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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1951

Page

3

Brunson 99 Barrels Daily in Bronte Field Texas

In Bronte Field southern Bronte area J L Brunson Well 3-C completed for 99.29 barrels daily from 46.6 degree oil with 0.1 per cent water. Gas-oil 422 to 1, depth 4281 to 4943 feet, 1000 gallons treated. Also Powell 7 C Sallie Odom in Fort Chadbourne Field produced 130 barrels 46 gravity oil from 5244 to 5304 feet.

Bronte Humble No. 3 J. L. Brunson Fort Chadbourne Powell No Sallie Odom SOI Luckie Survey Phundle No Humble Strake Florence Gentry Tcat Strawn Ellenbarger

Bronze SROH I Club Meeting At Mrs Keeneys

Mrs J L Keeney hosted the Bronze SroH I club on February 16 with ten members present. A business session preceded displays of hand painted plaques and figurines while a favorite recipe was shared in the roll call. Secret pal gifts were exchanged and refreshments featured a red and white Valentine motif. The next meeting is scheduled for March 14 with Mrs J D Leonard.

J. L. Keenes J. D. Leonard

Billie Millikin on Honor Roll at San Aneto College

Billie Jean Millikin of Bronte and daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Millikin was listed on the San Aneto College honor roll for the first semester. College registrar PL Sith said eligibility requires a B in five or more courses.

Billie Jean Millikin Bronte W. AW. Milelikin Wvas San Aneto College PL. Sith

Junior Livestock Show Set for Tuesday in Robert Lee

Coke County hosts its annual Junior Livestock show next Tuesday February 27 at the Robert Lee grounds. Garl Maddons and J P Henry lead local youth with AH club boys under Fravis Hicks. Events include Baby Beef Fat Lamb Fat Barrow and Purebred divisions with 1400 hands 300 fat barrows and 40 baby calves expected. Admission is free and prizes include ribbons and fish. Hernan Carter of San Angelo will judge.

FEA Boys Garl Maddons Robert Lee J.P. Henry Bronte AH Club Boys Fravis Hicks Coke County Coke County Livestock Association Hernan Carter San Angelo

Bronte City Election Set for April First Tuesday

Bronte voters will elect two city council members on April 3. Terms for E. A. Springero and Sam Spinell expire this year. Any resident may file by consent of filing rules. candidates must be on file 300 days before the election. Mayor Whitt notes current council members elected last year for two-year terms.

Hloq Bronte E. A. Springero Sam Spinell Whitt J. B. Mackey Joe George Wilkins J. 2. McGuire

Quarterly Conference At ME Church Tuesday

The Methodist church will hold its quarterly conference next Tuesday evening February 27 at 7 30. Pastor Hewie Eo Puller announces Rev Fred J Brooks district superintendent from San Angelo will be the speaker for the event.

Methodist Church Hewie Eo Puller Fred J. Brooks San Angelo

Forman Silver Wedding Anniversary Observed

Mr and Mrs Robert Forman celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on a Wednesday February 21 Their three children and families attended The Formans married February 21 1926 in Coleman in a home ceremony Vera Hilb of Coleman was the bride They moved to Bromtea in 1939 from Ballinger Forman worked with the PMA service and farmed Their children present included Forman Lonnie Forman Hobart Glenn Blume Vernon Glenn Blume and Mason Blount from nearby communities

Robert Forman Fontan Coleman Forman Vera Hilb Bromtea Ballinger PMA

Bronte Girls Edged By Mertzon In Final Open

Bronte High School girls basketball hosts Mertzon Sunday night in a 23 to 22 loss. It wraps a season marked by a Miles tournament title and a conference record of three losses, with standout scoring by Eddyve Sue McAulay and Kitty Sue Gaddy while Belma Brunson Joyee Wackle and Cora Whitley anchor the defense.

Bronte High School Mertzon Robert Lee Bacellent Shies Mertvon Eddyve Sue McAulay Hita Med Tutehen Kitty Sue Gaddys Belma Brunson Joyee Wackle Cora Whitley Mertzen

Boy Scout Troop 32 Welcomes New Members at Meeting

James Arnold Tidwell and Robert L. Moore joined Boy Scout Troop 32 as new members. The group met Monday night at the community house for a den meeting and business session. Scouts were urged to register for the next year by Friday February 23 with attendees including Mia Price, Kenneth Scott, Noel Dean Scott, Doyle Hogers, and others.

