Humble Tests Oil Wells Near Bronte and Fort Chadbourne Field
The report details Humble testing nearby wells in the Bronte area with rig movements and new wildcat locations. It notes Odom oil discovery in Fort Chadbourne field with daily flow from Humble No 40 B and varying oil gravity and gas oil ratios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanley Go
Annie Lee Jaggers
I-A
HATC
Humble
Lee Lackey
Coke Wildcat
Sallie Odom
Odom
Fort Chadbourne
Marine Sgt. James Taylor Killed Cleaning Gun at Cherry Point
Word reached Robert Lee on Wednesday of the death of Marine Sgt. James Mac Taylor at Cherry Point North Carolina where he had been stationed He was the son of Mr and Mrs Hoyt Taylor of Robert Lee He was reportedly cleaning a gun when it accidentally discharged Funeral arrangements were pending the arrival of the body to Robert Lee He is survived by his wife and two daughters of Cherry Point and many relatives in Coke County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee
James Mac Taylor
Marine Vase
Cherry Point
North Carolina
Hoyt Taylor
Coke County
Notice to Farmers and Ranchers from County Agent
The County Agent's office asks farmers and ranchers to return loaned equipment promptly so others may use it. Do not withhold items. return after use. Arnold Ball was a business visitor in Dalles Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Ball
Dalles
Government Urges 10 Million Acres of Feed Grains
Texas farmers are urged to plant grain sorghums where wheat failed to bolster feed for livestock. The goal is 10 million acres for 1951 to meet rising demand and defense needs, with a higher support price of 2.17 per unit announced to encourage planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Agricultural Mobilization Comittee
Amarillo
Abilene
PMA
SCS
PHA
Extension Service
T.B. Walker
The
Production and Marketing Administration, USA
Department of Agriculture
Work Begins on Church Project at Bronte Methodist
Work started on tearing down the Bronte Methodist church after Sunday services. Rev J B Poller announced Sunday School would stay in the educational building while adult classes and preaching would move to the Bull Gospel church downtown. Rev Baller said he was pleased with the ground breaking services. Dinner was served at the church before the afternoon services.
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Bronte Methodist Church
J. B. Poller
Bull Gospel Church
Baller
Sundsey
Bronte PTA to Stage Tuesday Night Meeting
Bronte PTA president Glenn announces annual meeting Tuesday night at 7 in the high school auditorium. Primaries department oversees the program with first graders presenting A Boy and His Three Billy Goats and second and third graders performing Goldie Locks and the Three Bears.
New Well Near Colorado River Dries Up
The city’s latest well on the highway right of way near the Colorado River south of town is dry. Mayor H. O. Whitt said the well reached about 60 feet with no water and deeper drilling would not yield drinkable water. Bronte residents currently rely on river water, and a rise in supply could render it useless, worsening the grave water situation.
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Colorado River
H. O. Whitt
Bronte
Whitt
Building Permits Needed for New Houses in Town
Mayor Ho Oe Whitt stated several residents have moved or built homes without permits. Permits cost $1 and are available at city hall. He urged immediate compliance with the ordinance and noted enforcement may be required if ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho Oe Whitt
Whitt
Ele
Abilene Man Pardoned After 11 Days In Jail
K P Jones of Abilene received a pardon from Governor Allen Shivers after serving 11 days of a 30 day sentence in Coke County jail for counsporting liquor in a dry area. Jones, a disabled veteran, argued for mercy citing medical needs. His appeal was denied after conviction in County Court and a $500 fine was paid before he began serving April 25.
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K.P. Jones
Abilene
Allen Shivers
Coke County
Jones
State Board of Pardons
Hospital News May 3 4 7 9 Dismissals and Admissions
Dismissals include Mob Maples D K Glenn Suzanne Berg and Santiago Montez. Admitted include Lloyd D Carroll Dora Kirkland Matthew Caperton Buddy Walker Monroe Parker Chester Derick Billy Stegall and Mrs Edo Buford. Additional dismissals occur on May 4 and May 6 with several names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maples
D. K. Glenn
Suzanne Berg
Lloyd D. Carrol
Dora Kirkland
Matthew Caperton
Buddy Walker
Edo Buford
Santiago Montez
E.D. Little
Monroe Parker
Chester Derick
Buster Hester
Lloyd Carroll
Billy Stegall
Joe Favor Killed in Chicago Auto Accident
Mr and Mrs Will Gideon learn their son in law Joe A Favor 32 died after noon Wednesday in Chicago Illinois. Favor was driving from Sears where he worked since leaving the army. The Gideons and possibly their son G W Gideon will travel Friday to Montgomery Alabama for services Saturday. A private plane from San Angelo Sears will fly them back. Funeral for Basar will be held in Chicago today before burial in Alabama. Mrs Favor is Jeanne Gideon. They have two children Joey and Rand Robbie. Also Gaylord Bernard and family visited Bronte recently.
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Will Gideon
Joe A. Favor
Chicago
Ilinois
Favor
Sears
Gideon
G. W. Gideon
San Angelo
Montgomery
Abe
Clheavo
Alabama
Basar
Jeanne Gideon
Joey
Rand Robbie
Grade School Chorus Tops at Angelo Meet
The grade school chorus from fifth and sixth grades earned high honors at the San Angelo Elementary School oname meet held last Saturday May 5. They won first in every division entered and performed in multiple ensembles with monetary prizes and special recognitions for individual singers.
