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Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1957

Page

5

Enterprise Bargain Rates Begin July

Annual bargain rates on The Bronze Enterprise take effect July 1. Local subscribers pay $2.00 for one year, with a 50c annual July reduction for existing subscribers. Out-of-town rate is $2.50, regular rates are $2.50 and $3.00. Local subscribers save 20 percent by subscribing or renewing in July. Trade correspondents accept subscriptions at Brookshire Blackwell and Tennyson.

Herbert Holland Brookshire Charles Ragsdale Blackwell John Gaston Tom Green Tennyson

Ben and Lib Struggle to Keep Press Day On Schedule

The column notes Ben may miss press day again as he recovers from an injured foot after a metal splash and infection. Lib worries about an upcoming trip to the Texas Press Association in San Antonio while backshop staff adjust to new linotype and Cranston press operations.

Ben San Antonio Texas Press Association Alamo City Alamo Davy Crockett A. S. Whatleys Eddie Alexander Yours Truly Cranston Press Abilene Gene Walker Eddie

Williams visit aunt in Monahans area

Mr and Mrs Bletch Williams of Monahans spent Sunday night visiting Mrs J M Rutherford, her aunt, during their trip.

Services Held Monday For W. D. Latham

Funeral services for W. D. Latham 55 were held at 2 30 p m at Johnson Cox Chapel in San Angelo with burial in Robert Lee Cemetery. Survivors include wife Louis Stewart three sons Clayton and W D Jr in San Angelo and Royce L Latham of Presidio two daughters F J Gilmore and A L Hall in San Angelo three sisters and one brother plus two grandchildren. He died after falling from a truck in McCamey while moving a rig. Born March 7 1902 in Coke County he married in Ballinger on November 28 1925. He was a member of Lake View Methodist Church Odd Fellows and WOW.

W. D. Latham Johnson-Cox Coke County Louis Stewart Tennyson Ballinger Lake View Methodist Church the Oddfellows WOW W. D. Latham Jr Clayton Latham San Angelo Royce L. Latham Presidio F. J. Gilmore A. L. Hall Frank Kaeding Mert Percell Big Lake O. L. Pittman Bronte J. W. Latham

Delmita Visit Includes Walton Family Trip

Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Walton visited Delmita with their son-in-law and daughter, accompanying Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Brown last weekend. The group traveled on to Port Isabel and Padre Island during the trip.

Delmita F. P. Brown R. S. Walton Port Isabel Padre Island

Lions Install New Officers At Friday Meeting

Bronte Lions Club installed new officers at its Friday noon luncheon in the First Methodist Church. Elected leaders include President J A Stephenson, 1st Vice President Cecil Kemp, 2nd Vice President D K Glenn, 3rd Vice President Lin Loeffler, Secretary H O Whitt, Lion Tanner Douglas Brown, Tail Twister Bob Wilson, and directors L T Youngblood H A Springer C E Arrott and B E Modgling.

Bronte Lions Club First Methodist Church J. A. Stephenson Cecil Kemp D. K. Glenn Lin Loeffler H. O. Whitt Lion Tanner Douglas Brown Bob Wilson L. T. Youngblood H. A. Springer C. E. Arrott B. E. Modgling

Bronte Softballers Fall Short Against Snyder 7-6

Bronte Bronté women's softball team lost a close game to Snyder 7-6 on Thursday at Coahoma. Bronte led 5-2 through five innings before Coahoma loaded the bases in the sixth and cleared with a homer. Bronte scored only in the seventh to tie. Players included Jane Bryan Joyce Heathcott and several others.

Bronté Coahoma Bronte Jane Bryan Joyce Heathcott E. G. Collins Jan Hurley Noah Pruitt, Jr Oleta Brice Brady Mills B. J. Vaughn Sid Eubanks

Swimming Classes Close and New Courses Start Monday

Two Red Cross beginner swimming classes ended with thirty students taught by Richard Wayne Rees and Joe Don Wilkins. Ten day courses begin next Monday with sessions at 10 am and 11 am. cost is 1.00 for the course plus 15 cents per day pool admission. Extra ladies beginner class may form if enough interest. contact Aubrey Denman or instructors.

Ming Richard Wayne Rees Joe Don Wilkins Aubrey Denman Bob Lillian Strickland Jeanna Kay Denman Ronnie David Sims Linda Taylor Kenneth Wilkins Mac Terry Janet Caperton Jan Wilkins Elaine Janie Collins Patricia Kathy Shaw Marla Lou Rees Martha Ellen Mills Marilyn Frances Glenn Laura Jim Lisa Morrow

Town to Close Next Thursday For July 4 Observance

Bronte will observe Independence Day with town offices bank and post office closed next Thursday. Local celebrations are expected in nearby cities while The Enterprise will stay open on Thursday and close Friday for a long weekend, staff休.

Bronte Enterprise

Bronte Masons Install Officers In Joint Robert Lee Lodge

The Bronte Masonic Lodge and the Hayrick Lodge of Robert Lee held a joint installation Monday night June 24 for officers to serve the coming year. New officers include Worshipful Master A. E. Bell Jr and Senior Warden W. D. McDonald.

Bronte Masonic Lodge Hayrick Robert Lee A. E. Bell, Jr W. D. McDonald Jesse Parker J. A. Stephenson HH. O. Whitt Royce Fancher Leonard Fletcher Claude Ditmore J.T. Henry Jacob Bruce Morrow W. W. Millikin

Blackwell Defeats $200,000 School Bond Issue

Blackwell school district failed to pass a $200,000 bond issue in a special election held Saturday. The 61 to 71 vote defeated the plan to pay off about $118,000 in debts and fund a new cafeteria, gym, rest rooms and repairs, with oil valuations cited as not boosting tax rates. The district spans 262 sections of land in Nolan, Coke and Taylor Counties.

Blackwell Nolan Coke Taylor Counties

Miss Jackie Grace Returns From Moran Visit

Miss Jackie Grace came back Tuesday after a week with her grandparents and relatives at Moran.

Jackie Grace Moran

Bronte Little League Schedule For Winters League Play

Bronte Little League releases the first half schedule with home and away games from June 28 to July 26 against teams such as Yankees Indians Pirates and Giants. Local fans are urged to attend home games and support the team as they seek financial backing for equipment at The Enterprise office or through team staff.

Winters Yankees Winters Indians Draseo Pirates Winters Dodgers Winters Giants Lawn Cubs

Methodist youths attend Kerrville camp assembly

Six Methodist young people from the San Angelo Corpus Christi and McAllen districts travel to Kerrville for the Mt. Wesley ninth and tenth grade assembly. Participants include Vonne McCutchen Linda Henry Kenneth McCutchen Jerry McCutchen Alonzo Robbins and Larry Robinson. Rev and Mrs Lin Loeffler serve as counsellors at the camp.

Kerrville Mt. Wesley San Angelo Corpus Christi McAllen

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Will Mary Helen Campbell Pleasanton Bronte School J. F. Verner Baylor University Snyder Red Cross Bronte Masons Kerrville Camp Sam Richards Gary Sydney Ben Oglesby Bennie Margie
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