Bronte Stores Set July 4 Close for Holiday
Merchants in Bronte vote to close on the Fourth while some shops stay open for holiday business. Post office and bank services are suspended. officials urge caution on the roads. The day also marks the 175th anniversary of U.S. independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Merchants of
Carrie G. Williams
First National Bank
L.T. Youngblood
W. W. Millikin
Bronte Iee Co
West Texas
Cornerstone Laid For New Methodist Church
The cornerstone for Bronte's new Methodist Church was laid Tuesday night in a ceremony at 7 45. Rev J E Fuller and two visiting ministers attended along with church leaders. The cornerstone contains church records program clippings and a Bronze Enterprise copy among other items. Construction advances with brick masons on the sanctuary walls and educational floors slated, aiming for completion by mid September.
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New Methodist Church
J. E. Fuller
Ray Lee
Robert Lee
Fred Brucks
the Christian Advocate
WSCS
San Angelo Standard-Times
Methodist
Bronte
Fuller
Mackey Lynch wedding read in Crosbyton
Dolan Mackey son of Mr and Mrs Marin Mackey of Ralls formerly of Bronte wed Miss Betty Lynch daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Lynch in a single ring ceremony read by Rev Carl Grissom at Crosbyton Baptist Church The couple plan a short wedding trip and will live in the western part of Ralls.
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Dolan Mackey
Marin Mackey
Ralls
Hronte
Betty Lynch
Walter Lynch
Carl Grissom
The
Baptist Church
Crosbyton
Barbara Mulloy
Bobby Reese
Bronte High School
Air Corps
DuBose Oi Company
Mackey
Halls High School
Roberta Reese
Lou Reese
Linda Lynch
Norma Surratt
Bill Ashcraft
Rites Held for Coke County Pioneer Mrs Humlong
Mrs. George R. Humlong 80 prominent Coke County ranchwoman died Sunday at her Bronte home. Funeral at Bronte Methodist Church with Rev. J. F. Fuller, burial in Fairmount Cemetery San Angelo. Survivors include daughter Mrs. R. W. Patterson Midland and son George R. Humlong Jr. Bronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Humlong
Coke County
Bronte
Germantown
Kentucky
George R. Himlong
R. W. Patterson
Midland
George R. Humlong, Jr
Fish Fry Brings Local Families Together
A Sunday afternoon fish fry drew about 35 people from the Bie age group. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Herring with children, Mr. and Mrs. Cullen Luttrell and kids, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Bell, Mrs. Sammy Dalaung and children, and other pairs with their offspring. Fish were caught Saturday and Saturday night into Sunday.
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Iver
Robert Herring
Cullen Luttrell
Alvin Bell
Sammy Dalaung
J. B. Parrish and
Jansen
Sam Richards
Heidel Brinson
Snookie Landers
Lloyd Wudman
Hospital Notices and Dismissals June 22 27
June 22 Layne dismissed. June 23 Roscoe Baker and Mrs Roscoe Baker and Mrs Roy Ingram admitted. June 25 Mrs Merle Andrews and Johnnie McBurnett admitted. Roscoe Baker and W C Walton dismissed. Infant child of Joe Rodriguez admitted. June 27 Mrs Roy L Ingram Johnnie McBurnett and Mrs J W Simpson dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL FB. Layne
Roscoe Baker
Roy Ingram
Merle Andrews
Johnnie McBurnett
W. C. Walton
Joe Rodriguez
Roy L. Ingram
J. W. Simpson
Harvard graduate Polk earns AB cum laude in 300th class
I N Polk Jr son of Mr and Mrs I N Polk of San Angelo graduated from Harvard University with a AB cum laude in its 300th class on June 21 He is admitted to Harvard Business School for the fall He and his mother Mrs Polk attended the Cambridge Mass commencement exercises
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Polk, Jn
I. N. Polk
San Angelo
Brome High School
Harvard University
Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration
Polk
Cambridge
Mass
Fourth of July Declaration of Freedom Theme
A ceremonial message marks the 175th anniversary of the nation’s birth of freedom. It lauds equality liberty and democratic principles under one flag and describes the United States as a guiding spirit of personal freedom to the world.
