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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1947
Page
1
Coleman readers praise the Enterprise but joke about front page fame for domestic flying saucers. The letter from Mayes Drug Store's C A Gordon expresses friendly criticism and sympathy for editors facing hoaxes and trends.
A year ago a political rally drew 800 people in front of the Enterprise offices as candidates were discussed. Rev E L Jones attended Kickapoo Baptist revival and Lester Parker planned a Church of Christ revival. Nathan's of San Angelo announced Odessa store opening. The city faced delinquent taxes and theatre offered Can Thee and House on 92nd Street. Grocery ads listed prices on soap powder peaches spuds baking powder coffee hamburger sausage steak.
Card expresses gratitude for kind deeds during bereavement for words at the funeral, flowers, food, and a song by the Pruitt family. Signed by Ms. and Mrs. N J Taylor and son Miro, Mrs. Bo A Bramlett and children, Mioe and Mrs J Kemp and family, Mr and Mrs Lewis Willams and Mr and Mrs Joe Bramlett and family.
A heartfelt message expressing gratitude to friends and neighbors including Rev. Blake for thoughtfulness and floral offerings following the death of the writer's brother and father. Signed by Mrs. Edd Holman and family and Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Eubanks Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davison, and Mr. and Mrs. Woodson Adkins.
Billie Joe Gartman Ulmer reports Rev Bird serving as chaplain to ASTP medical trainees at Fort Sam Houston and returning August 8. Belgium pastor Rev William Thomas spoke on Belgian wartime conditions. Families from San Angelo Abilene Lance and Silver share visits, Magnolia dealers award gifts, camp meetings run to the 27th, and local movings include cafe rental and sand hauling at the Tabernacle.
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