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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1950
Page
4
The new Robert Lee County Hospital, opened recently, was built by the county with federal financial assistance. It features a full staff and modern fixtures and equipment, and sits in the northwest part of Robert Lee.
Humble Oil & Refining Co completed two producers in Coke County Texas. One well in the Bronte Field and one in the Fort Chadbourne Field flowed at sizable rates with acid-treated Palo Pinto pay, while offsets and deeper Strawn formation tests continued in nearby areas.
A large crowd gathered Sunday in Bronte to view a replica Liberty Bell at the Methodist church from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Rev. J. E. Fuller opened with prayer and Rev. V. D. Price shared the bell’s story. The copper bell mirrored the original Philadelphia bell and was one of 44 replicas built for tours across states. Local official L. Boy Youngblood praised the turnout and bond-drive progress in Coke County.
June entries list multiple admissions including Mrs Livido Dominges and son, Mrs Jeff Pruitt, Virgil Cole, D M Kirkland, Wanda Belle Snead, and others. Dismissals include Virgil Cole, Mrs Livido Dominges and son, Mrs G W Davidson, and Cerda baby. A truck accident and a baby expiration are noted.
The 1949 Bronte High School graduation class reunited in Bronte city park last Saturday June 24 with funner room mothers and sponsors hosting a party. Hostesses were Mines B Arrott Tidwell Otis Smith and Mr and Mrs Vetal Flores. Food included sandwiches watermelon and drinks for attendees including Bobbie Tomlinson Loretha Wrinkle Wanda Jean Tidwell Nola Lawrance Marvin Lawrance Jean Sheppard Douglas Stevens and others. The group voted to meet again next year during the last week of July.
Mrs Ida Phillips of Oak Creek is visiting in Bronte with Mr Homer Phillips and Mrs Homer Phillips for a brief family stay in the town.
Lone Star Gas began laying mains in the city to supply gas. Welders worked Wednesday afternoon and the ditching was to continue, with a probable finish by Thursday. The company rented a building on the North Steel Road for storage during the project, while several families sought lodging with little success.
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a busy week with weather notes and various activities in the town. Mentions New Hers and other events with uncertain details and references to Miss Bod Cabin and busta care.
Debs 2 at two, Sunday morning service at Piaiasson Methodist Church marks the arrival of Pastor Broo Sanath from Caabsbad as the congregation welcomes the new pastor.
Bruton was installed as president of the Bronte Lions Club for the coming year in a noon Wednesday meeting. Jack Nixon, deputy district governor of Bal linger, was the installing officer. Other officers named include L. Youngblood as first vice president J. Carrafl as second vice president K. Caperton as third vice president Norman Ho Kik ea as secretary treasurer HL W. Rees as lion tamer PLE. Manley as tail twister and Taylor Emerson V. Price as new directors with J. B. Mickey and Edward Cusbie continuing as hold over directors. Bruton pledged to boost community betterment and service. Guests included Wallace Clift and J. S. Hume.
The Union Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. 8. O Jackson's home Friday June 23 at 3 pan. An update on the county council June meeting was shared. HD agent Mrs. Vernenmma Barron taught on children's clothing. A refreshment plate was served to several named members and guests.
An old styled notice advertises a special price on subscriptions to The Enterprise through July 15. It lists staff and agents for subscription intake, notes a discounted rate from the regular price, and urges readers to subscribe or renew by the deadline.
San Angelo was granted a Shrine Temple charter this week. Officials announced a ceremonial wall a dedication will take place on November scheduled events and future activities for the organization in the community.
Members at the Janna Club and their families gathered for a park picnic with sandwiches, potato salad, and beverages. Hostesses included Maria Glenn, Noam Reber, Jamie Ubon, Joe Riss d dogs, and several others. attendees listed many members and relatives by name.
Caperton Chevrolet Co. delivered new pickups this week to W O A Kirkland Dale Glenn Sam Smith Couche OU Co. and Junes Lee in a series of local sales.
Clayton Beaty of Wicket visited his parents Ma and Mrs. L. W. Beaty at the start of the week. Mr and Mrs E. Earnest and their children left Tuesday for a week long vacation to Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Bronte and nearby communities prepare for a three day Fourth of July observance with many shops and services closing. Merchants in Bronte plan to close July 4 while some extend closures to July 3. Banks post offices and several laundries announce holiday hours and private homes open for visitors.
Francis Pruitt reported an unusually hot Tuesday in Bronte with temperatures reaching 122 degrees. A thermometer backed the claim though some residents doubted the extreme heat. Official readings placed the day in the record heat range.
In a Sunday townwide effort officials sprayed DDT to curb a polio scare. Mayor Ho Whitt stated the measure aimed to prevent a poliomyelitis outbreak like Bronte’s, urging calm as residents watched the operation and feverish symptoms were reported among some residents.
The wedding of Pegey Jo McShan and Richard Dale Hembree took place at the Baptist church in Ballinger with a 1 800 p m ceremony. The bride wore a white gown with a fingertip veil and carried white roses and lilies, with Anna Sue Hembree and Bettie Guyton as attendants. After a reception at Frank Flynt’s home, the couple will live in Houston at 1637 Kipling Street following a trip to Ruidoso New Mexico.
A group of about 23 landowners and operators toured the Green Mountain watershed on a ranch near Paint Creek hosted by Barns of the Coke County Soil Conservation District. They observed terraces and diversions, seeding efforts, and the growth of Blue Panic grass, noting improved range vegetation and soil protection, with Foster Price adding a new ranch pond to better water distribution and reduce erosion.
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