Local Social Scenes and Club Notes Abilene Texas Area
Mrs. Max S. Thomas visits in Texas and California kinship ties mark this social note. Women’s Society of Christian Service meets with prayers, singing, and talks on leaders Roosevelt Churchill Stalin Chiang Kai-shek and Truman. FFA stock show and school activities precede a 42 game and Home Ec party with guests from Abilene and Sweetwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Pounds
Decatur
Ernest Ware
R. H. Reaves
J. D. Holden
Rob Reaves
Austin
Otis Curry
Tohoka
Ross Reaves
el Paso
Rob
Ethel Reaves
Abilene
Reeves
Helen Williams
Susie Hall
Louis Rosser
Bronte
Everett Bryant
Frank Youree
Washington
R. V. Copell
Roosevelt
Cecil Smith
Churchill
Austin Jordan
Stalin
R. W. Copeland
Chiang Kai-shek
W. C. Shamblin
Truman
Charles Ragsdale
Mmes
Arnold Richards
Henry Raney
Oxford Raney
Olin Colvin
L. W. Sweet
W. C
W. W. Youngblood
F.F.A
Sweetwater Show
Leroy McFarland
Sweetwater
Gacherge Leroy
Et B
Coal Smith
Opty
George Washingen
Austin Oy Renee Air RV
Mrs. R. M. Cumbie Reaches Nineties Birthday Mark
Open house honors 94 year old Mrs. R. M. Cumbie born 1852 in Smith County. She has 10 children, 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Widowed in 1936, she celebrated with friends and recalled wartime prizes for the oldest woman.
Sunday School Training Campaign At First Baptist Church
Rev Fred Blake announced a Sunday School Training and Enlargement campaign begins Monday at 7 30 PM in the sanctuary with Miss Erma Lee Shackleford teaching intermediates and more teachers to join. The session aims to boost Sunday School and church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blake
First Baptist Church
Erma Lee Shackleford
Bronte Firms Burglarized Tuesday Night
Thieves struck Bronte with two break ins on Tuesday night. The post office windows were broken but no money was taken there, while Bronte Pharmacy owner Mac Rippetoe reported about $10 stolen. Carrie Williams, the post mistress, alerted Constable George Wrinkle as nightwatchman T F Sims investigated a suspicious escape from R Cumbie’s garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Carrie Williams
Mac Rippetoe
R. E. Cumbie
T. F. Sims
Rippetoe
Lett Dodson Wedding Held in Robert Lee
Miss Joyce R Veta Lett became the bride of Cpl. Joe Dodson Jr in a double ring ceremony at the First Baptist Church parsonage read by Rev. Fred Blake. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Jodie Williams and best man Milton Harmon with many relatives and friends present from Winters Bronte Wink and Robert Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce R-Veta Lett
Cpl
Joe Dodson, Jr
Fred Blake
First Baptist Church
Jodie Williams
Milton Harmon
Gene Baker
Joe Dodson
Lett
Wink
Mr. Lett
Dodson, Jr
Marshall Lett
Winters
Robert Lee
Winters High School
Army Air Forces
Sandra Kay Baker
Charles Williams
Leonard Fletcher
Bronte
Mmes
Preston Curtis
E. A. Stiker
Willis Yates
Roy Forbus
S. L. Ferguson
Ballinger
Bud Johnson
California
Elzie Cox
Eden
Skripka
Paul Goad
Williams
Buck Smith
Frank Percifull
Lewis
Marcus Turner
L. Scott
A. W. Littlefield
Mike Davis
A. E. Latham
G. E. Davis
Dick Skipworth
Than Brown
Mona Mundell
Marie Wallace
Maurine Davis
Thelma Jo
Cynthia Bryan
Ione Davis
Terry Frank Bryan
William R. Hester Dies After Illness at 72
William Robert Hester of Bronte a former Robert Lee resident died February 27 in a San Angelo hospital after a two year illness. He was 72 years old and a retired farmer born November 2, 1873 in Iredell Texas. He married October 15, 1899 at Cleo and had ten children, eight surviving. Surviving relatives include children B M Mundell E E Hester Walter Hester Mrs H B Yarbrough Clytus R Smith H O Joe and Weldon Hester of Bronte. Also three sisters and four brothers including Mrs Steve Moore and George P Hester of San Angelo. Final services were conducted by Rev George B McCrary and Rev C R Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robert Hester
Bronte
Robert Lee
San Angelo
Hester
Iredell
Texas
Cleo
Bor
B. M. Mundell
E. E
Walter Hester
H. B. Yarbrough
Snyder
Clytus R. Smith
H. O
Joe
Weldon Hester
Steve Moore
George P. Hester
George B. McCrary
C. R. Blake
