Bank deposits reach new high at Bronte National Bank
The Bronte National Bank reports deposits of 784 275 77 dollars the largest in its history with April 18 1944 showing 696 682 20 dollars. Loans have declined about 10 000 dollars since April while patrons purchase bonds amid wartime prices. Miss Dorothy Springer visits from San Antonio to see her father and Mrs Springer. Miss Marjorie Percifull to visit her parents then fly to San Antonio for Sunday.
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Flrat
National Bank
Bronte
Puben Bank
Dorothy Springer
San Antonio
H. A. Springer
Mrs. Springer
Marjorie Percifull
J. A.percifull
Bronte Pioneer John P. Hutchinson Dies at 89 in Altus
John P. Hutchinson died Thursday June 29 in Altus Oklahoma at age 89 after a long illness. Born in Georgia he moved to Texas early and settled in Bronte in 1902 later relocating to Altus with his companion. Survived by six children including Mrs. Hughes of Tacoma and Mrs. Ennis of Altus, his death closes a chapter in Coke County West Texas history.
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Bronte Pioneer
Oklahoma
Bronte
Coke County
John P. Hutchinson
Altus
Hutchinson
James Hughes
Tacoma
Washington
Della Blankenship
Los Angeles
California
Wm. Hutchinson
Houston
James Hutchinson
Benny Ellis
F. Higginbotham
West Texas
No. 12723 Reserve District Bank Bronte Condition Report 1944
The document presents the condition of the First National Bank in Bronte Texas as of June 30 1944 per the Comptroller of the Currency. It lists assets including loans and discounts 192607.25 dollars U S government obligations 115000 dollars cash and equivalents 586009.36 dollars bank premises 6500 dollars and total assets 894710.84 dollars. Liabilities show demand deposits 784275.77 dollars government deposits 187.50 dollars state and local deposits 3160.82 dollars total deposits 817623.59 dollars.
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First National Bank
Bronte
Texas
U. S
U.S. Gov
Fed. Res. Bank
States
Two Bronte Boys Begin Naval Training at Great Lakes
Otis M. Richman and Douglas Buford start initial naval indoctrination at the U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes Illinois. They will take aptitude tests to determine assignment to a Naval Service School or active duty at sea.
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Bronte Enterprise
Bronte
U. S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Illinois
Naval Service School
Otis M. Richman
Carl R. Richman
Douglas Buford
Sarah Ann Buford
Local church stalwart valued for public good
The obituary notes a lifelong Methodist with a focus on the best interests of mankind. Mr. and Mrs. Higginbotham attended the funeral.
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Methodist Church
Hayrick Fourth of July Barbecue in Bronte District
Hayrick, ten miles northwest of Bronte and the county’s oldest community, held a National Independence Day barbecue with a noon lunch and an old-fashioned West Texas dinner. Local clergy attended, including Dr. W. H. Hamner and Rev. A. Hanson, with Mrs. Slanson and Rev. Dr. Blake. A report describes an enjoyable day. Joe Edward Scott and Jr. Shelton are noted as wounded in the Southwest Pacific, with limited details provided. Mrs. Maggie Marie Meador Horn resides in Houston while Lt. Paul Thorn serves overseas. Mrs. Horn works at Hardware Insurance Co. in Houston.
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Hayrick
Bronte
West Texas
W. H. Hamner
Methodist Church
San Angelo
A. Hanson
Bronte Methodist Church
Slanson
Dc. R. Blake
Bronte Baptist Church
Blake
Joe Edward Scott
Southwest Pacific
Scott
Shelton
Maggie Marie Community
Edward
Paul Horn
C. O. Meador
Houston
Paul Thorn
Horn
The
Hardware Insurance Company
Mrs. Allen Tours County in Treasurer Candidacy
Mrs. O. S. Allen spends the week on the western side of the county promoting her bid for county treasurer. The campaign seeks votes and support from local residents and party members ahead of the election.
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O. S. Allen
Rodeo by 4-H Club Boys Lights Up Bronte Fourth
A July 4 celebration in Bronte drew a good crowd to the rodeo arena of I. M. Cumbie as county 4-H Club boys staged an amateur show. Proceeds funded war bonds with plans to buy a rural public address system after the war.
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I. M. Cumbie
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Mrs. Williams
Ray Coulson
Bill Tomlinson
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Bronte, Texas
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Marjorie Main
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