Robert Lee Revelations and Community News Pulse
Sunday School class costume party, fish fry, and a 46 Seniors edition of the Corral highlight a busy Robert Lee community week. Events include a Bible school close, 4-H Camp at Lance, Cub Scouts fundraising for a playground, and local families hosting guests and trips across Coke and Tom Green counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Clift
Bo-Peep
Ruth Ann Taylor
Ava Lou Tubb
Martha Smith
Modele Moore
Wallace Clift
Jamie Bilbo
Eckert Tinkler
Marcus Turner
Cumbie Ivey
Homer Ivey
Gerald Ivey
Miss Allen
Martinas
Baptist Vacation Bible School
Fred Blake
Lowell Roane
Clyde Lee
Maverick
J. R. Johnson
Bronte
Willis Smiths
Allene Olsen
Odessa
Raymond McCutchen
Cumbie Ivey, Jr
San Angelo Junior College
Coke County
Lance
Fay C. Roe
Hazel McCoy
Tom Green County
Mary Drummond
Mitchell County
A. J. Roe, Jr
Cubs
Stock sellers crowd buyers for wool and cattle
Producers push stock to buyers who line up for limited quantities. Sheep appear on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, cattle rarely on Saturdays, with Friday sales typical and Saturdays dependent on crowd size. The week’s plans were miscommunicated last week.
Mrs Fay C Roe Resigns as County Home Demonstration Agent
Mrs Fay C Roe of Coke County resigns effective July 15 as Home Demonstration Agent. Judge McNeil Wylie in Robert Lee forwards notice. The July 8 commissioners meeting may accept her resignation. candidate to succeed is Miss Mary Pearl Bearden of Dawson County. Bearden, 1943 Abilene Christian College graduate with Texas Tech home economics study, taught at Grandview for two years and served as 4-H sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay C. Roe
Coke County
McNeil Wylie
Robert Lee
Roe
Mrs. Roe
Mary Pearl Bearden
Dawson County
Bearden
Abilene Christian College
Texas Tech
Lubbock
A. & M. College
Grandview
Bruton Named New President of Bronte Service Club
C E Bruton was unanimously elected president of the Bronte Community Service Club on Friday June 28 after H O Whitt resigned due to Santa Fe schedule conflicts. Vice President Bruton and first vice president J T Henry were also elevated, as members noted local highway department work and Play Night plans. The club extends welcome to all residents including veterans to aid Bronte and surrounding trade area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bruton
Bronte Community Service Club
H. O. Whitt
Whitt
Santa Fe
C. RB. Blake
J. T. Henry
Highway Department
Bronte
Blake
George B. McCrary
W. Chapman
Youngblood
Boyhood friends reunite after 25 years at Bruton home
C F Bruton recalls a visit from Arthur Barrid, once his neighbor at Watts Creek, now a Memphis dairy owner. Barrid, with his father Jim Barrid and Mrs. S L Cannon, stopped by for several hours, sharing old photos and stories during the gathering last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Bruton
Everet
Arthur Barrid
Arthur
Jim Barrid
Jim
Santa Anna
Watts Creek
Pilgrim Ridge
Coleman County
Memphis
Tennessee
Barbecue Brings Crowd at Legion Park Event
A barbecue in American Legion park last week drew about 1500 people and 600 pounds of meat. Candidates spoke to the crowd while Rev. George B. McCrary presided and joked about the length of talks and the cowbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
George B. McCrary
REA Lines to Start This Month Per Butner Notice
Butner says the REA will begin this month and urges all interested parties to contact Butner or J. T. Henry promptly to arrange involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butner
J. T. Henry
Hughes seeks appellate post for Third Court of Civil Appeals
Robert G. Hughes of Tom Green County announces candidacy for Associate Justice of the Third Court of Civil Appeals in Austin. A San Angelo attorney since 1926, he served as City Attorney and District Attorney, Navy veteran, UT law graduate, and father of four. Incumbent Judge Mallory B. Blair seeks reelection in the 24-county Third Supreme Judicial District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Hughes
Tom Green County
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Austin
Hughes
San Angelo
Ralph Logan
Logan
Hico
Texas
University of Texas
Third Supreme Judicial District
Sterling
Comal
Fayette
Williamson
Mallory B. Blair
Fragmentary notice from Lubbock locals hints at arrivals
The readable bits mention Lubbock and a period of stay for visitors or groups. No clear event, date, or names available. text fragments suggest a community notice about people staying in the area for some time.
