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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1946
Page
3
Bronte city officials met to approve digging a new well upriver plus seeking larger mains and pipes to boost water supply. They set a charge of 1.50 dollars monthly per water unit plus 25 cents per thousand gallons over 2,000 and warned boil-water for safety.
F E Modgling a Llano County born Bronte resident and World War I Navy veteran announces for Coke County sheriff. He says two good men are in the race and that if elected he will do his best to be a good hand and serve the community.
A Bronte community event named Play Night attracts a lively crowd Monday evenings. Rev. George originated the program which runs weekly during the summer, with bowling and pony rides contributing to a thriving scene.
County Democratic chairman Dr. J. K. Griffith says eight committee members met on June 17 to assess candidates and draw for the July 27 primary ballot. Fees were set at 100 for sheriff, county judge, and clerk, 75 for treasurer, and 50 for commissioners, with payment due by June 22. Names appear on the ballot as listed by Griffith.
The Home Furniture Store of Ballinger opens tomorrow near the Texas Theater at 8th Street and Railroad Avenue. Owners J. G. Tucker and A. L. Afflerbach promise a live and let live price policy with a modern, air conditioned building, free delivery nearby, and a staffed team including Mrs. Oscar Batts and S. C. Coward.
A Rainey for Governor club is being organized tonight at 8 o clock. Interested persons may gather at the Enterprise office at 8 PM for details and campaign literature.
Citizens recalled a heavy cloudburst Tuesday night reaching Bronte and Orient with rain beginning around 9 PM and lasting into Wednesday noon. Officials recorded about a quarter inch of precipitation.
Leon Lederman of Leon's Flowers visited Bronte last Tuesday while Joe Childress also stopped by on business. Bob Davis and Paul Good greeted readers Wednesday. An all day Kickapoo Church singing with dinner on the ground is planned Sunday inviting Gangs from Robert Lee Bronte and Angelo. Others report a new air conditioner installation by R T Caperton and a car sale by Jess Percifull. Frank Keeney travels to Arkansas and a nylon sale offers bargains on hose replacements.
Due to poor health Mac Rippetoe will be away for several weeks. Subscriptions should be filled by patrons before the prescription department closes during the absence. Dr J D Leonard remains on hand and Jeanie Lile leads the fountain crew.
A county barbecue is planned for Thursday June 27 at American Legion Park. No featured speaker due to Jerry Sadler not responding while Homer Price Rainey will be in Corpus Christi on tour. Each candidate may speak up to three minutes and a cowbell will mark the end if time runs out. Ladies are asked to bring cakes and pies as a large crowd is expected.
Colorado City business men led by Lance Robert Lee Bronte Blackwell Mary Neal Roscoe and Loraine embark on a good will tour Tuesday June 25 in Bronte arriving about 1 15 PM local residents urged to greet the visitors A community entertainment program is planned to accompany the visit.
UCRA members will attend a Galveston conference next Wednesday with Army Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation to discuss Lipan Flat irrigation. Efforts will expedite action on the final Buffalo Reservoir report for a 60 000 acre project. The Senate approved a 21 832648 million increase for Reclamation projects including 68400 for the Colorado River work. Bureau officials from Amarillo will meet UCRA in San Angelo on the Concho River dam and Colorado River project maps may be filed with the State Board of Water Engineers.
Local column reports 41 carloads of crushed rock moved from Brownwood to top No 70 highway north of Blackwell. hailstorm of May 25 left 2 3 feet on Boozier Creek by June 13. Farm notes include drownings in surface tanks and sheep sales to Plainview. Community updates mention new banker Douglas Sneed and election jitters.
Bronte Service Club endorses city actions to eliminate unsanitary conditions and improve water supply. Members back lighting for a playing field, seek expert help, and plan a veterans vocational class. they also fund a Legion barbecue and discuss delinquent taxes and road widening near Bronte.
Amarillo visitors Vernon Patterson family and Jim Sandersons hosted relatives. Haggertons traveled to Colorado on business. Mrs. Roy Sanderson recovered from surgery in San Angelo. Nancy Bagley with party guests from Hico, Austin and Sweetwater. Dr. J W Reynolds hosted W A Reynolds from Healdton. Susie Hill recovering at home after Abilene treatments. Bess Leach visiting grandparents in Sweetwater. Lenor Whiteside visiting grandparents and relatives. Readers urged to subscribe to Bronte Enterprise.
Pvt Billy Gene Leonard rests at home after attending Scott Field school and heads to Virginia Visiting with the Shelburne and nearby families. A quiet wedding in the Baptist parsonage joined Miss Mary Belle Cope and Harley Hillard, with a Carlsbad Cavern honeymoon plan and residence in Hallinger after the trip.
County Clerk Willis Smith records show licenses issued in June. Edgar Roy White and Mildred Blair received a license June 15, followed by Thomas K. Shropshire and Mattie Myrl Ferguson, and Elmo Yarbrough with Zelma Yarbrough on June 17. J. F. Devoll and Joyce Baugh were issued a license June 10.
Gen. Lewis B. Hershey director of the Selective Service System warns that national security may depend on the United States increasing its food production. He emphasizes strategic priorities in agriculture and defense coordination.
Discussion Tuesday night outlined a national agriculture school for veterans led by James Parrish and Preston Fitzhugh. Classes would start about July with a 25 veteran limit. eligibles must be farming or ranching, receive $65 monthly if single or $90 if married, and enroll through Norman Riker in Bronte for details.
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