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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1943
Page
3
The Congress nears a two month recess after approving vast wartime appropriations, aiming to speed victory. Support is voiced for war bills that finance a decisive, high speed push against the enemy, including heavy spending on aircraft and ships. The airplane program, including Flying Fortresses at $250,000 each, illustrates the scale of effort.
The Church of Christ in Bronte prepares a Friday evening opening service with Elder Claude Smith of Merkel and gospel singer W. L. Johnson of Winters. The gathering includes morning and evening worship and invites all to attend the services.
Elder T. J. McCain leads preaching at the Kickapoo Baptist church revival three miles north of Bronte. Elder Charley Carroll of Richland Springs is pastor. The meeting runs twice daily from Thursday night and continues through the fourth Sunday night in July with invitations extended to all.
The speaker plans to open an office in the San Angelo Post Office Building around July 20 to better serve the district. The Washington office will stay open. He will visit every county in the district during the summer and announce visits in advance. Inquiries about soldiers should include the soldier’s serial number and WP priority details.
A concluding note recalls over 2000 requests for Farmers Bulletins in the last three months and notes about 60 signers omitting their names. The writer asks readers who have not received a response to report so their requests can be fulfilled.
Top French commander General Henri Giraud arrives in Washington as part of a military mission. The visit is linked to ongoing differences with General Charles. report continues on page three. Mrs. Lissie Athey of Dallas is a guest of her mother, Mrs. Maggie Scott.
A visit by Clyde turns into a notable home moment as the event unfolds with local impact and attention from residents. The report highlights the involvement of community members and the significance of Clyde’s appearance.
James F Vinson of Det 18909 QMC Kirtland Field New Mexico writes from July 1 1948 praising the Army Quartermaster Corps role in supplying food clothing and other essentials and urging continued scrap metal collection amid a wartime drive. The Bronte Enterprise prints his letter and echoes local support for scrap metal efforts in Coke County Texas.
Miss Ruby Thompson of Dallas married Sgt. William D. Scott of Wallahassee in the county clerk’s office at Robert Lee on Friday July 9 1943. The couple, both Bronte locals, are described as home folks with Scott a Coke County native serving in the Army and Thompson recently working in a Dallas war plant.
Fourteen three-day encampment at Foster Park Tankersley Texas drew 154 boys from seven counties led by A B Sheppard and County Agent. Activities included swimming grass identification rifle shooting sheep shearing wool grading games and chuck wagon meals. Dolan Mackey and Charlie Fowler led Coke county rifle scores with Wayne Arrot winning grass identification.
A fragment notes Dan Scott and Miss Rub Dallas in a marriage arrangement thought to be inconsistent with their current roles. The statement suggests a conflict with reputations or duties, raising questions about propriety and social acceptance.
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