Community News Briefs From Bronte and Nearby Areas
Local residents visit Ballinger Angelo and Midland towns while births bring new families to San Angelo. A baby girl born Friday night weighs five and a half pounds to Curtis and wife. Ronald Sims, born January 21 in San Angelo, weighs eight pounds. W M A ladies meet February 1 at Eula Holman home to study Luke chapter nine. Stamps Quartet to perform February 15 at Blackwell High School. Visitors include J L Stephenson in Midland and Bronte leaders welcome Dialystic interest from Dallas. Visitors from Abilene include Jack Day and Jimmy Charles with plans for future in Bronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Kemp
Chet Holcombe
Ballinger
J. T. Henrys
Angelo
Ao Jess Percifull
Curtis Smith
San Angelo
Robert Hugh Sims
Ronald
Bor
Elbert Wrinkle
W.M.A
Eula Holman
Luke
Stamps Quartet
Wichita Falls
Blackwell High
T. P. Wharton
Dialystic Soren
Dallas
Bronte
Jack Day
Jimmy Charles
Abilene
Jack
Jimmy
Fletchers Observe 43rd Anniversary in Bronte
E B and Ina Myrtle Fletcher recount 43 years of marriage in Bronte Texas It was the first wedding in Coke County read by Pastor Simpson Their life includes 320 acres valued higher than purchase price with four children and links to local pioneers and long time residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Fletcher
Mrs. Fletcher
Coke County
Bro. Simpson
Robert Lee Methodist Church
Marvin Simpson
San Angelo
Hayrick Road
W. F. Key
Fletcher
Bronte
Charlie Fletcher
Chambers
J. D. Leonard
Ballinger
Richards
Reuben
Coleman
Ina Myrtle Vestal
Mr. Fletcher
Leonard
Cumble & Co
Sweetwater
Frank
American Airlines
Ft.worth
Lela McGlothing
Ozona
Grafa Leads Oats Planting and Irrigation Trial
GRAFA and County Agent Travis Hicks launch a cooperative test in Coke County planting 84 acres of pedigreed oats at 97 percent germination costing 1.85 per bushel. Phosphate trials on fertile and poor land show roots longer on treated plots. Grafa plans a large irrigation tank for his orchard and tests new grass from Shreveport. He and Ed Ratliff report 55 lambs from 500 ewes with no losses during two cold spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Grafa
San Angelo
Grafa
Hicks
Shreveport
Ed Ratliff
H. Co
Jack
Bronte
Courthouse Notes on Licenses Taxes and Marriage Forms
Miss Mary Pearl Bearden is praised for service in Coke County. Tuesday was drivers license day with applicants. County Clerk Willis Smith lists marriage licenses for Elgin Vines and Lillian Guttery. Everett Withers and Mildred Meek. J C Cox and Goldie Ardridge issued January 22 and 27. Sheriff Paul Good reports 739 poll taxes paid and 1947 car tags available. Tags go on cars by April first. both front and rear tags required. He has 1100 car tags numbered AY 8300 to AY 9399 plus ranges MD800 to MD949 RC9600 to RC9899 VA8045 to VA8124 and TC1530 to FCI569.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Smith
Elgin Walter Vines
Lillian L. Guttery
Everett T. Withers
Mildred Odessa Meek
J. C. Cox
Goldie Aldridge
Paul Good
Paul
Mrs Dwain Pruitt Honored at January Gift Tea
Mrs Dwain Pruitt formerly Miss Mary Lou Pittman was honored with a gift tea January 21 at the home of Mrs Jeff Dean. Co hosts were Mrs Hollis Stevens Mrs Clifford F Sharp and Miss Geneva Tomlinson with Helen Luckett. Guests including Bettye Weston Murl Andrews Dorothy Leathers Barney Mudgling Bill Wrinkle Jim Mitchell and Noah Pruitt enjoyed heart shaped cakes and other valentines fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwain Pruitt
Mary Lou Pittman
Jeff Dean
Hollis Stevens
Clifford F. Sharp
Geneva Tomlinson
Helen Luckett
Valentine
Valentine Favors
Mmes
Bettye Weston
Murl Andrews
Dorothy Leathers
Barney Mudgling
Bill Wrinkle
Jim Mitchell
Francis Pruitt
Billie Dan Labenske
O. R. McQueen
F. S. Higa
Otis Smith
Frank Sayner
T. Caperton
Noel Percifull
Noah Pruitt
A. N. Rawlings
W. S. Phillips
J. W. Warmer
Louis Bridges
Sum Lasswell
J. W. Labenske
Luther Mc
Methodist Church Fellowship Dinner Honors Founders
The Methodist Church schedules a fellowship supper to honor the founders of the present church. Aiming to celebrate those who have supported the church for more than a generation, the event is set for Friday February 7.
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The
Methodist Church
Bridges and Son win big at Brownwood Livestock Show
B F Bridges and Son from Bronte dominated the Brownwood Livestock Show held January 23 to 26. They won first in Ram Lambs and placed in Yearling Rams and Sire Group with Simmons Stewart and others, while Sheffield and Thate also earned top spots. Mayd Bridges praised the second lamb crop's success as the family traveled for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
B. F
Louis Bridges
Bronte
B. F. Bridges & Son
Simmons & Stewart
R. O. Sheffield
San Angelo
A. B. Culberson
Bridges & Son
Clyde Thate
Burkett
Simmons-Stewart
Sheffield
Bridges
Mayd Bridges
Lois
Mrs. Bridges
Mrs Keeney Hosts Sr Who Club In January Meeting
Bronte Senior Who Club met January 18 with Mrs. Charlie Keeney as host. Miss Mary Pearl Bearden demonstrated electrical appliances and wiring, and members discussed the 1947 agricultural outlook. Attending were Mines J I Keeney, T C Price, J I Leonard, Donald Huffaker, F E B Modgling, Fred McDonald, and O W Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Senior Who
Charlie Keeney
Mary Pearl Bearden
J. 1. Keeney
T.C. Price
J. 1. Leonard
Donald Huffaker
F. E B. Modgling
Fred McDonald
O. W. Chapman
Grand Champion Steer Royal Jupiter Heads Free San Angelo Exhibit
The International Grand Champion Steer Royal Jupiter will be shown in a free public exhibition in San Angelo on Thursday February 6 at 3 30 PM in front of the Firestone Store at Concho and Irving. Firestone tours the steer nationwide in a custom air conditioned palace on wheels with specialty diet, music, and private viewing.
