Bronte to be fogged Sunday morning with DDT solution
Odessa man LaMarr Chapman wed Denton girl Ethelston Provence in a Denton ceremony. Bronte Mayor H O Whitt announces a citywide DDT fogging between midnight Saturday and 2 am Sunday to wipe out insects and help prevent a polio outbreak. 300 feet coverage planned with 97 percent kill and residents urged to stay outside.
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Bronte
LaMarr Chapman
Odessa
O. W. Chapman
Ethelston Provence
BW. Provence
Denton
Roger Heberd
First Baptist Church
Chapman
Jack Chapman
Sweetwater
Harry Provence
Waco
North Texas State College
Sul Ross College
Alpine
Marsh and Faris
Provence
NTSC
Eastman School of Music
Rochester
New York
Dodd College
Shreveport
East Texas Baptist College
Marshall
Longview High School
Ann
West Fifth Street
H. O. Whitt
Whitt
Fay
Thois
Blackwell Social Roundup: Dinners, Dedicaton and Guests
Local Blackwell residents hosted and visited kin from Midland San Angelo Nolan Casa Gonde Sterling City Wichita Falls and Ft Worth. The Blackwell Methodist church dedicated its new building with 177 attending including 75 out of town guests. A brides tea honored Martha Weddle with Holland family.
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B. N. Walls
Bob Walls
Midland
Russell Walls
San Angelo
Clover
Nolan
Bert Kinard
Casa Gonde
Arizona
Howie Grass
Sterling City
Roy Sanderson
H. C. Raney
H.C. Raney
Ft. Worth
Blackwell Methodists
Forte C. Martin
Dallas
R. V. Copeland
Reece McCarley
Doyle Wayne Holland
Martha Weddle
Summer Heat Hits as Fans Cool Bronze Residents
The first day of summer brought heat reaching 98 degrees with air conditioners and electric fans in use around Bronze as residents welcomed the season.
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Old Man
Kiker Family Reunion Held On Father's Day
S A Kiker family gathered for a Father’s Day reunion with all children except one present. Attendees included O S Kiker and Carrell Robbins of Bronte Roby and Modgling families Weatherford San Angelo and other relatives spanning Boton Bronte Roby Weatherford San Angelo.
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Weatherford
Norman Kiker
Harald Rohde
San Angelo
Winters Rodeo Boosters Parade Through Bronte
A large group of Winters rodeo boosters paraded through Bronte on Monday with loudspeakers, regalia, and musical instruments attracting attention. They advertised their annual rodeo set for June 22 23 and 24 at eight each night and invited Coke County residents to attend the Winters event.
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Bronte
Robert Lee
Winters
Enterprise Wins Two Prizes at State Meeting
The Bronze Enterprise earned two prizes at the Texas Press association state convention held last weekend in Fort Worth. In the competition among papers from towns under 3,500, the Enterprise took second in presswork typography and make up and fourth in advertising. The Canyon News claimed the top honors in the division entered by The Enterprise.
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Bronze Enterprise
Texas Press Associaion
Fort Worth
Canyon News
Enterprise
Coke County WHD Council Meets at James A. Robert Lee
Members of the Coke County WHD Council met June 10 in the agent’s office for the monthly session. Officers, club presidents, delegates, visitors and 4-H girls attended. Reports from marketing chair T. M. Wyle and finance chair J. W. Labenske were given.
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Coke County Whd Council
T. M. Wyle
J. W. Labenske
Ballinger
Dorothy Greathouse
Joyce King
Esther Allen
Zona Mae King
H Council
Sterling City Rodeo Set for June Nights
The Sterling City open rodeo runs June 27 with two night performances. Events include bareback and saddle bronc riding and rope and team roping. A dance and barbecue follow the show at 3 30 p m, with not only performers but the public invited to join.
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Sterling City
Wlre
Methodists Hold Tuesday Night Social and Cleanup
Members of the Methodist church gathered Tuesday evening in the educational building for a covered dish supper. After the meal they cleaned both the church and the educational building and then enjoyed the social gathering.
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Methodist Church
Kickapoo WMU Meeting Reports Church Gathering
Kickapoo WMU met at the church on Tuesday June 20 with thirteen members and four children present. The group sang two songs prayed led by Mrs Walia Dotan and business was led by Mrs Pat Beavers. A box for the orphans home was prepared and weekly lesson discussed by Mrs Ida Warmer. The next meeting is set for July 11 at 3 pm to study chapter five of Humans.
