July 22 Primary Attention Rises in Coke County
With the July 22 primary nearing, candidates intensify campaigning. Absentee voting has begun in Coke County as election judges prepare 14 precinct ballot boxes and list judges for divisions including Fort Chadbourne, Wildcat, and Divide. Thirteen candidates seek nine county offices such as county judge, clerk, and sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee
Lem Cowley
Bronte
D. K. Glenn
Fort Chadbourne
W. D
Pete) McDonald
Edith
Ralph Garvin
Walnut
G. Mann
Juniper
Homer Cornelius
Silver
R. B. Allen
Meta
Eugene Brooks
Hayrick
J. W. Labenske
Wildcat
Tom Schooler
Olga
R. V. Copeland
Divide
A. M. Counts
Tennyson
FE. D. Little
Lance
Horton Devoll
Two Days Left for Enterprise Bargain Price
Final two days remain for The Enterprise bargain at $1.50 for a full year, with nonterritory readers paying $2.00. The offer applies to new and renewing subscribers, including those with existing expirations. renewals may occur via local correspondents or The Enterprise office in Bronte. Subscriptions are arriving rapidly as the sale runs Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Trade
Bronte
Herbert Holland
Brookshire
Billie Younger
W.T. Green
Tennyson
Aubrey Denman
Hayrick
Charles Ragsdale
Blackwell
W. 8. Montgomery
Orient
Enterprise
Reporter News Election Special Advertised
Abilene Reporter News promotes an election special offering three months of the newspaper for 3.75 dollars to attract new subscribers. The note invites readers to subscribe via The Enterprise office or by mail during a limited promotion.
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Abilene Reporter News
Prices to attend Baptist World Alliance meeting in Cleveland
Rev. and Mrs. Vernon Price will travel to Cleveland Ohio on Tuesday to join Baptists from around the world at the Baptist World Alliance meeting set to begin July 22. They will leave their children with their grandparents in Sherman and plan to visit relatives during the trip.
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Vernon Price
Cleveland
Ohio
Baptist World Alliance
Prices
Sherman
Marriage licenses issued to several couples
County Clerk Willis Smith reports licenses issued on July 10 to Willis Smith and Miss Jimmie Lou Jones. Also listed are Billy Joe Blair and Miss Eula Fay Smith, July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Smith
William David Smith
Jimmie Lou Jones
Billy Joe Blair
Eula Fay Smith
Coke County Soil District Adds Two Cooperators
The Coke County Soil Conservation District board announces J A Percifull and Ed Hickman as district cooperators. Their soil and water conservation plans cover contour farming cover crops seed to improve range and terrace work. Plans, aided by Soil Conservation Service staff, target down soil erosion with fall rye vetch sweet clover and winter peas on 1590 acres planned so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Percifull
Ed Hickman
Soil Conservation Service
Webb
Coke County
Ql Conservation
Mened and C B Seth Leh Hie Reking
Fragmentary OCR notes name two individuals Mened and C B Seth Leh Hie. Content hints at a discussion or event labeled Reking with unclear context and no clear dates or places. Further readable details are unavailable in the provided text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk J Mened
C. B. Seth Leh
Reking
Graveside rites held for Ivy infant in Bronte
Graveside services were conducted Monday for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ivy of Robert Lee. Rev. W. D. Price led prayers at Fairview cemetery in Bronte. The baby, born in a San Angelo hospital, died at birth. the surviving twin girl was reported doing well. Mrs. Ivy is Ann Franklin of Bronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ivy
Robert Lee
W. D. Price
Bronte Baptist Church
Fairview
Bronte
San Angelo
Ivy
Ann Franklin
Earl D. Nutter
Coke County Livestock Association Meets Wednesday Night
The Coke County Livestock Association met in Robert Lee at the County Agent Travis B. Hicks office. Officers and directors for next year were to be elected and a report on the winners would appear next week. The group is debt free with bank funds and sponsors an annual show with divisions for youngsters and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County Livestock Association
Robert Lee
Travis B. Hicks
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Log July Update
July admissions and transfers include Ernest Ivey T M Moreland and Walter Scott. Discharges list Mary Gary Jon Holland and others. July 1 through July 12 record multiple admit and discharge events affecting patients and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Ivey
T. M. Moreland
Bob Hayley
Lester Ash
Temple
L. J. Melnis
Russel Wayne Carlton
Junior Holland
W. G. Cresap
Walter Scott
Russell Wayne Carlton
Mary Gary
Pete Gilbert
Bobby Lasswell
W. T. Baker
Berry Smith
Wayne Bridges
C. C. Smith
Eddie John Adom
Tom Wiliams
Ginger Clark
Virgil Cole
T. E. Tidwell
Ed Ratliff
Eddie John Odom
Will Cresap
J. D. Wrinkle
Agent Hicks to Attend Course at Texas A&M College
County agent Travis B. Hicks will depart soon to Texas A&M College to enroll in a short course in agricultural economics. The move follows his recent work with local farming programs and supports ongoing county agricultural education efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis B. Hicks
Texas A&m College
Hicks
Enterprise Plans Politics Issue Ahead of July Primary
The Enterprise announces an upcoming Politics issue to run next week containing messages from candidates for public office. The paper will publish before the July 22 Primary Election with space for candidate advertisements, urging submissions as early as Monday or Tuesday.
