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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1957
Page
5
A Bronte column vented about drivers turning left mid block and dodging tickets. The piece urges caution at street corners and notes weed obstructed views. It also references Kremlin politics, a shop septic tank, and Bronte’s need for a sewer system.
Aubrey Denman county park caretaker urged sign ups for extra swimming lessons next week. Classes are taught by Richard Wayne Rees and Joe Don Wilkins. Admissions reached 6161 this season through Wednesday, two months after opening. Pool closes at 7 30 p m during revival meetings.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lee of Arlington visited with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. McCatchen, and Mr. and Mrs. Hurlin Lee, during the July fourth weekend.
July brings half gone on the Enterprise subscription special. Renew or extend now to save 20 percent. Coke and adjoining counties pay 2.00 per year, outlying areas 2.50. Regular rates are 2.50 and 3.00. Subscriptions accepted by mail phone in office or through Enterprise correspondents.
Local Red Cross officials issued a plea for donations to aid victims of Hurricane Audrey. Thousands were homeless as an aftermath of the storm and tidal wave. Contributions may be left with H A Springer, Claude Ward, at the First National Bank or The Enterprise. Bronte residents are urged to participate in cleanup and rehabilitation efforts in the coastal states.
Trustees of the Blackwell school district call a $200000 bond election for July 27 after a June 22 defeat 71 to 61. A second vote to raise taxes to retire bonds passed by one vote with 74 patrons backing it. Funds would build a gymnasium lunchroom rest rooms and repairs and also retire old bonds.
Earl Grant of San Benito arrives in Bronte as the new preceptee under Dr. John R. Harris. Grant and his wife with their 5 year old son moved into the Jimmy Allen rent house and will study here for about 10 weeks while finishing medical training at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.
The Texas Department of Health Labs tested samples from Bronte on July 1 and found the water clean and healthful. City officials note a peculiar taste and odor due to Lake Oak Creek’s high water level and brush decay, expected to last about six weeks. Water consumption rises with summer rainfall and increased yard watering.
Funeral services for Virgil Cole, 48, were conducted at Kickapoo Baptist Church with several pastors officiating. He died Saturday morning at Bronte Hospital from a heart ailment. He and his wife ran the Conoco Service Station recently purchased from E. T. Lawrence. Survivors include his wife two sons Ronnie and Gary and four sisters.
James Wells is elected president of the Bronte Roping club formed recently. Other officers include Joe Hester as vice president Dewey Luckett secretary treasurer and Ralph Dunklin arena director. The club has 17 members and roping sessions are set for Tuesday Friday and Sunday afternoons with public attendance invited. Lights for the arena are planned across from Bronze Gin when possible.
Mr and Mrs J F Hughes along with Mrs Wilson Sharp Mrs Don Bagwell and Brenda Corley traveled to Pueblo Colorado to visit Mr and Mrs Ronald Hughes and returned to Bronte on Tuesday.
J E Quisenberry reports incentive payments to Coke County residents amounting to 92904.72 for last year’s wool crop and 10571.63 for unshorn lambs sold. The secretary notes ongoing acreage work by Robert Forman and son-in-law Vernon Glenn on cotton acreage and conservation reserves.
Sterling Lindsey was named Coke County Agricultural Agent to succeed Jack Waide and will start August 12. A Texas A&M graduate with eight years in Extension work, Lindsey has served as San Saba County agent for four years and will reside with his wife and two children in Robert Lee after leasing the John Brown residence.
Bronte women's softball crushed Snyder 15 0 on Tuesday night. Mrs. Bobby Vaughan hit a home run as Bronte avenged a prior loss to Snyder. Snyder will visit Bronte next Tuesday to complete the series with Coahoma games also on the schedule.
Dr. D N Jackson of Jacksonville Texas will lead the Kickapoo Baptist Revival from Friday July 19 through Sunday July 28. He has long served as editor in chief of Sunday School literature and directed public relations for the North American Baptist Association. Rev R W Blackmon invites all to attend morning services 10 to 11 and evening services 7 30 to 9 00.
Eddie Glenn and 73 Concho Valley scouts left San Angelo for the Fourth National Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge Pa. The group rode a special Santa Fe train with leaders, traveling via Chicago Washington to Valley Forge to begin activities including campfire demonstrations and tours of historic sites. They return July 23 traveling through Niagara Falls Detroit and Chicago before reaching Fort Worth.
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