Weather Drenches Area with Hail and Tornado Reported
Heavy showers moved through the region Saturday bringing hail up to five inches in places and causing tree damage. A small tornado occurred between Norton and Maverick with no injuries reported. Bronte and Brookshire saw disruptions including power outages and wind damage while farmers welcomed the added moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Maverick
Ballinger
Blackwell
Robert Lee
Brookshire
Norton
Price
Charles Martin Dies Of Injuries In Wreck
Charles Martin, Coke County native, died in Casper Wyoming from injuries from a May automobile accident near there. He had returned from the Philippine Islands after 41 years and was survived by a large family including a daughter in Manila. Funeral services were held at Bronte Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Baptist Church
Charles Martin
Coke County
Casper
Wyoming
G. M. Rickles
J. E. Fuller
Martin
Philippine Islands
T. G. Stinebaugh
Bronte
Louise Martin
San Angelo
W. J
Bill) Martin
Robert Lee
G. C. Casey
Jack Martin
Fort Worth
George Martin
Peggy
Manilla
Phillipine Islands
Clift Funeral Home
Lewis Martin
Marathon
George
Mr. Martin
Philippines
Islands
A. J
Nartin
Mindanao
Leyte
U. S
Mrs Modrall Honored At Bridal Shower
Mrs Billie Ray Modrall former Wils Joan George was honored with a bridal shower at Mrs Charlie Lampkin residence hosted by Mrs Alvin Estes Mrs T J Van Zandt and Mrs Abe Lanier. Guests enjoyed games, gifts, and a pink rosebud refreshment plate for 16 attendees. Card of thanks from the Martin family expresses gratitude to friends and funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modrall
Billie Ray Modrall
Wils Joan George
Charlie Lampkin
Alvin Estes
T. J. van Zandt
Abe Lanier
Fuller Returned As Pastor Here
Rev. J. B. Fuller is reappointed as pastor of the Bronte Methodist Church. The appointment was announced at the Southwest Texas Conference in San Antonio where Fuller’s two year tenure in Bronte was noted. Other conference changes include Fred J. Bruoks as district superintendent Carsbad Tennyson L P Smith as chaplain Miles Alvin R Mauldin and Robert Lee Ray Lee. Northwest Texas Conference named Rev. Robert W. Brown pastor of Blackwell Methodist Church, with Rev. R T Dyess continuing there. Rev and Mrs Fuller and Mrs A S Whatley attended the San Antonio meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Fuller
Bronte
Methodist Church
Southwest Texas
No Trial Declared In Thompson DWI Case
After three hours of deliberation the county court jury in Rob ert Lee failed to reach a verdict in the Charlie Thompson driving while intoxicated case. Judge Jeff Dean declared no trial. Jess Hoots pled guilty to a similar charge and received a $50 fine and six month license suspension. Marcus Tubbs had an aid charge dismissed. Prosecutor Frank Dickey and defense attorney Cliff Tupper represented Thompson, with Hoots represented by Tupper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee
Charlie Thompson
Jeff Dean
Jess Hoots
Marcus Tubbs
Norton
Bill McDonald
Frank Dickey
Cliff Tupper
Thompson and Hoots
Coke 4-H Boys Receive Sears Pigs
Eight 4-H boys met at the county agent's office on Wednesday May 28 to receive a registered Duroc pig each under the Sears Swine program now in its tenth year. The Coke county eight pig program continues, with recipients including Jerry Hurley Robert Lee Bobby Hester Bronte Sammy Jo Duncan Edith Wayne Blair Edith Aubrey Don Denman Bronte Richard Spencer Butch Arnold Silver John Petty and Robert Lee. Pigs have also been sold to Jones and Mason Counties under Sears program expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Coke
West Texas
Jerry Hurley
Robert Lee
Bobby Hester
Bronte
Sammy Jo Duncan
Edith Wayne Blair
Edith Aubrey
Don Denman
Richard Spencer
Butch Arnold
Silver John Petty
Jones and Mason
Sear
Winters Family Visits Son Finishes Basic Training at Lackland
Mr and Mrs L L Wilkins and family and Mrs L L Wilkins Jr of Winters visited L L Wilkins Jr at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio on Sunday. They reported he is getting along fine and has completed his basic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Wilkins
L. L. Wilkins, Jr
Winters
