Notable Quote From Nigenten On Public Showing
Nigenten expressed happiness about an all day event and said they have something to show. The speaker also mentioned offering attendees coffee and a donut.
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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1953
Page
3
Blackwell Invitational Basketball Tournament Opens
A eight team event began yesterday with both boys and girls divisions. Early games started at 5 p m while Friday schedule includes Highland and Trent and Blackwell versus South Taylor in both brackets. Consolation finals for girls at 6 p m and boys at 7 p m Saturday precede the girls and boys championship games, with awards follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell
Robert Lee
Clyde
Norton
McCaulley
Highland
Trent
South Taylor
March of Dimes Campaign Gets Started In Area
The March of Dimes drive begins in Coke County and nationwide with plans and meetings to organize canvassing. W H Bud Maxwell Jr leads Coke County efforts. A J Kirkpatrick handles the west side including Robert Lee and Silver. Lions Club and federated clubs in Bronte join fund raising and Mothers March activities. Iron lungs will be placed in local businesses, with three hundred cards sent for contributions. Dr John R Harris urges liberal giving to fund polio research and vaccine effort as the area recalls Coke County polio cases and deaths in 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
United States
W. H
Bud)Maxwell, Jr
A. J. Kirkpatrick
Robert Lee
Robert ,Lee
Silver
Edith
Bronte Lions i Club
Bronte
Texas Theatre
Federated
Maxwell
Ted
Infantile Paralysis Foundation
John R. Harris
Texas
Bronte Independents Triumph in Local Gym Victory
Bronte Independent basketball team defeated Bryan Electric Veribest Cultivator at the Community gym in San Angel. Joc keys scored 33 10 32 in the game while Marlon McCutchen made a clutch free throw as Bronte edged ahead. McGuire h en and Jack Vaughn contributed 9 and 10 points respectively. Bryan Electric leads the league with five wins and three losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Independent
Bryan Electrica Veribest Cultivator
San Angel
Marlon McCutchen
Bronte
McGuéhen
Jack Vaughn
Bryan Electric
Bronze Fite
Bronte and Robert Lee Teams Spark Easy Wins
In a local gym Saturday night the Bronte girls and boys defeated Robert Lee teams. Robert Lee girls were held to 9 while Bronte girls scored 39 led by Mary Ann Gray with 22 points. Bilbo of Robert Lee also contributed but the Bronte squads took the victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Robert ‘Lee
Robert: Lee
Mary
Ann Gray
Bilbo
Robert Lee
Blackwell PTA Hears Club Presidents Speak
The Blackwell PTA held a Monday meeting at the school with Mrs. Chas. Ragsdale presiding. Rev. R. L. Cooksey of the Lions Club outlined annual goals and community projects. Raney spoke for the Pean Club on town cooperation, with refreshments provided by Mrs. Snead and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell Pta
Mmes.’ al Snead
Raymond and
L. B. White
Bronte teams win both games in gym showdown
Bronte girls dominated with a 48 to 13 win led by Mary Ann Gray with 24 points. Bronte boys beat Christoval 38 to 19 as Lyndon Waldrop scored 10 and J Pardee added 10 for Christoval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary ‘Ann Gray
Lyndon Waldrop
Bronte
J. Pardee
Christoval
First Baptist Church Announces Sunday Services
Pastor Rev Maynard R Rogers leads Sunday School at 10 with classes for all ages. Morning worship at 11 features “What It Costs Not To Be A Christian.” Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 continues “Broken Things In The Bible” with “Broken Pitchers” and a broken roof. Youth fellowship at 8 30 includes devotional by Jimmy Gray and leadership by Johnny Smith and Sue Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Maynard R. Rogers
Rogers
J. DB. McIntyre
Training Union
Fellowship Hall
Jimmy Gray
Johnny Smith
Sue Robertson
Carolyn Kemp
Scouts postpone meeting due to exams
The Boy Scouts will not meet at the regular time because of examinations. The rescheduled meeting will be held on January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Oklahoma visitors stay with Ruth Cole family
Mrs H T Sims Mrs E E Elam and their son of Lone Wolf Oklahoma have been visiting in the home of Mrs Ruth Cole and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Sims
E. E. Elam
Lone Wolf, Oklahoma
Ruth Cole
New core officials take office in Coke County
