Water project could irrigate Coke County farms
The article contemplates tunneling water from a distant source to irrigate lands around Coke County. It argues irrigation could yield big dividends similar to High Plains farmers, despite fewer acres. The piece notes Tommy Hallmark, Marine, rodeo rider, and mentions Mrs. B G Timmons traveling to Houston for medical care with her son Charles Timmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
High Plains
B. G. Timmons
Houston
Alvin
Charles Timmons
Card of Thanks and Classified Ads Notice
Community notices include thanks to friends for support during Bronte Hospital stay and a series of classifieds such as for sale items, wanted help, hunting restrictions, and business ads. Names include Nettie Essary C. E. Bruton Larry D. Box Sam L. Williams and organizations like Monuments Grave Markers. Locations referenced are Bronte Lubbock San Angelo and city park. Contact numbers and addresses appear for arranging sales or services.
Funeral services for Miss Nora Belle Corley in Blackwell
Funeral services were held at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Blackwell for 69 year old Nora Belle Corley who died after a brief illness in Washington, D C. She worked for the U S Health Education and Welfare Department. Born July 23 1899 in Bell County she moved to Blackwell as a child and graduated from Hardin Simmons University. Survivors include two sisters Esther Davis and Marie McLendon two brothers Olen Corley and Kay Corley pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Belle Corley
Blackwell
First Baptist
Kenneth Jones
Ross Tipps
Kay Corley
Keith Corley
Lowell Corley
Jimmie Corley
Rayburn McLendon
Tolbert Grisham
Jonathan Lewis
Donnie Stagner
Billy Holland
Help Yourself and Your Country Buy Savings Bonds
A government campaign urges citizens to support national finance by purchasing savings bonds. The appeal highlights patriotic duty and long term security for families, with promises of steady returns and backing by the U.S. Treasury.
Fires Plague Firemen
Luckett urged more volunteers for the local fire department to meet state attendance requirements and prepare for higher fire insurance rates. He stressed that despite existing members some fail to attend meetings and that recruiting new volunteers is urgently needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luckett
Fire Department
Local Woman J A Geiger Dies in Westbrook
Funeral services were held at Westbrook Methodist Church for Mrs J A Geiger of Westbrook who died at home from a heart condition. Burial was in Westbrook Cemetery. She was a sister of Mrs Ben Oglesby of Bronte. Survivors include her husband Roy and Don a daughter Beth her mother Mrs A L Young two sisters Mrs Oglesby and Mrs J W McCullough of Midland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook Methodist Church
J. A. Geiger
Westbrook
Geiger
Ben Oglesby
Bronte
Roy
Don
Beth
A.L. Young
Oglesby
J. W. McCullough
Midland
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Zell Moore
Tommy Hallmark
Hallmark
Yuma
Arizona
Livermore
Calif
Vietnam
Manuel Reyes, Sr
Call
Nettie Essary
O. H. Willoughby
Bill
Bob Wrinkle
Central Drug Store
Ford Tractor
Frank Keesee
The
Luttrells
E Wise
U. S
Bronte Hospital
C. E. Bruton
Larry D. Box
Lubbock
Tex
San Angelo
Birk
Miss Corley
Blackwell Cemery
Hormel
Kimbelly's Biscuits
Oleo, Kimbell
California
Sunkist
ZEE
Gandy
Frozan
Folger's Coffee
Sims Food Store
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