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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1949
Page
3
Members of several women's groups distributed pledge cards to Bronze residents to support a city polio cleanup campaign. Residents read the card, determine applicable items for their property, and sign to agree to actions including spraying, weed control, garbage can use, toilet protection, hygiene, and drainage of stagnant water.
Bronte town officials proceed with voluntary public cooperation to enforce health measures after two polio cases. Council orders 150 pounds of DDT spray and weekly garbage collection funded by a $1 water meter assessment. Funeral held in Miles for Ginger Ann Boatright, 5, who died of polio in San Angelo. Survivors include parents Henry and ... Boatright, grandparents in Miles, and great grandmother Carrie Holland. Dr. Harris warns outbreak risk unless cleanup continues.
Bronte and the county have seen daily rain for a week with over two inches total. Farmers warn that persistent wet weather endangers crops as weeds threaten yields, while harvesting of small grain crops continues despite the conditions.
Bronte area oil news centers on Humble No. 1 Odom showing flow tests at 20 and 33 barrels per hour after reaching 2,680 feet and 5,280 feet depth on Keeney. Drilling continues at T. Youngblood site behind Bronte Tractor Company with nearby wells showing salt water and cementing efforts.
Miss Jean Smith and Harold Sheppard exchanged marriage vows Thursday night June 9 at the Bronte First Baptist Church in a double ring ceremony. Rev. C RB Blake officiated with music by Mrs. Arnold Ball and Miss Joyce Littlefield.
Royce Berry twenty six of Seminole will go on trial Monday charged with a lewd offense against a 3 year old mother. The incident occurred in January when the accused lured the woman into his automobile under pretenses of consulting her husband. Berry has been free on a five thousand dollar bond since shortly after his arrest. The trial is set for 10 oclock Monday.
Davie Adair son of Mr and Mrs J Adair received the Progressive Club roving cup for this year. Cups awarded at school close went to Bronte High School student with the highest scholastic average. Davie posted an average grade of 85.6 to win. He is an all round student and expert in livestock judging, having helped the local team place fourth in the state.
J. K. Carroll said a part time band instructor may be available for next year and will meet all interested persons Monday at 2 o clock at the school house. Ma J. E. Price of Abilene may teach band part time in two schools and attend the meeting.
The Rippetoss family expresses thanks to friends for kindness during the illness of Belva’s baby. Telephone calls, cards and flowers were deeply appreciated as Belva recovers and the family is grateful for the support.
Mrs. David Gulley from Eunice New Mexico is in town this week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Bill Wrinkle.
Bronte defeats Robert Lee 8 to 3 maintaining a share of second place in the Concho Basin league as Vast ware issue. Veribest leads the standings with next week featuring Sonora vs Robert Lee and Veribest vs Nathan's Jewelers San Angelo with Bronte visiting Miles.
The Bronte school board and the board of equalization plan a joint meeting Monday night at Velock. Supt. Jet Carroll will be present. New equalization board members include Albert Rawlings, Ball MekKawen, WOW. Ives, Sam Lasswell and Herbert Holland. Canal) said the board will organize and set a date for a public hearing on valuations for districts not assessed by the county.
Bronze 4-H club members met at Caro vn Gentry home to decide on the county dress garment entries and encampment details. Girls who entered garments may attend the encampment by sending two dollars to Miss Freeman before June 17. The event will be at Bronte Park. Members prepared salad and dessert for the gathering.
A provocative line about doing business without advertising circulates as a vivid quotation. The remark compares stealthy actions to winking in dim light, prompting discussions on transparency and perception.
Lions club noon meeting featured wartime Pacific island film shown by Lt Bill DeReimer, son in law of H A Springer. Livestock judging team members Don Daniel Doyie Adair Woodrow Howell and coach J T Henry received scrolls of appreciation for their work. eleven members present.
A district court summons a large pool of men to report for petit jury duty when court convenes next Monday in Robert Lee. The list includes numerous local residents and is headed by Allen Dene Baker, Dee Benningfield, Blair Card Brock, and many others across the community.
A Texas law closes deer quail and turkey seasons for Coke County for four years. Clarence Webb president of the Coke County Game Management Association says there are few of each species in the county and the ban will prevent extinction. Willis Smith serves as secretary of the local group.
Kickapoo WMU met Saturday at Mrs Chillde Beare’s home with nineteen members and visitor Mrs Gertrude Gray. Sunshine box awarded to Mrs Henry Wrinkle. Refreshments served. Next meeting set for June at the church. Group to study Acts ninth chapter. Mrs Joe Wilkins of Washington DC visiting Clint W and Mae Wilkins.
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