Ten Cars of Feed Aid Coke County Stockmen
Enterprise subscription ad notes a bargain rate through month end with 50 cent discount to 1.50 in Coke and neighboring counties and 2.00 elsewhere. Readers urged to renew, with contact points in Brookshire Tennyson Blackwell and names listed for subscription help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Coke
Enterprise
Herbert Holland
Brookshire
Tom Green
Zack Tounger
Tennyson
Charles Ragsdale
Blackwell
Soldier Claude Ash joins 24th Infantry in Japan
Pvt. Claude R. Ash son of Mr and Mrs Joe H Ash Bronte Texas joined the 24th Infantry Division in Japan assigned to Company D 34th Regiment entered the Army in November 1952 last stationed at Camp Roberts California A 1947 Bronte high school graduate he earned a BS and MS from Texas Technological College The 24th Infantry is part of the security forces for the Japanese Islands The unit fought in Korea for 19 months before being relieved in early 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
24Th Infantry
Japan
Pvt
Claude R. Ash
Joe H. Ash
Bronte
Texas
24Th Infantry Division
Pvt. Ash
34Th Regiment
Camp Roberts
Calif
Bronte High School
Texas Technological College
24Th
Korea
National Farm Safety Week Sets July Dates 1953
Coke County Soil Conservation District joins President Eisenhower and Secretary Benson to observe National Farm Safety Week July 19-25, 1953. It marks the tenth year of sponsorship by the National Safety Council and Agriculture Department with farm safety groups, media, and local activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Coke County Soil Conservation District
Eisenhower
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
National Safety Council
Department of Agriculture
Legion Members to Clean Bronte City Park Friday
George Scott Post of the American Legion schedules a park cleanup Friday evening at 6 in Bronte City Park. Commander A E Bell Jr invites all residents to join with tools to help tidy the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Bronte City Park
George Scott Post
The
American Legion
A. E. Bell, Jr
Bronte
Tennyson Baptist Pastor To Preach Sunday
Rev. W. E. Chandler of Tennyson Baptist Church will fill the pulpit at 10 45 a m Sunday at First Baptist here. Rev. M R Rogers conducts a revival at Tennyson church with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and training union at 7 p m. Nursery care is provided Sundays and Wednesdays. Evening services are at 4 p m with Chandler delivering the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Chandler
Tennyson Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
M. R. Rogers
Tennyson Church
The
Baptist Church
Chandler
Percifull Family Visits Midland Relatives
Visiting last week were Mr and Mrs Wayman Percifull and children from Midland. They visited his parents Mr and Mrs Jess Percifull and other friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayman Percifull
Midland
Jess Percifull
Athletic House To Be Built At Bronte School
Bronte school board met with architect Doyle Maddux of San Angelo to plan an athletic house at the northwest corner of the gym. They will seek multiple bids for a 46 by 20 foot brick face and sand face tile addition with showers, dressing rooms, rest rooms, and storage. Bids will be reviewed at the July 20 board meeting. The term schedule was discussed with August 31 tentatively set to start the fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Doyle Maddux
San Angelo
Maddux
Supt
J. L. Carryvil
Double Header Softball Set For Bronte Saturday Night
A double header softball slate at Bronte Saturday features Lakeview vs Bronte in the first game at 8 p.m. and an Bronte All Star team facing San Angelo in the second. Both games are exhibitions with no playoff bearing. Earlier Tuesday Bronte High defeated Lakeview High 8 to 1 in San Angelo.
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Bronte
Lakeview
San Angelo
Bronte High
Lakeview High
Lakeview Boys
Red Cross Bloodmobile Schedule Visits Ballinger Winters
A Red Cross Bloodmobile unit will visit Runnels County next month. Ballinger will host the unit on August 10 and Winters on August 11, inviting county residents to donate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Runnels County
Relatives of Local People Victims of Auto Accident
Funeral services were held for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson Henderson of 1322 Luna San Angelo at Cox Funeral Chapel. The couple died Saturday night when their car crashed a oil field truck carrying drill pipe on a detour near the Big Spring highway eight miles north of San Angelo. Survivors include two sons James and Frank and three grandchildren. Mrs Henderson’s mother sister and brothers in Texas Arizona and California also survive. Mr. Henderson was a shipping clerk for Monarch Tile Co. Pallbearers included Veterans of Foreign Wars members.