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United States
Enterprise Publication Offers July 1 1.50 Subscription Special
Readers of the Bronte Enterprise may start a one year subscription from July 1 to July 31 at 1.50 dollars a year a 50 cent savings. Subscriptions new renewals and extensions may be placed through Mrs Hagsdale Holland Brookshire and Billie Younger. Local post office and area agents handle signups with reduced rates for near counties. Delinquent lists to be cleaned next week.
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Bronte Enterprise
Eadb
Charles Hagsdale
Blackwell
Herbert
Holland
Brookshire
Billie Tounger
Tennyson
Green
Mc. Montgomery
Orient Post Office
Coke
Enterprise
Mia
Four Men Fined in Justice Court in Jaine Precinct 2
Justice of the Peace AL EL Bell reports month of Jaine cases. Ruben Pahna of Sweetwater paid 1.00 fine and costs totaling 10. Horace Henry of Abilene cited for obstructed rear view. San Houdins of Abilene fined 1.00 plus 19. James Brotherton Jr of Snyder fined 5.00 plus costs totaling 14 for no driver license. Archie Bryant of Abilene charged with reckless driving awaiting hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
AL EL Bell
Jaine
Ruben Pahna
Sweetwater
Horace HL. Henry
Abilene
Vno
San Houdins
James A. Brotherton, Jr
Snyder
Archie E. Bryant
No Verdict In Copeland Case Against City of Sweetwater
A jury in Robert Lee failed to reach a verdict in the Charles Copeland vs City of Sweetwater damage suit. A Board of Appraisers previously awarded Copeland 140.00 per acre, an appeal followed. The trial reopened Thursday and continued three days as jurors remained deadlocked after a long session. Attorneys for Copeland were Dickey and Ritchey. City attorneys were Sheridan, Yates, and Scarborough. The next county court term begins in September.
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Robert Lee
Charles Copeland
City of
Sweetwater
Mviured
Copeland
Oak Creek
FBLC
Clark
J.B. McCabe
Marvin Stewart
Family thanks friends for flowers and sympathy
The Family of Mrs. George R. Mumlong, Sr. expresses gratitude for flowers, kind words, and sympathy shown during the loss of their loved one.
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George R. Mumlong
Magee Family Visitors Tied by Local Ties
Mr and Mrs G A Magee of Austin and Rev and Mr Hugh Magee of Nolan visit Mr and Mrs Monroe Alexander and family. Mrs Magee is sister to Mr Alexander and Rev Magee is Alexander’s nephew and Nolan pastor.
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G. A. Magee
Austin
Hugh Magee
Nolan
Monroe Alexander
Magee
Mr. Alexander
Rev. Magee
Alexander
Bronte Leader to Lead Gospel Meeting at Blackwell Church
Leon Sharp of Bronte will assist with a gospel meeting at the Blackwell Church of Christ tonight. Sharp will lead singing as the meeting continues through July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Sharp
Bronte
Blackwell Church of Christ
Sharp
Masonic Installation Friday at San Angelo
Officers of the lodges of the 77th Masonic District will hold a public joint installation in the ballroom of the Cactus Hotel in San Angelo at 7 30 Friday night June 29. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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77Th Masonic District
Cactus Hotel
San Angelo
Bronte Week Visit For Montie Alexander With Parents
Montie Alexander spends the week in Bronte with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Alexander. She is employed by the San Angelo National Bank.
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Montie Alexander
Bronte
Mrs
Monroe Alexander
The
San Angelo National Bank
Keeney Reunion Held Sunday
Approximately 100 people attended the Keeney family reunion at Christoval last Sunday. New officers were John Keeney president Clarence Arrott vice president Alma Keeney secretary. Bronte attendees include J E Keeney Frank Keeney Charlie Keeney Gene Keeney and families plus Marshall Sins and James Arrott relatives.
