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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1951
Page
10
Miss Lottie Ivey donated a 1914 photograph from the Bronte schoolhouse. She identified many pictured names across four rows including U rban Lowry Lottie Ivey Theloma Reed Vera Sweden Ada Sweden and others, noting some names changed after marriage.
Bronte squads claim top honors in a multi round tourney with Bronte B beating Eola 35 28 and Bronte A advancing after defeating Christoval. Eden and Christoval reach semifinals while McCaulqunantet upset Eden to reach the final rounds. The all tournament team features Eugene Lee Gerald Sandusky Marlin MacCutchen Billy Canter Bob Trotter and more.
January entries list patient admissions including Debbie Gentry, Herb Holland, David Gentry, and Clifford Hageman among others. Discharges include Mrs F Landers, Edgar Bagwell, Deborah Gentry, Mrs Ro Ash, and several others across January dates.
The Diversity club paused regular activities at a meeting to organize a Mothers March for the March of Dimes. The event will be held Wednesday night from 7 to 8 at the home of Mrs. Cecil Kea with a salad plate and spiced tea served to members including James Allen and others.
Caperton Chevrolet Co announced deliveries of new passenger cars to Albert Rawlings Noel Pervifall and Jewel Ledbetter. New pickups went to Edward Cambie and Humble Oil Refining Co and a new truck was delivered to Lone Star Gas Co.
County Sheriff and tax assessor Paul Good reports only about 500 poll taxes paid by Wednesday with penalties looming for nonpayment after January 31. Taxpayers urged to settle poll taxes before the deadline to avoid penalties, as January 31 also caps school and city tax payments without penalties.
Regroup of nearly 400 people gathered Sunday afternoon at Mr and Mrs Frind Fuentes home for a Rosary in hopes of world peace. The event concludes with plans for another recitation next Sunday at 2 PM at the Fuentes residence.
Community drives to support the Mothers March with porch light reminders and downtown business fundraisers. Diversity Club leader Mrs. Glenn oversees a two-worker street route while cafes donate coffee proceeds to the fund and a town canvas widens participation.
Webb, chairman of the Coke County Soil Conservation District, attends the regional Soil Conservation Service convention in Oklahoma City. Delegates discuss soil and water conservation, awards, elections, and entertainment as Oklahoma hosts the event at the Shirvin Hotel and Municipal Auditorium. The drive includes school fund contributions and polio fund support, with a closing Mothers March type event planned on Wednesday night.
The Enterprise uses two inside pages at a reduced size due to delayed newsprint. The shortage stems from a national emergency and affects many small papers. Readers are told the regular print may resume next week, but no promises are given.
Report details ongoing oil field drilling at the Bronte and West Fort Chadbourne areas with Nos Glenn, Hamble, and related wells. Mentions completion timelines, test flows, gas oil ratios, and 24 hour production potential for several tracts, including Nos Neo, Chen, and Odler.
The WEED council met in the county agent's office last Saturday January 3 with seven members and the Jr and Sr sponsors represented. The Journal voted to have each member contribute to the March of Dimes, approve a concession stand at the Coke county fat stock show in February, publish the 1052 birthday calendar, and hold a bake sale soon.
A box pasture fire near Box San Angelo destroyed 200 acres of rangeland and about 400 yards of fencing before 11 am. Caused by a discarded cigarette or match, volunteers from Bronte and local residents fought the blaze for hours.
Revival services start Sunday January 28 at Bronte Baptist Church led by Rev W D Price with preaching by Rev Taylor Henley of Manuel Baptist San Angelo. Services continue through February 4 with John Max Cos directing music and both morning 10 am and evening 730 pm sessions.
At a Wednesday meeting, UCRA officials including Youngblood and Soran spoke on Oak Creek reservoir projects. They noted rising ore costs increase overall project expenses and outlined plans to secure a steady water supply for Bronte and nearby areas.
Congratulatory notice reports the birth of a 7 pound 2 ounce son at San Angelo Hospital to Mr and Mrs J Ro Cremer. The family previously resided at Tennyson and Bronte High School alumnus. They now live on Mode Parkbouke.
Webb said he would attend the convention in Oklahoma City on February 20. He expects Hus to provide key information for his role as chairman of the board of supervisors. The program aims to equip boards with details to better assist landowners through future district movements.
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