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Royal Jupiter
San Angelo
Firestone
Concho and Irving
Sirloin
Oklahoma
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Chicago
Oklahoma A
W. H. Agnell
Church of Christ Names New Pastor in Abilene
Elder Bill Stanley, a ministerial student at A C C in Abilene, is named the new minister of the Bronze Church of Christ. Members and friends are invited to attend services each Lord's Day at 11 AM and 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stanley
A.C.C
Abilene
Bronze Church of Christ
Bronze Longhorns top Bobcats in close 21 20 win
The Bronze Longhorns defeated the San Angelo Bobcats 21 to 20 last week in a tight game with a second string squad. Tuesday they beat Blickwell in both contests. Plus Miss Jean Duncan began Monday as home economics teacher after earning her TS CW degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longhorns
San Angelo Bobcats
Blickwell
Jean Duncan
T.s.cw
Jeff Dean
HE BR. Gassiot
Linda Lasswell
Rickie Dale Hester
Johnnie Smith
Billy Alexander
Carol Lynn Thomason
Mary Jane Powell
Wanda Bell Snead
Beverly Kay Browning
Barbara Ann House
Patsy Pittman
Leslie Dean Caperton
Frances Ann Carlton
Mary Ann Gray
Virginia Chirk
Bill Maxwell
Judith Anderson
Jimialeen Clark
Pruitts Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Minivet and Mirso Noah Pruitt observed their silver anniversary on January 28 marking twenty five years since their Ballinger wedding. A cake decorated with pink rosebuds and silver balls honored the occasion and many relatives and friends joined in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minivet
Mirso Noah Pruitt
Jase Pueschay
Francis Pruitts
Mires
Maxine Labenskhe
Dwain Prontt
Jiamaer Pruitt
Monitor Alexander
Pat Beaver
Murl Andrews
Jo Wo Warner
WW. Labbenske
Miro
O. N. Pittman
Hes
C.R. Bhike
Mary Pruitt
Mrs Bridges Hostess to WSCS Meeting
WSCS members met January 27 at Mrs B F Bridges home for a business session. A fellowship supper at the church is planned for February 7 with guests to bring vegetables salad and dessert. Attendees included H O Whitt Tet Dean George McCrary George Thomas and others. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Jeff Dean at the Wild Cat to study Fine Art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Nunnally
Methodist
WSCS
B. F. Bridges
H. O. Whitt
Tet Dean
George McCrary
George Thomas
Tennyson Topics Love Local Visits and Birth Announcement
Michel Samuel was born to Mr. and Mrs. Grady Gaston on Jan 21 and both mother and baby are doing fine. The column lists numerous local visits and trips among residents from Bronte, Robert Lee, and nearby towns, ending with a subscription pitch for the Bronte Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michel Samuel
Grady Gaston
C. O. Meador
Fort Worth
Tom Brown
Big Lake
I. N. Howells
Robert Brown
W. T. Greens
Bronte
Sadie Brown
Clifford Hagerman
Bud Cummings
C. N. Webb
Abilene
A. L. Harrell
Beryl
Barnhart
L. Y. Harrell
Robert Lawrence
Buddie Stewart
Lee Allen
Lou Ella
W. T. Green
Barney Westbrook
Gene
Bessie Stewart
Enterprise
Grace Green
J. B
Bessie Clark
Jewel Dean Latham
Hazel James
Betty Mills
Della Gibson
J. B. Arrott
Charles and
Carol Dean Westbrook
J. R
Woodrow Howell
Chesley Pierce
Bernie Lee Howell
Lee Allen Stewart
Jessie May
Liddie Brown
Allen
Terrell Brown
Robert Lee
James
W. D. Latham
Jewel Dean
W. D
Clayton
James Gilmore
Jack Corley
Angelo
Robert Browns
Ball
Laura Martin
Tom Green
Norton Notations Sports Roundup and Local Notes
During the Crews tournament Norton girls beat the Novice girls and Norton boys lost 98 to 24 to Winters. Norton girls defeated Wingate to win a trophy 17 to 16. The Gooks defeated Ballinger. Maverick beat the Gooks 46 to 44. Various local visits and family updates accompany the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Wingate
Blackwell
Talpa
Norton High
Ballinger
Flynt
Accomplished Liar Known for Ten Years of Truthful Deception
A notable individual in a local community is described as an accomplished liar who has managed to tell his wife the truth for ten years and still get by, highlighting a paradoxical personal reputation.
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Marvin Stephenson
Marvin
O. C. Ivey
G. A. Best
Best
E. B. Fletchers
Courthouse News
Texas
Mrs. Dwain Pruitt
Geo. B. McCrary
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Tennyson
B. F. Bridges and Son
Mrs. Keeney
SR. Who
Mes
Church OF Christ
Elder Bill Stanley
Pandas
Jones
Sandusky
Breat
Bally Thomas High
Wells Wath
Pruitts
William Jessie Green
Norton Notations
Hetty Jo Shelburne
J. D. Carlton
G. K. Corley
Travis Daniels
John Tarleton
Maverick
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