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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1956
Page
5
Our older daughter makes her reportorial debut in the Enterprise after being elected Brownie Scout Troop reporter. A note urges support for March of Dimes and poll tax deadlines, with local 4-H results from Robert Lee showing Dee Arrott and Jessie Ensor winning grand championships in lambs and sheep.
Mr and Mrs Claude Ward double floor area of Estelle's Flowers and Gifts Bronte by extending toward the rear. A larger refrigerator allows more display of pot plants and gifts. They opened in Bronte Oct 31 1953 and closed the Robert Lee shop due to growth. A new delivery panel truck was also purchased.
Funeral services for Miss Ethel Reaves were held at Blackwell Baptist Church with Rev. T. W. Teel officiating. She died Tuesday in Bronte Hospital and was born November 11 1884 in Williamson County. Survivors include sisters and brothers in Blackwell and burial followed at Blackwell Cemetery.
Bronte defeats Lakeview 55-49 to claim third place as Bronte breaks a 47-47 tie with two minutes left. Lakeview Maidens win 54-43 over Paint Rock Club. Scooter Snead scores 38 in Robert Lee game for runnerup scoring with 62 total and earns all tournament honors.
Campaign director Joe Rose reports 634.67 dollars collected for the March of Dimes on Coke County’s east side. The final major event, the Mothers March by Diversity and Sorosis Clubs, begins tonight at 7 30 p m with porch-light pickup.
Ester Bryant longtime Blackwell resident died in Sweetwater Hospital last week after a 10 day stay Funeral services were at Blackwell Baptist Church with Rev C F Powell Fort Sumner NM officiating Burial followed in Blackwell Cemetery Cate Spencer Funeral Home of Sweetwater in charge Survivors include wife one son Burl Bryant of Sweetwater three daughters Maurine Shaffer Wanda Lynn Ward Naomi Alewine four brothers two sisters and nine grandchildren
Misses June and Jean Moore and Carolyn Kemp represented Bronte on KRBC-TV telethon in Abilene. The broadcast supported the March of Dimes Benefit. Carolyn performed as soloist while June and Jean sang as a duet. Carolyn is daughter of Cecil and Mrs Kemp and Julie and Jean are twins of Foy and Mrs Moore.
Mr and Mrs Homer Vaughn traveled after learning of the death of their aunt Mrs Emma Pierce 82 of O'Donnell formerly of Bronte. Mrs Pierce was buried on Thursday after funeral services last week.
Taxpayers face a January 31 deadline after which taxes become delinquent and penalties apply. County school and city collectors expect brisk business and sheriff Good reports 775 poll tax receipts issued so far with an estimated 1,300 to 1,400 more to be paid in Coke County before midnight.
The Coke County Livestock Show sale drew strong bids after judging with five hogs and five lambs selling. Grand champion lamb sold to Sweetwater Cotton Oil Mill for 1.11 per lb and reserve champion to Caperton Chevrolet Co at 0.75. Buyers included Ivey Motor Co Nathan's Jewelers Santa Rita Wool Co Western Wool Mohair Joe B Blakeney Wool Warehouse and more. Hog champion sold to Robert Lee State Bank at 0.50 per lb and reserve to Vaughan Chevrolet Co at 0.41. Packers bids from West Texas Packing Co and Midwest Feed Yards were above market. Officials praised the lively bidding and thanked buyers and bidders for a record sale.
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