Former Bronte Man Leads Drive to Rescue Lost Battalion
A Dallas based sergeant named J W Athey led one of two tanks to smash a North Korean road block and free trapped American soldiers on the Kum River front during the Korean War. The rescue was led by Maj Gen William Dean and involved four half tracks and four jeeps in the relief column. Athey, son of Mrs Mabel Athey of Dallas and a Bronte native, previously served in World War II and was wounded twice in Europe.
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Bronte
Korea
United States
Coke County
J. W. Athey
Dallas
Athey
Mabel Athey
M. A. Scott
Dallas Morning News
Kum River
Haskell Ave
William Dean
24Th Infantry Division
International News Service
Roland Richmond
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Dean
INS
Richmond
Sgt
Deann
Lamping
Gen. Dean
Bronte Kids Rodeo set for August 4 and 5 at ball park
Bronte Lions club and Bronte Athletic association sponsor the annual Bronte Kids Rodeo with two divisions for school students and graduates. Entries due August 3. no fee for school kids, 2.50 for others. Prizes include merchandise and trophies. proceeds benefit Bronte ball field improvements. Entry contact: G E F Arrott or J T Henry.
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G. E F. Arrott
Arrott
West Texas
J. T. Henry
Bronte Lions Club
Bronte Athletic Association
Bronte
Belva Rippetoe Sees Prince of Peace at Drive-in
Belva Rippetoe, gravely ill with cancer, viewed the film The Prince of Peace at a Ballinger drive-in with her family and Clift Funeral Home owner Bruce Clift assisting. The ambulance trip was arranged after her insistence, and Belva enjoyed the movie. her condition worsens.
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Belva Rippetoe
Prince of Peace
Bruce Clift
Clift Funeral Home
Bronte
Belva
Karen Rippetoe
Ballinger
J. M. Rippetoe
Clift
Gas mains nearing completion in Bronte city project
A Lone Star Gas spokesman reported rapid progress on city gas mains with completion expected by late next week. Crews have worked about ten days laying lines in streets and alleys and natural gas service for Bronte residents is almost ready.
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Lone Star Gas Company
Bronte
Bronte School Board Sets Bond Election Date
The Bronte board calls a bond assumption election for July 31 at City Hall to cover 574 of Oak Creek’s share of Norton district indebtedness. Officials say the error in last September’s consolidation prompted the new vote. the extra 574 does not raise taxes, but increases held indebtedness to 17 600 to date.
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Bronte
Oak Creek
Brookshire
Norton
Nunnels County
Attorney General's Office
Attorney General’s Office
J. L. Carroll
Bronte Jr 4 H Club Meets At Allen Home
The Bronte junior 4 H club gathered July 19 at Mrs. James W. Allen home. Opening exercise by Mrs. C E Arrott. Jeffie Harmon and Betty Sue Mitchell gave a pepper relish demonstration for Robert Lee 4 H club. Prayers, recreation, readings, sunshine gifts exchanged, and visitors listed.
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Bronte Jr
James W. Allen
C. E. Arrott
Jeffie Harmon
Betty Sue Mitchell
Robert Lee
Charlie Keeney
Clarence Mitchell
Hannon
L. B. Thompson
Mines
H. A. Springer
A. E. Gentry
Taylor Emerson
Ronald Walton
Collins Sayner
Claude Ward
R. McQueen
Albert Rawlings
Joe Rawlings
Dee Estes
the Hustom
Bronte Teachers Pursue Master’s Degrees This Summer
Five Bronte educators are pursuing advanced degrees this summer at different institutions. Jack L. Price and Vershal Smith study toward master’s degrees at Sul Ross College. Others, including Mrs. George Anderson Mrs. George Thomas and Mrs. Homer Phillips, begin master of arts studies at Hardin-Simmons University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack L. Price
Vershal Smith
Sul Ross College
Hardin-Simmons
George Anderson
George Thomas
Homer Phillips
Birth Announcements for Wo Hogers and Feats Family
Mr and Mrs Marlin Wo Hogers of San Angelo announce the birth of a daughter in a San Angelo hospital weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Rogers of Bronte. Mr and Mrs Billy Sid Feats report the birth of a daughter in a San Angelo hospital on a Tuesday in July with details given for the hospital birth.
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B. F. Bridges
Son of
Bronte
San Angelo
Bridges
L. D. White
Stockton
Walter. Britten
Marlin Wo Hogers
Miro
Henry Rogers
Billy Sid Feats
Pan Phe Babs
Democratic Primary To Be Held Tomorrow
Coke County residents prepare for a Democratic primary on Saturday with a complete sample ballot printed elsewhere. Local races include County Judge, County Clerk, District Clerk, and Commissioners, with multiple election judges listed across Bronte and surrounding towns. Ballot results will be posted at the Enterprise office after polls close.
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City Hall
Bronte
D. K. Glenn
EF. D. Little
K. B. Allen
Silver
Eugene Brooks
Lometa
Tom Schooler
Wildcat
Vo Copeland
Olga
A. M. Counts
Divide
Horton Devoll
Lanco
Enterprise
Six Wells Completed In Area Past Few Days
Several wells were completed in the Bronte area in the past week including in the Bronte Field and Fort Chadbourne Field. Notable wells include Humble Now 7 RL EL Hickanan with a potential of 166 barrels daily from 45.0 gravity oil, situated in the Bronte Field south part, with a gas oil ratio of 360 to 1 and flowing pressures of 175 tubing and 525 casing. An Onion O Co. No. EB Daisy McCutchen well in Cisco sand, Swastika Pennsylvanian, yielded 79.2 barrels daily of 42.6 gravity oil, with 300 to 1 gas oil ratio. Port Chadbourne Field saw Stumble No. 1 Wyche State produce 1 barrel in 24 hours from the lower Strawn, gas-oil 1200 to 1. Other wells include Humble No. 12-B Salhe Odom, 389.30 barrels in 24 hours after 1,000 gallons acid, and McNay well with 11316 barrels of 45.2 gravity oil. Several tests and preparations were noted near Bronte and Fort Chadbourne, with wildcat activity and tests planned for Bronte area.
