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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1951
Page
4
Caperton Chevrolet reports solid demand for used cars in May with 26 sales and four in one day this week. The dealer offers a guarantee on all vehicles after thorough mechanical checks and cleaning. One new pickup was delivered to Bob Colenxin in the past week.
The Upper Colorado River Authority delayed its Oak Creek to Bronte pipeline talks after a San Angelo meeting. Harry Williams reported Coke and Tom Green County taxes exceeded state limits by $32,165, with funds to go to the State Treasury. Chairman L T Youngblood questioned annual dependability as Willits noted $6,000 yearly from those taxes. No new date for financing talks was announced.
The dedication service for Bronte’s recently built Catholic church is set for next Thursday morning at 9. Father Fidelis from San Angelo will lead, aided by area priests. About 300 people are expected, with many children taking Holy Communion. The 25 by 52 foot structure seats 1000 and invites attendees of all denominations.
The San Angelo Bell telephone company distributes new directories for all ALE exchanges. Bell Jr says directories will reach all customers. those missed can pick up at the office. Bronte shows growth with 306 numbers in the new directory versus 201 in December 1950.
The June session of Coke County district court opens Monday with Judge John F. Sutton presiding. Grand jurors report at 10:00 a.m. while petite jurors may not be called for another week. The grand jury will consider burglary charges against three Negro defendants among others.
The Bronte high school held commencement exercises last Friday with 13 seniors receiving diplomas. Valedictorian Dove Adair and salutatorian Bil Hipp led the graduates, while perfect attendance honors went to Gail Lammers and Jo Dell Walton among others.
Mayor H O Whitt warned Bronte residents that shooting air guns is prohibited inside city limits of any Texas town. The ban follows a Texas Legislature act still in session, and Whitt urged local support for enforcing the law.
Farmers welcomed a general rainfall of two to three inches last weekend boosting cotton progress and easing the Bronte water shortage. Bronte reported 2.20 inches, Robert Lee 2.95, with notable totals nearby. Local wells and Bronte lakes now hold a year’s supply as crop prospects brighten.
Robert Lee resident Monroe Parker died Thursday afternoon in Karen-Gass Hospital. He is survived by his wife, five sons including Jesse of Bronte Fagan and Steve of Robert Lee Dave of Colorado Springs and John of Pocatello, Idaho. four daughters. a brother Claud Parker of San Angelo and sister Mrs Debert Vestal of Ballinger. Funeral arrangements had not been made.
The article records the Sunday marriage of Betty Spence and Pharold Ware at Blackwell Methodist Church with detailed bridal attire and reception led by Rev. Raymond Diess. It also notes Deeprock Oil Co plans a wildcat north of Bronte on the Charles Black place, with Harms and partners awaiting the plan and initial well data from Humble and other fields.
Tonight Bronte, Texas hosts a spring recital directed by Madelon Tidwell Price featuring Beatrice Cannon and Jacque Caperton among many local pupils from Bronte and Blackwell. Special guest pianist Mrs. Marjorie Tidwell joins as performer with no admission charged.
Rev. J. B. Fuller was reappointed as pastor of the local Methodist Church last Sunday at the Red Gutak Seat in west Texas. The ceremony honored his service and reaffirmed leadership within the church, as members welcomed the renewed appointment and looked toward upcoming community activities.
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