No. 1 Brunson Hits 2nd Pay and Gas Shows
Wildcat at 1 percent miles south of Fort Chadbourne in Bronte district recovers 90 feet of oil and gas cut mud in a test from 5,194 to 5,204 feet with gas reaching the surface within five minutes. Earlier test from 5,166 to 5,186 feet yielded 300 feet of mud with gas. Keeney section shows tremendous gas production. a valve blew off and gas control was briefly lost before restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble
James L. Brunson
Wildcat
Bronte Field
Palo Pinto
Strawn
Brunson
Barnsdall Oil Co
Harris Davenport
Fort Chadbourne
Seth Clark
Humble No
Sallie Odom
Coke County
Felix Sosa
No. 1
Odom
T. W. Murray
Texarkana
Louis Mabee
Midland
L. T. Youngblood
Bronte
Bend
Hickok & Reynolds
Dan Auld
J. L. Keeney
Community Greetings Highlight Abilene Visitors and Local Visits
Brookshire area notes list church guest Rev. Robert Wilson of Abilene, family visits across Miles Gonzales and Bronte, plus gatherings with the Gleghorns, Hollands, Essarys, and Hollands. A 28 pound catfish caught during a fish fry is reported, with several contending families attending funerals and services in Big Spring and Shannon hospital updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wilson
Abilene
T. G. Gleghorn
Doyle Gleghorn
Ollie Mae
Gonzales Pono Hospital
Leland Carlton
Maverick
James Holland
L. B. Rix
Lubbock
J. C. Miller
K. M
Herbert Hollands
Henry Boatright
Miles
Alexanders
Mary Lou Alexander
James Lee
Alfred Rose
Norton
Essarys
Jodie Hedges
Cathy
Herbert Holland
Junior
Willy Tuckers
Roy
Smith Holloway
A. J. Essarys
Kate Cox
Earnest
Bronte
Doyle Gleghorns
T. G
B. V. Hedges
C. A. Doose
Tug Boatright
Doyle Gleghor
J. C. Boatright
Big Spring
James Cauble
Dee Foster
Bi Spring
Fosters
Chris Doose
Shannon Hospital
San Angelo
Julie Bryan
Ballinger
Willard Caudle
Hurlen
N. Lee
Herbert Hollan
Messrs
Mmes
J. W
J. T. Miller
C. Miller
A. J. Essary
Jim Clarks
Coke County 4 H Encampment Team Places Second in Rifle
Coke County 4 H encampment participants included Marvin and Bill Simpson Billy Glenn Carwile Dalton Copple William Jo Harmon Clinton Hood and Weldon Schooler with Billy Glenn Dalton and Marvin as the team. Weldon Schooler finished as second high individual in rifle shooting and the Coke County team placed third high. Senior boys including Weldon Schooler Le Drew J T and Wayne Arrott served as sponsors for younger members. Weldon oversaw the group as a veteran leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Buchanan Dam
Marvin
Bill Simpson
Billy Glenn Carwile
Dalton Copple
William Jo Harmon
Clinton Hood
Weldon Schooler
Billy Glenn
Dalton
le Drew
J. T
Wayne Arrott
Weldon
Cover Crop Lowers Soil Temperature More Than Sparse Growth
W E Burns of the Coke County Soil Conservation District says a dense cover of grass keeps soil cooler, with 100 degrees under good weeping love grass versus 117 under sparse cover. He notes a 17 degree difference affects evaporation rates. Plans by C N Webb for farm range and contour tillage are outlined, with seed procurement advised as rye and vetch harvest nears. Nip range shows rapid improvement, and Mrs. Ray Coulson remains seriously ill in a San Angelo hospital.
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W. E. Burns
Board of Supervisors
Coke County Soil Conservation District
Burns
C. N. Webb
Tennyson
KR. B. Allen
W. C. Shamblin
Shamblin
Polio Case Confirmed as Health Officials Urge Precautions
City Health Officer Dr. John R B Harris reported one new polio case at Karen Gays Hospital this week and warned the West Texas outbreak is not in decline. Billie Roe of Edith is in critical condition in San Angelo, prompting continued calls for cleanup and DDT spraying in Bronte and surrounding areas to prevent further spread. He warned against complacency despite temporary calm and urged ongoing vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John RB. Harris
Karen-Gays Hospital
West Texas
Billie Roe
Bill
Roe
Edith
San Angelo
Bronte
Harris
Bronte Businesses Set to Close Monday for Fourth
In observance of the Fourth of July most Bronte business houses will close on Monday. No town activities are planned locally though nearby cities host celebrations. The Hayrick barbecue remains on as usual with many Bronte residents traveling for the long weekend.
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Bronte
Stacy Glenn Rites Read In McCamey
The wedding of Nelda Jean Stacy and Dale Glenn was performed Sunday in McCamey by Rev. C. G. Mann. The couple, with guests from Bronte and Pecos, plan to live in Bronte where Glenn operates a grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelda Jean Stacey
J. W. Stacy
McCamey
Dale Glenn
J. B. Glenn
Bronte
Stacy
C. G. Mann
McCamey Methodist Church
Josie Schnaubert
Vernon Glenn
Claudine Brown
Anna Lou Wade
Betty Moore
Ruidoso
Sul Ross College
Texas ‘Techs
Glenn
Pecos
Margaret McArthur
Nettie Shearer
Lubbock
Oak Creek dam project delayed by three weeks
Landowners above and below the proposed Oak Creek dam won a three week delay in the water permit action sought by Sweetwater. The State Board of Water Engineers postponed testimony and a decision until July 20 after protests, with supporting testimony on June 13. Opponents warn of reduced underground flow and disruption of ongoing exploration. a wildcat test nearby has become productive while two others started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Creek
Sweetwater
State Board of Water Engineers
Mrs J Spence Visit From Roscoe
Mrs J Spence of Roscoe is visiting her son R F Spence and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. J. Spence of
Roscoe
R.F. Spence
Enterprise Offers Special Rate Good During This Month
The Enterprise announces a July discount on subscriptions with county rates at 1.50 and out-of-area at 2.00. Community correspondents sell subscriptions in Blackwell Havrick Brookshire Tomivson Orient and nearby areas, inviting readers to contact the office or local associates.
