Opening of Karen-Gayl Hospital in 1947 Bronte
Bronte citizens welcomed the Karen-Gayl Hospital on August 5 1947 as J M Rippetoe began construction in February with Doyle Maddux of San Angelo designing the building Dr John R Harris arrived with equipment installed Formal opening covered in the Bronte Enterprise brief excerpt mentions the August 1 1947 issue noting the 2 to 10 pm event with public attendance expected
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Bobbie Jack White First Baby Born In Bronte Hospital
The Enterprise records note Bobbie Jack White as the first baby born at Bronte Hospital. The Aug 15 1947 file cites local celebrations and hospital records confirming the newborn’s arrival and naming at the community facility.
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Bronte Caroline Karen-Gayl Hospital Opens Centre
The Bronte area marked the formal opening of Karen-Gayl Hospital on the Bronte Angelo Ballinger highway south edge of the city. Hundreds attend August 5 celebration with flowers gifts and gala decor. Dr William C Hixson Dr F T McIntire and Doyle C Maddux among honored guests.
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Baby Bobbie Jack White Born at Bronte Hospital
Bobbie Jack White weighed about eight pounds and arrived Tuesday night August 12 at 10 o clock in the new Karen Gayl Hospital Bronte. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Bob White of Olga and their second child joining five year old Neta Carolyn. Mother Ruth Branham of Blackwell is the former Mrs White. The first baby born in the new hospital will receive prizes from Bronte merchants and Robert Lee firms and individuals. The Bronte Enterprise will grant a year of free subscription as well.
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