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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1955
Page
5
Readers share recollections of Bronte streets and revival tales, plus a note on Sheriff Good comparing Bronte to Fort Worth after new street lights. A letter from Oklahoma City reports John Walls’s stroke and ongoing care, while a cadillac back-seat scene and theater tickets provide light local color.
No late news on the city oil test at Barney Carter No 1 L T Youngblood. The crew finished casing almost the full depth of 5 210 feet last week and plan to move rigs as Carter resumes operations. Carter expressed satisfaction with the results from the old hole.
Bronte Little League All-Stars defeated Robert Lee 3-1 last Friday evening. Dee Arrott hit a homer in the fifth with two aboard to secure the win for Bronte. Pitchers were Jerry McCutchen and Dee Arrott. A rematch is set for Thursday June 2 at 5 p.m. Robert Lee will join Bronte as a regular member.
Bill Lloyd, UT School of Pharmacy graduate and former Bronte resident, becomes new pharmacist at Bronte Pharmacy. He is married to Mae Burgess of Robert Lee, has two children Linda Sue and Michael Allen, and will be in Bronte for at least three months while previously working at a Midland Drug Store. Mr and Mrs Mac Rippetoe plan extended vacation, not leaving town the full period.
The Bronte paving project shows steady progress with east side streets topped and west side work advancing. Caliche has been hauled and smoothed, about 15 blocks may have the first asphalt coat and await final layers. Curbing crews near completion.
Walter Stapp, lakekeeper at Oak Creek Lake in Sweetwater, invites fishermen and sportsmen to a free barbecue on Saturday June 11 at 7 30 p m. The gathering aims to draft uniform boating and fishing rules with club representatives, to prevent further tragedies on the lake.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. for Mrs. R. E. Hickman 77 a Bronte resident who died Wednesday morning in Bronte hospital after a monthlong illness. Daisy Casner born February 8 1878 in Liano County later married R. E. Hickman. Survivors include her husband two sons two daughters six grandchildren one great grandchild. Burial at Fairview Cemetery with Clift Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers listed.
Rev W C Craig was returned as pastor of the Bronte Methodist Church as Southwest Texas Methodist Conference read appointments at its 97th annual meeting in San Antonio. He and Mrs Craig were in San Antonio last week for the gathering marking his second year in Bronte.
Honor roll for the Bronte school year’s last six weeks released this week. Some classes may have eligible students not yet reported. Fourth grade students include Malcolm Johnson, Patricia Bateman, Phelan Parker, Johnnie Sims, Wayne Bridges. Fifth grade Gwen Kirkland, Kay Powell, Patsy Woods. Sixth grade Carolyn Glenn. Seventh grade Brenda Corley. Semester honor roll Kenneth McCutchen, Linda Henry. Junior class Leah Sanders, Jane Powell, Faith Rogers, Rickie Hester, Linda Lasswell, Corinne Feil.
Bronte Boy Scout Troop 52 leaves Sunday from the American Legion Hall for Camp Sol Meyer. The bus departs after church services, with each boy required to bring $12.50 and a medical certificate, plus listed gear. Scoutmaster Oscar Dorsey will accompany the group for half the week, with other locals rotating attendance through the week.
On Saturday June 4 a parade forms at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church and proceeds through town. Children ages 5 to 15 are invited. After the parade, worship at the church, registration for Bible School, and refreshments. Classes run Monday June 6 from 8:30 to 11:30. Kickapoo Baptist Church joins with several women on the faculty. Staff includes Beginners Aubrey Denman Truman Parker. Primary Garland Black Dwain Pruitt Garland Spencer. Junior M R Rogers James Wells E F Glenn Clyde Coleman. Intermediates Edward Cumbie Royce Fancher Ronald Hughes. Secretary William Fletcher. Grace Rogers pianist. M R Rogers principal. Refreshments chaired by J B Glenn and other ladies. Last year total enrollment 104 with 104 average attendance, 88 boys and girls. Plans call for a bigger Bible School this year.
Mrs. Ernestine Powell traveled to Kerrville to be with her mother Mrs. J. H. Herndon 75 who died Monday. Funeral services were in Miles and she is buried beside her husband a longtime Miles physician noted for early auto adoption. Surviving daughters and a son, eight grandchildren. born 1879 in Germany.
Coach Garland Black calls an assembly of all boys aged 13 to 15 interested in Pony League baseball. The meeting is Monday at 6 30 p m in the school building to plan the upcoming season.
Mr and Mrs Allen Sherrod and their children join Mr and Mrs Marvin Landers and Paula for a Sunday departure to Lake Whitney for a short fishing and camping outing.
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