New Oil Locations and Producers in Ft Chadbourne Area
Oil news across Bronte and Fort Chadbourne reports Humb le locations Nos 41 42 43 44 Sallie Od with planned 6000 ft production. New Stanolind No 4 Trene Morrow 1500 ft from NW and 2265 ft from NE Yarbro survey 27. No 33 B Sallie Odom completed 470 bbls day. No 44 B Odom 484 bbls day. Union Oil wildcat No 1 B T W Whiteside estate to 6000 ft near Bronte area. Deep Rock No 1 Earl Plack to plug 5500 ft after test. Aurora No 1 Daisy McCutchen field test west of here below 2000 ft.
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Bronte
D. K. Glenn
Humble
Humblewell
J. L. Brinson
Fort Chadbourne
J. D. Yarbro Survey
Sallie Odin
Sallie Odom
Humble No. 44
Odom
Blackwell Union Oil Co
T. W. Whiteside
Union No
Jack Frost
Deep Rock Oil Co
Earl Plack
Runnels County
Here
Aurora No
Daisy McCutchen
Bible School Opens Monday at Church of Christ
The Church of Christ Bible School begins Monday July 23 at 9 a.m. in the church auditorium with two daily classes and an intermission. Leon Sharp leads the program with elders J. R. Johnson and A. E. Coulson supervising. Teachers include Mrs. Haywood Springer Mrs Homer Phillips Mrs D P Pinkard Fay Moore and Leon Sharp. The school ends Saturday July 28.
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Church of Christ
Leon Sharp
J. R. Johnson
A. E. Coulson
Haywood Springer
Homer Phillips
D. P. Pinkard
Fayt Moore
Bronte falls 8-6 to Olsen amid costly errors
Bronte Pastball drops to 2nd loss in a week as Olsen edges Bronte 8 to 6. Bronte’s 10 errors, Curtis Halfman’s seven hits for Olsen, and Delbert Coulson’s three hits drive the outcome. Waldrop shines at short for Bronte. Olsen pitchers limit Bronte to three safeties in Friday’s 13-4 defeat.
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Coulson
Jack Vaughn
Lyndon Waldrop
J. W. Caudle
Duane Tucker
Bobby Lasswell
Olsen
Bronte
Werlbest
Bob Biederman
Vance Winn
Marion Mc
Rob Wilson
Condition Improves for Snyder Injury Victim Marion Mitchell
Word reached Tuesday that Marion Mitchell, badly hurt in Snyder, is somewhat better. Mrs. Mitchell spoke with her mother and said he would be placed in a cast next Sunday and remain in the hospital for some time. He suffered a broken leg when struck by a large truck.
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Marion Mitchell
Snyder
Double Trouble But Theyre Both Getting Along Fine Now
Mrs. E L Caulder believes Friday the 13th was lucky as her husband, a farmer near Bgonte, recovered quickly from an appendectomy performed that day. Their son Earl had surgery in Robert Lee the day before, with both procedures completed within 20 hours. They returned home the next day and are reported doing well.
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E. L. Caulder
Bgonte
Caulder
Earl
Robert Lee
Kickapoo Revival To Close Sunday
Rev W A Reeves announced the Kickapoo Baptist church revival will end with the final service on Sunday July 22 After strong turnout about fifty worshippers attended morning services and at least twice that number joined evening worship Coleman of San Antonio directs the music Attendees are urged to join the remaining services.
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W. A. Reeves
Kickapoo
Whitt Warns Bronte Youth About Tampering With Pumps
Mayor HH O Whitt says youths in Bronte turned off a lake water pump switch causing residents to lose water. He warns tampering endangers anyone involved and may burn out higher pumps. offenders will be prosecuted.
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Whitt
Bronte
Brother-in-Law of Youngbloods Buried At Hillsboro
Mr and Mrs L T Youngblood attended the Hillsboro funeral Wednesday for T J H McLeod who died Tuesday at 4 am. McLeod aged about 76 was husband of Mrs Youngbloods sister and is survived by his wife a son and a daughter.
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Hillsboro
Social Roundup of Bronte Visitors and Travelers
A Bronte social page lists residents and guests traveling to and from Bronte. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Richard Webster of San Angelo, O R McQueen, Juanetta Coulson, Warnock Hipp, Hollis Stevens family in Hobbs New Mexico, Fred Conger, Dwain Conger family in Lubbock, Pruitts in San Antonio, Marvin Corley in Roswell, Pete Gentry and families in South Texas and across the Mexican border, Gaddy in Alpine, Victoria visitors Kewell and McGhee en route to Colorado, Pvt Cecil Goalson shipping from New Jersey to Germany via Paris, W W Millikin and RK visiting Wichita Falls, Brashier and Clark families, Willis Smith moved to Coke County Memorial Hospital in Robert Lee, T J McCaughan guests in Bronte, Norman Riker trip to Austin and Buchanan Lake, Ivey family from Los Angeles visiting, Adair home guests George Faulk of Lubbock, Q K Nicholas and Mrs C W Baker of San Angelo, college students returning from Tarleton, Texas Tech and Texas A&M, Linda Lau and Pauly Sue Leonard visiting grandparents J W Leonard, and Dwain Leonard’s Red River trip.