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Celebration at Hanks Ranch draws near thousand guests
Nearly 1,000 West Texans and visitors loaded the Hanks ranch for a barbecue event honoring the Northwest Hylton Oil Field. Jess Craig oversaw cooking as 255 pounds beef 250 pounds lamb and goat 55 pounds chicken 64 loaves and other fare fed guests, while a shoe race offered prizes to top contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanks Ranch
Billie Hanks
Charlie Lampkins
Jess Craig
Blackwell
Craig
Turkey Creek Hollow
Ich
Hanks
S. M. Evans
Ed Alderman
San Anegro
Runer
Velma Shurley
San Angelo
Texas
Missouri
Kansas
Ilinois
Washington
D. C
London
England
New Mexico
California
Jack Spindle
Petrolia
Hylton
Lampkins
Franklin writes from Japan to Bronte schools
Bodie Franklin, former Bronte high student now in Japan, sends greetings to J L Carroll and the Enterprise. He recalls school memories and the gym’s last goal, noting the team’s surprising late drive and hinting at more on the back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
J. L. Carroll
Bodie" Franklin
Bronte High School
Japan
Feamcom
New Officers Installed by Junior Study Club
Mrs. Clark Glenn became president at the Friday night meeting held at Mrs. Lewis Bridges home. New officers included Noel Percifull as vice president Charlie Phillips as treasurer and Nuvenne Riker as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Glenn
Lewis Bridges
Noel Percifull
Charlie Phillips
Nuvenne Riker
J. 8. Glenn
Mmes
A. E. Bell, Jr
Matthew Caperton
Clark
Dale
E. F. Glenn
Noman Riker
Bill McKown
Sam Richards
Roy Robinson
Bob Wilson
H. A. Jolley
Ben Spuunts
Rayce Fancher
Lt and Mrs Boies Visit Bronte After Far East Service
Lt and Mrs James R Boies visit Bronte to see her parents Mr and Mrs Fank Kee see. She is Lavada Keesee. The couple returned from Japan earlier this month and have been in Kennewick Washington. Boies has served in the Far East Air Force communications center in Tokyo since late 1949. Mrs Boies joined him in May 1980 and works in the communications center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Boies
Bronte
Fank Keesee
Lavada Keesee
United States
Japan
Kennewick
Washington
St. Boies
Far East Air Force
Tokyo
District Court Opens Monday in Coke County
District Court for Coke County to open Monday in Robert Lee with Judge John F Sutton presiding to begin the June term. Grand jurors notified to report at 10 am. A petit jury panel has been drawn though its call status is unclear. Robert Clark 24 faces charges of stealing clothing from Fred McCabe Jr and has confessed. Sheriff Paul Good notes the grand jury may hear Clark’s case along with other matters. Names listed include Ellen Mims B A Austin Jack Cowley Howard Eaton Fern Havins D K Glenn Sam Gray and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Robert Lace
John F Sutton
Weldon Fikey
Robert Clark
E. B. Fuller
Fred McCabe, Jr
Robert Lee
Clark
Paul Good
Grand Jury
Ellen Mims
B. A. Austin
Jack Cowley
Howard Eaton
Fern Havins
D. K. Glenn
Sam Gray
R H. Herron
Charlie Cave
F. E. Fancher
Sam Gaston
B. D. Guartman
James Counts
Bob Odom
Homer Carwile
D. O. King
Hospital News Schedule of Admits and Discharges
The May to June hospital notes show admissions for Mrs. A. N. Rawlings Mrs. Tony Duncan W M Red Thompson Mrs C E Wright and Mrs Nato Martinez. Discharges include J D Taylor Jr Mrs S Smith and Dorothy Smith plus Mrs Tony Duncan. Additional entries list further admits and discharges on June 2 3 4 and 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Rawlings
Tony Duncan
W. M
Red) Thompson
C. E. Wright
NATO Martinez
J. D. Taylor, Jr
S . Smith
Dorothy Smith
Lee Hwiliard
Alice Pallant
Edwin C. Voss
Nate Martinez
Noel Percifull
Joe Bailey Luttrell
Sammy Morgan
J. W. Sampson
C. R. Brown
Valeri Kate
H. M. Stevens
County Agent Announces Availability of Steel Panels
In response to inquiries the county agent reports new steel panels may be purchased for 6.60 each. Panels come fully guaranteed in good condition. About 1050 used 70 pound panels have been distributed, suitable for temporary or permanent corrals, yard fences and similar uses. Farmers and ranchers are urged to notify the county agent immediately.
