Blackwell Holiday Guests and Local Visits Chronicle
Vera Bryant hosted New Year guests from San Angelo. Visits included L W Sweet and Betty in Corpus Christi. Several families from Abilene Corpus Christi Aransas Pass and Sweetwater shared Christmas and holiday gatherings with Blackwell residents. Local sports saw Blackwell youth travel to Christoval and win a consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Bryant
Louis Rosser
San Angelo
L. W. Sweet
Betty
Walter Sweet
Corpus Christi
Joe Patterson
Aransas Pass
Jessie Reed
Andy McLendon
McLendon
J. T. Sanderson
Sanderson
Report of Condition of the First National Bank of Bronte Texas
Report of condition of the First National Bank of Bronte Texas at the close of business December 31 1958, published in response to call E by the Comptroller of the Currency under section 5211 U S Revised Statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank OF OF Texas
Bronte
U. S
Social Security tax increases and broader coverage take effect
The new year brings higher social security deductions of 24 percent on the first 4800 dollars of earnings with employer matching. Previously 2 percent on up to 4200 dollars applied. The changes expand coverage to 75 million workers and affect 12.5 million beneficiaries receiving monthly old age, survivors, or disability benefits.
Local visits from Abilene to meet Caperton family
Mr and Mrs Ben Reaves and others traveled to Abilene last Sunday to visit their brother W E Caperton, meeting by Ed Caperton and Lillian Carlton. Johnny Leigh and Tammy of San Angelo visited O L Pittman Monday evening. Jack Wilson and family of Corpus Christi visited the Hudson family last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Reaves
Genie Fort
E. L. Caperton
Abilene
W. E. Caperton
Ed Caperton
Lillian Carlton
Johnny Leigh
Tammy
San Angelo
O. L. Pittman
Jack Wilson
Corpus Christi
M. H. Hudson
Social Security benefit increase announced for retirees
Effective with February checks, retired workers receive about a 7 percent rise. Existing payments range from $30 to $108.50, with January start for a $33 minimum and $116 maximum. Future beneficiaries may reach $127, and dependents and survivors see similar boosts. Family maximum rises from $200 to $254, though individuals may vary.
Visitors near Big Lake gather at Best home
Mr and Mrs Bill Shane of Big Lake spent Friday night with Mrs G A Best. Other recent visitors in the Best home were Rev and Mrs Howard Small and baby of Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Shane
Big Lake
G. A. Best
Best Home
Howard Small and
Baby
Arlington
Blackwell Hi Now In National Group
Blackwell High School earned membership in the National Essay Association after publication of student essays in the Anthology of High School Essays Young America Speaks. Supt. George Stoepler presented certificates at a Nov. 25 assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell High School
National Essay Association
Young America Speaks
George Stoepler
Wanda Crain
H. B. Crain
Mr and Mrs Arthur Taylor Visit From New Mexico
Recent guests of Mrs Ruth Coleman included Mr and Mrs Arthur Taylor from New Mexico and Mr and Mrs Buck Coleman and family from Ballinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Coleman
Arthur Taylor
New Mexico
Buck Coleman
Ballinger
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Blackwell
Charles Ragsdale
Robert Tubb
Josie Hipp
Babe McLendon
Douglas, Ariz
G. K. Corley
Vernon Patterson
Clovis
N. M
Hiram Patterson
China Lake
Calif
S. P. Smith
Kenneth Jones
WMA
First Baptist Church
Sweetwater
D. M. Ratliff
Bill Ratliff
Delos Alsup
Leonard Story
Melvin Wilson
Colorado City
Bryan Holly
B. D. Snead
First National Bank
Reserve District No
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Commodity Credit Corporation
Lee
Veterans’ Administration
I. B. D. Snead
D. K. Glenn
J. B. Mackeeeckey
Earl F. Glenn
State OF Texas
County OF
Coke
Hs .C. E. Bruton
Blackwell Hi
National Group
Watt
WTU
West Texas Utilities Company
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