Oak Creek Bridge Contract Let to Graham Firm
The State Highway Department in Austin accepted Harry Newton Inc of Graham Texas as bidder for the Oak Creek Bridge project with a bid of 88467. The bridge two miles south of Blackwell on Highway 70 will be 432 feet long and of continuous P beam construction. The work supports the Oak Creek reservoir being built by the City of Sweetwater.
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Oak Creek
Harry Newton, Inc
Graham
Texas
State Highway Department
Austin
Blackwell
Sweetwater
Pbeam
OPS price clinic to aid Bronte businessmen at City Hall
Fort Worth OPS announced a price clinic for Bronte to be held at City Hall on Wednesday July 25 at 10 am for local businessmen with OPS concerns. Eilis H Boyd cited price trends showing spot market drops since price controls and noted slow consumer price rises in early 1951. A similar clinic for Robert Lee businessmen is set for the Court House at 9 am on Wednesday.
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Fort Worth
Bronte
Eilis H. Boyd
Boyd
Hoveieard
OPS
Nait
Robert Lee
Court House
Clergy Couple to Vacation at Fort Davis
Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Buller depart Friday for a week long vacation at Fort Davis. Rev. Fuller announced there will be no morning or evening services on Sunday but Sunday School will proceed as usual.
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J. E. Buller
Fort Davis
Fuller
Bronte Visitors Spent Weekend in San Antonio
A. Bell Bad Bell Mrs. Herbert H. Bell all of Bronte and EF. D. Little of Tennyson visited San Antonio over the weekend. The Bells handled business while Little visited five brothers and a sister, all early Coke County settlers. They met Dr. Chamberlain, pioneer physician of Bronte and Coke County, who started practice in 1910 and was in good health.
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BH. A. Bell
Bad Bell
Herbert H. Bell
Bronte
EF. D. Little
Tennyson
Coke County
Junior Study Club Picnic in Park
Members and families of the Junior Study club gathered in the park Wednesday for a picnic. Hostesses were Clark Glenn, J. B. Glenn, Royce Lee, Heidel Brunson, Sam Richards and H. H. Sins. About 40 people attended. Menu included hot dogs potato chips pickles iced tea home made ice cream and cake.
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Mmes
Clark Glenn
J. B. Glenn
Royce Lee
Heidel Brunson
Sam Richards
H. H. Sins
Sunday School Class Barbecue Supper Held at City Park
Members of the Baptist church Sunday School class held a barbecue supper at the city park last night. Families of class members were invited guests. L. T. Youngblood teaches the class and Joe Carter serves as president.
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The
Baptist Church
Park
Neer
L. T. Youngblood
Joe Carter
Town to Be Sprayed Soon In DDT Program
Whitt announced Bronte will be roughly sprayed with DDT early next week. Mayor says funds about 400 dollars are needed to spray twice this summer. 300 dollars has been raised. A fogging crew will use a machine to cover 300 feet and kill about 97 percent of insects. Citizens are urged to donate to Mr Mitchell and city officials for a second spraying if needed.
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HS QO. Whitt
Bronte
J. Bo Mitchell
Mr. Shitchell
Whitt
Defty
Four H youths aid rural safety drive amid farm accident data
A 2000 person survey shows 248 machinery injuries and 476 falls in farm accidents. The National 4H Farm and Home Safety Program, funded by General Motors with over 19000 dollars in awards, aims to boost caution, led by the Cooperative Extension Service.
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General Motors
Cooperative Extension Service
Money for Farm Homes Still Available in County
The Farmers Home Administration reports funds remain to build farm dwellings barns poultry houses and necessary buildings and to purchase family size farms and improve water supply. Loans can cover repairs and prior projects. Prospective applicants may inquire at the county office in the courthouse with county committee members named.
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Farmers Home Administration
Shibagburg
Robert Bee
Courthouse
Annes
J. K. Glenn Bronte
Po Wilson Bryand
Robert Lee
Lowell G. Roane
Boy Scout Meeting Set At School House Friday Evening
Bronze Bow Scouts will meet at the school house Friday evening at seven oclock. All scouts are expected to attend. Interest in the scout standard has been low but several scouts have nearly completed their tenderfoot work. The program will feature service and improvement work. The meeting ends at 8 50 p m.
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Thes Stander
Prograu
Ajnessie Woulherd Family Takes Auto Tour Through Ten States
Jaessie Woulherd and Ada Woulhad with Obhie Woullard of Jal New Mexico completed a three week car tour visiting ten states. They traveled from Jal to Tennessee and back via Colorado New Mexico and other points. Highlights included Oak Ridge Tennessee The French Quarter in New Orleans and the Aztec Indian Ruins in New Mexico.
