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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1951
Page
4
Sun plans to run 14 rotary drilling units in Coke County. A. J. Kirkpatrick, publisher of the Robert Lee Observer, quoted Sun officials after interviewing them on Monday night in Bronte and the northwest part of Coke County.
The company plans intensive drilling to define field boundaries north of Bronte. Stanolind No. 1 Nicholas reached 6,545 feet with Yai surveys. Humble No. 30 Sallie Odom completed in Fort Chadbourne for 400 barrels daily. No. 32 Odom at 5,300 feet poised to core. No. 36 Odom at 2,600 feet south of the highway near Old Port Chadbourne cemetery.
Ralph Logan of San Angelo resigns as district attorney for the 1st Judicial district effective soon to join the Wilson Ford and Logan firm. He has led the district since 1943 with a Navy service gap and previously served as Tom Steen county attorney from 1939 to 1942.
World War II and World War I veterans are advised to enroll in the local aged culture class immediately. Training must begin by July 1 with the goal of being in training by July 25, 1951. AIT veterans farming and seeking GI Bill benefits should contact Norman Riker, local instructor, at once.
J Elendorf of the West Texas National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis visited Bronte to discuss polio trends with Dr John A Harris Coke County chairman. He noted Texas cases fell in 1951 except in Houston area with a small rise. No Coke County cases were reported in 1961.
Cotton farmers should prepare for insect control due to scarce supplies and heavy rains raising demand. Secure enough insecticide for at least two applications, start early sprays at the four legs stage for thrips flea hoppers and early boll weevils, and adjust amounts as plants grow. If red spider mites appear add wettable sulfur. Stop the program when fruiting surges unless armyworms strike.
Congratulations are due to County Clerk and Mrs Wel don Fikes on the birth of their daughter at 2 50 a m Wednesday June 20 in Coke County Memorial hospital The infant weighed 4 pounds 10 ounces and is named Barbara Elaine.
Miss Shirley Ann West and Charles Edward Reel united in marriage Sunday night June 17 at Topom in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev. J. E. Fuller. The wedding followed a candlelit home ceremony attended by relatives and close friends, with a modest reception at the bride’s mother’s home.
Rev. VoD. Price reports Vacation Bible School at the First Baptist Church averages about 80 daily attendees. Over 100 bronze age 4 to 16 students enrolled with 12 teachers across four departments. Classes run from morning until noon and will close with this final meeting today.
The American Legion Post 894 will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Legion Hall on Tuesday night June 26. All legionaries are invited. Agenda includes plans for a barbecue, a flag pole erection in front of the hall, and repairs to equipment at the city facility.
Bruton instructors Bronte fall 13 to 11 as Bruton total hits outpace Bronte 4 to 7 in a fastball game. Delbert Coulson Judge Sandusky and Duane Tucker homered for Bronte while Lyndon Waldrop, Marlon McCutchen, Jack Vaughn and J. W. Caudle collected two base hits for Bruton. Eddie Armstrong hit a triple and homer for Lakeview.
W. D. McDonald was hospitalized at Shanon Hospital in San Angelo after a tonsillectomy performed Wednesday. He was reported in good condition Thursday.
Joyce Wrinkle is visiting relatives in Arisona this week, as reported by local observers. The trip highlights family connections across regions during the current period.
A 60 man crew will begin building a pipeline from Oak Creek Reservoir toward Sweetwater. Zachary of San Antonio contracts the project, to carry water south through Oak Creek toward the northeast Coke County area. JL Roberts of San Antonio will supervise from Blackwell headquarters. The work includes dam建设, oil wells, and road and rail adjustments between here and Blackwell, with the Upper Colorado River Authority aiding Bronte in securing Oak Creek water.
A long list of petty jurors is named to report for the district court meeting Monday June 25. The notice lists jurors including Freddie Tee Hoe Pers and AL Pose along with numerous others across several residences and initials, indicating a scheduled third week service for the term.
Mrs Ball Cook of Bronte won a $50 merchandise prize for her near perfect entry in General Electric’s home appliance contest run by Roberts Bros Auto Store in San Angelo. The nationwide contest offered a $5048 certificate for the best model home appliances list.
Miss Sharp, a Texas A&M graduate from Waco, has served as Tom Green County assistant agent for the past year. She succeeds Mrs. Verreamut Freeman who resigned about a year ago, and clubwomen welcome a new leader for their work despite the agent’s absence.
McQueen and Stout hosted a day night barbecue at Cats Park on June 18 drawing about 300 guests. The gathering included Mia Hob Pragier, numerous families and staff members such as Nan Reel, Sharon Brigenan, Bill Cook, Jack Dobees, Camille Martin, Mia Williams, W Willoughby, and many others.
Jim R Simpson 63 of Bronte died Friday in Waco after a period of illness. He was born February 24 1888 in Goliad Texas and married Eula Jean Nelson December 10 1908 in Axtell Texas. The funeral was at Church of Christ with burial in Fournew cemetery. He had lived in Bronte since 1912 and leaves a wife three sons and three daughters.
Locals report visits from Mr and Mrs Doak Mrs Richards Webster of San Angelo and families in Bronte. Floyd Murtishaw, in Korea with the 33rd Regiment, hopes for ship home by late July after about a year of service. Mrs J A Reeger leaves Bronte for Austin and will visit Freer and Luling before returning.
TK Quisinberry of Quanah is appointed as the new administrative officer for the PMA in Coke County. He will assume duties July 9, replacing Olen Comets who moves to Concho county. Mrs Jessie Fase Brock of Robert Lee acts Coke County officer pending Quisinberry’s arrival.
Fifty four members and relatives of R E Taylor gathered at the Tom Taylor home near here for a Father’s Day family reunion and lamb barbecue. Nine of the elder Taylor’s ten children attended while one daughter Verna Mae Reynolds of Oregon could not come. Mir Taylor will observe his 80th birthday next Friday with gifts and cake. Attendees included numerous Taylors and in-laws from San Antonio Dallas Fort Leavenworth and Carlsbad New Mexico among others.
Miss Minnie Mae Sharp Zone Mae King and Melba Rives along with Miss Jadys Waldrop head to College Station Sunday June 24 for the State 4-H Round-up. King and Rives chosen for outstanding 4-H work they will return Thursday with Sharp staying for the Extension conference. Mrs Kate Cox and Mr and Mrs Doyle Greghorn visited relatives in Cherokee and Menand.
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