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Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1945

Page

3

Directors meet on Upper Colorado River Authority project feasibility

Directors of the Upper Colorado River Authority and U S Bureau of Reclamation officials held a Friday night meeting in San Angelo. They voiced optimism about the dam project, saying it is feasible from all angles and now rests with local residents to decide its fate.

Upper Colorado River Authority U. S Bureau of Reclamation San Angelo Bureau L. T. Youngblood U. S Hey Colorado Robert Lee URA Holcombe BCD Frank Cannon Emphey U. S. Bureau of Reclamation Fi 3Ter State Board of Water A. N. Thompson The Reclamation Bureau W. P. Barnes C. L. Coleman Miles Henry Ragsdale UCRA Sen Penrose B. Metcalfe River Authority C. L. Green Winters Gerald C. Allen T. Youngblood Bronte H. G. and San Angela

Burma Rodeo Highlights First Annual Event Directd by Caperton

Captain R. T. Caperton of Bronte directed the first Burma Rodeo held recently. Fifty four GI cowboys rode bulls and roped calves at the ABC Ace of Clubs arena as heavy monsoon rains filled the audience with spectators braving the weather. The clipping notes Caperton is son of Mr and Mrs Emmett Caperton of Bronte and enlisted there.

R. T. Caperton Robert R. T.caperton Emmett Caperton Bronte Burma Capt. Caperton G. I ABC Ace.of Clubs Rodeo Arena

An Paces The H. D. Council Opens Meeting

Mrs C W Chapman of Bronte presided as vice president when fourteen members and eight visitors attended the meeting. Nine county clubs were represented as the finance committee reported earnings of 44.63 from the Bazaar and a treasury balance of 96.55. A one day encampment was voted for at the Bronze American Legion park with committees appointed to proceed.

H. D C. W. Chapman Bronte Bronze American Legion

Baptist Bible School Closes with a Picnic

The Baptist Bible school closed this afternoon with a picnic. Enrollment reached 68 and daily attendance averaged 50. Pastor C. R. Blake praised the school’s success, attendance, interest, and the teachers' excellent work.

Baptist Bible School the Baptist Bible School C. R. Blake

Fisher to Speak on FEPC on Tuesday Airings

H O Whitt reports Congressman O C Fisher from Washington will be on the air Tuesday evening July 3 from 9 30 to 10 15 p m EWT on American Forum of the Air Mutual Network. Fisher has opposed the FEPC and will discuss the issue. A second talk is set for Tuesday July 10 from 10 30 to 10 45 p m EWT on CBS.

H. O. Whitt 0. C. Fisher Washington EWT Mutual Congressman Fisher FEPC CBS

Dr Fred Hamner to Preach at Methodist Church Sunday

Rev A Hanson requests an announcement of the coming of Dr Fred Hammer district superintendent who will preach at the Bronte Methodist Church Sunday morning Following the sermon communion will be administered All are cordially invited to attend Morning service at the church Byrne, Bronte.

A Hanson Bronte Methodist Church Fred Hammer Methodist Church

Harley Sadler Attends Bronte Plunkett Show

Harley Sadler of Sweetwater a well known West Texas showman and legislator was in Bronte on Monday night for the first performance of the Plunkett show. The Plunkett family had been employed by Sadler for two years.

Harley Sadler Sweetwater West Texas Soan Bronte Plunkett Sadler

Soldier Returns Home After 25 Months Overseas

T. Sgt. Lloyd Hudman left Tuesday for Strawn after a short stop at Bronte with his Uncle and Aunt, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sudman, and other relatives. He was glad to return home following twenty five months and two weeks in the Pacific.

T.sgt. Lloyd Hudman Strawn E. W. Sudman Bronte Pacific

Plunkett Family Fun Leaves Bronte in Laughter and Memory

The Plunketts toured Bronte with lively acts that thrilled townspeople from curtain up to close. The crowd roared at stunts and pun filled performances as the Plunkett kids danced in varied hair colors and rhythms. Now gone from town, the fans promise to keep their laughter alive in memory and wait for their return.

Plunketts Old Town

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R. T. Caperton of J. L. Branson Congressman Fisher Fred Hamner M.E. Church
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