Humble and Union drill tests in Bronte region oil fields
Wildcat tests continue north of Bronte with Humble staking No 8 Hickman 1,625 feet south and 660 feet east of C&MARK survey 5. Union No 5 McCutchen plugged after poor showings. No 6 McCutchen drilled 2,640 feet south and 1,320 feet east of section 444-1A-H&TC. Stanolind Irene Morrow completed for 301 barrels daily. Sallie Odom No 33-B fined for 139.32 barrels daily with 5121 gas oil ratio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble
Bronte
R. E. Hickman
C&mark Survey
Robert Lee
Union
Jim McCutchen
Cisco
H&tc
Lion O#1 Co
Pennyt
Lion No
E. C. Rawlings
Bronte Field
Fort Chadbourne
Humble and Strake
Gentry
Irene Morrow
Morrow
C.H. Yarbo Survey
Sallie Odom
Odom
G. Carroll Survey
Blackwell tournament yields boys and girls champions
Winners from Blackwell dominate the weekend tournament with boys first place and girls top finishers. The note lists runners up and consolation awards for both divisions while a parade of local residents and visitors attends events and community meetings follow.
Deadline for City Office Filing Tomorrow
Mayor H. O. Whitt notes tomorrow is the filing deadline for city offices. No names had been received for two council seats to be decided April 30. Incumbents Springer and Spruell holdings terms are noted, with Springer seeking reelection and Spruell yet to be contacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Whitt
Counalmen
H. A. Springer
Sam Spruell
Springer
Spruell
J. Bo Mackey
Joe George Wilkins
Jo PL McGuire
Witt
Commissions Misled Coke County Officials After Election
Commissions signed by Governor Shivers and Secretary of State Shepperd were issued to Coke County and precinct officials based on certificates of election and qualifications prepared by county judges after the November elections. Recipients include Jeff Dean and multiple county officers withPrecinct designations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
John Ben Shepperd
Jeff Dean
Allen Shivers
Shepperd
Shivers
Weldon Fikes
Ruby Pettit
Frank C. Dickey
Roy Taylor
Paul Good
American Legion and Lions Club plan park cleanup in Bronte
The American Legion and Lions Club announce a park restoration effort in Bronte to curb abuse and vandalism. They urge the public to report misdeeds to law enforcement and offer a $25 reward for information leading to the apprehension of anyone damaging park furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Lions Club
Bronte
Cle. Bru'pon
Glenns on visit to Bronte amid transfer to Pine Bluff
Lt and Mrs Earl F Glenn with daughters Marilyn and Frances are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs L Tl Young and Mrs Mattie Glenn in Bronte this week. The Glenns long stationed in St Louis Missouri are being transferred to Pine Bluff Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl F. Glenn
Marilyn
Frances
Bronte
L. ‘Tl. Youngblood
Mattie Glenn
Glenns
St. Louis
Pine Bluff
Ark
Stock Show Declared Successful by Coke County Officials
Coke County Livestock Association officials praised this year’s junior livestock show held last Tuesday in Robert Lee as one of the county’s most successful. They thanked local businessmen and ranchers for premium list donations and noted extra awards from Nathans Jewelers and Hollands Jewelry of San Angelo. A full winners list will appear under a separate heading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cltents
Coke County Livestock Association
Robert Lee
Nathans Jewelers
Hollinds Jewelry of
San Angelo
Bronte
Butane Service Co
Capoten Chevrolet Co
Mack Powell
Fiest National Bank
