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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1956
Page
5
Dr John R Harris reports he has ready Salk vaccine for anyone under 18 who wants it at 2.00 per shot. The plan allows one shot now, another in one month, and a third six months later. Free third shots not yet available for some grades. others may pay 2.00 for the third dose.
The Bronte newspaper concedes a misprint increased C. E. Bruton’s planned home from 60 by 90 feet to 60 by 30 feet, sparking questions about whether it resembles a skating rink or hotel. The note underscores reader reach and hints at local park and pool plans to keep residents from moving away, urging action to keep Bronte attractive.
The junior class presents a three act comedy titled Here Comes Charlie on Thursday March 15 in the new grade school auditorium. Parts have been assigned and rehearsals have begun this week. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
The Rev. Douglas G. Brown, 32, will become pastor of First Baptist Church coming from Snyder with his wife. They will move into the parsonage Friday and he will lead the pulpit Sunday. Brown holds a BD from California Baptist Theological Seminary and previously led Devore Baptist Church in San Bernardino. Mrs. Brown, a California school graduate with a BA, taught first grade in Snyder and will move to Bronte.
Eight teams enter the Scout Basketball tournament now underway in the high school gym. Proceeds and concession sales go to local Boy and Girl Scouts including Brownies and Cubs. Games start at 6 pm Friday with finals at 8 15 pm Saturday. Admission 35 cents adults 20 cents children season tickets $1. Teams include Ballinger Highland Bronte Blackwell International Securities and McIntire's of San Angelo Sweetwater and San Angelo National Guard. Second round games Friday.
Weekend guests at the Braswell residence included Mrs. D. J. Husse of Odessa and her children. On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bradshaw joined them for a visit.
The county explores a park and swimming facility program for Robert Lee and Bronte. Mayor Ernest Ivey, Bob Wilson and Ben Oglesby met Tuesday night with citizens to review tentative plans presented by W. W. Greif, Coke County projects manager. Officials say funding can be raised without new taxes as valuations top about $30 million. further details to follow in The Enterprise.
Coke County teachers will meet Tuesday night February 28 in the Silver auditorium hosted by Silver Peak school. After a brief business session a dinner will be served. All teachers from Bronte Robert Lee and Silver urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Louis Bridges spent last Sunday in San Angelo visiting in the home of her sister and family Mr and Mrs Vernon Connally.
Four candidates filed for city offices in the upcoming election as mayor and alderman race seeks three seats. A charity basketball game features Faculty Blondes versus School Board Brunettes and Redheads Monday at 7:30 p.m. to raise funds for restrooms at the football field.
Bronte city council voted to accept West Texas Utilities Co recommendation to add about 40 street lights. Initial 13 lights will be on church street and near the school football field. remaining lights spread through the residential district. Estimated cost about 50 dollars per month, total near 75 dollars per month.
Coke County retail sales for 1954 totaled 4.14 million across 52 stores up 81.6 percent from 1948. The 1954 payroll covered 36 stores with 130 employees and 318000 in payroll. Automobile dealers led sales, followed by food stores and eating places, with multiple groups listed and some figures withheld to avoid disclosure.
Funeral services for Ina Hudgens 70 longtime San Angelo resident were held at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rodney Gibson officiating. Burial followed at Fairmount Cemetery. She died Sunday at her home of a heart attack and is survived by five sons two daughters two brothers and eight grandchildren.
An organizational meeting for the 1956 Red Cross Fund Drive will be held Tuesday night at 7 30 at the Methodist Church. James Hamilton of Sweetwater will speak and help plan the campaign which starts Thursday March 1. Coffee and doughnuts will be served and volunteers are urged to attend. Claude Ward is County Fund chairman and H A Springer is County Chairman for the Red Cross. Coke County quota will be announced soon.
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