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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1953
Page
1
Local residents report a flurry of weekend visits and arrivals. Families from San Angelo Abilene Miles Bronte and Carlsbad gathered with the Tennyson community, including the James Arrotts, the Cornelius family, and the Toungets, while hospital stay and medical concerns tied some to San Angelo.
Out of town relatives attended the funeral of Andy Patterson at Blackwell last week. Names include Mrs. Earl Foster Mrs. A C Newton Brownwood and many others from Texas and California. A card of thanks praises Blackwell residents for kindness and sympathy at the funeral of Andy Patterson.
Bronte residents hosted relatives and guests from Snyder and Blackwell. A large crowd attended the Divide basketball game with West 47 to 46 in a tight finish. Durwood Ellis, brother of J T Henry, was reported improving after major surgery in Dallas and was off the critical list. Mr and Mrs Henry visited him in the veterans hospital last weekend.
Per year figures listed for Coke and adjoining counties, with a brief note that reflections on character are not intended. A roster of residents and families from Blackwell, Snyder, Sweetwater, and Sterling City is given. FFA plans a stack show on Saturday February 21 in town. VA teacher Franklin Brownfield noted. Mrs. Austin Jordan left for Amarillo to attend the Methodist Jurisdictional conference. Jurisdiction spans Alabama Texas Louisiana Mississippi.
Word reached last Tuesday that Dan Percifull of Tehachapi California underwent surgery this week and is recovering satisfactorily. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Jess Percifull of Bronte.
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