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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1957

Page

5

Bargain Rates In Effect Save 50 Cents On Subscription

The Enterprise offers a 50 cent monthly discount for annual subscriptions through July 31. Local Coke and adjoining counties price is $2.00, elsewhere $2.50 this month. Regular annual rates apply for the rest of the year with $2.50 and $3.00. Subscriptions may be mailed or renewed via representatives in Bronte Brookshire Blackwell Tennyson. A two year limit on reduced terms.

Coke Bronte Brookshire Herbert Holland Blackwell Charles Ragsdale Tom Green John Gaston Tennyson

Back on the job after illness with thanks to staff

The writer returns to work at reduced strength, noting a burn on the foot may heal in a month. He praises hospital staff and colleagues for keeping The Enterprise running while he was away, and appeals for public support to fund Little Leaguers’ replacement gear, asking donations to I C Oden Royce or Clyde Lee or at The Enterprise office.

The Enterprise

Aid Urges Support for Audrey Victims Through Red Cross

H. A. Springer reported a Red Cross disaster bulletin calling for emergency funds to aid victims of Hurricane Audrey and other disasters. By last Saturday the Red Cross sheltered over 40,000 people in more than 80 shelters in Texas and Louisiana. Nurses and disaster staff were deployed and serum albumin rushed to the area. President Eisenhower appealed for contributions to Red Cross chapters. Springer urged donations be left at The Enterprise office or with him.

H. A. Springer Red Cross Audrey Texas Louisiana Red Cross Regional Blood Center Eisenhower Springer Coke County Enterprise Office

Local Man Reports Audrey Strain In Jennings Louisiana

Winston Modgling, in Jennings LA, describes Audrey's impact with 90 mph winds and nine hours of chaos. He says most homes damaged, huge trees uprooted, two trailer houses overturned, and about eight inches of rain. He stayed in the office building with 20 to 25 others and hopes to visit home around July fourth.

B. E. Modgling Winston Jennings Audrey

New Office Nurse Joins Bronte Clinic Staff

Mrs. A. R. Bagwell of Robert Lee is starting as office nurse at the John Harris Clinic in Bronte. She will assist Dr. John R. Harris with patients while her husband runs a Robert Lee service station. The couple plans to move to Bronte soon as the clinic aims to improve patient service.

A. R. Bagwell Robert Lee John Harris Bronte

New Tax Exemptions New Baby Births

Mr and Mrs John Paul Riley welcomed daughter Vicki Elaine born Friday June 28 at Clinic Hospital San Angelo weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces. The Rileys have a son Stevie age 3. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs George Wrinkle Bronte and Mr and Mrs Oc le Riley Stamford.

John Paul Riley Vicki Elaine Clinic Hospital San Angelo Rileys Stevie Riley Skidmore George Wrinkle McMurry Collegg Abilene Wrinkle Bronte Ocle Riley Stamford Joe Blake Whalen Linda Kay Bronte Hospital Walter Whalen Wallace Sikes Doyle Marlo

Admission Totals Grow at Local Swimming Pool

Admissions to the local swimming pool surpassed 5000 by closing Monday night with 5246 recorded at closing on Wednesday. A new married ladies only swim hour from 8 to 9 p m will begin Thursday July 11. Two swimming classes run mornings this week led by Joe Don Wilkins and Richard Wayne Rees with participants listed from children to adults. Classes will continue biweekly if enough interest persists.

Aubrey Denman Houston California Oklahoma Arizona Joe Don Wilkins Richard Wayne Rees

Large Per Cent Of 57 Graduates To Attend College

Supt. Garland Black reported 11 of 19 spring graduates requested transcripts for colleges or schools. Eight others likely will pursue further study. Known enrollees include Betty Taylor at Draughon’s Abilene, Ronald Hughes and Jimmy Brunson at Colorado State Typing School Pueblo, Jo Ann Gentry and Joe Ramirez at Sul Ross Alpine, Carollyn Kemp at Trinity San Antonio, Bobby Hester at Texas A&M College Station, Richard Rees, Joe Don Wilkins and Billy Wrinkle at Texas Tech Lubbock, Joy Wilkins to business school, and James Vernon Andrews to Texas Tech.

Garland Black Betty Taylor Draughon Business College Abilene Ronald Hughes Colorado State Pueblo Colo Jimmy Brunson Jo Ann Gentry Joe Ramirez Sul Ross College Alpine Carollyn Kemp Trinity University At San Antonio Bobby Hester Texas A&m College Station Richard Rees Joe Don Wilkins Billy Wrinkle Texas Technological College Lubbock Joy Wilkins James Vernon Andrews Texas Tech

1950 School Bonds Paid Off In Full

The district paid off the 1950 series bonds totaling 9000 dollars earlier than due. Originating from a 820000 bond issue approved in 1950 to modernize the old building and to construct the band hall and dressing rooms, the bonds were held by First National Bank. G M Powell was school board president in 1950 and W W Millikin the secretary.

Garland Black First National Bank G. M. Powell W. W. Millikin

Pony League Schedule Released for 13 to 15 Year Olds

The Pony League schedule for ages 13 to 15 places games at Bronte Ice Co field with Bronte joining Winters league. Coaches Osmo Black and Marvin Corley lead teams Wingate Bronte Cubs Vets and others. An all star game is planned in Wingate on August 9 with first through fourth place matchups in later rounds.

Bronte Ice Co Bronte Osmo Black Marvin Corley Wingate Cubs Vets Winters

Hester Wins Four Year Opportunity Award Scholarship at Texas A&M

Bobby Hester son of Mr and Mrs Joe Hester of Bronte and salutatorian of the 1957 class won a four year Opportunity Award Scholarship at Texas A&M College. The award totals 800 to 1200 dollars over four years with 200 to 300 dollars yearly plus part time work.

Bobby Hester Joe Hester Bronte Texas A&m College Bobby W. W. Armistead Texas: A & M College Robbie Don Godwin Robert Lee

Also Mentioned on This Page

I.C. Oden Royce Clyde Lee Herbert James Holland, Jr Vicki Holland Big Spring James Holland Johnny Murtishaw Will Lenoir Roy Lee Baker Mike McKown Bob Bell Margie Oglesby Janet Ronnie Lee David Denman Dwight Faulk Jacob Bruce Morrow J. J. Murtishaw A. E. Bell, Jr W. D McDonald Royce Fancher Dlo. Am Carolyn Kemp Marilyn and Frances Glenn Johannie Sims Marla Lou Rees Linda Smith Nancy Wilson Jan Wilkins Kenneth Wilkins Linda Taylor Joanna Kay Denman Jimmy Fd Mackey Larry Robinson Denman Pony League Bobby. Hester
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