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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1950
Page
3
Drenching rain drenched the Bronte area last week with about 2.6 inches from Thursday night into Friday. Farmers and ranchers welcomed the moisture as ground dried and old timers noted crop prospects are better than in several years.
Rev. Alvin Mauldin moves to Rochelle and Richland Springs after serving since 1947, while J. E. Fuller will become Bronte's pastor next week after five years at Comfort. Mauldin notes he will preach at Rochelle next Sunday. Fuller likely will not attend Bronte service.
Mrs. Mary Phillips attended Georgetown University graduation in Washington. Orbie Kiker of Ro-tah, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orb Kiker, was in the Bronte graduating class. Bronte teachers Jack Price Vershal Smith and Mr and Mrs J L Carroll plan to attend Sul Ross College Alpine. Visitors included Mrs Arch Sisson of Phoenix and Mr and Mrs Robert Sisson of Lubbock. Local residents J J employed at San Angelo National Bank and J D Luttrell family hosted guests. Others included Mr. and Mrs. Rees with David and Bill Weston, Sgt Gaylord Bernant and family, and Mrs A W Jaraly Littlefield with Jerry Lee.
Mrs. Mack Powell honored her daughter Beverly Kay on her sixth birthday with a party May 27. Balloons candy favors games ice cream and cake were served to family and friends including Parker Sims Boecking Wilkins Harris Hickman and many others from Blackwell and San Angelo.
Legion post commander Ben Spoonts announced a Saturday night party for Legionaires and their wives or dates at the local hall. The event will feature table games and refreshments for all attendees.
May 25 Vic We Davidson dismissed. Mars CG Black and Margaret Jackson admitted. May 26 Otis Richoian admitted. Margaret Jackson dismissed. May 27 Mrs Rd Caperton Emmett Caperton Ruth Coleman Jacque Caperton Mars J A Stepherson Sands Welch admitted. Mrs Dock Larkin dismissed. May 30 Mrs RT Caperton and Jacque dismissed.
Mrs Tom Payne and her daughter Mrs Johnnne Summerville left for their Holtsville California home Sunday after a ten day visit with Mr and Mrs T F Sims. See Mrs Payne and Mrs Sims are sisters.
Funeral services were held at Bronte Baptist church for Otis Mo Richman 23 who died from injuries in a wreck five miles south of town. He was a WWII Navy veteran aboard the USS Missouri and died after a late Thursday night crash. Survivors include his parents three brothers and five sisters with services directed by Clift Funeral home.
District Attorney H Ralph Logan announces forgery prosecutions involving Mare vin Tecoms and others. A check for 7500 dollars cashed at Preatts Store in Bronte is linked to Tecoms, Wolfe of Bronte, and related offenses. Tecoms was apprehended in Ulmer and faces further arrest actions as officials pursue the case.
Reports from Trowns on Wednesday afternoon state TL dogs were vaccinated in Bronte with 134 receiving shots on Robert Lee Drive. Ko berg of San Angelo administered the vaccines to the dogs.
A two year old girl was bitten by a skunk at a south town home while asleep. The animal held the child's toe before it could be freed and killed. The head was sent to Austin for rabies testing and both child and Manley began vaccination, needing daily shots for two weeks.
A farewell party was held Tuesday night by the Methodist Youth Fellowship at Bronte Park for Donald and Alvin Mauldin Jr. as they prepare to move to Rochelle. Sandwiches and cold drinks were served to attendees.
Doris Nell Adair bride of George Faulk in San Angelo First Baptist Church ceremony officiated by Reverend Leavell. Attendant was sister Mrs Charlie Phillips. Chan Phillips served as best man. Bride a Bronte High School graduate. groom Mason Home High School graduate. The couple to reside at 2228 17th Street in Lubbock while the groom attends Texas Tech.
Local Bronte events page reports Albert and Yves with Mas and Poros arriving to present a music program at Bronte Baptist Church this week. The event aims to offer community outreach and musical engagement.
The county agents report rising expenses and income over the years 1944 to 1949 with total farm income reaching 237.02 in one year and 169 in another while expenses rose to 1348.76 and 2051.52 respectively. Net farm earnings climbed though prices paid by farmers increased. Livestock and wool sales rose seven percent since 1940, with 1949 averages around 1485.28. (Continued on Page Four)
Well tests from Humble area report Humble No 6 Hickman flowing 125 barrels of oil on a test. Additional wells in the Fort Chadbourne and Coke County fields show mixed results with several new locations staked and others abandoned. Local operators include Arrow Drilling Co and McNay, Fred Mc Manning, Inc in the Midland and Bronte region with potential prospects and 24 hour tests indicating varying production.
The Lions Club names C. E. Bruton as president at a meeting amid routine elections. Members vote to set leadership, with Bruton replacing the former head and promising community service and club activities.
OCR text shows fragmented notes on voting, debates, and finance. It mentions Joan and a cabinet or board, reference to a senator and various figures, plus discussion of costs, rates, and installments. Overall it reads as a chaotic snapshot of a political discussion page.
The county records two burglaries. The first at a Robert Pac choot sate complex appears to involve a kitchen area damaged and possible theft. The second break in occurred at South Peyas Lumber Co in Bronte with losses around $2085. Arnold Ball J P Henry and Noel Percival were noted to have left Friday on a fishing trip to Devils Lake and returned Monday with stories of big fish.
George Scott Post of the American Legion held a Memorial Day ceremony with a procession to the cemetery. Veterans Pratt Walliams and Chester Kiker were honored with wreaths and decorations. Kiker, a World War II blight officer, died in the Pacific.
An obituarial notice honors W T Baker aged 82 with a community gathering. The piece lists family members including Jo Wo Baker and Pays Baker and notes Baker settled in Tennessee in 1904 before returning home for the celebration.
Members and four visitors attended the Pavnek HD Club gathering at Miss Chidys Waldrop home. The group discussed a June 3 bake sale and adopted a 4-H girls club to assist. Mrs LC Robbins led a program on the Study of Wills. next meeting will be with Mrs WooG Cresap.
A new pickup arrived this week for James Arrott of Tennyson and a new track was delivered to Pool Well Servicing Co. of Bronte by Caperton Chevrolet Co.
Panel services for Henry Langford 77 of Sweetwater were held Thursday May 25 at 10 am. He died Tuesday night May 23 at Govan. Surviving his wife four daughters Mrs Sim Spmi ett Mrs Ed Stevens of Bronte Miss Claude Leujghord of Washington D D and Mrs Jessie Hallard of Pecos one son Gene Langford of Odessa J J Langford a brother at Bronte and two grandsons Hobhs and Douglas Stevens.
Mrs George Faulk was the shower honoree at a Tuesday afternoon wedding shower hosted by Mrs J Le Carreau. About 30 guests visited between 3 and 6 pm, with pink streamers, carminations, gladioli, and a punch table decorated for the occasion. Hostesses included Mrs Carroll and Mrs Billie Jean Millikin along with Miss Wille Mare Cole and others.
Officers for the next two club years were installed at a Junior Study Club meeting. Mrs Noel Perciful presides. vice president Mrs KOT Caperton. secretary Mrs Ben Oglesby. treasurer Mrs Francis Pruitt. parliamentarian Mrs Matthew Caperton. reporter Mrs Hadk PF Chena. Hostesses were Mrs Riker, Mrs Robinson, Mrs Sayner, Mrs Oglesby and Mrs Phillips.
The Central Drug installed new neon signs on the building front on Wednesday The glowing letters dress up Main Street and attract attention from passersby and shoppers.
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