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Jaessie Woulherd
Das
Ada Woulhad
Hisanele
Obhie Woullard
Jal
New Mexico
Faere
New Orleans
Louisiana
Smoky Mountains
Mesa Verde
Colorado
Two Fined In Justice Court
Two offenders were fined in Justice of the Peace Armdae bo Brvant court. One paid 5 and costs, another paid 5 plus costs after a driving incident near Ghoun Motor and Street Wills, with a case transferred to County Court for further action.
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Justice Court
AJR
Bell Justice of the Peace
Armdae Bo Brvant
Cos
Techbes
Gostoo
Drake
Wills
Arrott Home Hosts WHO Club Meeting Debut
Members met at the home of Mars Terret for a WH O club session led by president Mas Collis Saver. Guests included Mrs. Arot and staff with plans for an upcoming event at Adgest 7atd & Vhe float prize. Miss Sharp assisted, hostess Mrs Arratt chaired. The group will meet Sept 5 with Mrs James Allen.
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Uet
Mars € Terret
Dedk Bay Pa
Mas Collis Saver
Arot
Cap Arias
Paons
James Allen
Cows to be Tested Next Friday in Coke County
Coke County will test cows for tuberculosis and Bang's disease next Friday one week from today. Testing costs $2.00 per cow and will be conducted at Coke farms by the county agent and veterinarian. Farmers who registered will be notified. unregistered producers should sign up immediately.
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Coke County
T. OE. Ka
Hicks
Supper Thursday Bronte Masonic Lodge plans city park gathering
Members of Bronte Masonic Lodge No 962 organize a two supper and get together next Thursday night in the city park. Families of Masons are invited and HH O Whitt and Rev J E Fuller lead the event with Rev VD Price set as speaker, urging attendance.
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Bronte
HH. O. Whitt
J. E. Fuller
VD. Price
Hospital Admission and Discharges Record
A dated hospital notice lists multiple admissions and dismissals including Greg Whalen Emma Hanns Don Hageman and others with dates from July 7 to July 18. Names include Mrs Clarence Doggett Letha Ware Lee Roy Casey Jimny Bell Lillian Strickland Jerry Ware and Douglas McCutchen among admitted and discharged individuals.
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Indy
Greg Whalen
Emma Hanns
Don Hageman
T. M. Preenmian
Lnis
Bill Braswell
Jerry Laanb
Clarence Doggett
Bor
Clark
Letha Ware
Alk. Layne
Lee Roy Casey
Emma Hanga
Mins. CT
Jimny Bell
JB. Arrott
Lee Roy Cagey
HE Clark
Lillian Strickland
Dowgla McCutchen
Jerry Ware
Will Walton
Juk LG
Sarah Fancher
Adda Pletcher
Shernaine Bayless
Jimmy Bell
G. BK
Davis
Bob Knierim
Douglas McCutchen
Jack Neal Vaughne
NOU Driver's Tests Shift to August in Robert Lee
Judge Jeff Dean announced the San Angelo examiner will not be in Robert Lee this month. Tests are then rescheduled to Saturday August 18 at the court house for those seeking a driver's license test.
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Jeff Dean
San Angelo
Robert Lee
Dean
Snyder resident Jeanelle Glenn visits C. C. Glenns
Snyder resident Jeanelle Glenn is visiting the C. C. Glenn family. The note mentions her travel and family reunion context, highlighting these local figure names and the ongoing visit.
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Jeanelle Glenn
Snyder
C. C. Glenns
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Ft. Chadbourne
Church of Christ Bible School
Richard Webster
Bronte East
O. R. McQueen
Juanetta Coulson
Warnock Hipp
Hobbs
Hollis Stevens
Junior Hipp
Fred Conger
Carlsbad Caverns
Mrs
Dwain Conger
Lubbock
Marvin Corley
Roswell
Pete Gentry
Bob
Winnie Carolyn
W. W. Millikin
R. J
South Texas
Mexsky
Corpus Christi
Eagle Pass
Mexican
W. N. Gaddy
Alpine
Sul Ross College
Charlotte Kewell
Frances McGhee
Victoria
Betty Jo Glenn
Pvt
Cecil Goalson
New Jersey
Germany
Paris
France
RK. J
Wichita “Falls
James Robert Clark
FL Op
Willis Smith
Coke County Memorial Hospital
T. J. McCaughan of
Ballinger
C. C. Glenn
Norman Riker
Buchanan Lake
Glenn Ivey
Los Angeles
California
J. J. Adair
George Faulk
Q. K. Nicholas
C. W. Baker
Joe Blake Whalen
Tarleton Junior College
Stephenville
Don Daniel
Texas Tech
Gerald Sandusky
Texas A&m College
Linda Lau Amd
Pauly Sue
Dwain Leonard
Big Spring
J. W. Leonard
Dwain Leonards
Red River
San Antonio
Miles
Solitiots Artees Vic
BOY Scout News
Arrott
Ortis Stith
Mia Sharp
Stiches Vets
PGS
Scartel
Manos Cortes Me Nahas
Cliude Gentry Aon Hawlings Collis Sawner
R. Clea
McQueen
Taco
Miss Sharp
LeDrew Arratt
Hospital News
Nou
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