Local Notables and Visitors Cross Paths in Bronte
Abilene visitor R W Rees and others travel through Angelo and Santa Anna. Notables include Mrs Jewel Hunter of Denver visiting the Caperton family, Frank Keeney in Angelo, Steve Badley recovering after surgery with an infection, and multiple travelers visiting Bronte and surroundings over the weekend.
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R. W. Rees
Abilene
C. R. Smith
Sweetwater
Frank Keeney
Angelo
Jewel Hunter
Denver
Colorado
R. T. Capertons
Steve Badley
Bede
Gob Franklin
Dave Gassiot
J. L. Alexander
C. E. Arrott
Enterprise
Jimmy Keeney
Colorado City
L. O. Franklin
Carroll Leathers
Odessa
Bronte
Herman Glenn
Crane
J. D. Luttrell
Sam Spurell
Waco
Snookie Bell
Merle Proctor
Plainview
Chet Holcombe
John
Santa Anna
Lula Harvey
Ed Cumbie
Robert Lee
W. J. Cumbie
Gaylord Barnards
Ft. Worth
J. M. Rippetoes
Mrs. Rippetoe
Clyde Whighams
Wingate
Robertsons
Bronte Junior WHO Club Met at City Hall
Mrs Connell McAulley hosted the Bronte Junior WHO Club meeting in City Hall last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Taylor Emerson led the opening, with Mrs C E Arrott directing a program of songs prayer and a game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell McAulley
Bronte
Taylor Emerson
C. E. Arrott
G. E. Gentry
Emerson
McAulley
Whitt's Class Has Party at Bronte City Hall
Fifty three members and guests of the H O Whitt Sunday School class of the Methodist Church held their monthly party in Bronte City Hall. It was a covered dish affair followed by games. Hostesses were Mrs Bud Maxwell Mrs Millikin and Mrs Pete Gentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Whitt
Methodist Church
Bronte City Hall
Bud Maxwell
Millikin
Pete Gentry
McCrary’s
Thomases
Kirklands
Braswells
Thomasons
Millikins
Lasswells
Whalens
Phillips
Glenns
Henry's Whitts
Nunnallys
Gentrys
McAuleys
McCutchens
Arrotts
Maxwells
Springers
Brownings
Sheep Returned to Pasture Near Blackwell from Happy
R. T. Whitehead reports four carloads of sheep belonging to Bob Jordan arrived in Blackwell last Monday. Jordan had sent them to Happy last November to graze, but better pastures around Blackwell now justify bringing them back.
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R. T. Whitehead
Blackwell
Bob Jordan
Jordan
Happy
Hoots' Biddy Lays Eggs and a Mighty Turnip
S. D. Hoots drew crowds with two oversized eggs laid by White Leghorns and a massive turnip grown under irrigation. The eggs measured unusual dimensions and contained two yolks, with Hoots noting the hen often dies after such clutches. The turnip weighed several pounds and showcased irrigation yields.
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S. D
Richard Wayne Rees Celebrates Eighth Birthday
Richard Wayne Rees observed his eighth birthday on Thursday February 13 at his parents home. Guests included Barbara Ann House Mary Jane Powell Angela and Judith Anderson Rickey Dell Hester Linda Smith Carolyn Kemp Elaine Luttrell Joe Don Wilkins Leslie Dean Caperton Joe Bailey Luttrell Don Glenn James Vernon and Don Andrews plus Billy Alex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wayne Rees
R. W. Rees
Barbara Ann House
Mary Jane Powell
Angela
Judith Anderson
Rickey Dell Hester
Linda Smith
Carolyn Kemp
Elaine Luttrell
Joe Don Wilkins
Leslie Dean Caperton
Joe Bailey Luttrell
Don Glenn
James Vernon
Don Andrews
Billy Alex
Henrys Judging Event in Blackwell Last Week
The J. T. Henrys appeared in Blackwell last week where he judged a local event. The report notes their presence and the setting of the affair with minimal details.
