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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1947
Page
3
In Around About Town notes Seaman 1/c Charles Blake son of Rev and Mrs C R K Blake sailed Tuesday night for San Francisco to await orders. He expects discharge next February and plans to return to school after reporting from Alaska.
Mrs. J. L. Keeney Jr. was honored last Thursday July 17 with a come and go shower at the home of Mrs. Hiram Brock assisted by Mrs. J B Parrish Mrs. Cullen Lutwell and Mrs J D Luttrell. Refreshments were served to Miss Sarah Thomas and to Mines ak L Capeston and R. T. Capeston.
Bronte youngsters raise funds to clear a vacant lot for a neighborhood playground near Bon Spoonts station. Jess Eads bids $10 for time but grants the work free, returning the raised money to buy play equipment. Kids enjoy a safe, organized space across from Ken's station, learning teamwork and staying out of trouble.
Hervey Latham of Tennyson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Latham, has returned from Seoul where he was stationed since last summer. Inducted in February a year ago, he expects discharge soon and, at nineteen, has seen much for his age. He spoke on KGKL in San Angelo about Korea and Japan, commented on Russians and Koreans, and said the U S may stay in Korea as long as needed. He plans to loaf briefly and enjoys back home in Coke County.
Coke County records show 762 scholastics enrolled for the fall term of 1947 48, down 67 from last year’s 829. Breakdowns list Bronte 23 Jess and Robert Lee 14 Jess with others totaling 30 less, amid transfers to larger institutions and consolidations affecting local schools.
Ed Ratliff praised for top prize Rams at Sonora show where Weldon Schooler led entries to a first prize and other wins. Ratliff offering registered Rambouillet stock while H G Grafa provides the oats feed.
The bulletin details No 3 Fred Jameson Sun Oil sixth producer in the Jameson field flowing 70.41 barrels daily from 6130-33 ft with gas oil ratio 2800 to 1, pressure 1600 psi. Other notes cover No 1 A W Jubb north west outpost at 5900 ft, No 2 Allen Jameson failure and abandonment, and No 1 J B Craft re completion near Blackwell with 52.93 bpd from Cisco lime at 2823-28 ft.
A sermon emphasizes Galatians 6 7 warning against deception of God and the inevitability of judgment. It argues that divine plans cannot be thwarted and that sowing evil leads to disastrous reaping. The piece compares faulty seed in life to harvest outcomes and cautions readers not to fool God.
Hurry for the Texas Almanac a valued school reference priced at five cents a copy. It promises many facts useful to children and educators alike.
A Gulf Research Laboratory explanation outlines an experimental route to produce gasoline from coal and gas via a German origin process. The description notes air and water inputs in a scrubber, and mentions material conversion stages as part of the laboratory development.
The Karen-Gayl Hospital in Bronte is now open to receive patients with Dr. John BR. Harris already providing care. The public is invited for medical attention and everyone is welcome. Watch next week for the formal opening announcement of Coke County’s only hospital in Bronte.
A Leadership Training School at Robert Lee Methodist Church basement taught frozen foods handling with a menu including cantaloupe cocktail, broiled steak, green beans, cream corn, vegetable salad, angel food cake and strawberry sauce. The session stressed thawing and cooking principles, storage tips, and the impact of post freezing treatment on quality.
Rev J D McWhorter is scheduled to deliver the 11 o'clock sermon after Sunday school at 10 am. Rev Fred Hamner has been unable to fill the pulpit due to a week of illness. The Tennyson revival closes Sunday morning, Hayrick revival starts that night, with large crowds filling seats. Everyone is invited to attend any church or Sunday school next Sunday.
Local social notes list Billie Patricia and Jerrie Tounger hosting Junior and guests Corrine Linda and Robert Fiel Clayton Royce Lee and W D Latham Beauford James Pete Thomas. Visits, travels, and gatherings span Abilene Bronte Hobbs and Robert Lee with kin and neighbors in a sprawling community roundup.
Carolyn Dianne Pruitt was honored with a birthday party on her first birthday anniversary in July. Hosted by Mrs. Dwain Pruitt at her home, attendees included John Robert Leathers Trinda Andrews Don Andrews Linda Smith Patsy Pittman and Mrs. Francis Pruitt. Additional guests were Mrs. Norman Alexander Mrs. Dorothy Leathers Mrs. Marl Andrews Mrs. O L Pittman Mrs. Willie Labenske and the hostess. The cake was a two tiered pink angel cake with pink and white decoration and a single large pink candle accompanied by pink lemonade.
Allen Coppedge competes with a sizable field in the Angelo event. The crowd sees multiple strong performances as athletes race for top honors and bragging rights in a lively local meet.
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