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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1947
Page
2
Businessmen in Bronte discuss forming a retail credit association to identify good and bad credit risks and extend credit accordingly. Delinquent accounts run to thousands of dollars for some merchants, while many overdue balances total hundreds or thousands. The plan would compile names of habitual slow payers and limit further credit until debts are settled.
Bronte beat Eola 9 to 5 last Sunday as Ozona defeated Maverick and Veribest edged Robert Lee. Bronte and Ozona share first with Veribest, Miles, Robert Lee close behind. next Sunday Bronte visits Veribest and Eola goes to Ozona.
Mrs Carrie Williams postmaster said under HJR 0th Congress approved by President Truman on June 30 the 3 cent letter rate and other postage fees in effect then will be permanent. Local postage covers local box mail and 3 cents when mail leaves on routes.
Mary Pearl Bearden of HDA says the Coke County WHO Council will meet in Robert Lee tomorrow to discuss health initiatives and local outreach plans.
A June letter invites Bronte and surrounding counties to the first West Texas Cotton Chemurgi and Ceramics Carnival in Memphis on Oct 3 4 1947. It promises exhibits from the National Cotton Council and state colleges, crown judging for Miss Cotton of West Texas, a parade led by Gov. Beauford H Jester, free exhibit space, and cash prizes. It calls for local representation and a Queen candidate, plus bands and floats to showcase regional development.
Newsreel photographers press and radio crews pledged to attend promising regional publicity. The organizers aim to convince industry of local natural resources potential and pledge their utmost effort to deliver a memorable event.
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