James Arnold Tidwell Bey Pebriar Job. Carroll Pack Price Mia Price Ma. Careroll Kenneth Scott Noel Dean Scott Doyle Hogers Robert J. Moore

Bronte and Robert Lee Bands Cope in Joint School Concert

The Bronte and Robert Lee bands performed a joint program Monday afternoon for Bronte students. Directors Vershal Smith and Lardwiur led the combined group in several numbers. Afterward Marines recruiter Jack Harmon spoke to the high school boys about life in the Marine Corps.

Bronte Robert Frve Pgh Vershal Smith Robert Lee Lardwiur Marine Brecruiter Jack Harmon fPfe Ths Hammer Marne Corps

County Approves Road and Bridge Funds Across Precincts

Commissioners meet at Robert Lee to allot funds for road and bridge work. Precinct 2 receives 2696 dollars while others are assigned monthly amounts. sheriff’s car service and radio equipment to cut costs are discussed. A special session will review remaining budget needs as the county plans for the year.

Commissioners Court Robert Lee Coultees Perrel Aotuenies Devan Osvanel

Bronte Team to Enter Blackwell Cage Tourney

Bronte Phyh School B team coached by Gordon Creel faces Blackwell B in the opening game of the Blackwell Cage Tournament. Eight teams compete including McChandrew Highland Hobbs Blackwell Ua Diade and Loramie. Bronte starts Daornald Kiser Herbert Boyan J O Bagewell Vance Winn and Wille Dean Stephenson.

Bronte Phyh Gordon Creel Wall Pit Blackwell Oster Wall Tournes

Donkey Ball Game Tomorrow Night

Readable fragments describe a donkey ball game scheduled for tomorrow night featuring Bronte and Robert facing off in a local match. The text mentions a public event, a start time, and a prize or admission detail of so cents, with unclear venue and participants.

Hundreds Attend Rites For Auto Crash Victims

Crowds fill First Baptist Church in Bronte for joint funeral services honoring Tom Fred Conger 48 and his son L E Conger 21, killed in a Friday afternoon crash at the Highways 277 and Market Road 9D intersection near Bronte. Also dead were John Alton Brown and Doward Edward Wright. Graveside rites followed at Foster Cemetery near Sterling City. Clift Funeral Home arranged arrangements.

First Baptist Burmie to-Market John Alton Brown

McMillans to Give Concert Sunday in Bronze

Mr and Mrs Al W McMillan of San Angelo plan a Sunday concert at 3 pm in the First Baptist church Bronze They will perform organ works and vocal songs and also participate in morning services Mrs McMillan is a longtime organist and former choir director at the San Angelo church Public invitation extended to attend both events.

Mir al Wl McMillan San Angelo First Baptist Church Bronze McMillan Baldwin Organ The Baptist Church

Flores Speaks to Diversity Club on Health Topic

Vetal Flores reviewed Look Younger and Live Longer before the Diversity club at their meeting last Thursday. Mrs Maxwell hosted the gathering and a salad plate was served to members including James Allen George Anderson Clifford Clark Charlie Boecking Vetal Viores Robert Forman PD K Glenn J T Henry Cool Kearp J M Rippe toe Collins Saynet Otto Smith H A Springer George Thomas and How Rees.

Vetal Flores Diversity Club Wloh Maxwell James Allen George Anderson Clifford Clark Charlie Boecking Vetal Viores Robert Forman PD. K. Glenn J.T. Henry Cool Kearp J. M. Rippetoe Collins Saynet Otto Smith H A. Springer George Thomas How Rees

Dove and Arc Club meet at Rob ert Lee home

Mir Jack Price and Mrs J O Walker attended the Dove and Arc Catholic club Friday afternoon at Mrs Frank Dickey’s home in Robert Lee. The next meeting will be at Mrs Frank PereH all’s home in Robert Lee this afternoon at 2 30.

Jack Price J. ON. Walker Dove and Arc Catholic Club Frank Dickey Robert Lee Frank Pereh

Ash Jr. Clide Ray at Kone during Texas Tech weekend

Clide Ray Ash, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Ash, spent the weekend at Kone while attending Texas Tech University in Lubbock.

