Bronte Council Considers Dial System Rate Offer
Bronte officials negotiate with General Telephone of the Southwest over a dial system install. The council offers about half the requested rate rise, aiming for service upgrades in Bronte during 1958 while Woullard seeks to avert continuing losses of over $2,000 yearly. The meeting also covers city finances and waterworks funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euston Woullard
Sonora
Woullard
Woollard
Bronte
Helen Kirkland
Jimmy Ed Mackey Wins With His Cow Model Duchess
Jimmy Ed Mackey's entry Model Duchess won first place and grand champion in her class at the Concho Hereford Breeders Association Sale held in San Angelo. Mackey, son of Mr and Mrs J B Mackey of Bronte, received a silver tray from West Texas Cotton Oil Mill and St Angelus Hotel. Model Duchess sold to Dr E B Buckley of Stamford for 295 dollars. Buckley bought four females for 1135 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Ed Mackey
San Angelo
Jimmy Ed
J. B. Mackey
Bronte
West Texas
St. Angelus
E. B. Buckley
Stamford
March of Dimes drive aims to fund new vaccine and relief
The article highlights progress toward a lasting polio vaccine and explains why the March of Dimes seeks 64 million dollars. It notes gamma globulin helps but is costly and short lasting, while a newer vaccine could provide years of protection. Local Coke County leaders urge contributions and praise past success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Foundation
Bronte-Winters Highway Construction Planned
A Bronte to Winters paved highway move advances after a Winters meeting. Seven Bronte delegates and Coleman officials target 30000 for right of way from Wilmeth to the Coke County line. Construction could start early 1956 expanding farm to market road status and shortening the route by about 16 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Winters
Coleman
Winters Chamber of Commerce
Wilmeth
Coke County
Howard Brock
Bronte Lions Club
Wingate
Ballinger
Norton
Central Texas
Texas
Claude Ditmore
L. T. Youngblood
Ernest Ivey
J. A. Stephenson
Charlie Boecking
C. E. Bruton
Brock
March of Dimes Drive Gains Momentum in Texas
The 1955 March of Dimes campaign in Texas moves toward its fundraising goal of 64 million dollars to aid polio patients. Coke County leader Mrs. Virginia Boecking reports state meeting insights, school card collections, and a 3,288 dollar local contribution. Basketball games Monday at the local gym raise funds for polio care and a Mothers March on Polio is planned later in the month with coin drives and additional benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Boecking
Coke County
March of Dimes
San Antonio
Texas
Basil O’connor
National Foundation For Infantile
Coke County Livestock Show Set for Bronte January 26
Coke County annual Livestock Show moves to Bronte for the first time in years. Date is Wednesday January 26 at the livestock barn near the city park. Secretary Edward Cumbie says entries are expected to be large with sheep favored and a few calves in competition. Association president is Fred McDonald Jr of Robert Lee. Classifications to be listed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Bronte
Edward Cumbie
Coke County Livestock Association
Fred McDonald, Jr
Robert Lee
The
Livestock Association
Bronte Fire Department Sees Mass Resignation
Seven Bronte Volunteer Fire Department members resign after mayor announces annual fire chief appointment. The quitters named include Steve Badley and Clarence Doggett with new chief to be A E Bell Sr. The council authorized the mayors choice with consent of the majority. Fire department notes 1954 activity and new equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Volunteer Fire Department
Bronte
Steve Badley
Clarence Doggett
Albert Lammers
Mack Eubanks
Brady Mills
Ralph Dunklin
Pee Wee Collins
Services Held Monday for Mrs. B. B. Edminston
Funeral services for Elia Allen Edminston were conducted Monday at the First Methodist church in Bronte with Rev. Ww. C. Craig officiating. She died Saturday January 8 after a period of illness and was born April 21 1882 near Frankfort Kentucky but grew up in Texas. Survivors include her husband B B Edminston son Don of Bronte grandson Bobby of Snyder and two brothers J M Allen of Wharton and H M Allen of Glen Rose. Burial followed at Bronte Cemetery directed by Clift Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elia Allen Edminston
First Methodist Church
Bronte
Ww. C. Craig
Edminston
Bronte Hospital
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Frankfort
Texas
Childress County
Childress
B. B. Edminston
Chillicothe
Central Texas
Waco
Talpa
Robert Lee
Hutto
Bangs
Strawn
Venus
Milford
Tenth Street
Taylor
Midlothian
Also Mentioned on This Page
General Telephone Company of the
Southwest
Bronte Exchange
John R. Harris
West Side
Oklahoma
Win
Coke
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