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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1951

Page

4

Oil field tests near Bronte show rising activity

Oil activity over the Bronte area increases with multiple field tests in Fort Chadbourne Bronte and McCutchen fields. Notable results include Union No 3 McCutchen with a two hour test yielding oil and water, Brumble dial No 3 J L Brunson producing 10.66 barrels daily, and Hamble No 24 Sallie Oder flowing oil. Several new Stanolind and Stokes locations are staked in Fort Chadbourne with tests planned and progress ongoing.

Bronte Fort Chadbourne McCutchen Union No. 3 Jin McCutchen Lion O. Co. No B.C. Rawlings Wildcat Brumble Dial J. L. Brunson Hamble Sallie Stokes Sven Upper Nerth Lane Upper Odean John Bird

Reunion Sunday in Murtishaw Home

The Murtishaw family gathered Sunday March 8 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Murtishaw Jr to welcome Floyd Murtishaw returning from the Korean front. Five generations were represented and 29 guests shared lunch with 36 attending in all at Robert Lee Bronte Midland and San Angelo connections.

Murtishaw Floyd Murtishaw J. S. Murtishaw, Jr Sgt Thala Maurine J. S. ‘Murtishaw Robert Lee H. C. Murtishaw Bronte Eugene Mildred) Wojtek Melba Austin Dickie J. J. Murtishaw Gene Wojtek Dale Alex Fubanks Thula Chloe June Darrel Midland J. I. Murtishaw Johnnie Ginger W. J0 Sparks Dub Bud Tony Roscoe Clifford Mary Sharp San Angelo Lee Augustine Sterling City Charlie Boykin Kenneth Brodnax Gordon

Hundreds of Coke County license tags issued for 1951

About 500 license plates had been issued Thursday morning for all vehicle types in Coke county. Sheriff Paul Good said roughly 400 passenger car licenses and 100 for trucks and pickups were issued. With 1400 vehicles registered last year the sheriff expects a rush next week as April 1 deadline looms for 1951 tags.

Coke County Paul Good

Pictures of Service Men Sought for Armed Forces Day

The Enterprise asks readers to send pictures of all local servicemen for use in a special Armed Forces Day edition slated for the week of May 19. Include service branch, station, length of service, marital status, and family details. photos will be returned.

Secretary of Defense

Special rate on Reporter-News offers seven month option

Abilene Reporter News announces a seven month short term rate for morning and Sunday papers to cover the fall bargain period. No daily without Sunday subscriptions. Seven months for 6.95 via Enterprise office. One year rates remain 10.95 for daily and Sunday and 9.95 daily without Sunday.

Abilene Reportere News Anual Enterprise Office

Snead Family Reunion Held North of Robert Lee

Mr and Mrs BoD Snead and family attended a Snead family reunion Sunday at the home of his parents north of Robert Lee. Mian Snead was 2 years old. Attendees included Mrs H A Nichols Stratford Iva Snead Bert Davis Dewitt Snead Stanton Joe Long Snead Sterling City J C L Snead Jr Robert Lee and other relatives.

Bod. Snead Snead Joh Snead Robert Lee Mian Snead H. A. Nichols Stratford Mis Iva Snead Bert Davis Dewitt Snead Stanton Joe Long Snead Sterling City J. C L. Snead, Jr

Arrotts Sell 215 Lambs at Fort Worth Market

LaDrew Arrott sold 215 lambs at the Fort Worth market for 35 cents per pound this week. One load was sent Monday and two more on Tuesday. The lot was rated top grade by buyers.

Arrotts Fort Worths LaDrew Arrott Fort Worth Laures

Lions Club sets Ladies Night Banquet for April 17

Bronte Lions Club members voted to hold a Ladies Night Banquet on Tuesday April 17 with District Governor as guest speaker. E Briton to head program details while J L Carroll discussed Boy Scout activities and adult leadership needs. Guests included Weldon Fikes Paul Good Sid Ferrell and Leon Sharp. sixteen Lions attended.

Bronte Robbins Weldon Fikes Paul Good Sid Ferrell Robert Lee Leon Sharp Church of Christ Hronte

Red Cross Still Asks Your Aid

Red Cross drive updates show a total of 738.20 collected by Wednesday noon with 477.20 from the east side of Coke County and 261 from the west. Fund chairmen George Thomas and S B R Young report some pledges still outstanding and urge immediate contributions to close the drive.