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Arthur Wilson Henderson
Luna
San Angelo
Cox Funeral Chapel
C. H. Richards
Cox Funeral
Primitive Baptist Church of
Santa Anna
Big Spring Highway
Henderson
Frank Henderson
Japan
James Henderson
Gila Bend
Ariz
Ed Dixon
Bronte
Maggie Hageman
Jack Dixon
Sam Dixon
Coolidge
John Dixon
Red Rock
Lester Henderson
Eldorado
Clyde Henderson
Sonora
Leonard Henderson
Compton
Calif
Lena Fitzpatrick
Gertrude Fickling
Mon McDonald
R. C. Morgan
Ft. Worth
California
Monarch Tile Co
Pat Finley
J. Edgar Fipencer
Orval Conner
A. V. Sharp
Don McKormick
Albert Bailey
Mr. Henderson
Fred G. Hageman
Joe B. Larkin
Paul Newman
Henry Mann
Alvin M. Placker
Cecil Templeton
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lions Club Holds Regular Meeting With Visitors
The Local Lions club met Tuesday in regular session with 16 members and 3 visitors present. President J. E. Fuller was absent due to his wife’s illness, so no business was transacted. A spokesman urged all members to attend next Tuesday for fellowship a meal and a program. Lionel A. Springer will be in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Pres. J. E. Fuller
Lionel A. Springer
Oureahh
Bronte hail claims total well over sixty thousand dollars
Bronte residents collected more than 60 000 from insurers represented by Mrs. R W Rees and Youngblood Glenn after May hail damage. Estimates show about 75 000 to 80 000 possible total including unrepresented companies. Adjusters handled claims smoothly with liberal settlements after the May 11 hail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
R. W. Rees
Youngblood & Glenn
L. T. Youngblood
Rees
Heer
Youngblood
San Angelo
Lakeview
Oak Creek
Humble Moves Top as Softball Wins and Slips in Standings
Humble defeated High School 15 0 to take solo first, then lost 0 1 to Tennyson in a ninth inning thriller tying Humble and High School for the lead. Tennyson’s James Lee homered in the ninth as Jodie Hedges limited Humble to two hits. Standings show Humble High School and Tennyson in tight race with July 14 results and July 21 23 schedules listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble
Lyndon Waldrop
Billy Thomas
Tennyson
James Lee
Jodie Hedges
Marlon McCutchen
Thames
High School
Bronte Tractor
Texaco
Lions
Red & White
Foobert Lee
Lone Star
PeeWee
Cumbie & Mackey
Gulf and Texaco
Bronte Pharmacy
Capertons
Robert Lee
Legion
Water use rises after Oak Creek supply switch
Bronze citizens have increased water use by about two and a half times since Oak Creek reservoir began serving the city. June bills totaled 1 745 75, up from 806 25 last month, with 5 087 000 gallons sold this period versus 2 066 500 gallons prior. City officials credit prompt payments and note a $5 reconnection fee. Oak Creek’s level has fallen about two and a half feet, while Otis Smith earned state health certification after a Texas A&M course.
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Oak Creek
Jerry
Proctor
Otis Smith
Smith
State Health Department
Texas A&m College
Rain Fallout Hits West Texas Towns
Torrential rain and tornado winds struck Edith in Coke County on Wednesday night while San Angelo and Bronte area towns reported showers and drizzle. Rain amounts varied from a half to an inch across the region with hopeful forecasts for Thursday morning.
