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Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1948

Page

2

Davis says he remains Coke County judge candidate not state representative

Bob L Davis, Coke County judge and ex officio schools superintendent, states he has no plans to run for state representative. He outlines county road funding talks with the Texas state highway department, plans for a county audit, inventories, and delinquent tax work, aiming to run Coke County government on a business basis with citizen cooperation.

San Angelo Coke County Commissioners’ Court State Highway Department Robert Lee-Sterling City State of Texas State Comptroller's Office Dotson Bob L. Davis

Mrs Phillips Hostess to Union Club Meeting

Mrs Susie Jackson and Mrs Homer Phillips hosted the Union WHO Club meeting at Phillips home on February 3. Mrs Claude Beaver led the opening exercise and Mrs Vernon Lammers outlined the year’s plans. The program by Mrs John Coalson and Mrs Lela Parker covered better night rest with bed spring pictures shown to 17 members and one visitor Juanetta Coalson.

Susie Jackson Homnet Phillips Union Who Claude Beaver Vernon Lammers John Coalson Lela Parker Mmes John Caoalson Woow Ivey Cullen Clark Walter Scott Everett Bruton Luther McCutchen J. C. Lammers F. S. Higginbotham John Keeney Truman Walker Elbert Wrinkle Evertt Best Juanetta Coalson

Coke County tax collection hits record high

Coke County sheriff and tax assessor Paul Good reported this week that 954% of the current tax cost has already been collected, a record which is described as outstanding.

Paul Good Coke County

Political Annnouncements for 1948 Democratic Primary

Candidates announced for several offices subject to the July 24 1948 Democratic primary. For Congress 21st District Howell Cobb and O C Fisher seeking re election. For County Judge Bob L Davis and Jeff Dean seeking re election. For Sheriff and Tax Assessor Director Paul Good seeking re election. For County Treasurer Mrs Ruby L Pattit seeking re election.

Congress Howell Cobb O. C. Fisher Bob L. Davis Jeff Dean Paul Good Ruby L. Pattit

Community Roundup of Visits Across Local Families

Billie Joe Gartman notes visitors from Tulsa Sterling City Colorado City and Angelo as local families host relatives and friends. The Gartman and Reid households welcome guests while plans to enlarge Silver Garage surface alongside routine social calls and neighborly subscriptions.

Steve Devall Tulsa R. E. Martin Roy Martin Scotty Davis Sterling City T. A. Gartmans Silver Sam Fowler Waddy Colorado City Billie Joe Enterprise Douglas Gartman Dennis Wayne Leslie Winks H. L. Reid Jewel Moore R. C. Scuddy J. M. Gartman L. J H. J. Gartmans Guy Robert Walker Tommy Laverne Reid Angelo IH. L. Reid

Kickapoo WMU Notes at Maudie Clark Home

The WMU met at 2 30 in Mrs Maudie Clark's home with Thresa Wrinkle leading the program. She discussed the second chapter of John and the group prayed as Mrs Wrinkle dismissed. Members present included Mandie Clark Johnnie Pearl Beaver Fannie Beaver Altha Best M Spencer Mary Pruitt Pauline Beaver and Ouida Fay Beaver.

WMU Maudie Clark Thresa Wrinkle John Mmes Mandie Clark Johnnie Pearl Beaver Fannie Beaver Altha Best M Spencer Mary Pruitt Pauline Ouida Fay Beaver

Wanted ads and sales notes from 1930s Texas listings

A collage of classified blurbs lists windmill towers and gears, live poultry notes urging high production, farm feed supplies, posted property notices, a family home build offer, a 1933 Chevrolet listing, and property trespass warnings from Bronte and Ballinger area sellers in Texas.

Jeff Dean Announces Candidacy for County Judge

Jeff Dean announces his candidacy for Coke County County Judge and Ex Officio County School Superintendent. He cites fifteen years in Texas public schools and resigns as Bronte Schools superintendent effective July 1 1948 to pursue the race. He pledges best possible service and plans to meet voters if time permits.

Tam Texas Coke County Bronte Schools

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