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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1944
Page
3
The San Angelo paper notes the passing of Mrs Mattie Jane Rawlings who died at her home early Wednesday morning March 15 1944. The obituary reflects on a long life spanning many years and varied circumstances.
Mrs. Rawlings born Miss Mattie Jane Haynie in Arkansas on November 80 1845 moved with her family to Texas settling in Travis Burnet and Llano counties. Funeral at Vautrain San Angelo with burial in Fairview cemetery Bronte followed by services by Dr E P Barton. She was active in the First Methodist Church and survived by daughter Minnie, son F C Rawlings, fourteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.
Announcement that Rev. H. L. Bloodworth of Silver and Lance will preach at the Baptist church in Fort Chadbourne on Sunday March 19 at 11 am and 3 pm. A basket lunch will be served at noon and all are invited. Editor's note praises Bloodworth as an excellent Christian pulpit speaker.
The Bronze PTA held a regular meeting on March 14 1944 in the school auditorium. Rev A Hanson spoke on the Freedom of Fear while minutes were approved and reports given. A motion set a ten dollar limit on sod or planting for football field work.
Private Devere C. Petty of Birmingham Station Hospital was commended by Lt. Col. Joseph M. Bosworth Jr for heroic actions at the January 18 1944 B 24 crash scene near the Birmingham Army Air Base. Petty entered the wreckage under intense heat to recover and identify nine victims, earning a permanent record remark for exemplary conduct.
Coke's Future Farmers and 4-H Clubbers visit Fort Worth for stock sales and a full day of activities. The group arrives in the Panther City to join the big city show and make a strong impression with their missions and efforts.
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