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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1956
Page
2
Ad lib Ben recalls Pawe 1 saying they do not perfect every boy but continue efforts. They pursue each runaway, 17 times, returning him each time. Upon finishing school at the ranch, boys go to college or receive career help if they choose other paths, with ongoing post‑care. The motto: Give a Guy a Shirt Tail to Hang on to.
Mr and Mrs C R Richman learned last Tuesday night their son Troy has polio. He was taken to a Seminole hospital and transferred to Hendrick Memorial Hospital Abilene on Thursday. The non paralytic form is improving rapidly and may be dismissed by week’s end. The family of Denver City, Texas, includes three daughters.
Inheritors seek their landlike possessions and Christians have a promised inheritance. A Sunday sermon series begins July 1 with The Kingdom Is Like a Sower. Evening talks start John’s first letter Our Joy Complete. Summer worship schedule: Sunday school 9:30 and morning service 10:30. Visitors are welcome. Douglas G Brown, pastor.
In a Tuesday night school board meeting Miss Nannie Marie Pearson was moved from high school social studies to the fourth grade. Pearson has eight years of experience in this grade. The fourth grade was taught by Mrs. Iva Newman who resigned last spring. Superintendent Garland Black said several applicants were received for the social studies post but no action was taken yet. the district plans to elect soon.
The Enterprise lists candidates for the July 28 1956 Democratic primary. County and District Clerk J L Chilly Tinkler sheriff and tax assessor Paul Good county attorney Frank C Dickey Jr state representative 77th district E J Ebb Grindstaff A J Bishop.
Coke County Democratic Executive Committee set the Primary ballot for July 28. Ballots go to printers and absentee voting starts July 8. Members R B Allen Bryan Yarbrough Fred McCabe Eugene Brooks and L C Robbins attended. Names drawn by lot when multiple candidates ran for the same office.
Six candidates seek governor, four for lieutenant governor and attorney general, three for agriculture commissioner. Congressman O C Fisher runs unopposed. no state senator race this year. State Representative A J Bishop runs against two opponents. County offices contest in two precincts with J W Service vs Fern Havins in Precinct 1 and Fred Ashworth vs Commissioner Ed Hickman in Precinct 3. Three special issues on mixing races, anti intermarriage laws, and interposition to halt federal encroachment.
A chicken supper will be held at the First Baptist Church on Monday night at 7 30 for members of the Men's Bible Class and their families. Ladies are asked to bring plates and silverware. L O T Youngblood is the class teacher.
Sunday dinner guests in the home of Mr and Mrs John Coulson were Mr and Mrs James Rogers and children of Robert Lee. Also Mr and Mrs C B Bru.
Mr Rogers filled the pulpit at the Church of Christ during both Sunday services, delivering sermons to congregants and leading worship.
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