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Keeney
Christoval
John Keeney
Clarence Adrott
Alma Lanise Keeney
Bronte
J. LE. Keeney
Frank Keenes
Patsy Pittman Returns From Texas Visit
Patsy Pittman came home Monday after a three week visit in San Antonio and Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Pittman
San Antonio
Liberty
Four Sentenced in District Court in Coke County
The Coke County District Court sentenced Cody Williams Mayes Kopp Stir Haris Jolnas Cook and others to penitentiary terms after pleas of guilty or nolo contendere. Separate sentences included three life terms and five year terms. The cases arose from robberies, assaults, and attempted murder near San Angelo and Houston, with additional indictments noted for burglary and assault. A grand jury had returned indictments against Washburn related to a Coke County ranch home invasion on April 23, with pistol threats and a demand for $20,000, tied to his estranged wife’s family. A motion to suppress evidence and return papers was set for October 15 in 1st District Court.
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Cody Williams
Mayes Kopp
Raymond Haris
Jolnas Cook
Habert
Cook
Newraes
Jamies
Dean Hyme Cody
Cairfos
San Angelo
Pentissen
Shupperd
Saati Athernes
Fense
Houston
Coke County
List
Cohoe County
Washburn
They Weaver
Hoo
O Mirs
Weaver
Thelen
Heas
Washbeonis
Washbors
Moto
Uic
Hieonvner
Sutton
S1st District Court
Bronte Defeats Veribest 18 17 After Seventh Inning Rally
Bronte pulled off an 18 to 17 win over Veribest driven by a seven run surge in the seventh. Bob Wilson hurled seven innings for Bronte allowing 16 runs as Bronte posted 16 base hits led by Marlin McGutchen and Judge Sandusky with power.
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Bronte
Sven
Veribest
Bob Wilson
Say Bens Sediper
Tually
Waldrop
Te Teak
Wuddy Feist
Marlin
Mecutehen
Judge Sandusky
Boonte
Diane Tucker
Adh Vaughe
Delbert Coulson
Bal- Sayer
Doyle Tucker
Iienehtool
Marlin McGutchen
Boby Lasewell
Prapapet
Work Needed On Bronze Cemetery
The article outlines required repairs at Bronze Cemetery and a call for volunteers to assist with grave-site maintenance. It notes concerns about Negrit City and the need for cleaning and upkeep, with Treasurer TB Mia and Secretary Mire Willowghbe referenced in administration.
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Keenes
Jerem
Naakiniy Oor
Melsachiads
Cermeters Assoetataai
TB Mia
Bronte Church Hosts Summer School and Gospel Meeting
Leon Sharp notes a Bronte children’s summer program will run July 23 to 28 at Bronte Church. A gospel meeting follows, with Harrison Al Matthews of San Angelo slated to preach, with a $20 fee. Further details given by Sharp.
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Viarention Bille School
Bronte
Bronte Charehoot
Leon Sharp
Sharp
Harrison al Matthews
San Angelo
Local Social Group Hosts Canasta Night and Transfers
Miro and Ste 2) Ro Saath were honored at a Tuesday night gathering at the home of Mer wud Mars. The event in Camp West of Bronte included canasta and refreshments. Smith, employed by Hum ble, moved to Winters Tuesday for a transfer.
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Miro
Ste
Ro Saath
Mer
Wud
Mars
Doranbel
Bronte
Cokes
Coker Smith
Humble
Former Bronte Girl Married Saturday
Word comes of the marriage of Miss Billye Gunn of Port Huron Michigan formerly of Bronte to Bob Deglark of Detroit Michigan. The ceremony took place Saturday June 28 at Lake Pleasant Tacha. The bride is the daughter of W Boo Cunan formerly of Bronte and Roscoe. She graduated Bronte High School and worked at Karen Cart hospital.
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Eootarriage
Billye Gunn
Port Huron
Mich
Bronte
Gunn
Bob Deglark
Detroit
Michigan
Lake Pleasant Tacha
the Hide
W. Boo Cunan
Roscoe
Bronte High School
Karen- Cart Hospital
Mrs. Conger to Open Snow Cone Stand in Bronte
Mrs. Fred Conger of Bronte announces a snow cone stand will open in town on Saturday. The building was moved to the south side of Main Street between Bronte Service Station and Stanley's Boot Shop. She plans to open this weekend once electricians finish wiring and will offer all flavors from her newly purchased machine.
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Fred Conger
Bronte
Main Street
Stanley
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Philadelphia
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Hospital News
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