surgery. In Ballinger, Buford McShan attends funeral for Paul Richardson, cousin. R C Lasswell and others from San Angelo attend 25th anniversary open house for R W Fields. Fields children Mrs R W Brimer and John Fields help organize celebrations.
The article recalls the need for more advertisers and cites that over 300 weekly newspapers in the United States closed or merged in 1958 due to a lack of ad revenue. It emphasizes sustaining smaller papers through stronger advertising support.
Bronte school board sets first Saturday in April for an at large election to fill two board seats. Incumbents Harlin Lee and Edward Cumbie may not seek re election. Nominations by petition require five signatures or filing with county judge. Balloting at Bronte City Hall. Doyle Adair of Houston named a Certified Public Accountant after passing exams.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Williams of San Angelo served cocoa and cookies courtesy of Gandy's Creamery at the Sims Food Store Friday and Saturday in honor of the store ninth anniversary.
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