Boo. Modgliai
Bronte Pharnacy
Bro. V. 1
Kemp Eleaners
Plome Netor Co
AL Braswell
Prank Keesee
Bronte Tractor Co
Edward Rawlings
George Thomas
Clarence Nordell
ON. Webb
Bert Best
Edward N. Carmbie
Gulf Service Station
Ronald Walton
R. H. Sims
ASN
Bob. Bridges
Donkey Basketball Game Ends In Tie At Local High School
The donkey basketball game Saturday night ended in a 15 to 15 tie between east and west teams. Superintendent J L Carroll said the game raised about 15 dollars for the Athletic Department. Billy Ras Scott sustained a knee injury during the pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
J. L. Carroll
Gramme
Billy Ras Scott
Mrs Keesee Buried Here In Bronte Service Held Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs Nannie B Keesee 78 were held at the Church of Christ in Bronte with Leon Sharp officiating. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery under Clift Funeral Home. Born February 16 1873 in Greenville Texas she had lived in Bronte sixty years. She died February 27 after a period of ill health leaving two daughters two grandchildren a sister and a brother and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie B. Keesee
Church of Christ
Leon Sharp
Fairview
Clift Funeral Home
Keesee
Bronte
Greenville
Texas
Malamie
Geore Woutard
Soq
Keeser
J. D. Haffaker
Matlin Mackey
Halls
Penasge Sen
Oren Reeser
Halla
Dolan Mackes
Don Daniel
Mass Ada Woulard
Ollie Woubkud
Jal
New Mexico
Bronte High Girls Open Bola Volleyball Tourney
Bronte high school girls volleyball, coached by Mrs. George Anderson, played in the Bola tournament Saturday. They defeated Menard 29 to 28 after three minutes of overtime and then lost to Millersview 36 to 16. Kitty Sue Gaddy led with 1 point in the Menard game, followed by Sue McAulay with 6. The team roster includes Kitty Sue Caddy as captain, Sue McAulay, Jovee Wrinkle, Jo Windten, Rue McCutchen and Jimme Hanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte High School
George Anderson
Menard
the Witch
Millerssiew
Menard Gauime
Kitty Sue Gaddy
Sue McAulay
Woth
Kitty Sue Caddy
Ceptainy
Sue Mu Aulus
Jovee Wrinkle
Jo Windten
Rue McCutchen
Jimmve Hanes
Women of the Entertain ment study meets at Bridges Home
The Junior Study session at Mrs. Dan Bridges home discussed Women of the Entertainment World with Binks McCutchen presenting on Pibber McGee and Molly and Dale Glen delivering a Georgia Carroll paper. Fruit chiffon pie and coffee were served to a long list of attendees including Luther Reger J B Clark Dale Glenn Caperton Rik er Oglesby Penofull Phillips Price Rob inson Bronson and Hoyee Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday
Dan Bridges
Binks McCutchen
Pibber McGee
Molly
Dale Glen
Georgia Carroll
Luther Reger
J. B
Clark
Dale Glenn
W.T. Caperton
Norman Riker
Ben Oglesby
Noel Penofull
Charlie Phillips
Jack Price
Roy Robinson
Heidel Bronson
Sam Richards
Hoyee Lee
Conference Sunday to Discuss New Church Building
Reverend J E Fuller announces a church conference Sunday at 2 30 at the Methodist church to discuss the building program for a new church. He urges all members to attend the meeting for guidance and decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audlle
Welock
Methodist Church
J. E. Fuller
Fuller
Red Cross Drive Underway in Bronte and County
The Red Cross drive starts in 1951 with a county wide breakfast at Bronte Cafe to recruit workers. Officials outline a campaign structure with named workers across Bronte, Fort Chadbourne, and other communities and promise more plans next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
T Dock
Coke County
Bronte Cafe