Ellenburger Drilling Nears End in Rawlings Field
Humble Oil No. 1 M. A. Rawlings in Coke County shows water in Ellenburger with tests moving ahead to prove full thickness. Five Pennsylvanian pay zones logged, including lime and sand targets, as the unit tops Ellenburger at 5,575 feet and tests up to 5,590 feet. West Fort Chadbourne gains new producer Humble No. 67 Sallie Quomn four miles south of Blackwell with 165.43 BPD at 5,374–5,407 feet. Ballinger Palo Pinto Field adds two wells while Hyton Northwest Field progresses in Nolan County with Seaboard No. 4-A Billie Hanks drilling below 5,420 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble Oil & Refining Co
M. A
Rawlings
West Fort Chadbourne
Coke County
Seth Calrk
Blackwell
Odom
Water Valley
Ohio Ou Co
F.H. Demere
H&tc
Ballinger Palo Pinto Field
Ballinger
Runnels County
Hyiton Northwest
Nolan County
Seaboard of Co. of Delaware No. 4
Billie Hanks
T&p Survey
Joy Millican and Charles Blake Wed in Abilene Chapel
Joy Millican and Charles Vernon Blake, Hardin-Simmons University seniors, married Monday at the Chapel of Memories Abilene. Rev. Blake officiated. bride's father attended. The couple will reside at 1238 North Witch Street after a wedding trip to Ruidoso. Mrs Blake is a Robert Lee native and HSU graduate. Blake is Bronte High School alumnus and Amco employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewie Joy Millican
Charles Vernon Blake
Hardin-Simmons University
Chapel of Memories
Abilene
C. BR. Blake
Woodrow
Bronte
W. M. Millican
Robert Lee
Billie Roberts
Gwendolyn Drngeers
Spur
Dale Brown
Melvin McMillan
Fort Sumner
N. M
Herbert Kampfhenkel
HSU
Smith, Eplen, Bickley and Pope
Blake
Bronte High School
Navy
Amco
Mrs Dick Webster Visits Kin in Bronte Before Maine Trip
Mrs Dick Webster formerly Mary Alexander spent the week in Bronte visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Monroe Alexander. She leaves today for Maine to visit her husband's parents while her husband Sgt Dick Webster serves in Korea. She has worked at the San Angelo Telephone Co for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Webster
Mary Alexander
Bronte
Monroe Alexander
Bronze Teachers Work on Degrees
Mr and Mrs Jack Lo Price traveled to Alpine for Price to pursue a master’s degree at Sul Ross college. Smith also attends Sul Ross as a master’s candidate. Houston Jolley entered Hardin-Simmons University to study for a Master of Education degree. Mrs George Thomas hopes to obtain her master’s degree in August at Hardin-Simmons, with Mrs Thomas also studying there. Mrs FEO Al Springer and Mrs Vetal Flores take workshop courses at Hardin-Simmons to apply toward their master’s degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lo Price
Alpine
Price
Sul Ross College
Wow. Smith
Sul Ross
Houston Jolley
Hardin-Simmons University
Ois
George Thomas
Thomas
Hardin Simmons
Feo al Springer
Vetal Flores
Hardin-Simmons
Bride-Elect of Edward Cumbie Honored at Tea
Jane Luby Box the bride elect of Edward M Cumbie was honored at a tea at the home of Mrs R E Cumbie. Mrs J B Mackey was cohostess. Guests included Mrs Cumbie and Mrs M S Luby San Angelo mother of the honoree, and relatives. Music and entertainment were provided as guests viewed a pink and white decor with lilies and silver pieces. The couple will marry Saturday June 7 at 8 pm at the Lube home in San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cumbie
Jane Luby Box
Edward M. Cumbie
R. E. Cumbie
J. B. Mackey
Cumbie
M.S. Luby
San Angelo
Roe. Arvidson
Joe Ranwlngs
Rop Gierrett
Mmese OO HH
Willoughby
Annie Walkins
F. Sims, Jr
Cumibie Ivey
Local visits and classes noted in Dallas and Big Spring
Mr and Mrs J T Henry and Linda visited Dallas last weekend meeting Mrs Henrys brother and wife. Mrs Royce Fancher attends a Red Cross first aid course with home economics in Big Spring. Tommy Ellen Thomason, daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Thomason, visited her grandmother Mrs Marshall at Maverick. Weekend guests at J J Adair home included Mrs Clifford Baker and San Angelo visitors and Mr and Mrs George Faulk of Lubbock. Doyle, their son, had been here since last Thursday but left Wednesday for Texas Tech in Lubbock. Miss Alden George and Mrs Irene Baldridge of San Angelo spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Charlie Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Henry
Linda
Dallas
Mrs. Henry
Royce Fancher
Red Cross
Big Spring
Tommy Ellen Thomason
Will Thomason
Mrs. Marshall
Maverick
J. J
San Angelo
George Faulk
Lubbdéak
Doyle
Texas Tech College
Lubbock
Alden George
Irene Baldridge
Charlie Phillips
Hospital Expansion Nears July Completion
W C Rutherford reports the Karen-Gayl Hospital addition is about 40 percent finished with work expected to end around July first. The project will roughly double hospital size adding four new bedrooms and support spaces including kitchen nursery and labor rooms. A refrigerated air conditioning and heating system has been installed and will service the entire facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C Rutherford
Karen-Gayl Hospital
John R. Harris
Mrs McShan Hosts J O Y Class Meeting
Mrs Buford McShan hosted the LOY Sunday School class at her home Tuesday evening. Collin Sayoner presided, roll call cited a St John verse, a fan purchase was proposed, Carrie Williams gave the opening prayer, Vetal Flores spoke on 13 women of the Bible, and Frank Keeney dismissed. Refreshments followed for listed members including the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford MecShan
Lo.y
McShan
Collins Sayoner
St. John
Carrie Williams
Vetal Flores
Frank Keeney
Mmes
Collins Saynes
Robert Forman
Chester Harwell
Lester Webb
M. J. Lasswell
Ella Clyde Black
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bro. Bickles
Bro. Fuller
Fuller
B. D Franklin
Mr. Carroll
Hospital News
Ellenburger
Seaboard No 4
Joy Millican
Charles Blake
Maine
Chet Holscombe
Bill Maxwell
Carolyn Kemp
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