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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1954
Page
4
Jeff Dean announced plans to seek another term as Coke County Judge and Ex-Officio School Superintendent. He has focused on road and school improvements since taking office, after a career in teaching and serving as Bronte Schools superintendent. He thanked supporters and urged continued cooperation.
Humble Oil & Refining Co. No. 86-E Sallie M. Odom in Fort Chadbourne Field produced 252.83 barrels of 45.9 gravity oil daily. Flow used a 16-64 inch choke. packer set on casing with 400 pounds pressure from an open hole at 445-82 feet. Gas oil ratio 765 to 1. 1,000 gallons of acid used. Humble staked location for No. 88-E Odom. site 9,570 feet south and 1,345 feet west of survey lines.
Howard Brock announces candidacy for a second term as Commissioner of Precinct 2, Coke County. He thanks residents for support, cites road work progress and flood damage, and asks for votes in the Democratic Primary next summer.
H. A. Springer Charlie Boecking and C. E. Bruton attended a meeting in Eden to organize scouting officials for a Concho Valley Council fundraising campaign. The drive starts in February with a committee led by Springer as community chairman and Brunson as management chairman.
Mrs. Gertrude Gray announced this week she will seek a second term as Coke County treasurer. She currently serves her first term and appeals for Democratic primary support. She promises to continue honest efficient service if re-elected and asks for votes.
Coke County native Weldon Fikes announces his candidacy for another term as County and District Clerk. He cites voter support and asks for continued confidence. Fikes served in the Army after World War II and was stationed in Alaska during the Attu invasion.
Over several days in January patients were admitted and discharged. Notable admissions include Esther Lee Billy Joe Katherine Phillips and H M McMeans. discharges include Mrs Do Black Ola Jackson Grace Rogers and Mrs Barbara Billings.
Mr and Mrs Ted Simpson of Waco announce the birth of Patricia Elaine a baby girl born in a Waco hospital. She is the granddaughter of Mrs Jim Simpson of Bronte.
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