Mrs De Riemer Honored With Tea Shower
Mrs De Riemer formerly Dorothy Springer was entertained with a tea from 4 to 6 on Saturday June 29 at the home of Mrs George B McCrary. Guests were greeted at the door by several hostesses and the bridal book was presided over by Mrs R Caperton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah Caperton
Mines
Bobby Modgling
M. Percifull
T. He. Rogge
de Riemer
HL. A. Springer
McCrary
RT. Caperton
Marjorie Percifull
Hawaii
Hickam Field
Rainey Set for Bronte Appearance and Campaign Stops
Governor candidate Homer Rainey is tentatively due in Bronte next Tuesday around 9 30 AM and will also visit Robert Lee Ballinger and Coleman. A major speech is slated for July 8 in San Angelo likely on the courthouse lawn as supporters rally for Rainey who leads in public opinion polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Rainey
Bronte
Robert Lee
Ballinger
Coleman
San Angelo
Dr. Rainey
Oreo Pol
Three Injured In Bronte Car Crash Involving Six Riders
A 1939 Mercury sedan carrying Mrs. Carl Brock Nadine Burgess Gertie May Burgess Jess Arthur Guy Christy and others from Robert Lee hit a light pole near the Concrete Tile Plant in Bronte. Arthur driving blamed blinding lights from parked cars. all six were treated with first aid and taken to Robert Lee for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brock
Nadine
Gertie May Burgess
Robert Lee
Mercury
Jess Arthur
Pennsylvania
Bronte
Arthur
Guy Christy
Pennsyvania
Burgess
Brock
Jerry Bell
Holdridge
San Angelo
T Ff. Sims
HM. A. Springer
West Texas Utilities
TAN Alet
Bronte Builds New Water Well to Boost Supply
Maver Noah TD Pratt announced a new Bronte well to augment the city water supply. The mayor thanked residents for reducing irrigation to prevent shortages and said the new well would soon be connected, increasing available water for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maver Noah TD. Pratt
Bronte
Youngblood discusses UCRA work at Lamesa
Lamesa hosted L. To Youngblood, chairman of the Upper Colorado River Authority, who met with Midland Odessa Colorado City representatives about forming a municipal waterworks system. He cited strong cooperation and expected further talks to secure water supply for municipal use ahead of irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngblood
Sace
Upper
Colorado River Authority
Lamesa
UCRA
Midland
Odessa
Colorado City
Suyder
Ingo
War Department Honor List Details Texas Soldier Losses
The War Department publishes county by county death and casualty figures for Texas. Coke County names include killed in action and non battle deaths with ranks and initials listed. line of duty status is emphasized in the department’s findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
War Department
Cos
Coke County
Acion
Verdon T. Allen
Claude O. Ditmore, Jr
Elbert ©. Stephenson
James J. Vaughn
Tennyson Topics Recap Of Local Visits And Outings
Tennyson residents recount visits from Bud Hurst and family, Sue Green, and many others. People traveled to Angelo, Miles, and Salt Gap, attended meals, domino games, and airplane stunts, with fishing and rabbit hunts noted. Neighborly aftenons wrap a busy week of gatherings and casual travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Hurst
Robert Schlagal
Sue
R. C
W. T. Greens
Hurst
Rowena
John
Barney Westbrook
Joyce
Eddie
W. T. Green
Will Perkins
Orient
R. B. Caldwell
J. B. Glascock
Fred Conger
W. DD. Latham
Angelo
W. D. W. T. Green
Grace
Mr. Green
Miles
Eddie Harrells
Floyd Gibsons
James Gilmores
W. D. Lathams
J. W. West is Slain in Ft Chadbourne Altercation
J W West of Abilene died from a stab wound to the chest suffered during a late Saturday night altercation at the Slaughter Williams home in Ft Chadbourne. Williams, unknown age, is charged with murder of his stepfather and is held in the Tom Green County jail. Funeral services for West were held in Blackwell on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. West
Abilene
Slaughter Williams
Ft. Chadbourne
Williams
Tom Green
West
Blackwell
Pat Murphy Jr Plans Law School Return in Texas
Pat Murphy Jr of San Angelo recently left the University of Texas and plans to resume law studies. He was surveying property in County that belonged to his father during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Murphy, Jr
San Angelo Dro
University of Texas
Pat
Jin County
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By Jamie Bilbo
Mrs. Fay C. Roe
Bruton
Community Service Club
Bob Knicrim
M.A. Butner
RBIA
Tamile Oil
Sanco
RLELA
Jeff Dean
C2. Blake
J.T. Henry
O. W. Chapman
T. H. Rogge
Frank Keeney
Bob Kuserim
M.A. Butcher
J.P. Youngblood
Robert Hughes
Appelate Post
Rainey
Tennyson
William Jessie Green
Bud Cummings
Gatesville
Elmer Allen
George James
James Chambers
Melvin James
Paul Horns
Corney Meador
Alto Harrells
Salt Gap
Crim
Ruth
Eddie Fiveash
CO. Meadors
Raymond Meadors
Willie Wolfs
McCamey
Bert Cornelius
Mr. Keeney
Tom Greens
Keeney
Christoval
Dart Simley
Ben Murphy
Smiley
Murphy
Dart
Whey
Marvin Corlews
Tarbhock
Ruth Hagerman
Cone
Dwain
Miro
Harold Charret
Carlsbad
Mro
Edward Harrell
Bud Cimmings
Green
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