Clide Ray Ash Joe Ash Kone Texas Tech Juubbock

Warfront Letters and Travel Notes From Arkansas Camp Chaffee

Letters from soldiers and relatives recount moves to Camp Chaffee Arkansas and a stop at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Rosy reports say Sgt J Wo Athes wrote home with no front return yet. Families also describe ships voyage aboard USS Thomas Jefferson and weather on the trip with rain and snow.

J Wo Athes Hine Kerea Set Athes United States Miro George Wrinkle Lay Witten Bebra Camp May- Gall Japan Foy Pusat Im Korea Wane Kle Ele Arun Miaond Miso Fcp Lowrance Bronte Nola San Angelo Camp Chaftee Ark Manan Camp Chaffee Fort Santh Wierten Beaver Pat Beaver Manon Waren Arkansas

W. T. Baker Buried At Tennyson Snt

Funeral services for W. T. Baker were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from Johnson's Funeral Chapel in San Angelo with Rev. M. M. Giggs officiating. Interment followed at Male Creek Cemetery near Pears sans. Baker had lived with his daughter Mrs. J. Gomub on Bronte and died at 1 a.m. at Pontas oatter. he had been a Coke County resident for many years and worked on the Mineh Banch prior to 1900. He married Sally Ann Burton on February 11, PSab. she died in 1916. Surviving are four daughters and one son, plus several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Hermleigh Doward Edward Wright Humble Abilene Christian College Bronte Ea Frown Wright Conger Ballinger Congers Coke County Sterbog Pheahomse Fennyson Cong Ai R. Beaker Johnson San Angelo Mia Baker J. GoMub Aim Pontas Oatter Bis Canatic Mississippi Baker Tenposet Nen Sally Ann Burton

Hornets Claim District Championship Over Longhorns

The Bronte Hornets defeated Merion Phunet 32 to 27 to clinch the district title. Denis Sanders led with nine points, joined by Buck Whitley and Jinnie Steger with seven each, while Gerald Sandusky scored 13 for Bronte and Buck Whitley added 13 for the Hornets.

Hie Vieanets Hiroushe Bronte Too Amual Mertzon Longhorns Fatch Gumiiy Gerald Sandusky Buck Whitley Hornets

Talent Show Planned by Bronte Tbeh School Council

The Bronte Tbeh School Student Council announces a talent show on Wednesday March 7 with entry judged by first and third place awards funded from admission proceeds. Entries must be submitted by March 2 to Katty Sie Gaddy or Camille Martin who coordinate arrangements. admission costs five cents for all.

Bronte Tbeh Arthon Godfrey Auctor Ams Tidert Wall Wall We Katty Sie Gaddy Camille Martin

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W. W. Millikin Billie Jean James Robert Clark Bronte Methodist Church Pvt. Clark Lackland Afb San Antonio Mfr C. E. Clark J. EK. Fuller J. L. Keeney Billie Millikin Washington Truman White House Pranklin Clark Bry United Lutheran Church In America Albert Crews Stanley J. Stuber United Appeal For Christian Service Formans BOY Scout News Otis Leach Kolsert Diddler Tommorrow Robert Bee Saturdas Wwe Spean Anid Amd Broarte Jib Athiders Eed Fia Duane Liathbock G. W Angon Romany Jean Fowler Rotan Freddy Lee Fowler Foster Conger Sterling City Fld. Conger Hamilton Noosister Bo A. Austin Robert Go Ganescer Brown Ty Dann Panenab Studebaker Edo Cacmie Tea Catia Heiss BIOTA Frome Abilene Flores Dove and Arc Club Cal Coaboy Rell Chaske S$ Son Balls Joe Tarkett Nje Bronte Bort Sill Okio Oklahoma W. T. Baker Tennyson Snt Mi Besse Brunson Orent Miougae Davis Beatrice Scott O Tout Pulsa Okla Louis Et Abdeie Hes Gay Baber San Aneto So Seite Corpus Chast Erate Allen So Brow Orient George James Chiefoy Deruck Alonza Hewell Joe Brooks Adi Benmuyson Hornets Sting Bronte DL
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