Captain James M. Eubanks Receives Distinguished Flying Cross
Captain James M. Eubanks of the 57th Fighter Group earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for leading an eight plane formation in an attack on a railroad bridge at San Ambrogio Italy on March 29. His P 47s scored direct hits and damaged the bridge while repelling heavy ground fire and destroying five motor vehicles during subsequent strafing runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Eubanks
Tao C. Eubanks
Caddo
Texas
Northern
57Th Fighter Group
12Th Air Force
San Ambrogio
Italy
Eubanks
Cere Fliugh
raiess-Pafarn
Bronte Senior Women's Club Meets At Lenard Home
The Bronte Senior Women's Club met Monday afternoon June 4 at Mrs. Lenard's home with her hosting. Members responded to roll call with favorite color. A short business session was held. Minutes were approved. The group returned contributed money from the Bazaar. A Marketing Committee trip to Robert Lee for a pineapple order was planned with expenses to be shared. Visitors attended including Mrs H E Turner and Mrs Lucille Baldwin. Next meeting set for June 20 with Mrs Fred McDonald hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Sr
HH. D
J.D. Lenard
Robert Lee
Mi Fay Rosie Jens Aiven
Fred McDona
Lenard Keeney
F Sims
Chas. Keeney
Age & Loyd
Club
H. E. Turner
Lucille Baldwin
Alpine
George A. Braswell
Cookie” Chapman
Clovis
New Mexico
O. W. Chapman
Fred McDonald
Minnie B. West
Muston Family Reunites as Vernon Brings Bride to Bronte
Vernon Muston and Miss Loraine McConnell arrived in Bronte from Watertown South Dakota after their June 1 1945 wedding. Vernon served in a Bom ber Group of the Air Force enlisting in 1942 and mustered out in 1945. The couple will return to Watertown after their Texas visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Muston
Jack Muston
Bronte
Watertown
South Dakota
Loraine McConnell
Texas
Vernon
Air Force
Muston
J. Wy
Missouri
Frank Hearn Returns From Seinen 90 Day Look
Frank Hearn comes home from Seinen after a 90 day period described as a fitness or training stay. The report notes he has completed the stay and is reported as fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hearn
Seinen
Ae Tae
Mr i and Mrs Geo Thomas Open Central Drug Store in Bronte
Mr i and Mrs Geo Thomas purchase City Drug from Louise Johnson and remodel the storefront. They invite Bronte residents to the Formal Opening Day on Saturday June 9 with a full line of drugs sundries toiletries gifts stationery and more. George and Vera Thomas are well known locals with friends wishing them success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Geo. Thomas
City Drug Store
Louise Johnson
Thomas
City
Bronte and
Bronteland
Siace
Coke County
Fort Chadbourne
Runnels County
George
Vera
Enterprise
Lometa H D Club Demonstrates Cheese Making
Lometa Women's H D Club met May 28 with Mrs. B D York. six members attended an all day session. Miss Fay Crosling county agent demonstrated cheese making. A covered dish dinner followed. Visitor Mrs. Collin Sayner attended. Next meeting June 18 at Mrs. Albert Rawlings home for Brightening Up The Home demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Crosling
Lometa H. D. Club
B.D. York
Collin Sayner
Albert Rawlings
UCRA Directorates To Seek Action In Galveston
L. T. Youngblood and colleagues travel to Galveston Monday to appear before a government department regarding the UCRA project. They aim to secure progress or funding, with emphasis on providing water to West Texas if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Youngblood
UCRA
Galveston
Fragmentary note on friend sendoff from a group
A partial line shows someone saying fine and friends glad to send him again, indicating a casual farewell among companions. The readable fragment hints at camaraderie but lacks clear names, places, or event details.
Methodist Revival Grows With Plain Direct Preaching
The revival meeting at the Methodist church progresses with stronger interest and attendance. Rev Grady Peters from Eden preaches and directs, arriving Monday night to take charge. The pastor notes Peters is a plain preacher inviting listeners to accept Christ and church members to live more religiously for the town. The meeting continues through Sunday night with spiritual song services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
A. Hanson
Grady Peters
Eden
Peters
Rev. Hanson
Bro. Peters
Union H D Club Met At Mrs Sam Gray Home In Bronte
The Union H D club met with 12 members and 5 visitors. President Mrs John Coulson led the opening, The More We Get Together sung, and Mrs Wynn led The Lord's Prayer. A demonstration on Brightening Up The Home by Mrs Goldie Coleman followed, with tips on color and making a livable home. Next meeting June 19 with Mrs Louise Tay. four new members joined. Refreshments and a grabbag apron planned. deputy sheriff Paul Good visited Bronte briefly. Buy Bonds promotion noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
i + D club
Am. Mann
John Coulson
Wynn
Goldie Coleman
Louise Tay
J. C. Lammers
Will Gideon
Mickie Walker
Hallie Herron
Zella Bowman
Higginbotham Stores Timeline and Community Service
A long serving family business notes more than 60 years since its humble start. The speaker expresses life work dedication to Higginbotham Stores, community service, and continued growth through hard work and local friendships.
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Capt
Jams M. Eubanks
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronte Senior
Mrs. Leonard
Mr.i
Mrs. Geo. Thomas
Central Drug Store
Lometa Women's
H. D. Club
NEES
E. FE
Agem
Union H. D. Club
Sam Gray
Paul Good
My Home
In Business
Higginbotham Stores
Higginbotham
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