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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1952

Page

3

Bronte Boys Fall In District Playoff To Mertzon

Bronte loses first district playoff game 38 36 at Mertzon after trailing most of the night. J W Caudle scored 11 for Bronte while Steeger led Mertzen with 14. A separate accident report states Tommy Glenn Hildebrand, hospitalized in San Angelo, suffered injuries after a car door opened and a pickup struck him near Bronte.

Bronte Boys Mertzon Tommy Glenn Hildebrand Joyce Hildebrand San Angelo Bronte Bob Gentry Pete Gentry Karen-Gaye Hospital J. W. Caudle Steeger Mertzen

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Across February

The record lists multiple hospital entries from February showing patient admits and discharges. Notable events include Waydell Webb readmitted and later transferred to San Angelo, Mary Clark admitted then dismissed, and Mrs J M Bateman's expiration at 10 10 p m. Feb 19.

Waydell Webb Mary Clark Douglas McCutchen San Angelo Karolene Eastman Corrine Manos J. M. Bateman Jack Sharp Bennie Caral Oglesby James A. Bell Conda Clark H. B. Kiser Douglas Snéad

Bronte Women Attend Federated Club Workshop in San Angelo

Several Bronte ladies joined a luncheon and workshop of Federated Women’s Clubs at the Cactus Hotel in San Angelo on Monday. Diversity club members included Cecil Kemp Collins Sayner Charlie Boecking Robert Forman J B Mackey Otis Smith. Junior Study club participants were Noel Percifull Bob Wilson Clark Glenn Charlie Phillips Lewis Bridges.

Bronte Federated Womens Clubs Cactus Hotel San Angelo Diversity Club Mmes Cecil Kemp Collins Sayner Charlie Boecking Robert Forman J. B. Mackey Otis Smith Noel Percifull Bob Wilson Clark Glenn Charlie Phillips Lewis Bridges

Manoeuvres Involving Cpl Luckett At Fort Hood

Cpl Billy Joe Luckett spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs G D Luckett. He has been transferred from Fort Sill Oklahoma to Fort Hood for the Longhorn Operations. His battery remains in the Empire Group.

Cpl Billy Joe Luckett G. D. Luckett Billy Joe Fort Sill Oklo Fort Hood Longhorn Empire Group

Tennyson Baptists Sponsor Monthly Workers Meeting

About 200 Baptists from the region gathered at the Tennyson Baptist church for the monthly Worker's Conference. A barbecue meal and a program on The Sunday School and Evangelism were presented, with special music by a Bronte trio. The next Association meeting will be March 18 at Valley View Baptist Church.

New Tennyson Baptist Church Bronte Glenda Littlefield Carolyn Kemp Jimmy Rickles Dick Smith Valley View Baptist Church

Junior Play at High School Draws Large Crowd

A big audience attended the Tuesday night junior play The Case of the Missing Heirs in the high school auditorium. Directed by McAfee Daniel, the desert castle setting featured secret passages and a dead man's will. Cast included Lyndon Wal drop Rita McCutchen Herbert Brigman Joyce Wrinkle Camille Martin Jo Dell Walton Carlene Richman Jimmy Gray Marlon McCutchen Billy Jack Gen try with J. O. Bagwell as stage manager.

McAfee Daniel Lyndon Waldrop Rita McCutchen Herbert Brigman Joyce Wrinkle Camille Martin Jo Dell Walton Carlene Richman Jimmy Gray Marlon McCutchen Billy Jack Gentry J. O. Bagwell

Junior Study Club Holds Business Meeting

Mrs J R Glenn hosted the Junior Study Club at Mrs Mattie Glenns home on Friday evening February 15 Noel Percifull presided as president over a business meeting Spiced tea chicken salad ritz crackers and cake were served to Mrs J R Cobb of Austin Mrs T F Sims Jr and members Lewis Bridges Clark Glenn Dale Glenn Royce Lee Bill McKown Ben Oglesby Noel Percifull Charlie Phillips Jack Price Luther Reeger Roy Robinson R H Sims and Bob Wilson

J. R. Glenn Mattie Glenn Noel Percifull J. R. Cobb Austin T. F. Sims, Jr Mmes Lewis Bridges Clark Glenn Dale Glenn Royce Lee Bill McKown Ben Oglesby Charlie Phillips Jack Price Luther Reeger Roy Robinson R. H. Sims Bob Wilson

Funeral for Cal Houston Held in Stanton

Cal Houston, brother of Mrs. M N Arrott of San Angelo, was buried at Stanton last Thursday. Attending from here were Mrs. Arrott, Mr. and Mrs. Cc E Arrott, and Frank Keeney.

