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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1947
Page
3
Mrs Spence moves to the Pruitt place seeking fresh air while Mrs Buck Coleman visits Angelo for check ups. Centred items include Tommy Sims returning from Angelo hospital with pneumonia improving, Jimmy Ed Mackey's cold, and several locals visiting offices and enjoying time in town.
Miss Mary Frances Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Clark of Bronte married Seaman First Class Cecil Lowery son of Mr and Mrs A L Lowery of Florida at Mrs Valara Gregory home 1318 Mesquite Corpus Christi Texas Naval Chaplain H H Cummings officiated maid of honor Ida Ruth Clark sister of the bride best man Jack Abraham the wedding party wore formal attire with floral corsages A reception followed and guests included family from Bronte and neighboring towns. After a wedding trip to Florida the couple will reside in Corpus Christi.
District Attorney Marks inspects a Wetton dress shop as part of an official inquiry by state detectives. The operation targets possible misconduct in the retail sector. Authorities confirm ongoing investigations with no arrests announced.
Sun No 1 Fred Jameson drill near No 1 Allen Jameson in Strawn reaches 4100 feet drilling into lime and shale this week as operators push for deeper productive horizons.
There was a great homecoming at the home of Mr and Mrs J R Johnson during the holidays. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J R Johnson and Delbert of Prairie Hill and other relatives from Salt Gap Ozona Waco Robert Lee Colorado City and Colorado City.
The Bronte church lists services at 10:00 Church School 11:00 Morning Worship 6:30 Evening Worship 7:30 Methodist Youth Fellowship. Hayrick has a 3:00 preaching service. A Stewardship course will begin at the evening service, with Ed Nunnally Jr guiding Sundays and Mrs Jeff Dean guiding Wednesdays. Despite sub zero temperatures, heat was sufficient for Sunday services. Come to church Sunday.
Mrs Vernon Glenn entertained members and guests of the Junior Study Club at her home last Friday January 3 at 3 00 PM Roll call featured New Year resolutions and Miss Mary Beth Cumble spoke on The Life of George Gershwin Other attendees included Hollis Stevens Perciful Fo K Gs oe Se Namal
A severe cold spell left Coke County with subzero highs and frozen pipes. Neighbors helped stalled cars, water mains cracked, and residents melted snow as schools closed and the Colorado River iced over. By midweek temperatures rose into the 30s and thaw began, though water supplies remained tight.
Mrs. Carrie Williams, postmistress, reports Bronte post office receipts declined from 5369.40 in 1945 to 4224.12 in 1946, a drop of 1172.28, attributing the decline to wartime effects and noting air mail stamp sales rose as people preferred faster news and letters.
The Bronte city council announced a public mass meeting for next Wednesday night at 7 PM in City Hall to discuss the failing water system. Officials cited busted pumps, funding gaps, and a potential bond issue to fund needed improvements while detailing proposed new equipment and related costs.
The Texas Board of Water Engineers granted Permit No. 1399 to the UCRA on January 3 to appropriate Colorado River waters for the Buffalo Reservoir Dam near Bronte. The permit allows a dam up to 138 feet high, 14,300 feet long, creating a 144 mile by 21 mile reservoir with an average depth of 80 feet. Water use is limited to irrigation municipal and industrial needs with annual limits and a construction deadline of six years from issuance.
The Outsiders played Norton Wednesday night despite the chill, delivering a solid performance. In sad news, Mrs. R Lee has passed away and is mourned by the community.
Willis Stith’s office issued 56 marriage licenses in 1946 about one per week. In early January 1946 Thomas B. Vines and Jean Hageman. Thomas Rodriguez and Amelia Sanchez received licenses. Judge Bob Davis conducted his first wedding, unscared but everyone new to it. Sheriff Paul Good reported smooth operations. nearby residents were noted and warmer weather mentioned.
Local notes recount George James moving Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller to Andrews and family visits among residents of Tennyson and nearby towns. Many Angleo and Bronte trips. marriages, shopping outings, and plans to move. R. H. Baker travels to El Paso to sue his ailing sister. See writer for Bronte Enterprise subscription.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Nora Jacquline Hallmark 65 who died January 5 at Peterson Hospital in Belen New Mexico. Born October 16 1881 in Belton Texas she moved to Ft Chadbourne in 1914 and served as postmistress for 15 years retiring in 1942. She earlier worked as a telephone manager and joined the Methodist Church in 1917. She was visiting a sister Mrs G J Patton in Belew at the time of death and is survived by a son R L Chester Hallmark and a sister Mrs O D Spoonts among others.
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