Frank C. Dickey Jr. of Robert Lee named county attorney replacing E B Fuller who failed to qualify after moving from the county. Gray was installed as county treasurer and precinct 2 gets 208 more dollars for road and bridge work. The meeting covered county offices and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dickey, JR
CO. Atty
Fuller
Bronte
Frank C. Dickey, Jr
Robert Lee
E. B. Fuller
Dickey
Coke County
Baylor Law School
Ce . Iera
Bronte Struck By Severe Flu Epidemic Closes Schools
The Bronte flu outbreak forces school closure for the rest of the week as 53 students and three teachers are out sick including two hospitalizations. Supt and Mrs Carroll among the affected, mid term exams postponed to curb spread. Dr Harris urges rest, fluids, and fever care, noting no vaccine effective during epidemics. Bronte Hospital reaches capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Carroll
J. L. Young
John R. Harris
Bronte
Deposits Hold Up Despite Severe Drouth In Bronte Bank
The First National Bank of Bronte reports deposits of 2,474,937.65 for 1952, down slightly from 2,548,164.54 in 1951 while loans fell from 646,472.49 to 560,975.48. Oil activity is credited for deposit resilience amid low agricultural income. capital stock stays 50,000 with surplus rising to 100,000 and undivided profits at 15,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Bronte
Enterprise
First National Bank
Bronte
West Texas
Lions Club Meeting Sets March of Dimes Drive
Judge Jeff Dean spoke at the Bronte school lunchroom where Lions members planned a downtown canvass for the March of Dimes drive starting next week and to collect at the picture show. The spokesman urged regular attendance as the next meeting was announced for January 20 at the lunchroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Dean
Lions Club
Bronte
Local Clergy Attend Texas Baptist Conference
Rev. Maynard R. Rogers spent Monday to Wednesday in San Antonio for the Texas Baptist Evangelistic Conference at the Municipal Auditorium and First Baptist Church. He was joined by Rev. Emmet Brooks of Ballinger and Rev. J. L. Gary of Wilmeth Baptist Church. R. T. Caperton and his daughter Jacque visited from Sterling City last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard R. Rogers
Monady
San Antonio
Texas Baptist Evangelistic Conference
Municipal Auditorium
First Baptist Church
Emmet Brooks
Ballinger
J. L. Gary
Wilmeth Baptist Church
R. T. Caperton
Jacque
Sterling City
Grim 1952 opens with deaths and political bids in Coke County
A January 1952 report notes deaths from accidents and illness including Janie Lee Herron and W. V. Stephenson. Local officials and candidates such as Jeff Dean Paul Good and others announced bids for county offices while bank deposits rose and agricultural outputs like ginning reached hundreds of bales. Community events include classrooms elections, basketball wins, a variety of burials, a fire at the Blackwell depot, and preparations for public observances and National Home Day week activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell
Janie Lee Herron
W. V. Stephenson
Frank
Charlie Keeney
Clayton Cunaway
Winters
Loretha Wrinkle
Leo Hollan
L. A. Rikers
Jeff Dean
Paul Good
Ruby Pettit
Weldon Fikes
First National Bank
J. D. Luttrell
C. C. Glenn
Maverick
Robert Lee
Otis Smith
Frank Dickey
Claude Ditmore
Precinct 4
J. T. Thetford
J. Albert Jackson
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Rte
Allan Shivers
Robert 4. Smith
MOD
Shivers
National Foundation For
Aidecees
Robert,Lee
Bronte and
Christovat
Rollo
LIONS
Gertrude Gray
Howard Bronck
Wilson Bryan
Harvey E. Brunson
Chadbourne
Eld
G. C. Nicholas
San Angelo
John Walker
Warren Beaver
Korea
Longhorns
Joe Lee Scott
Tommy Glenn Hildebrand
Joyce Hildebrand
D. B. Stinebaugh
T. G. Stinebaugh
John Wright
Fairview
Elaine Luttrell
Sam Richards
Doyle Adair
Texas Tech
Kenneth Hester
Great Lakes
Ill
Bronte Longhorns
J. Lee Ensor
Sam
Lelia Spruell
Banner Building
Lone Star Gas Co
Fort Chadbourne
Mamie Littlefield
Fuller Sounest Fe
Astic League
Judge Arnold
Red Cross
Janet Caperton
Jim Bob Hambright
American Legion
Austin Coulter
Lelia
Blackwell Santa Fe
Bobby Clark
Goodfellow
Jesse Parker
UCRA
Oak Creek
Wilks
Duke and Steed
Tyler
Dorothy Louise Mulling
Abilene
Lawrence Pittman
Marvini Lawrance
Magik Keeney
Mena
Ark
P. K. Keeney
Manley
West Texas Judges and Commissioners Association
Humble
Hickman
Bay
Robert. Lee
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