Ensor wins top honors at Angelo Fat Stock Show
J Lee Ensor, a local 4 H Club member, earns first Wallace Dameron Memorial Trophy and premier junior Rambouillet exhibitor at San Angelo show. He also wins showmanship, reserve champion ewe, and multiple junior Rambouillet classes. Martin Lee also places in Rambouillet divisions.
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J. Lee Ensor
Angelo Show
Wallace Dameron
Ensor
Ed Ratliff
Bronte
B. F. Bridges &Son
J. Lee
H. L. Ensor
Martin Lee
Ram ‘‘Lamb
Ewe Lamb
Ewe
Never Underestimate The Burden Of A Broken Linotype
The note recalls a hectic week at The Enterprise with a broken Linotype machine and a surgeon's absence. It jokes about hand setting, praises staffers, and ends with a quip about being seen heard and appreciated.
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Enterprise Office
Funeral for Joe Thetford 22 in Edith
Funeral services for Joe Dennis Thetford age 22 were held at Robert Lee Methodist Church with Rev. Ray Lee officiating. Interment followed at Paint Creek Cemetery Edith under Clift Funeral Home. Thetford died in a car truck collision near Lordsburg New Mexico while en route from San Diego to McCamey on navy leave. He was born December 22 1931 and a 1949 Robert Lee High School graduate. He is survived by his parents a brother a grandmother and several aunts and uncles.
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Joe Dennis Thetford
Robert Lee
Methodist Church
Ray Lee
Paint Creek
Edith
Clift Funeral Home
Will Ibe
Thetford
McCamey
San Diego
Calif
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Robert Lee High School
San Aneglo College
Navy
J. T. Thetford
Jack
T. M. Freeman
B. D. Snead
Bronte
Fort Hood Baby Linda Kay Faulk Born At Army Hospital
Ist and Mrs George Faulk announce the birth of a daughter Linda Kay born last Sunday February 2 at 6 am in the army hospital Fort Hood. The infant weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J S Adair. Mrs Adair will visit the Faulk family in Killeen this weekend.
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George Faulk
Army Hospital
Fort Hood
Linda Kay
J. S. Adair
Adair
Killeen
Faulk
Visits of Lubbock Robisons Highlight Family Gathering
Mr and Mrs Harley Robinson and their children from Lubbock were recent guests of Roy Robinson and family, sharing time and hospitality with kin.
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Harley Robinson
Lubbock
Roy Robinson
Bronte and Lipan Open Region II-B Tourney at Brownwood
Bronte girls and Lipan high school meet in the Region II-B tournament at Brownwood Friday in Howard Payne University’s Yellow Jacket gym. Lipan faces Bronte as 12 teams begin regional play with first round games, semifinals Saturday morning and finals at 8 p.m. Saturday.
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Bronte Girls
Lipan
Bronte
Brownwood
Howard Payne
Yellow Jacket
Bronte Girls Triumph Over Sonora In Scrimmage
Mrs Carrolls team traveled to Christoval to face Sonora. Bronte defeated Sonora 2-38 as Mary Ann Gray scored 37 for Bronte and Betsy Ross posted 19 for Sonora. Sonora, Class A tri-district winner, heads to State meet competition.
Bronte Girls Rally After Strong Season in Tournament
The Bronte girls finish a 30 win two loss season and advance far in the regional tournament under coach Mrs J L Carroll. Bronte’s boys bow out in their first Region II B game at Brownwood as Clyde defeats Longhorn 64 52 in the second round. Avoca boys win the regional crown with a 64 61 win over Lipan.
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Bronte
J. L. Carroll
Brownwood
Clyde
Longhorn
Avoca
Lipan
Four Water Samples Return Safe, City Says
Four water samples collected from distinct city sections were tested by the State Health Department and all came back okay. City Secretary Mrs. Jerry Proctor said the tests confirm the water is safe for residents to use and support the belief that Bronze water is good.
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State Health Department
Okey
Jerry Proctor
Red Cross Campaign Sets 1954 Goal for Coke County
Coke County workers meet at the Methodist church to plan the 1954 Red Cross drive led by county chairman H. A. Springer. The quota is 895 dollars, down from last year’s 1,209 due to Korea’s end. Bonella Copeland and Charlie Boecking lead efforts with city canvassing, house to house drives by Diversity and Sorosis, and a Bronte business district survey. A benefit at Tennyson is planned for March 12 under Chester Derrick.
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Red Cross
H. A. Springer
Coke County
Springer
Korea
Charlie Boecking
Bonella Copeland
West Texas Utilities Co
Robert Lee
Bronte
Tennyson
Chester Derrick
Snow blankets area as cold snap hits midweek
A norther moved into the region early this week bringing temperatures down to the 20s on Tuesday and Wednesday. Snow covered streets Thursday morning and lingered until mid-morning under cloudy skies raising hopes for more moisture.
Coke County Raises 3288 for March of Dimes
Coke County total for the March of Dimes reached 3288 this week, about 200 more than last year. West side under Victor Wojtek reported 1842.72 and east side under Ernest Ivey 1446. Dr. John R. Harris is county chairman. Officials thanked all donors for their generosity.
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Coke County
West Side
Victor Wojtek
East Side
Ernest Ivey
John R. Harris
City Mayor Warns Public About Free-Range Chickens
Mayor H. O. Whitt asks The Enterprise to inform residents that complaints about chickens running at large have reached city hall. Citizens are urged to keep fowl in pens as loose chickens damage flower beds and gardens and violate city ordinances.
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H. O. Whitt
Enterprise
Nine Candidates File Names On Ticket For Four City Jobs
Bronte voters face an April 6 city election. Mayor H O Whitt seeks reelection. W W Millikin adds a council bid. Mayors candidates now total three. council hopefuls six. Ballot deadline is March 6. Anyone within city limits may file with consent if not yet on the ticket. Other mayoral runners include Ernest Ivey and A F Ball. Council candidates include Jess Percifull Billy Thomas Charlie Boecking Ben Oglesby and Joe George Wilkins. Wilkins currently serves on the council.
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H. O. Whitt
W. W. Millikin
The
Bronze Ice Co
Bronte
Ernest Ivey
A. F. Ball
Jess Percifull
Billy Thomas
Charlie Boecking
Ben Oglesby
Joe George Wilkins
Wilkins
Emergency Loans Available Now From FHA Funds
In Nolan and Coke counties farmers may obtain emergency loans from the Farmers Home Administration. County Supervisor Paul C. Shillingburg says loans assist those hit by prolonged drought conditions and the area is designated for FHA loans. The agency also offers farm adjustment loans and livestock loans to support production, with private credit favored if sufficient. Office hours in Robert Lee are Thursdays 10 to 2 in the Agricultural Annex.
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Nolan
Coke Counties
Farmers Home
Paul €. Shillingburg
FHA
Sweetwater
Coke
Secretary of Agriculture
Farmers Home Administration
Paul C. Shillingburg
Robert Lee
Sims Sr. seeks second term as Bronte constable
T F Sims Sr longtime Bronte peace officer announced last week his bid for another term as constable in the Democratic Primary. He praised years of public service and pledged to continue proper duties if re-elected.
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T. F. Sims, Sr
Bronte
Sims
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