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Enterprise
Hospital News Dismissals And Admissions Span June Dates
June entries list patient admissions and dismissals including Patsy Sayner Jimmy Brun son Mrs Sian Williams Lee Binyon Tom Long Myrtle Lasswell Marlin Mackey Joe George Wilkins infant of Rob Clew birth of a son Mrs E G Martin and others. Several individuals, including Gary Gerame and Miss Johonie Ash, appear with admission or discharge actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Sayner
Jimmy Brunson
Sian Williams
Lee Binyon
Tom Long
Myrtle Lasswell
Marlin Mackey
Joe George Wilkins
Rob. Clew
E.G. Martin
J. O. Gurley
Laura Dean Morrow
J. 2D. Lattrell
BR. G. Raney
Oglesbys Visit San Antonio Floresville Friends
Mr and Mrs Ben Oglesby and their daughter visited San Antonio and Floresville last weekend. Mrs Mo C Oglesby of Las Vegas Nevada joined them for the visit. Seth Wall leaves this week to visit other relatives in Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Oglesby
San Antonio
Floresville
Mo. C. Oglesby
Las Vegas
Nevada
Seth Wall
Lubbock
Voters Decide On County Hospital Bonds July 16
Coke County residents will vote on July 16 whether to issue bonds to fund a county hospital. Critics warn of long term taxes and ongoing costs, arguing eastern residents lack need while Bronte supports a hospital at Robert Lee and west side residents face footing a large bill for a facility they may not use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Bronte
Robert Lee
Hospital Election Set for July 16 in Coke County
Coke County commissioners court set Saturday July 16 as the election day for a special bond issue to finance the construction of a county hospital at Robert Lee. Bids for the hospital were opened earlier, and a petition signed by more than ten percent of county voters prompted the bond election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County Commissioners Court
Robert Lee
State Health Department
Health Department
J. W. Service
Precinct
Coke County Hospital
Jeff Dean
Local Notes Mention Numerous Visits and Gatherings
Tennyson topics recounts visits in the area with Flone Brown Lena Brown and others hosting guests including Tounget, Clarks, Garrets, and Corleys. Several outings in San Angelo East Texas and California are noted along with church and quilting attendance and family gatherings at the John Clark home in Bronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flone Brown
Lena Brown
Patricia Tounget
Mroo
Duane Tucker
Louisiana
John Clark
Harold Garrett
Mrr
Bill Feil
Religees
San Angelo
Ben Murphy
Marvin Corley
Epperson
Coleman
Mary
L. Howell
James Chambers
Sandra
Joe Miller
Billie Ray
Big Lake
Hoo
James
Joe
Christaval
George James
Joe James
Buford James
W. A. Halamicek
Elbert Carper
Miro
Mrs. Greer
California
Fred Congers
John Gaston
Janelle
Texas
Robert Brow
Laura Fiveash
Nettie Hale
Bert Carnelius
Pegwy
Sonny
Fred Canvers
W.C. Green
Grace
Dorothy James
William
Dallas
Bro
B. Baker
Mona Goza
Abilene
Tha Ton
Pete Thomas
Fatia
Jerry Tounger
Linda
Carrne
Robert Feil
J. M. Stuart
Lloyd Brown
Charlie Brown
Mary Clark
Bronte
Henry W.taylor
Selma
Littlefield
Mr. Taylor
Taylors
Dwain Tuckers
Harold Garretts
John Clarks
Bronte Sonora Prep Game Set For Sunday
Bronte and Sonora will meet in a Concho Basin League game Sunday at Sonora amid expectations of a poor matchup following a disputed recent game. Nearby results include Sonora’s 23 to 7 win over Nathan's Jewelers in San Angelo and Miles Giants beating Robert Lee 23 to 7.
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Bronte
Sonora
Verbest
Nathan's Jewelers
San Angelo
Miles Giants
Robert Lee
Miles
Veribest
Ted
Weekend Guests Include Abilene Visitors
Rev and Mrs Robert Wilson and Stephen of Abilene spent the weekend with the Herbert Hollands. Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Bruce Brooks Miss Mary Curry Rev and Mrs C B Baker and Rev Van Giaden all of Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wilson
Stephen
Abilene
Herbert Hollands
Hollands
Bruce Brooks
Mary Curry
C. B. Baker
van Giaden
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Keeney
Brookshire Browsings
Antonio
J. W. Brantley
Ray Coulson
San Angelo Hospital
Stacy - Glenn
Hospital News
Billie Tounget
Bronte - Sonora
Mamie Lammers
Chester Derrick
Clarence Derrick
Clarence Derricks
Chester Derricks
Robert Browns
Jack Corleys
Ben Murphess
Bob Clark
Derricks
Fayna Taylor
Bessie Bruce
Loraine
Mitchell County
Kenneth Clark
Donnie Taylor
Blackwell
Henry Taylor
Marvin Landers
Jack Herrin
James Hollids
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