Brother Goose staged by Senior Class in March
The Senior Class presents a three act comedy Brother Goose on March 18. Jeff and his family of orphans navigate life with humor as chaos erupts from a mistaken hosiery applicant and a comical supporting cast. Mrs. Dean directs with Dramatic Publishing Co. credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff
LaMarr Whitt
Billy Gunn
Eugene Gentry
Katy McCutchen
Myra Lou Kevil
Geneva Tomlinson
Dizzy
Jim McCrary
Anne Franklin
Marie Alldredge
Curtis Barron
Coke County Fat Stock Show Proves A Big Success
The Coke County Junior Livestock Show held in Robert Lee February 25 26 drew strong participation. Grand champions were crowned in fat cattle and sheep with Junior Hipp Bronte winning the fat cattle grand champion title aboard Pretty Boy another Bronte bred by George Humlong. Nelda Ann Sheppard won top fine wool and Ed Ratliff Bronte claimed best rams. The 4 H division showcased numerous award winning entries across textiles, food, and educational exhibits. Top breeders and 4-H members from Bronte Green Mountain Silver and other area towns earned multiple honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Robert Lee
Tommy Stuart
Crockett County
J. T. Henry
R. T. Caperton
Bronte
Junior Hipp of
Pretty Boy
George Humlong
J. B. Arrott
Bronte Ffa Lad
Nelda Ann Sheppard
Ed Ratliff
Hereford
B. D. Gartman
Don Joel Schooler
Fat Barrow
Wayne Arrott
Thelma Jo Bryan
Theron Tidwell
Milton Arrott
Weldon Lofton
J. L. Alexander
Clayton Bloodworth
Jo Landers
Alfred Loftin
Warren Beavers
Fat Barrows
Allen Sparks
Billy Gene Thomas
Randall McCutchen
Randall MccCutchen
Group of Ten Lambs
Jortis Robbins
LeDrew Arrott
Lyndon Waldrop
Hipp
Junior Hipp
Harald Sheppard
Ben Brooks
Tennyson
Barrow
Melba Jameson
Dorit Martin
Donna J. Jameson
Billie KF. Jameson
Betty L. Burson
Green Mountain
Personal notices from Bronte and nearby towns
Rural notes report sickness of Uncle Jin Williams and the handover of duties at Nolan County H D A to Mrs Geraldine Sr McCullough. Coleman visitors include Bennett Nance, recalling visits and the Nance home. Dwain Pruitt’s Army discharge follows 32 months service. Junior’s hospital visit precedes shrapnel removal. Social figures include Guittard and a Bronte gathering with Roy Davis Jr and Herschel Boggs in San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Sr. McCullough
Nolan County H. D
Elsie Gilkerson
Bennett A. Nance
Coleman
Bronte
Coleman High School
Nance
Dwain Pruitt
Ft. Bliss
Armed Services
Junior
Australia
Bob L. Davis
McNeil Wylie
Ben Brooks
R.T Caperton
Willis Smith
Paul Good
Lee R. Latham
Doug Snead
A. W. Littlefield
Raby L. Pettit
F. G. Guittard
Waco
Currie Williams
Guittard
W. E. Wrinkle
Billy Lewis
Ida McCoy
Sweetwater
G. C. Spencer
Roy B. Davis, Jr
Herschel Boggs
San Angelo
Social Security Board
Collector of Internal Revenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blackwell
Max S. Thomas
Los Angalif
Jack Steuart
Thomas
Steuarts
Dad
Steuart
Women’s Society of Christian Service
J. A. Wheeler
D. T. Hunt
R. M. Cumbie
Smith County
Cumbie
W. J. Cumbie
R. E
I. M. Cumbie
H. R. Wilkins
Maria Ybarra Rodriguez
Clara Pena
Ministers’ Alliance
J. C. Campbell
George McCrary
Jerry Mitchell
Raymond Schooler
Mr. Cox
Baptist
W.M.S
William R. Hester
Bronte High School
Pete
Taylor
Claude Ray
Sissy
Clarence
Frank
Billye
Gunn
Lela
Brooks
Homer
Katherine
Marie
Morris
Ache
Payne
Melva
Warren
Portis
Robbins
Curtis
Barron
Royce Lee
Miss Crow
Brother Goose
Press
White
Smith
Webb
Pittman
Dolan
Martha
Lonnie Forman
Charles Blake
Navy
Frank White
Sissy Barber
Fred Conger
Preston Davis
Alfred Taylor
Tracy White
Ray Coulson
Clyde Barber
Billy Fay Marks
Pe Ee
Lor- Taylor
Betty Jean Willams
Aes
Donna Jameson
Doris Martin
Elna Jameson
Esther Allen
Eddie Sue McAulley
Bronte, Jr
Christine Puritt
Ruth Blair
Jewel Bloodworth
Eiia Jameson
Shirley McDonald
Juanita Coulson
Doris Adair
Billie Jean Millikin
Norma Jean Gentry
Bobbie Davidson
Betty Burson
Silver
Billie Jameson
Marlene Arrott
Evelyn Perkins
Rayma Bagwell
Dolan Mackey
Bronte Boys
Billie F. Jameson
Dean Beavers
Bronte, Sr
Weldonee
Eee Caived
Cement
Permpnent ‘Hog i
Jin” Williams
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