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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1946
Page
3
Tennyson residents shared a lively July 4 with many visitors from Angelo Midland and Brownwood. The gathering included barbecues, a ball game, river swim and numerous family visits. Revival services led by Rev. Cotton began last Friday night.
The Bronte Texas Methodist Church lists Sunday activities with 10:00 worship and 11:00 church school. Pastor away at Pastors School, Rev. J D McWhorter to lead Sunday morning service. Retired Minister Meter to preach a welcome sermon, noted for his prior service in the conference.
The First National Bank of Bronte reports a six month rise in deposits from the December 31, 1945 statement to $1,515,897.20, an increase of $211,127.69. The bank averaged $35,187.94 in deposits monthly or $1,172.93 daily during the period, with president L. T. Youngblood expressing satisfaction and confidence in continued growth.
All members of the Concho Valley Electric Cooperative are urged to attend the annual meeting at the Community Gym on July 17, 1946 at 1 30 P M in San Angelo Texas. Members approved for construction not yet receiving service are invited to attend.
The Sanco WHO Club met July 1 with nine members and a visitor. members began bedspread work. Sam Fowler’s young daughter broke her arm last Sunday afternoon. Coke County 4-H girls arrived for a three day encampment. Sance Camp Meeting runs July 18 to 28 with Nate Taylor as visiting preacher and events on July 23 and 26 including a barbecue. Mrs. J. A. Akens of Portales New Mexico died June 30. funeral at Gospel Church. surviving family listed and born in Coke County on April 2 1890. Survivors include husband two sons and several relatives.
Washington readers see meat price shifts as controls end and subsidies fade. A review notes hidden costs in milk and meat, government borrowing, and inflation fears. Early decontrol boosts stockyard activity with 105000 hogs sold versus 15000 prior week. Black market activity previously dominated. legitimate buyers regain footing.
Doc Leonard recalls Bronte events from 30 years ago. Annie Davis Smith moved in with her parents Dan Smith and Auba Keeney aged 27 and 20. The sick list then included Ray Riker Walter Buford J E Nance Jim Tabors Sam Brock Jamerson Willis Senith Marvin Turner Joe Lambert and Will Barnes.
C. C. Smith 64 longtime Bronte resident and Texaco service station operator died suddenly July 4 of a heart attack after a chest pain episode. Survived by wife, three sons Otis Clytus and Curtis, daughter Mrs Marcus Tubbs, seven grandchildren. Funeral by Frank Keeney at First Baptist Bronte with burial at Fairview Cemetery.
The Barney Modglings return from Ranger with W. N. Danson in Bronte and Elmer in Weatherford and Fort Worth. They toured Stephenville and Dublin and noted good rains and crops. The Christoval gathering on the 4th included many locals and 700 acres for John Burroughs. James Keeney hosted 4th of July guests Fay Franklin and Mary Ella Rathmull and Keeney Arrott. Rev. W. C. Cumming, former editor in Miami Beach, visited Bronte.
Under newly elected president C. E. Bruton the Community Service Club will meet at 8:00 this evening in the vocational agriculture room of the high school with members and friends attending.
Homer Price Rainey of Austin visits Coke County on Tuesday meeting crowds in Robert Lee and Bronte. Citizens praise his issue focus and restraint from mudslinging while he campaigns toward Ballinger. a few residents express strong opposition and skepticism about voting choices.
Unemployed veterans outpace civilian jobless in Bronte by six to one. W H Donathan of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission cites 38 unemployed veterans and 6 unemployed civilians, noting veterans use GI benefits while churches and clubs are urged to aid reemployment.
The Board of City Development discussed civic improvements including lighting and water for the football field. Local marriages and visits fill the week with couples in Texan and San Angelo, rodeos planned, and a birthday barbecue at the Lazy E Ranch.
William Gillham 6, grandson of Gideon of Bronte, was struck by lightning while playing in his Odessa Texas yard. The bolt pierced a tree and traveled to a metal scooter, injuring the boy and knocking a neighbor into the ground. Local relatives reported slow but steady improvement.
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