Phan
Marcelo 1
Desea Tier Gno
Mondis
A. Springer
Anon
Hed Gross
George Phot
Hiairmaia
Bronte Sacuerd
Hely
Minnies
Chemn
Ot Snath
Woote Minwell
Jeon Bo Mackes
Matthew Caperton
Noel Pereilull
He A. Springer
J.B. Parrish
Robert Forman
Carrie Willan
Henry Cecil Kemp
Chet Hoksombe
WL Rees
Mis
Jermyn
Phameble
Als. Whatley
Bronte Plutibbe Eam
Fort Chadbourne
Veto McDondeb
Dan Lasswell
Ueforo Cohen
James Allen
Grand Jurors Named for Spring District Court in Coke County
Sheriff Paul Good lists spring grand jury candidates for Coke County. Names include Carroll Russell, Herbert Lee, Genie Baker, B. A. Austin, Charlie Boecking, J. N. Coulson, Vetal Flores, Warnock Ellipp, B C Lasswell, Col Webb, Karl Smith, Robert Lee, Gartman Lance, Fred Jameson, Edith Schooler, and Hubert Lee. Judge John F. Sutton to preside as session opens Monday. petit jurors to be drawn next week. Case notes mention Jessie Carr Martin of Arizona and Bob Szymarek of Wisconsin held on saddle theft charges in western Coke County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Paul Good
Carroll Russell
Hobert Lee
Genie Baker
Hebert Lee
B. A. Austin
O. H Campbell
Charlie Boecking
Bronte
J. N. Coulson
Vetal Flores
Warnock Elipp
B.C. Lasswell
Chirk Glenn
Col. Webb
Tennysons
Karl Smith
Robert Lee
Gartman
Lance
Fred Jameson
Silver
Dso
King
Edith
Ton Schooler
Hubert Lee
John F. Sutton
Petit Jurvinen
Jessie Carr Martin
Arizona
Bob Sczymarek O
Wisconsin
Par
Tamale Sale Benefit for Saint Isidore Church
A tamale sale will be held next Sunday at Fuentes grocery to raise money for Saint Isidore Catholic church. Volunteers aim to complete the little mission church under construction for some time, with the sale slated to run all day Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuentes
Saint Isidore Catholic Church
Little Mission
Local Girl on TSCW Honor Roll
Miss Rosalee Langford of Bronte earns BA average at Texas State College for Women. Senior library science major, she will sing in the senior class stunt Feb 24 at TSCW. The stunt has been an all college tradition since 938 with a silver loving cup awarded to the best production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State College For
Rosalee Lamgford
Mro
Jo J. Lang
Route 2
Bronte
Lassford
Beng
Tangford Wall
TSC
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List with Dates
A garbled hospital notes page lists admissions and discharges by date in late February. Entries name patients such as Mrs ALS and Miss Ad die Fletcher, with transfers like Ed McAulay to Abilene, and multiple dismissals including Mrs Floyd Fancher and Vernon Yocham. The text references staff actions, admitted dates, and scattered names in a dense, unclear register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Jon
Bhaek
Als
Baataenks
Vernon Yooh
Jedi Keetues Cemitted
Stephen Piveash
Miso al
Eaanders
Shurtes Winnegar
Merfield
Putuene
Floyd Fancher
Mtoe
Joe G. Wilkins
Addie Fletcher
Vernon Yocham
Ed McAulay
Abilene
Jr. Holland
Patricia Haleley
Claus. Bucchune
Lake Ceuiternes
Aneel Cole
Manuel Heves
Whalen
Nba Petre
Benske
Bronte Loses in Blackwell Tournament Semis
In the Blackwell tournament Bronte Pade School faces defeat in the semis after a tight match. The report notes Bronte Tad and teammates battling but ultimately falling to the defending champs as the final rounds approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vhe Bronte Pade School
U0 Tean
Blackwell Taskes
Uc Etrome
Briday
Public School Week Designated in Pablo Texas