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Humble
EL Hickanan
Bronte
Onion O Co
California
Daisy McCutchen
Strawn
Discovery Well
Humble No. 14
Odom
Salhe Odom
Lester & Duffield
Pair & Piper
McNay
Fort Chadbourne
Richard King, Jr
Revival Meeting At Full Gospel Church In Bronte
Mr. J. W. Tamman announces a revival at the Full Gospel Church in Bronte. The meeting, begun Monday night July 17, continues indefinitely with preaching by Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Farris and Mrs. Tamman. nightly song services are planned and the public is urged to attend.
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J. W. Tamman
Full Gospel Church
Bronte
A. G. Farris
Chattanooga Couple Visits Texas Couple Last Weekend
Mr and Mrs Dave Wallace from Chattanooga Tennessee traveled to Texas to visit Mr and Mrs Fred Mei They returned home on Tuesday leaving a fleeting family gathering noted in local society circles.
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Dave Wallace
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Texas
Fred Mei
Modgling Oliphant Tie The Knot In Bronte Ceremony
Miss Ida Lon Modgling daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Modgling Bronte and Charles Oliphant New Orleans were married Thursday evening July 3 at the Orlock Baptist parsonage Bronte Rev W D Price officiated. The bride wore ice blue satin with white accessories and a heart shaped blue net hat. Attendant Norma Gentry maid of honor wore pale pink organdy and corsage of blue agapanths. Best man Leon Black. The couple honeymooned in Brownwood and now reside in Bronte where the groom works for Rowan Drilling Co. She is a 1948 Bronte High School graduate.
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Ida Lon Modgling
Miro
Floyd Modgling
Bronte
Charles Oliphant
New Orleans
Baptist
M. L. Oliphant
W.D. Price
Miest Baptist Church
Norma Gentry
Miss Gentry
Leon Black
Doris Gilreath
Brownwood
Rowan Drilling Co
Draft Board 118 to Furnish 32 Men for August Examinations
Texas draft officials report that Draft Board 118 in Tom Green Irion and Coke counties will furnish 32 men for August examinations. The 32 join 4 020 Texans to be examined to fill 1 005 September quota under Brig Gen Paul L Wakefield. Youths 18 to 26 must register and be classified locally. draft awaits 19th birthday eligibility. Late bulletins note possible calls for Bronte unit and Reservists for active duty.
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Tom Green
Irion
Coke Counties
Draft Board
State Selective Service
Texas
Gene Paul L. Wakefield
Bronte
Naval
Little Labrado Learns English After Polio Hospital Stay
A three year old Labrado boy treated for polio at Wann Springs hospital in Gonzales has been returned to his parents in Bronte. He now speaks English and does not understand much Spanish spoken by locals including his family. He is reported improved and grateful thanks are offered to all contributors during his two year hospital stay and after his return home.
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Battle
Labrado Donongues
Wann Springs Polio Hospital
Gonzales
Polio Hospital
Foundation
Bronte
Reid Griffith Honored at Birthday Party
Reid Griffith celebrated his fourth birthday with a party in the city park at 4 p.m. hosted by his mother Mrs. P. R. Griffith. Children attended included Carolyn Brigman Cecil Bermest Linda Bermest Jerry Robert Mac and Diane Kine with mini hats games cake ice cream and candy provided.
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Reid Griffith
P. R. Griffith
Carolyn Brigman
Cecil
Linda Bermest
Jerry
Robert Mac
Diane Kine
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Dispatch
Ball Park
Italy
France
Germany
Athes
Dallas Bailey and Terminal Co
Japan
Flix
Mary Ko Kennedy
Denver
Collorido
Bin
B. F. Bridges & Son
Mary Dean Cresap
W. G. Cresap
Meee
Cue Schwarzer
Cre
Bronte School Board
Junior HD Club
Allen
W. W. Leonard
Shreveport, Sp
J. D. Leonard
Chet Holcombe
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
J. J. Carroll
Sal Ross College
Carroll
San Antelo
Tom Modgling
Torr Mtodeling
Galdthawte Sundus
Fuls
Mas. Po Oal Roberts
Mir Mochi
Coke Comnts
Tie T
Vas
Sey Vevers
He Northoend
Cb Boot Claast
Lace
Suasavors
Mfrs
Poon Bolarte Af Gokdthirsate
Clarke Roberts
Porona
Calborsit
Miso Gr. Bowden
Cherrybras
Hardbrther Feeidber
Meehen
Gleshon
MicNeal Welie
Jeff Dean
Judie Dean An
Der
Distret
Weldon Pikes
Wallis Saath
Genimhen
Shorit Ane
Goodaw
Oty Srath
Claude Ditmore
Othe Bronte
Pentisson
K. Phorm
Escaeiebete
Wednesda
Naobo
Bo Cowley
Worldcut
Robert Fee
Woos
Miss Ida Lou Modgling
Little Labrado
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