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Enterprise
Ballot to List All Candidates for July 22 Election
The Enterprise will publish a complete ballot listing all races next week. Election results will be posted on election night July 22 on a bulletin board outside the newspaper office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
Enterprise
Reeves Named Pastor at Kickapoo Baptist Church
Rev. W. A. Reeves of Avalon Texas accepts the pastorate of the Kickapoo Baptist church near Bronte. He conducted his first services last Sunday and plans include moving to Bronte as a permanent resident. A new parsonage will be built and occupied soon as leadership begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Reeves
Avalon
Texas
Kickapoo Baptist Church
Bronte
Reeves
Flo
Bronte West
Kickapoo
Bro. Reeves
Dam Under Construction on Rawlings Ranch Near Bronte
A large dam is being built on Edward Rawlings ranch about seven miles northwest of Bronte. The contractor also built the AGRA dam at Robert Lee. The lake will be sizable with a maximum depth of 40 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rawlings
Bronte
Agra
Robert Lee
Work Begins on Oak Creek Reservoir Northeast of Bronte
Work on the Oak Creek dam project northeast of Bronte started this week with Harry Campbell Fort Worth contractor moving heavy equipment. The Sweetwater city awarded Campbell a 500 653 28 dollar bid for the dam, with completion expected in 180 working days and full project within twelve months including supplemental contracts. The reservoir lies on the Odom estate ten miles from Bronte in the Fort Chadbourne oil area, with Upper Colorado River Authority to supply Bronte water and support a pipeline to city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Campbell
Fort Worth
Oak Creek
Bronte
Campbell
Sweetwater
Odom Estate
Fort Chadbourne
Upper
Colorado River Authority
UCRA
L.T. Youngblood
West
Texas
Alwys
Coke County Commissioners Act as Equalization Board
The Coke County Commissioner's Court sat as an equalization board Monday and Tuesday reviewing county properties. Commissioner Otis Smith said they did not raise personal taxes except where owners rendered additional property. The board approved discharge of five Coke County Memorial Hospital employees due to the current lack of illnesses.
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Coke County
Cditu
Hes
Otis Smith
Precinct 2
Coke Counts Memorial Hospital
Bronson Family Visits for Two Week Stay
Bill Bronson of Beaumont arrives in Bronze with his parents Mr and Mrs D C Bronson and other relatives for a two week visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bronson
Beaumont
Bronze Monday
D.C. Bronson
Moisture arrives improves crop prospects in Bronte area
Farmers report showers in parts of the territory lifting drought strain. Bronte and Ivins district saw varied rain with two inches in places and a sprinkle at Bronte. Some farmers say a further four to five inch rain would nearly secure a crop this season amid persistent heat and dryness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Bronte Tea
Miavenck
Norton
Bronte
Ivins
Town
Albert Hoenlinges
West Texas
Lammers Wins at Sears Foundation Pig Contest
Rail Lammers of Gaik Lammers wins at the Sears Foundation pig contest with a Duroc Jersey entry in May 1949. The county fair honors include first and fifth place, with seven pigs raised and one returned to the Sears Foundation after a sale generating profit.
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Logmimets
Gail
Sears Foundation
Sayner Couple Plans Midwest Journey
Mr and Mrs Frank Sayner intend a western trip visiting friends in St Louis and Chicago while en route to Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sayner
Michigan
St. Louis
Chicago
Union I B McCutchen 168 Barrel Test In 3950 Foot Section
Oil field activity near Bronte and Robert Lee shows promise with Union Oil No 1 B Mrs Daisy McCutchen reporting a 168 barrel per day test from 3050 to 3965 feet in Cisco sand. No formation water found and the well depth reached 6685 feet in Ellenburger, then halted after sulfur water was encountered. Additional Bronte area wells and wildcat rumors surface as drillers pursue the region’s new field prospects.
