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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1962
Page
5
A red and white boat hauled from Bronte last Wednesday heads to the Gulf of Mexico for its first contact with water. The craft represents a local hand built project and marks a milestone for the builders.
Ida Lee Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs Truman Parker of Bronte won first place in the Senior division of the 4H Dress Revue held in Bronte last Friday. Judges included Mrs Nancy Spain and others from Tom Green County. Attendance 115. patterns by McCall. cotton wardrobe courtesy of National Cotton Council.
A strong rainstorm drenched Bronte with up to 1 inch by 3:30 PM. Rain began around 2 PM and intensified by 2:45 PM, continuing in a solid sheet for ten minutes. Southwest winds accompanied the downpour and a bright electrical display briefly knocked out power. Light showers were reported at Oak Creek Lake and in Robert Lee.
The First Baptist Church will hold a week long revival beginning Sunday with Rev. Rodney C. Dowdy of Rule as preacher and Byron D. Hargrove of Muleshoe as song leader. Rev. Murrell Johns invites all to attend. Morning services at 7, evening at 6 30 with prayer and preaching at 7.
Five days remain for readers to take the annual July subscription special. Tuesday July 31 is the last day to subscribe at the reduced rates of $2.00 for regular, $2.55 including tax for out of county, with $3.06 regular outside subscriptions. Local correspondents listed by city. Due to rising costs, regular prices may rise next year.
Walter W. Whalen 56 died Sunday morning at Bronte Hospital from a heart attack after about two weeks of hospitalization. Services were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. from First Methodist Church with Rev. A S Neely Rev W N Stout and Joe Wolf officiating. Burial followed in Fairview cemetery with Masonic rites. Clift Funeral Home in charge. He was born June 11 1906 at Placid Texas and moved here in 1924. survived by wife Olga Gregory Whalen two sons Joe B and Cecil Greg Whalen five sisters two grandchildren and a host of relatives.
Justice of the Peace J. T. Liles ruled the deaths of Aubrey Denman and Fred Ohlenbusch in a headon collision south of Bronte were accidental. The immediate cause cited was multiple fractures of the head and the entire body in both cases.
The Kickapoo Baptist Church in Bronte will host a revival starting Sunday and lasting through August 5. Rev. James Edge of Sulphur Springs will lead the series, with Rev. W. N. Stout, local pastor, announcing morning services 9:30 to 10:30, prayer 7:30, preaching 8:00. Noah Pruitt Jr. will lead the song service.
Plans for a new city hall and fire station in Bronte released to contractors. Bid opening is set for Aug. 9 at 3 p.m. Plans available from architect Doyle C. Maddux, 1004 S. Oakes St., San Angelo, Texas with a $25 deposit refundable upon return.
The City of Bronte will hold an equalization board hearing Monday at 1 p.m. at City Hall to hear taxpayers upset by 1962 valuations. Board members include Bil Thomas as chairman, Royce Lee, and Ben Oglesby.
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