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J. T.henrys
Blackwell
Livestock Show Program for Boys and Girls Divisions
The schedule lists the boys division with livestock in place by 10:00 A M and judging at 1:00 P M for Fat Calves Lambs and Hogs, horses at 3:00 P M. Tuesday covers breeding sheep hogs and cattle with sale at 1:00 P M. fat hogs sheep and calves sell by placing. Girls division shows exhibits by 10:00 A M and judging at 2:00 P M on Monday, with exhibits on Tuesday.
Johnny Everet Spoonts Honored on Birthday
Young Master Johnny Everet Spoonts, age two, celebrated with a family party at his grandparents home. The Sunday, February 16 dinner featured a three layer white icing cake with two candles and hearts made by Mrs Bruton. Guests included Mr and Mrs B D Spoonts of San Angelo, Mr and Mrs E D Nicholas of Abilene, and grandparents Mr and Mrs G W Crume of Bronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Everet
Spoonts
C. E. Bruton
Johnny
E. D. Nicholas
Abilene
G. W. Crume
Bronte
Mrs. Nicholas
Bruton
Mrs Percifull Hosts Junior Study Club Meeting
Mrs J N Percifull hosted the Junior Study Club last Friday February 14 withFrancis Pruitt speaking on the Origin of Valentine The program featured songs by Miss Mary Beth Cumbie Mrs Lorraine Webb and Mrs Dorothy Lou Leathers a poem by Miss Jean Smith and refreshments for members and guests The next meeting is set for February 28 with Miss Mary Ruth Caperton Jean Smith and other members listed in attendance.
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J. N. Percifull
Francis Pruitt
Valentine
Mary Beth Cumbie
Lorraine Webb
Dorothy Lou Leathers
Jean Smith
Reo T
Bryant's Service Offers Freezers and Home Freezer Ad
W. D. Bryant of Bryant's Service at 8 10 W. Concho San Angelo stocks refrigerators washing machines electric irons sweepers ranges heaters and commercial gear. He runs a full service department with trained mechanics for all makes of refrigeration equipment and recently advertised the American home freezer with 15 cubic feet capacity and 10 degrees below zero and easy credit terms. He also installed the Bronte Methodist Church speaker system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Bryant
Bryant
W. Concho
San Angelo
Bronte Methodist Church
Muston Baby and Club Dance Highlight Local Highlights
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Muston welcomed baby boy Roy Andrew born last Sunday February 16. He is the son of the Jack Mustons and attends Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. Around 40 members and guests of the Diversity and Junior Study Clubs attended a dance Tuesday night at the Cactus Cafe to raise funds for news, furnishings, and pictures per a requested subsidy.
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Leonard Muston
Roy Andrew
Jack Mustons
Hardin-Simmons
Abilene
Cactus Cafe
Bronte Fire Truck Nearing Ready for Action After Repairs
Bronte residents learn the fire truck is nearly ready following major repairs after a January 22 fire marshal election. Replacements include a cracked cylinder head radiator repairs, booster hose updates, new battery, pump work, and worn wheels. Local shops and volunteers contributed, with more wheel and tire work planned and a possible practice this afternoon.
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Bronte
Oak Ie
White Auto Store
Smith Hardywine
McGuire Bros
Joe Hester
Wrinkle’s
Capertar’s
Braten
Buddy Kirkland
Noel Pereifil
Jimmy Keeney
C. J. Smith
Row. Rees
Cecil Kemp
Elbert Price Dies At 46 In Fort Stockton
Elbert Beeko Price 46 son of Mr and Mrs R A Price and former Coke County resident died February 5 in Fort Stockton from a heart attack He was born May 10 1900 in Coke County and moved to Pecos County as a child He worked on Pecos County ranches with his father a World War I veteran Funeral services were held February 7 at the First Presbyterian Church Rev Ray B McGrew officiated Survivors include his parents a brother Aubrey of Fort Stockton and three sisters Mrs E A Robertson Mrs Floyd Warner and Mrs Gayle Crawford all of respective cities
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Elbert’ (Beeko) Price
Mars
R.A Price
Coke County
Fort Stockton
Mr. Price
Pecos County
First Presbyterian Church
Ray B. McGrew
Barney Riggs
Bronte
Price
Aubrey
E. A. Robertson
Floyd Warner
Dallas
Gayle Crawford
Midland
President Truman Unable to Visit Bronte in Waco Trip
White House notes that President Truman cannot visit Bronte when he attends Baylor University in Waco next month to receive an honorary degree. Matthew Connelly replies the president cannot accept the invitation but hopes to visit Bronte another time.