E. T. Lowrance Emmett Sheffield San Angelo Nora Lowrance Cal Houston M. N. Arrott Stanton Arrott Cc. E. Arrott Frank Keeney

Locals attend Bankers Convention session in San Angelo

Local residents at the Bankers Convention in San Angelo join sessions Monday with L. T. Youngblood J A Carter Collins Sayner and D K Glenn among attendees. Ladies were treated to tea as men held a business conference in the afternoon.

San Angelo Messrs Mmes. L. T. Youngblood Collins Sayner D. K. Glenn

Bronte Sees Mixed Weather with Snow and Sand

In Bronte the day brought a mix of rain sleet and snow with about a quarter inch of moisture reported. Residents noted unusually large snowflakes that melted on impact. By Friday night winds shifted to sand as calm weather returned and a new warm spell followed.

Bronte Bronze Apain

Mrs Bateman Buried in Waco Funeral Services Held

Mrs. tigey Palmer Bateman, sister of Mrs. D. T. Hunt of Blackwell, died after illness in Blackwell. Funeral services were at Navatine Church in Waco with interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery under Clift Funeral Home of Bronte. Born Carrie McAlexander in Mississippi, she was 76. Survivors include three sons Marion Bateman of Guymon Oklahoma eight Bateman of Corsetgen Oklahoma and John Bateman of Hearne Oklahoma, plus sisters, brothers, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Tigey Palmer Bateman D. T. Hunt Blackwell Navatine Waco Oak Lawn Clift Funeral Home Bronte Palmer Hunt Karen Gays Hospital Chift Funeral Home

Fisher Seeks Reelection To 21st District Seat

Congressman O C Fisher announces his candidacy for reelection to the U S House from the 21st District. A longtime Armed Forces Committee member, he notes ten years in Congress after earlier roles as district attorney of San Angelo and Tom Green county attorney. He says no formal statement will be issued to voters at this time.

O. C. Fisher The Enterprise U.S Fisher San Angelo Congress State Legissature Tom Green County

Ark and Dove Club Holds Lenten Discussion

The Ark and Dove Discussion Club met last Friday at Mrs. Frank Percifull’s home in Rob ert Lee with Mrs. Richard Stroud as hostess. Father Fidelis led the discussion on the U S Ambassador to the Vatican and noted progress in catechetical classes. The Lenten schedule was announced and a Holy Mass with Holy Communion will be offered March 4 at St Isidore church in Bronte with Father Fidelis to conduct a special Lenten service.

Ark and Dove Discussion Club Frank Percifull Robert Lee Richard Stroud Father Fidelis U.S Vatican St. Isidore Church Bronte

Deadline Looms for City Races in Bronte Election

City Hall redecorating finished as Arthur Wrinkle and Sam Spruell painted turquoise walls and updated the ceiling. City Secretary Merle Proctor reports no further decorating plans and Mayor Whitt notes no candidates filed for April races, with filing due by Friday February 29. local interest urged for Bronte men to enter the council and mayor contests.

Arthur Wrinkle Sam Spruell Merle Proctor O. W. Chapman H. O. Whitt Cir J.P. McGuire Jo B. Mackey Joe Grote Wilkins Whitt Bronte Aftiare

Opening Day Set for Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo

San Angelo hosts a four day stock show beginning February 28 with a $20 000 premium pot. Cattle sheep and swine judged for separate men and boys prizes. Gene Autry and partners stage daily rodeo at 2 15 with Everett Colburn producing and a free aerial act featured on the grounds. A San Angelo group led by J H Rhoden travels with police escort and music in Bronte to boost the event.

