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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1954
Page
7
Bronte Bank moves into expanded quarters in the former Bronte Pharmacy building. I T Youngblood says a formal opening will occur in coming weeks with invitations to inspect the remodeled bank featuring new safety deposit boxes, vault, and furnishings.
The Hillsboro Evening Mirror notes moving a home tests temper and patience for families and kids. The writer recalls a rain filled spell, a Lubbock trip, and wildflowers along highways as West Texas revives from a desert look.
Delegates from the local Lions Club led by J. A. Stephenson Wade Rees and H. A. Springer attended a May 6 convention in Corpus Christi. They heard speeches by S. A. Dodge Dr R. A. Self and other Lions leaders. The party included Mrs. Springer and Mrs. Rees and ended with a luncheon style show and a boat trip. they also visited Mrs. Tannie Luttrell in San Antonio before returning Sunday night.
Mrs Walter Phillips presents piano pupils Monday night in the Tob e gym with Petticia Corley Edoy Mulline Alonzo Robbins Ronnie Cole Royce Lee and J Rose. Bill Maxwell offers two violin students Modene McGuire Rudy Phillips. Mrs Young's first grade appears and the Jr high ensemble performs. Stanley Phillips and Peggy McCleskey will play guitar. Public invited with no admission.
Total donations of 463.28 were deposited to the Coke County Cancer Crusade fund on Wednesday, surpassing the 400 county quota. Drive workers hope to reach 500, with more funds expected from County Chairman A. J. Kirkpatrick of Robert Lee in coming days. Local workers reported 266.50 and Robert Lee officials 196.78.
Ballinger fire department will demonstrate a Resussitator Inhalator Aspirator machine at the Bronte Lions Club luncheon next Tuesday. Bronte Fire Chief Steve Badley was invited to discuss the device before the group, with Ballinger firefighters bringing the machine for the demonstration.
Funeral services for Mrs. W. N. Gaddy 44 were held May 11 at 2 30 p m from First Baptist Church with Rev Maynard Rogers and several area pastors officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. Mrs. Gaddy, born 1909 in Marine Community, taught school in Runnels and later moved to Grandfalls where her husband was high school principal. She died May 9 at Shannon Hospital San Angelo. She is survived by husband three children her mother and several siblings. Pallbearers included local and area men.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces examinations for Substitute Clerk at 1.364% per hour for Bronte Post Office. Applications available at the Post Office or Regional Director Dallas Room 809 1114 Commerce Street. Applicants 18 to 50 may apply. Veteran's preference applies.
Up to 2 inches of rain fell in West Texas with Coke County reporting as much as 2 inches and the Enterprise gauge tallying 1.85 inches. Rain began Sunday and ended Tuesday with slow moisture and a strong Monday wind but no damage. Oak Creek Lake watershed received about two inches, rising the lake level by three feet. water superintendent Otis Smith said the lake was 11 feet from full. The forecast on Thursday suggested the rain was over though clouds lingered.
Mrs Carrie G Williams Bronte local postmaster announces Bronte postoffice will advance to second class status effective July 1 after yearly postal receipts exceed 8000 dollars A routine inspection by a postal inspector approved the change and the office was given a 100 rating Equipment for the upgrade includes a cancelling machine with other smaller items to follow Details will be printed in The Enterprise as learned
Rev. David Hamblin will deliver the Baccalaureate sermon for Blackwell’s senior class Sunday at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Class members include Sue Copeland Charles Brewer Emma Hipp and others. The Hornette newspaper won a merit award from the University Interscholastic League for the 1953 54 year, one of 13 papers honored.
Pupils from the Price School of dancing will be presented in a recital on Thursday evening May 20 at 7 45 in the Bronte school auditorium. Show Time the fourth annual review will feature pupils from Bronte Winters Robert Lee and Blackwell in tap ballet toe acrobatic and jazziom. Admission 25 cents for children 50 cents for adults. Public invited.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Kemp spend time in Ballinger at the bedside of his father Frank Kemp critically ill with pneumonia in Ballinger hospital.
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