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San Angelo
Vas
Theip
Ehont Oousenbhe
Sala Dt
Vissobes
Bethe Scaderson
Chet Hedeomibe
Hokeotibe
Lovels Meadows
Atven Angele Anderson
Collebon
Collebon Nerap Doo Ana Gentes Frarees Goatieree
Glendie Battlefield
Nanos Peres
Jos Lan Walhans
Bates Brook
Patricaie Cullehen Amd Wiidha Kaphisiedl Thiessnes
Pheart Davane
Obs Dyordk
Citizens Against Phone Rate Hike Debate at City Hall
The Enterprise reports mixed public opinion on a proposed rate increase by San Angelo Telephone Co. Most residents oppose the sharp rise though some favor a smaller change and improved local exchange service. Mayor HO Whitt notes no council decision yet and offers his personal view on the financial risk.
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San Angelo Telephone Company
Soldiers’ furloughs span twelve cities and bases
A twelve city furlough list shows Sylvester Martinez son of Mr and Mrs Antonia Martinez at Camp Chaffee Arkansas then headed to Seattle. Pvt Marsin Eo Lowrance stays with Miro and Maybe Lawrance before transfer from Port Sill Oklahoma to Fort Lawton Washington. Pvt Dee Coabon is home thirteen days from Fort Knox before returning to base.
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Sylvester, Martinez
Mar
Antonia Martinez
Ble
Camp Chaffee
Arkanas
Seattle
Washington
Pvt
Marsin Eo Lowrance
Miro
Lawrance
Port Sill
Oklahoma
Fort Lawton
Waste
Dee Coabon
Fort Knox
Rhenticks
Book Review Event At American Legion Hall
Mrs Thomas served as reviewer for club members including Studs Progressive and Diversity clubs at a Mothers Day observance. Charlene Stevter novel Tapiocd depicted an American’s journey to Java with island customs and laws. Hostesses served angel food cake and lime sherbert punch after the review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thomnas
Alume
Robert Forman
Clifford Chirk
Mo Rappetoe
Ravan
New Chevrolets Delivered by Caperton Chevrolet Co
Caperton Chevrolet Co announced a week of deliveries including a new passenger car to F. S. Higginbotham and new pickups to R. R. Merrill and J. M. Rippetoe. The company reported Wednesday these transactions as part of its recent sales.
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Caperton Chevrolet Co
F. S. Higginbotham
R.R. Merrill
J. M. Rippetoe
Weekend Visit by Mr and Mrs Rogers and Rochelle
Mr and Mrs hr Rogers Jr spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J Rogen a Rochelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hr. Rogers, Jr
Rogen
Rochelle
Lions Meet at Legion Building
A meeting of local Lions club members was held in the Legion Building on Wednesday. The gathering covered club activities, upcoming community projects, and plans for charitable events in the following months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Building
Jury Service Month Co Sponsored In Texas
The Texas Press Association and the American Citizenship Committee of the State Bar of Texas co sponsor a May jury service initiative. Terrell Tribune publisher Fred Massengill Jr discusses the project with Barenst E. Sanders and Secretary of State John Ben Sheppard. The program aims to prevent Texans from requesting excusal from jury duty during May.
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Texas Press Association
American Citizenship Committee
State Bar of ‘Texas
Fred Massengill, Jr
Terrell Tribune
The
Press Association
Barenst E. Sanders
Fort Worth
John Ben Sheppard
Prine
Public Invited To See John Appleseed Operetta
Students from Bronze and Pride parades present an operetta titled Johns Appleseed dramatizing John Chapman. About 120 participants from grades one through four perform songs dances and scenes with a Bronze Band supporting between acts. The public is invited to attend at the high school auditorium for an evening of music and pageantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Appleseed
Aeeditaroun
Jie
Ritchard Rees
Lect Aneteli Anderson
Mr Rice
Jon Geri Sane Bier
Gene Walker
Boas Carolye Kemp
Silas
Jimmie Ooo Taisen
Danethy
Robert L
Mote Onee
Anim Gentry
Fees
South
Rose
Mintie McRicer
Chef Black Hawk
Joe Bo Tartirell
Hed Fox
Johnson
Kate Barbara Kiser
Sadie
Pats Brook
Deborah
Aletha Martios Lata
Robert J. Moore
Steve
Lene
Vo Andrews
Daniel
Joe Wilkie
Cutie Wade
Beatrice Cannon
Bronze Band
Rattlesnake Salvage For Women Conference Delegates
In West Texas rattlesnakes attract public notice as numbers are killed yearly. Miss Hawkins urges collecting rattlers for a convention souvenir to be sent to delegates at the May 1 gathering in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stef
Sue
Feafars Phawhins
West Texas
Lidda Aampans
Mise Hawkins
Gomera Federation of Women
Houston
Bronte
Robert Lee West Texas Utilities
Miss Hawkins
Square Dancers to Meet at Ivey Platform
An organizational meeting of the Sumamer Square Dances will be held tomorrow night at 8:30 p.m. at the Ivey platform. A spokesman invites all interested in square dancing to attend and join. Beginners will be welcomed and given special attention.
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Iere
Sumamer Square
Ivey
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