Governor Allan Shivers proclaims March 4 to 10 as Public School Week urging citizens to visit public schools to witness progress and democracy in action. Bronte Mayor H O Whitt also proclaims March 5 to 10 as Public School Week with aims to foster civic and education engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Allan Shivers
Marcel
Aktion
Cannon trio heads to new homes in Illinois plan
Roscoe Cannon departed Wednesday for Mt. Vernon Illinois to begin new work. Mrs. Cannon and daughter Bea stay in Bronte for the school year before joining him to settle in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Cannon
Mt. Vernon, DL
Bronte Jr Club Plans Meeting and Quilt Day
Bronte Jr Club members met February 21 at Mrs. OQ KR Mi Queen’s home for an Abigail meeting. Two satin quilt squares were finished and stock show prep discussed. Three visitors attended and the group noted the next meeting is March 16 with Mrs. J O Raney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Jr
OQ. KR
Sunshine Watts
J. O. Raney
Charlie Phillips
Harold Sheppard
Donnon Jean
Manes
Harold Sims
Ce. Arrett
D. N. Estes
Ronald Watton
W. Lipp
Buster Hester
Qotus Saath
Saylor Kanerson
D. K K. Glenn
Joe Mawligs
A. N. Rawlings
Fred McDonald Sr 72 Honored At Family Dinner
A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McDonald Sr marked the 72nd birthday of Fred McDonald Sr. with all children and many relatives in attendance. Relatives listed include Mr. and Mrs. Pood McDonald Jr and family, Tass Miro and Mas, Mrs W D Vic Donald, A N Rawl and family, and Mr and Mrs W C Donald Jr among others. baby A San Answele Mir Aron and the baby stayed home due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ao Farthdas Dinaner
Sundea
Fred McDonald
McDonald
McDonalds
Pood McDonald, Jr
Lobers
Tass Miro
Mas. W. Dd
Vic Donald
Mio
A. N. Rawlan Mipo
Joe Rawlings
Mie
W.C
Ma Donald, Jr
Miooo
Euterpean Club Holds Meeting At McCarley Home
The Euterpean Club met at the McCarley home with Mrs Hov Copeland presiding. Hostesses were Mrs Vernon Haggerton and Mrs Oot Cahan. Members listed include Mmes Beauchamp Colvin Copeland Dabney and others. Four Coke county boys plus Fernando Cumbie will visit Texas A&M campus, leaving today and returning Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yio Euterpean Club Amet
Novacoof
Blekeeell Mas
Sam Smith
Hov. Copeland
Wooa Thehinitn
Mmes
J. T. Beauchamp
Po Colvin
BR. V. Copeland
P. CG. Dabney
Vernon Copeland
W. A. Hickman
Austin Jonhar
Charles Hagsdale
H. C. Raney
Felnand Cumbie
Coke County
Texas A&É&M College
Donald Stamulton
Robert Lee
Gerald Sandusky
Doyle Adair
Don Daniel
Bronte
Also Mentioned on This Page
Humble Stakes
Hickman
Wildcat
Blackwell
Charles Ragsdale
McCauley
Divide
Mc Cauley
Mary Nell Copeland
Brownfield
Helen Fae Nabors
Katherine Michaels
Ed Garvin
Dorothy S
Cecil Louis Smith
Midland
C. M. Whitaker
Dallas
Fort Worth
Raymond Scott
Stephenville
S. P. Smith
Clarence
Rosebud
Frank Youree
Hendrick Memorial Hospital
Dwight Gray
Deming
Ester Bryant
Clover Walls
Bryants
Sweetwater
Betty Spence
Barron
Betty Sweet
Jake Glasgow
W. KR. Reed
Mansfield
O. M. Ratliff
Bronte Hospital
Bill Tifilla
Sweetwater Hospital
WSCS
Austin Jordan
C. B. Smith
T. A. Carlisle
P. G. Dabney
L. W. Sweet
Maes
J. W. Leach
Raymond Dyess
Wyley Mdtorey
D. T. Hunt
P. G. Debney
Hime
Donkey Game Nees
New York
Eastfote
Korea
Mrs. Keesee
REC
Washington
Alva Dawson
Truman
Senate
Bridges
Dot Denims
Gasane Ahonas
Byun Ganels
Gabe County
Aloe Todd
Stuarts
Ruth
Wallis Smith
TSCW
Eanphasis
Hospital News
Bebo
Miso
Shirk
Santos Sanches
Bates
Amerca
Woathin
Bronte JR. Club
Fred McDonald, SR
Euterpean Club
Mccarley
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