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Walia Dotan
Pat Beavers
Ida Warmer
Replica of Liberty Bell Display Sunday in Bronte
A bronze replica of the Liberty Bell visits Bronte on Sunday at 12 15 pm to promote U S Savings Bonds as part of the Independence Drive from May 15 to July 4. J P Youngblood leads the event with ceremonies at the Bronte Methodist Church and speakers from local churches.
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Voice of
Armenean Liberty and Independence
Bronte
United States Savings
J.P. Youngblood
Bronte Savings Bonds
Mr. Young
Blood
Methodist
Jo RL Fuller
Bronte Methodist
Res Voi
Bronze Baptist
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
District of Columbia
Companiey
Treasury Department
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
American Smelting & Refining Company
American Metal Company, Hol
Kennecott Copper Company
Miaia Copper Company
Phelps- Dodge Corporation
Ford Motor Company
America
Youngblood
Water Restored After Several Days of Breaks in Bronte
Water service in Bronte resumed after outages caused by bursts on main lines near creeks. City officials blamed the damage on two ruptures, coordinated repairs restored supply by early evening, and the former water superintendent resigned amid criticism of the outage handling.
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Bronte
Mayer IL O. Whitt
Two Big Catches Made This Week By Local Fishermen
Local fishermen Ed Ratliff and C. E. L Bruton reported large catches this week with Bruton claiming a 174 pound fish. Both men drew hooks from their own bodies while fishing. Ratliff removed his hook from his finger, Bruton required surgery to extract a hook from his face. Ratliff blamed partner Wayne Bridges for delaying line setup. Visitors at the Pastor home included Mins Crockett of Norton and Mrs Crockett of Abilene, plus Maro and Mrs Wilmaan Pardne and children.
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Ed Ratliff
C. EL Bruton
Enterprise
Ratliff
Mr. Ratliff
Wayne Bridges
Mins Crockett
Norton
Bridges Enter Ten Rams in Show
RB F Bridges and Son enter ten rams in the San Nagede Phe show. Bronte breeders register the entries. The event, sponsored by the Aanwenean Hatabonadlet association, takes place at the fair grounds in San An Wed, scheduled for Judy 25 and 26. The Bridges family, notable in the sector, have previously exhibited at major shows last winter.
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Bop Wridgtes
Kormbouillet Creeders of
Bronte
Anatittab
San An
Haidges
Boofl
Lonis
Oil Field Activity Near Bronte and Tennyson
Oil crews report completions and tests across Coke and Nolan counties. No. 6 Ash location finished. No. 7 Hickman reworked at Bronte with lime core showing Seven feet of lime odor. Humble drillers move to Bronte area. families plan to settle. Wildcat tests at Strawn and Ellenburg projections advance while several new locations northeast of Bronte prepare to drill to 6,000 feet.
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Humble No
Nannie Ash
McQueen & Clevenger
Union
Daisy MccCuitchen
Bronte
Strawn
Ellenburger
Port Chadbourne
Humble
Wyhe-Bolin
W. R. Reed Survey
Fort Chadbourne
Coke County
Sallie Odom
Odom
Kennels
Barnsdal Noo
Davenport
Charles Copeland
Wildcat
Humble Noo
Talpa Baseball Feels Offensive Hit As Horton Injured
Billy Bob Horton suffered a facial injury last Sunday afternoon during a Talpa baseball game at Talpa. The Talpa team won the contest.
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Billy Bob Horton
Talpa
Two Speeders Fined in Judge Robinson's Court
Two men cited for speeding faced Judge THOM Robinson in court Monday. Carroll O. Hichardson of Seymour paid $2 plus costs totaling $30, while Bill CL Page of San Angelo was fined $12. Both, accused by Texas highway patrolmen, were found speeding.
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Sen
Thom
Robinson
Carroll O. Hichardson
Seymour
Wich
Bill CL Page
San Angelo
Texas
Rev McWhorter Honored at Family Reunion
Rev McWhorter celebrated at a family reunion and barbecue held at the home of Mio and Mrs Jett Dean in Reber bee Wes. He is father of Mrs Jett Dean and a retired Methodist minister, a longtime Bronte resident. He recently turned 78 and plans to stay with relatives in San Angelo.
