24 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1950
Page
1
The Bronte deadline nears for four city offices with three council seats and a mayor to fill. Town leaders describe strong growth prospects amid rising farm and oil activity and a potential new water project. Officials urge residents to stay attentive as civic service opportunities arise and past administration work is noted.
Notice indicates second class mailing status at Bronte Texas dated March 1 1918 under the 1879 act. It states no reflection on any person firm or corporation and promises correction upon notification.
The editorial highlights completed projects on street lighting, highway widening, water distribution, lake storage, and a city street improvement program. It urges drafting experienced men who can guide the town for another two years, suggesting added encouragement to motivate continued excellence.
The 1950 Red Cross fund campaign centers on the slogan All May Help. It stresses personal aid and a yearly balance of volunteers and those helped. The piece cites 1,450,000 volunteers and urges support with time energy and money to sustain mercy work.
Local column lists visits and weekend guests across Texas towns. Mrs. Jim Wilson in Sweetwater assists family after surgery. several residents visit kin in Lubbock Abilene Odessa Snyder Fort Worth Dallas and Fort Worth areas. Also notes corrections to last week's church meeting attendance.
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