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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1951
Page
3
Fragment discusses how the complex network of rivers and lakes in the Indochina delta influences French military operations, shaping strategy, troop movements, and logistics amid colonial conflict dynamics.
Bronte Mayor H. O. Whitt issued a warning to residents about burning paper and trash in open fires. The Bronte Lions Club reported incidents of smoke and embers affecting business properties and urged enforcing town ordinances. The law requires trash to be burned only in an incinerator and penalties apply for violations.
Ollie Carmathan, 21, of Rotan died in a San Angelo hospital from injuries from a Saturday night crash on the Oak Creek bridge north of Bronte. Five others from Rotan and nearby towns were treated for injuries. one passenger from Nolan was unhurt. Cremated? Not applicable.
Washington report notes William L in role for North Atlantis Treaty countries. His approach focuses on accelerating negotiations and streamlining steps to advance alliance commitments.
Four local youths B. D. Franklin Bill Herron Bobby Clark and Earl Rusk visited Abilene for physical examinations for the Army Air Forces If cleared they would be sent to San Antonio for basic training this week
Funeral services for Dudley Elmer Levrets a 61 year old Nolan county mail carrier were held Thursday at Blackwell Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Noles presiding. Levrets died Wednesday in a San Angelo hospital after a two month illness. He was born July 18 1889 near Miles and married Faynette Henry in 1906 at Robert Lee. Survivors include two daughters a brother three sisters and three grandchildren. Burial followed at Blackwell Cemetery.
The Upper Colorado River Authority will meet in San Angelo on Tuesday January 20 to discuss plans to pipe Oak Creek reservoir water to Bronte. Youngblood, chairman, said the plan is tentatively agreed by directors and will be debated at the dinner meeting.
Out of town friends and relatives from Abilene Lipan Dallas Fort Worth and other Texas cities attended Bolva Rippetoe's funeral in Bronze. Names listed include Littlefield Dickey Bernard Maynard and others from Robert Lee Fort Worth San Angelo Hamlin and more. The group gathered with J. J. Adair hosts in Houston for the weekend.
C E F Bruton president of the Lions club announced the club will sponsor a weed burning project on vacant lots and around town next Wednesday afternoon. He urged all citizens to help at city hall immediately after launch to reduce fire risk and improve the town’s appearance.
Bronte Longhorns host Norton Eagles in a 22 B district opener coached by Jack Price. Boys tip at 8 with girls preceding. Bronte aims to defend titles after Miles tournament wins in December. West half standings include Bronte, Robert Lee, and Miles as top contenders for district honors.
The family expresses gratitude to everyone who helped during their hours of burden and to those who offered silent prayers. Special thanks to Odessa, Mae, and Noma Rappetoe for their support and to all who sent cards.
Belva Karen Hippetee daughter of Mr and Mrs P O M Rippetee died at 3 30 p m Wednesday at her home in Bronte age 2 months and 2Q days born October 9 1942 in Mineral Wells came to Bronte in 1944 after polio illness that began May 20 1940 with hospital stays in Bronte San Antonio and San Angelo later treated in Rochester Michigan Her survivors include foster parents Mr and Mrs Gaylord Bernard of Fort Worth and her sister Nona Gayl Hippeter of Bronte funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church Bronte with Rev Qooab pastor assisted by Rev Blakes and others burial in Bronte cemetery
The Enterprise has completed moving to the Bridges building on Matin Street between Coor Smith Dry Goods and Keeney Variety Store. The office opens daily from eight to five and will handle newspaper and all printing work, inviting public inspection and news tips to improve local coverage.
The First National Bank of Bronte reported deposits exceeded 2 336,532.92 at year end 1950, rising to 2,094,025.54 on December 31 and surpassing prior totals. Loans and discounts stood at 361,716.84 on December 10, 1950 versus 410,203.44 a year earlier.
A new home demonstration club for the county will be formed at a meeting Saturday afternoon at 1 30 pm in Bronte city hall. All residents not in a club or in inactive status are invited. About 10 people have already signed up for the organization.
Mr and Mrs J M Rippetee and Nona and Mrs George Williams travel from Thunday to Lipan to visit Hite Hippetee, father of Rippe tee and Mrs Williams. They then proceed to Frederick Oklahoma to take Mrs Williams home and will return this weekend via Tohoka to visit friends.
John Johnson and Mrs Johnson hosted a homecoming at their residence welcoming all children and many friends. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jo Johnson of Poatie, Mr and Mrs B W Lamb and family of Salt Gap Texas, Mr and Mrs J B Johnson and Witham of Colorado, Sewell Johnson and children from Waco, Juliatine Guice and daughters Donna and Panrelo of Doole, Tess, Kenneth Cranfill and baby Cheta Jo of Colorado City, Mrs Fd Smith of Crockett, Claude Simpsati of Bronte and others.
Richard Bell in Korea reports from Phewath County via the 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Division north of Seoul. Herbert Bell, recalled to active duty as a motor machinist mate, will report in Houston January 5 and transfer to San Diego for sea duty after leaving Bronte January 3. he previously served aboard an LST and took part in Bikini Atoll tests.
Manley owner of Charles Watch Repair moved his business this week to the Cumbie building formerly occupied by the Interpre. The entire building has been given a new coat of paint and plaster and will be ready for public inspection. The water repair business recently located in the Central Dow and Manley says the new location will have ample room for his batsman.
A sequence of patient admissions and discharges lists names such as Mrs A J Rawlings Mrs Russell Carlton Wayne Shelbourne and George Sanders with dates from December to January, indicating ongoing hospital activity and personnel noted throughout the period.
Gwen Earnest and Peggy and Marian Griffith of Big Spring visited with friends in Bronte last week.
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