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J. D. McWhearter
Data
Suri
Mio
Jett Dean
Reber Bee
Wes McWhorten
Res. McWhorter
Mis- Sissipya
San Angelo
MeoWhorter
Bronte
Local Residents Visit and Family News Steeped in Small-Town Names
Locals from Kur tha Texas and nearby towns hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. The Bonners Robbins Hobbins Robs and others from Coleman Ballinger Uvalde Roswell Ada and San Angelo shared visits and reports of illness and dental care. A water moccasin bite sent Noel Dean Scott to medical treatment and Dr John R Harris spent time with family in Ada Oklahoma.
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Noel Dean Scott
Teems Receives Probated Sentence After Forgery Guilty Plea
Marvin Teems pleaded guilty to forgery in district court at Robert Lee. Judge John Fo Sutton gave a two year sentence probated. Teems faced charges for altering a check from 7.50 to 75.00. Paul Lagrone, 24, was charged with receiving and concealing stolen coins. The alleged theft occurred last Christmas at Robert Lee. Jury hung on the result of the trial.
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Marvin ‘Teems
Am District Court
Robert the Monday
John Fo Sutton
Teems
Paul Lagrone
Robert Lee
Barbecue in Bronte City Park Draws Thirty Guests
Approximately 80 guests attended a barbecue in Bronte City Park hosted by BLFP Modgling and George Thomas. The meal included barbecued goat beans coffee and tea. The surprise event honored friends and relatives of the hosts.
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Blfp Modgling
George Thomas
Danny Scott Injured In Fall From Oak Tree
Danny Kas Scott son of Mr and Mrs Walter Scott was hurt last Wednesday after a fall from a large oak tree in his front yard. Both of Danny s arms were broken in the fall.
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Danny Kas Scott
Walter Scott
Ncsenowsane
Danny
Visits by Mrs Olsen Reach Coke County During Week
Johnny Moore Olsen, daughter of the late Dr. F B Moore and niece of John Moore of Ft Chadbourne, visited him and the Fred McDonald family this week. Mrs Olsen lives in San Francisco and this is her first visit here in 17 years.
Baptist Church Decorated Amid Repairs at Kickapoo Church
Members of the Kickapoo Baptist church worked this week on repairs at the church building. New steps were constructed and two coats of paint were applied, improving the exterior and facilities for worship.
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Kickapoo Baptist Church
Sonoma Ram Progeny Test Results At Field Day
Frank Sayner Ed Ratliff B F Bridges and Louis Bridges attended the Sonora field day. The ram progeny test results announced at the Sonora Experiment Station revealed the latest outcomes and standings.
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Frank Sayner
Ed Ratliff
B. F. Bridges
Louis Bridges
Sonora
Sonora Experiment Station
Suzanne England Reported Taken In With Mumps
Suzanne England was taken in last week with mumps. The brief notice notes her illness and admission to a local facility for treatment and observation.
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Jack Gray
Suzanne England
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J. W. Latham
Lam Lasswell
Nora Bridges
Fewell Stims
Kickapoo
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U. S
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Interse Cdeetiis
San Angela
Ana Watter
Hee
Woo
Hletton
Heron
Qaaser
Bronte Wall
Bruton
Dr. John R. Harris
Hickman
Mroo
J. Hi. Reeger
Reeger
Humble Oil Refining Co
Charlie Boerking
Hhuable No. 7
HL. Bickman
Seaboard
Southern No
Rev. McWhorter
Laws Bonner
Richard Bonter
Kurtha
Book Robbins
Alsao
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Robbo
Jim Robbins
Hoakin
Mioo
Prank Robbins
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Miro
Carol Hobbins
Robe
Mir
Eddie Robbins
Charlie Philips
Mrs. Cleford “Vor
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East Sataurdas
Wichita
the Wall
Bob Level
Wd Miso
Coleman
Soanth
Book Coleman
Hronte Sasitor
Miaooandl Mies
Sans Hiehaards
Desens
Sadnes Pant
Mr. and
Mis Soc Ward Moran
Alexander
CW. Baker
Jack DL Belcher
Dug
Uvalde
Capertons
Mrs. O. FE
Willoughby
Billie Millikin
Puestlas
St. Worth
Cath Webb
Roswell
New Mexico
T. J. Webb
John R. Harris
Ada
Okla
Bronte City Park
Danny Scott
Baptist Church
Sonoma
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