Loyalty of Comrades Shines From Corsica Mission
The narrative tells of Lt Elbert Stephenson Poh Bronte Texas and his comrade Sydney P who flew B 26 Marauders from a Corsican base. Their bond and unwavering fidelity are highlighted as the pilot fulfills a long pledge after 73 combat missions. The piece honors loyalty amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Stephenson
Poh
Sis
Jonathan
David
Corsica
Sydney P
Elbert O. Stephenson
Bronte
Texas
Congressman Writes Grandmother McCleskey Letter
A December 27 1945 letter from the United States House of Representatives to Mrs Grandmother McCleskey notes her 95th birthday and acknowledges the community gathered for the celebration. The missive expresses pride in her enduring role and mentions relatives and a local newspaper notice in the Enterprise.
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McCleskey
Enterprise
Congress OF the
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Grandmother McCleskey
S. A. Ri
Bronte Bank Deposits Near Million-Dollar Mark
The First National Bank of Bronte reports deposits of $953,855.48 as of December 30 1944 with low loans and a $25,000 capital. President L T Youngblood hoped deposits would hit one million by year end. by November 1 they neared $996,000 before the 6th War Loan Drive affected figures.
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First National Bank
Bronte
L. T. Youngblood
The Enterprise Enters Its 27th Year Bronte Paper Reflects
The Enterprise marks Volume XXVII number 1 and twenty seven years of continuous operation with founder notes, past editor changes, and plans for a growing Bronte weekly. The message stresses printing strength, irrigation hopes, staff shortages, and a call for reader support amid wartime duty and community goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Bentley
George Scott
J. H. Redmond
Bronte
Edi’ 7
Bronzeland
Hitler
May blessings and prayers unite our friends this year
A communal message urging friends to pray and work together for peace and a safe return of loved ones, invoking divine blessings for all.
Thank You From All Of Us Card Poem
The verse expresses gratitude for friendship and support. It thanks readers for their kindness and notes that their friendship is a treasure and deeply meaningful to the authors.
Bronte Native Delbert Walton Goes Overseas With Engineers
Delbert Walton son of Mr and Mrs W C Walton of Bronte departs for overseas service from New York on December 1. He trained seven months at Camp Bowie and Brownwood with his wife Lois Walton from Tyler joining him briefly. Walton serves in Combat Engineers Company C and is a head carpenter in bridge work in the war theater. His brother Edwin and his family train at Corpus Christi and expect a call soon.
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Delbert Walton
W. C. Walton
Bronte
Lois Walton
Tyler, de
New York
Delbert
Camp Bowie
Brownwood
Mrs. Walton
Edwin
Corpus Christi
Enterprise Salutes President Youngblood Bank Progress
The piece notes deposits near one million dollars but falls short of the milestone. It praises the bank’s performance, calling the showing excellent beyond past years and extends congratulations to President Youngblood and his staff.
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Youngblood
Sid Evans and Two Sons Found Dead In Dallas Home
Sorrow spread through Bronte Blackwell as Syd Evans of Blackwell and his two sons Sydney Jr and Darrell were found dead in Sydney Jr s Dallas home Wednesday night presumably from asphyxiation The Evans were long time managers of the Blackwell telephone exchange and hailed from West Texas families The bodies will be brought from Dallas Friday morning and interred Friday afternoon in Blackwell Cemetery after services at the graveside Relatives and friends extend condolences to the surviving family members
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Bronte-Blackwell
Syd Evans
Blackwell
Sydney Jr
Darrell
Sydney, Jr
Dallas
Evans
Blackwell Telephone — Exchange
Mr. Evans
Mrs. Evans
Texas
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J. A. Stephenson
Elbert
Steve
Sydney P. Smith
Hlbert. Stephenson
Staat
God
Bro. and
Mrs. Hanson
Playhouse
Sid Evans
Son
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