Red Cross George Thomas S. BR. Young

Senior Play a Big Success at Local High School

A large crowd attended Tuesday’s senior play Here Come The Brides at the high school auditorium. Receipts totaled 166.75 to defray expenses of the May 9 2 senior trip. After the performance cast members and other seniors met for refreshments hosted by the class mothers.

High School Sucdktorum Chis Bas Miro HM Datel Neale Woods

Birth Announcement for Jeanette Touise in Joliet

Congratulations to Mero o and Mrs Anthoni Bantossi of Joliet on the birth at St. Joseph hospital Joliet of a baby girl named Jeanette Touise. The child weighs 6 pounds 9 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Miro and Mrs J TE Vinson of Bronte and paternal grandfather is Dotmink Fan tozz of Joliet.

Mero O Anthoni Bantossi Joliet Bene Bebo St. Joseph Hospital Jeanette Touise Miro J TE. Vinson Bronte Dotmink Fantozz

Three to Be Named to County Board

Three vacancies on the County Board of Publication will be filled on Wednesday. The terms of Newhart, Pherel, and Wood Mey Adams trustee at Tarene expire this Near. A trustee election will also decide three school district vacancies with five candidates named on the ballot. Attending a price ceiling meeting in San Angelo were Clytus Smuth, Vernon Lammers, J. Bo Mackey, Joe Percifall and Noah Proitt.

Counts Board Pdlacatian Newhoheart Preanes Yo Pherel Precaet Wood Me Adams Tarene de Reid Mothe Bronte Bite Naanes Sid Evans Matthew Caperton J. L. Brunson Aubrey Denman Ber Oglesby San Angelo Clytus Smuth Vernon Lammers J. Bo Mackey Joe Percifall Noah Proitt. Sr

Einstein Birthday Prank Sparks Laughter Photo

Princeton N J on Einstein birthday he shocked a VIP photographer by sticking out his tongue and laughing. The world famous mathematician delighted by the moment, the photographer captured a memorable image for the archives.

Princeton N. L Albert Einstein

Easter Services Planned Across Area With Special Themes

Area churches prepare for Easter Sunday services and booster programs. Officials anticipate sermons and community events at Weaver Ranch and nearby towns with coffee and fellowship following conclussion of the services.

SA College Interview Schedule and Senior Profiles

The SA College team will interview seniors on March 29. The article profiles several students including Margaret Peck and PooR Sinaith, noting art interests, college paths, and awards. Dean of the College, Poo Snath, is mentioned along with affiliations to Southwestern University and other honors.

SA College Sup Comroll Margaret Peck Poor Sinaith Abray College Vhes Bronte Allege San Angelo Pdaci Aomiender Poo Snath Southwestern Universty Georgetown Univerity Smith Lidies Hias

Humble Station Installs Tanks

Two 500 gallon gas tanks were installed this week at Humble Station to replace the two 300 gallon tanks used by the station. The concrete drive was being rehabilitated as the work continued. Friday Ko Bennet began work replacing Tipp who joined Frank Reeser RoW. Rees was hospitalized in San Angelo after a heart attack and was expected to stay for about 45 days.

Statiay Ko Bennet Tipp Frank Reeser Rees San Angelo Hospital

Marines Establish Beach Head in Enterprise Office

Fragmentary text describes Marines advancing to secure an enterprise office and surrounding areas. The report mentions coastwise operations, defensive actions, and efforts to deter enemy activity. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the core action is a marine beach head establishment near a contested site with ongoing patrols and stabilization goals.

Beach Head Enterprise

Local Babe Wows City Slickers at Pageant

Susan Spoonts, daughter of Mr and Mrs O D Spoonts of San Angelo, wins top honors in a local baby beauty contest. Judges praise her charm and stage presence as residents react with pride and surprise.

Babe

Three Given Terms In District Court

In district court the proceedings reference a set of three terms tied to the case involving Sood Matti and others. The fragment mentions related parties and items under review, with attention to the timing and scope of the sentences. Details remain unclear due to the OCR errors.

Hospital News Mares 29 and Admitted Dismissed

Fragmented hospital column lists multiple names and actions including admissions and dismissals. Mentions patients and staff with unclear connections. Indicates a meeting or event starting, but details are obscured by OCR errors.

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