Northwest of Bronte drill targets new Addie Fletcher well
Oil field activity west of Bronte focuses on McGarr No 1 Addie Fletcher planned by Midland firms L G Yarbrough Son W W Phillips G M McGarr and W H McGarr San Angelo. The 660 foot wildcat in section 445 block LA H&TC surveys tests ENenburger formation to 6000 feet with Conway Drilling Co. as contractor. Other rigs like Sun and Jameson units advance at several depths while permits for Bronte land are sought.
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Bronte
L. G. Yarbrough
H&tc Ry. Co
McGarrs
Conway Drilling Co
Placid Oil Co
Robert Forman
Sun No
Jameson
Briannon
Mathers
Hickok & Reynolds
Lo O
W. J. Warren
RL. Moore
L. V. Hitt
Vernon C. Lammers
Robert Lee
Humble Plans Oil Camp Near Bronte Site Surveyed
Word circulated that Humble Oil Refining Co has surveyed an 80 acre tract on R. E. Hickman land for housing employees. Hickman said officials have not approached him about buying the land. It was believed the camp would be near Bronte, but no official announcement has been made.
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Humble Oil & Refining Company
R. E. Hickman
Hickman
Oil Company
Bronte
Coke County
Robert Lee
Sun Oil
Silver
Assie
Oak Creek
Mae Youngblood Ward
CIA
Ucral Fe
Colorado River
Bronte Banker
Brazos River
Cora
Salaries set for Coke County officials in 1949
Commissioners in Robert Lee fixed annual salaries under the new constitutional amendment. Sheriff and tax assessor collector 4200, county and district clerk 4000, county judge 4000, county treasurer 2000, county attorney 2100, justice of the peace 300, constables 300, county agent 1800, and home demonstration agent 1500. The treasurer’s quarterly report was approved and Dr. J K Griffith named Coke County health officer for 1949.
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Coke County
Commissioners Court
Robert Lee
J. K. Griffith
Bronte Schools Start New Team
Bronte schools begin second semester with 22 new students since Christmas. Superintendent W. L. Carroll says new schedules for high and grammar schools are in place and working better than last semester, especially in the grade school.
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Bronte
Supt
W. L. Carroll
Gramar School
Carroll
Bronte and Robert Lee Set for Thursday Basketball Night
Bronte and Robert Lee were to play conference games last night at 6 15. Girls teams and both boys teams were scheduled. Norton defeated Bronte girls last Tuesday while Bronte A and Bronte B boys won their games.
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Bronte
Robert Lee
Bronte and
Norton
Norton Girls
Bronte Girls
PTA to Discuss Gilmer Akin Plan at January Meeting
Bronte PTA president Mrs Otis Smith calls a meeting for next Tuesday January 25 at 3 p.m. at the Bronte Superintendent's office. W L Carroll will speak on the Gilmer Akin plan after returning from a Texas superintendents meeting. All school patrons urged to attend.
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Otis Smith
Bronte Pta
Bronte School
W. L. Carroll
Austin
McCaleb Services Held at Edith
Funeral services for Z C McCaleb were held at Edith Baptist church Wednesday evening. He died Monday at his mother’s home near Edith, aged about 60, after living in Coke County 38 years and in Bronte 28 years. Burial followed in Edith Cemetery under Clift Funeral Home. Survived by his mother Mrs J D D McCaleb three sisters Mrs George New of Menard Mrs W L P Fletcher of Santa Anna and Mrs A J Muston of Bronte and two brothers George of Edith and Rev Ople McCaleb of Coleman.
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Z. C. McCaleb
Edith Baptist Church
Mr. McCaleb
Edith
Coke County
Bronte
Clift Funeral Home
J. DD. McCaleb
George New
Menard
Wlp. Fletcher
Santa Anna
A. J. Muston
George
Ople McCaleb
Coleman
Bronte Hosts Boys Basketball Tournament Opener
The Bronte gym hosts a boys basketball tournament with teams from Miles Ballinger Wall Eden Water Valley Menard and Bronte. The event starts Friday with a Water Valley Bronte girls game at 6 pm followed by Boys B games and early Saturday rounds. Semifinals Saturday afternoon lead to finals and awards at 9 pm with all tournament honors announced.
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Bronte
Miles
Ballinger
Wall
Eden
Water Valley
Menard
Saturdo
Pelock
Pla.m
P.m
Bronte to Send Large Delegation to Oil Field Hearing
Bronte officials led by Mayor HO Whitt plan a robust delegation for the Texas Railroad Commission hearing on oil field proration set for February 2. The effort aims to unify operators and residents to secure favorable terms and a fair share of allowable drilling. Local groups urge coordinated action to present a strong, united front before the commission.
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Bronte
HO Whitt
Onoon
Texas Railroad
Weather Bouts Cold Spell With Freezing Rain In Week
The forecast notes the coldest temperatures of the week in Bronte with readings as low as 10 to 14. Freezing rain on Monday made travel hazardous while snow sleet followed that night bringing about a half inch moisture. By Tuesday afternoon sunshine melted the snow and the week ended with farmers praising the moisture from last week’s ice storm. LT. Younblood visited San Angelo on Wednesday.
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Bronte
Miss Verena Preeman Named Coca Counts Demonstration Agent
Miss Verena Preeman of Cisco is appointed new Coke counts bore demonstration agent and will assume the office on February 1. She teaches homemaking at Lotiane Pesus high school and is an alumnus of Paws technological college. Her appointment was approved at a Saturday meeting of the Coke committee.
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Verena Preeman
Cisco
Fist O
Pebauars
Shea
Lotiane Pesus High School
Miss Preeman
Paws Technological
Ian Case
Pexas
Sattidas
Caperton Motor Company to Show 1949 Chevrolet Saturday
Caperton Motor Company announces Chevrolet dealership in Bronte territory and invites all residents to preview the 1949 Chevrolet this Saturday January 22. The firm plans a formal opening within weeks and promises a low cost, roomier car with center point steering and airplane type shock absorbers, while continuing repair services at the Angelo Abilene highway location.
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Fmimett
AOD
Matthew Caperton
Caperton Motor Company
Chevrolet
Pew
Ena
Angelo-Abilene Highway
Main Street
Emmett Caperton
Ro OT
Matthew
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McGarr
Addie Fletcher
Dan
Sun
Phas
Sun No. 1
W. Walker
W. Millican
Sun No. 2
CC. C
PTA
UCRA
Upper Colorado River Authority
Gerald C. Allen
LT. Youngblood
Frank Cannon
San Angelo
CCRA
Standard-Times
Comldisstonges Couse Commission
Avastin Pedruvacy
Tuavot
Bacuschil
Leishation
Auster Gurenp
Wath J. Mba
Mayer
Kilgare
Ohba
Ianband
Sean
Aedome
Robert Koch
Upper
Colorado
Uoba Chanman
Youngblood
Bronte Sal
Chan
Sweetwater
Hans Whorgrimsen
Abilene
Gulf Refining Company
Mit Youngblood
Bureau of Reclamation
Gost
Interprise
River Authority
H. G. Wendland
Lake Nosworthy
West Texas Utilities Co
Old Man
LT. Younblood
San Angelio
Vernemma Freeman
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