San Angelo Gene Autry Everett Colburn Bronte J. H. Rhoden

Washington Birthday Observance Closes Post Office and Bank

The local post office and bank will be closed today in observance of Washington's Birthday. All other Bronte businesses will remain open for regular operations.

Washington's Bronte

Callaway Enters Texas Congressional Race

Coleman County judge Gallaway announces candidacy for US Congress to represent the 21st District. He pledges honest leadership, cites county fiscal balance, debt payoff, and reduced expenses. Born Glen Cove, educated Talpa High, Air Corps veteran, married Sally Baxter with three children Jerry Cindy and Craig. Named one of Texas Five Outstanding Young Men in 1951 by Governor Shivers.

Coleman Callaway Coleman County Texas Congress Washipton Giallaveaucid Thas Candidden Cradla Gallaway Paso Fio Glen Cove Talpa Pearl Harbor Air Corps Sally Baxter Frops Jerry Cindy Craig West Texas Texas Aalan Shivers

Athey Couple to Spend Weekend in Bronte

Mr and Mrs J W Athey of Albuquerque New Mexico will spend the weekend in Bronte with relatives.

J. W. Athey Albuquerque, New Mexico Bronte

Valentine party honors husbands in Diversity gathering

A Valentine event at the Leg eet featured couples and husbands honored on February 14. Red roses framed the heart themed table setting as guests played canasta and enjoyed cherry pie with whipped cream and coffee. Attendees included James and Allen, Charlie Boveking, Clifford Clark, Ve tal Flores, Robert Forman, DL K, Caens, Henry, Cecil Kemp, Dr Smith, George Thonigs and At Whatley.

Chub Legeet Theo End James & Alen Charlie Boveking Clifford Clark Vet

Brother of T. G. Stinebaugh Buried in Ballinger

Bo Stinebaugh 74 retired farmer and brother of T G Stinebaugh died Tuesday in Ballinger hospital after about 10 days illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Grace Chapel Ballinger with interment at Evergreen Mills Cemetery. Survivors include his widow, children, five daughters, five sisters and many grandchildren.

Bo Stinebaugh T. G. Stineboaushoof Bronte Ballinger Grace Hiapton Ballinper Millsweer Evergreen Cemetery Newby TL Gi. Shinebauith Hyonen Tanefeen

Mrs. Rawlings Hosts HD Club Meeting

The Junior Home Demonstration Association group met at Mrs. Joe Rawlings home with Mrs. Warneck Hipp reporting on the council meeting. Mrs. Claude Gentry was elected to council with Mrs. Hipp as alternate. details of THDA program were given and gifts exchanged. a birthday present was given to Mrs. Rawlings.

Hoop Joe Rawlings Warneck Hipp Claude Gentry Hipp Otis Smith C. B. Arredt

Blackwell Infant Jeanie Watts Buried in Church Service

Funeral services for 15 day old Jeanie Watts daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Watts were held Sunday at the Blackwell Baptist Church. Rev. R. L. Cooksey and Rev. Raymond Dyess officiated. Burial followed in Blackwell cemetery. Cates and Spencer Funeral Home in Sweetwater directed. Survivors include the parents one brother two sisters and both sets of grandparents.

Jeanie Watts R. D. Watts Blackwell Blackwell Baptist Church R. L. Cooksey Raymond Dyess BlackWell Cemetery Cates and Spencer Sweetwater

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bronte Court Hospital News H. A. Jolley Allen Williams Oklahoma Sara Frances Whatley San Antonio A. 5. Whatley Jack E. Lake Cleveland Ohio Zelma Proctor Jimmy Palmer Kay Loraine Bobbie Hambright Tennyson Baptists O. C Oo. C. Fisher ARK and Dove Club Angelo Geeig Ishingi Judie Gallo Ira Gallaway T. G. Stinebaugh Mrs. Rawlings HD Club Mme James Aflen Ronald Walton D Estes AN. Rawling O RO McQueen Dok. Glenn Taylor Emerson Os Smith C. EF. Arratt Warnock Hipp
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