Bronte to Vote on $40,000 Waterworks Revenue Bonds
Bronte Texas holds an April 1 1947 election to authorize 40 000 in water system revenue bonds to fund improvements extensions and repairs. The city council ordered the election March 12 1947 with Eva Keeney as presiding judge and two clerk‑t positions. The bonds bear up to 4 percent interest and are payable from water system revenues not taxation.
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Bronte
Texas
Noah L. Pruitt
D. K. Glenn
Geo. Thomas
C. R. Smith
C. E. Bruton
W. H. Maxwell
D. E. Glenn
Glenn
Thomas
Smith
Bruton
Maxwell
City of
State of
UY of Bronte
Bronte Enterprise
Ballinger ministers urge Sabbath observance and Wednesday church evenings
The Ballinger Ministerial Association approved resolutions urging the observance of the Sabbath as God’s holy day and calling for Wednesdays to be kept open for church activities. The text warns that nations that abandon Sunday lose life. Arlington candidates for mayor and commissioners released a platform stressing open discussion, citizen input, transparent reports, street water and sewer improvements, and retention of courteous city employees.
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Ballinger Ministerial Association
Arlington
Texas
Local social notes and visits in La Mesa area
La Mesa residents hosted visits from Rex Scoggins and Malcolm Pates while Mary Beth Cumbie joined Southeast Adams Abstract. The Club Cafe changed hands to Henry Childress and his son. A St Patrick's Day youth party was held by the Methodist group with attendees listed. The Woman's Auxiliary met at Mrs Roach's home and Judge Bob Davis was absent one day due to illness. Willis Smith stays at home with flu.
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Rex Scoggins
Burnett
Mary Beth Cumbie
Bronte
S. E. Adams Abstract
Club
Henry Childress and Son
Malcolm Pates
Denver City
Willis Smith
Methodist
Avia Lou Tubb
Lurlyne Pettit
Dale Lofton
Connie Beth Weese
Dixie Taylor
Patty Taylor
Floyd Sheppard
Janet Bilbo
Bobby Hatley
Joyce Littlefield
Buddy Havins
Maudie Watson
Jarvis Littlefield
Jo Ann Bilbo
Polly Peek
Woman's Auxiliary
W. T. Roach
Bob Davis
Green Mt Club Meets for Cake Baking Demonstrations
The Green Mt 4 H Club met March 13 at the school house with Miss Mary Pearl Bearden in charge. Members baked several cakes including 1 2 3 4 cake and Boston Cream Pie and served them to school children. Zona Mae King was elected dessert and clothing demonstrator. Betty Loyce Burson, bedroom demonstrator. Eight members and sponsor Mrs F B Harmon attended.
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Mary Pearl Bearden
HDA
Zona Mae King
Mary Beth Schooler
Susie Jameson
Leora Nell Burson
Boston
Patsy Pruitt
Billie Fred Jameson
Betty Lovee Burson
Bobbie Davidson
Betty Loyce Burson
F. 8. Harmon
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4Arman
Jarman
Dallas
Ballinger Dry Goods
L. T. Youngblood
Agent Bronte
Bilbo Drug Co
Robert Lee
Martin’s
Dial
S. Oakes
State OF Texas
Coke
City
County
Eva Keeney
Lois Willoughby
Louvenia Rees
Olive Keeney
Julia M. Chapman
Doris Porth
T. D. Randle of
Lamesa
B. W. Bilbo
Green MT. Club
Oxydol
Heart Brand
Campbell's
Black Eye Peas
Empson
Diven
Pine Grove
Dole
Hunt
Bestex Tomatoes
Chile
del Monte
del Monte Coffee
Keeney’s Food Store
ECA
White Auto Store
MR. and
Mrs. C. E. Bruton
OK Tire Shop
Ballinger
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