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White House
Truman
Bronte
Waco
Baylor
Miami
Senator Truman
Colorado River
Matthew Connelly
The
Colorado
Forman Mackey Open Station Buys Conoco Service
Bob Forman and Marin Mackey have bought the Conoco Service Station from the Carterton Motor Company site and plan a thriving local business. Forman has resigned as water superintendent but will stay until early January. several applicants seek the vacancy as growth plans unfold. The pair aim to fuel Bronte’s development with a friendly, reliable service atmosphere. Dive in and let us attend to your needs, they stated yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Forman
Marin Mackey
Conoco
Caperton Motor Company
Bob
Hisuseit
Mirlin
Bronte
PFC Jess Eads Recalls Nine Months in Germany
PFC Jess Eads son of Commissioner W J Eads recently returned from Landshut Germany after nine months in the Army ending discharge soon. He describes experiences with the 7th Field Artillery during occupation and invasion, notes German housing and food, and recalls visiting concentration camps and observing lingering Nazism especially among older residents while hoping the younger may turn away. He plans to resume filming and assist his father in Angelo hospital care for his operation.
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Jess Eads
W. J. Eads
Landshut
Germany
Berlin
Jess
7Th Field Artillery
Washington
Baanee
Heo
Uo Ss
Angelo
Andy Jones Promotes Fidelity Union Life Insurance
San Angeloan Andy Jones urges local friends and Coke County visitors to insure with Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company. He claims policies guarantee a home and life necessities for wife and family, and instill confidence, respectability, and pride in a devoted husband and father. Come around again, Andy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Jones
San
Tennyson Topics Update Visit Notes Weekly
Mrs. Bert Baylock and Mrs. Venell Smith were here Wednesday. Numerous visitors from Abilene Eldorado Hobbs Bronte and Dallas stop by to see writers and families. Birthday dinners and church outings mark a social week with neighbors and friends from Tankersly Jayton Stephenville and Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Baylock
Venell Smith
Owens
Jim Marks
Billye Whittly
Methodist Church Service Schedule Fragment
Readable items show a church calendar from February into May with morning and evening worship times. Entries mention preacher Jamion Clareh and events including Bible study and preaching sessions at Hayrick and Maverick locations with times listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worshays
Weekly Sermonette on Living Righteously Before Others
A sermon reflects on Psalm 116 9 and Jesus words inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren. It argues true devotion is shown by daily conduct before others and in church attendance. Readers are urged to walk uprightly, keep a clear conscience, and avoid questionable actions.
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Jesus
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Jane Nunnally
la Marr
H. O. Whitt, Jr
Ann Franklin
Bob Good
Eugene Gentry
Otis Richmond
Mary D. Cresap
Claude Dean
Jeff Dean
A. C. Coulter
Bobby Smith
Brookshire
Bill Wrinkles
Noah Pruitts
Dwain Pruitts
June Coleman
O.E.S
Harry Carmical
Smith and Keeney
R. M. Cumbie
Cola Collier
Junior
Whitt
Biddy
Mrs. Percifull
JR. Study Club
Bryant's
Elbert Price
Forman - Mackey Open Station
PFC
Tennyson
William Jessie Green
Winford
Billy Roy Miller
George James
Elton McGinnes
Eldorado
Claude Dillmore
Billy Tounget
George McCrary
Dwaine Conger
Tommy Gene
Dewey Prestcock
Fred Conger
L. E
O. Meador
Josunnie
Robert Brown
Fiveash
I. N. Howell
J. M. Stewart
Wilma Carlyle
Ann
Leroy Stuckey
Jayton
Tankersly
Lee Allen
Louw Ell
LN. Howell
Sadie Brown
W.T. Green
Charley Brown
Lora Bell
Johnie Lee Brown
Nettie Hale
W. T. Green
James Arrott
J. Derrick
Wes
Biddbe Piveaush and Son
Mian
J.P. Kittell
George B. McCrary
Maverick Too Priday
Hayrick
CG. BR. Blake
Pearwall
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