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Bronte
Robert Lee
Union Oil Co
Daisy McCutchen
Ellenburger
CSW
Ta-H&tc
Sure Vay
Union
B F Bridges and Son Prepare Rams Sale at San Angelo
B F Bridges and Son announce a show and sale of 100 rams at the San Angelo fairgrounds July 25 and 26. More than 350 cities entered. 23 consignors from Texas Utah and New York. Premiums totaling 3500 offered in five judging classes. Judge B D Winter of Hanbouldet breeder Et Stockton. Sale overseen by Walter Britten College Station. Committee members listed from El Dorado Bronte Sheffield Alpine Del Rio and Ft Stockton along with San Angelo officials.
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BO Bridges
Som Ob
San Angeles
Fairgrounds
San Angelo
B. DD. Winte
Et. Stockton
Walter Britten
College Station
John Wibliams
Eldorado
Louis Badges
Bronte
Elis Owens
Shefhield
Miles Pierce
Alpine
Leo Richardson
Brian
Pat Rose
Jn. del Rio
BR. O. Sheffield
Jack B. Taylor
L. D. White
Ft. Stockton
H R Coleman Surrenders to Sheriff in Dumas Case
Sheriff Paul Good reports H R Coleman age 29 gave himself up at the sheriff's office Monday. Coleman, living at Brecote, is wanted at Duras and Snyder for issuing a worthless check in a Dumas car purchase and for forging a check in a separate car trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Good
Coleman
Brecote
Duras and
Snyder
Good
Dumas
Aoe
Intermediates Picnic at Ballinger Baptist
The Baptist Young People and Intermediates held a Monday evening picnic at Ballinger Park. Those present included Bill Scott Jo Nell Phillips Rickie Hester Randall McCutchen Mary Crownover Rita McCutchen and others with sponsors Mrs. Gertrude Gray and Mrs. B G Timmons. Refreshments of Cokes sandwiches cookies and potato chips were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinger Park
Bill Scott
Jo Nell Phillips
Rickie Hester
Randall McCutchen
Mary Crownover
Rita McCutchen
Bill Hipp
Jr. Hipp
Nortis Crownover
LaJean Ward
Juanetta Coulson
Gypsy Blaylock
Mary Gray
Jimmie Gray
Weldon Phillips
Harline Scott
Lamesa
Curtis Barron
Jean Timmons
Charles Timmons
Carlene Richmond
Gertrude Gray
B. G. Timmons
Higginbothams Return From San Antonio Trip
Mr and Mrs F S Higginbotham have recently returned from a visit to San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. F. S. Higginbotham
San Antonio
Home Demonstration Council Holds July Meeting
Seven clubs attended the regular Home Demonstration Council meeting in the agent's office on July 8. Reports from the 4-H Round-up at A and M College highlighted by Zou Mae King Melba Rives and Gladys Waldrop. Plans updated for the Camp Craft encampment at Christoval and the annual grip camp at Lance. Delegates chosen for the State meeting in Big Spring August 23 24 25 led by Mrs A D Fields with Gladys Waldrop and others as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration Council
John Coulson
Tom Rives, Jr
A & M College
Zou Mae King
Melba Rives
Gladys Waldrop
CG. EK. Arrott
WHO
Aimgist
Christoval
Barron
A. D. Fields
J. W. Latham
Merle Jameson
Ben Brooks
Coke County
Bronte WMS Holds Bible Study and Meeting
The Bronte Woman’s Missionary Society met at the church for Bible study and a business session on Monday July 10. The lesson on stewardship was led by Mrs Frank Keeney and the group approved a missionary Africa program for the fourth Monday.
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Bronte W.M.S
Frank Keeney
C. R. Richman
Africa
W.M.S
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SCS
Board of Supervisors
Coke County Soil Conservation District
C. N. Webb
Ivy Infant
Coke Livestock Ass’n
Hospital News
A&m
Rawlings Ranch
Oak Creek Reservoir
E. L. Jones
Resisa
J.D. Thompson
Olton
Rev. E. LL. Jones
Equalization Board
Aubres Denman
Phayaiek
Qadnele Wise Richards
Rail Lammers
Branson
Humble
Hickman
Hickok & Reynolds
Southern Minerals No. 1
KR. HL
Herring
Deep Rock
Port Chadbourne
Wylie-Stte
Humble No
Odom
Sallie Odom
Richard King, Jr
Tad Richards
Hiawatha
Plymouth
Lester & Duoffield
Pair & Piper
Brad Richards
L. McNay
Odom State
J. Hendry
B. F. Bridges & Son
San Angelo Sale
H. R. Coleman
Baptist
Ballinger
WHO Council
Bronte Wms
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