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West Texas
Edith
Coke County
San Angelo
Bronte
Ballinge
A E Bell Jr to Lead George Scott Post 394 Next Year
At a special meeting of the George Scott Post No 394 of the American Legion new officers for 1954 were elected. A E Bell Jr was named commander. Other officers include Adjutant J L Alexander 1st vice Sam Richards 2nd vice Bill Luckett 3rd vice J B Mackey finance Bob Wilson chaplain H O Whitt historian Mack Eubanks service officer H A Springer child welfare Houston Jolley and sergeant at arms James Byers. Springer is retiring commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott Post
American Legion
A. E. Bell, Jr
J. L. Alexander
Sam Richards
Bill Luckett
J. B. Mackey
Bob Wilson
H. O. Whitt
Mack Eubanks
H. A. Springer
Houston Jolley
James Byers
Plan Feeding To Benefit From the Drouth Program
County Agent Travis B Hicks advises farmers to plan feeding for maximum benefit under the Drouth Relief Program. He warns against excessive protein in hot weather and recommends using corn and oats for breeding stock, supplemented by concentrates and a small amount of hay with alfalfa or good grass as filler to stretch feed supplies.
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PMA
Robert Lee
Travis B. Hicks
Drouth
1952 Football Schedule Shortened by One Game
The 1952 fall football schedule was released but subject to changes after Highland withdrew, leaving a shortened district slate. Bronte hosts three home games unless open dates are filled, with Sept 11 Ira, Sept 18 Robert Lee, Sept 25 Ozona, Oct 2 Coahoma, Oct 9 Trent, Oct 16 Hobbs, Oct 23 Loraine, Nov 6 Hermbeig Bronte, and Nov 20 Robert Lee Bronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sune
Highland
No‘an
Robert Lee
Trent and
Bronte
Coahoma
Hobbs
Ira
Loraine
Divide and
Hermbergh
Ozona
Coahoma - Bronte
Trent
Hermbeig
Robert Lee — Bronte
County Agent Column Describes Farm Disaster Loans
Paul C. Shillingburg announces Farmers Home Administration disaster loan funds under Public Law 38 available to help farmers stay on the land. Loans cover feed and living expenses with a 3 percent interest rate and up to two years repayment. Farmers can meet the county supervisor Thursdays 10 am to 3 pm. livestock sales and grazing opportunities exist nationwide.
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Ord
Paul C. Shillingburg
Farmers Home Administration
Mr. Shilling
School Repair Underway for Full Opening
The Bronte school building is undergoing repairs including sanding painting and new furniture installation in preparation for the fall term. Second through twelfth grade rooms have been refurbished and new furniture arrived for several grades while grass is seeded and watered on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
J. L. Carroll
Kickapoo Baptists Hold Revival Near Bronte
Revival services continue at Kickapoo Baptist Church north of Bronte with Rev. W. E. Gibson from First Baptist Church Joaquin Texas preaching. Tonight marks his final sermon in the series as Rev. Coleman takes over Saturday night and Sunday services. Visitors have attended in large numbers and Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Baptist Training Service at 7 p.m. are urged.
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Kickapoo Baptist Church
Bronte
W. E. Gibson
First Baptist Church
Juaquin
Texas
Gibson
Coleman
Musical Post Office Sponsor by Coke County Clubs
Home Demonstration Clubs of Coke County sponsor a Musical Post Office on Thursday July 23 at 8 30 p m in the Robert Lee School Auditorium. Local talent from Green Mountain Tennyson and Robert Lee perform. Parcel Post Packages sell for 26 cents to aid 4 H and Home Demonstration work. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Robert Lee
Green Mountain Tennyson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Claude Ray Ash
Santa Fe
Tennyson Baptist
Bronze First Baptist
Bronte School
Gulf
Tractor
Cumbie & Mackey Lions
Bronte Pharmacy Legion
Legion Post
By Travis B. Hicks
United States
Kickapoo Baptists
Musical Post Office
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