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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1951

Page

12

Coke County Boys To Receive Pigs

Several Coke County boys will receive Sears pigs Saturday May 19 at 9 a.m. in San Angelo. The distribution will be at the Fields and Jolson Sales Barns. The selected boys were chosen from about sixteen applicants. two had sows that failed to raise pigs and are to receive another pig.

Coke County Loys Sears San Angelo Jolson Jerrel Clint Harmon Neely McCarty Stanley Phillips Bronte James Lee William Carper Jery Floyd Harmon Robert Lee Jertel Clint Harmon Robert Lee Lloyd Floyd Jones Silver Kenneth Clark

Twilight Tea Honors Bride at May 14 Reception

Mrs. Noah Pruitt Jr was honored at a twilight gift set on Monday night May 14 from 7 30 to 9 30 in the home of Mrs J M Rippetoe Co hosts included Mines Wrinkle Pittman Wrinkle Vaughn Wrinkle Coulson Wrinkle and Seltz About 55 guests signed the bride book guest pianist Miss Dick Smith played and Miss Bean Beaver and Julianetta Coulson presided at the serving table Gifts were viewed by Miss Joyce Wrinkle The bride Dorthey Scott formerly of May 1 weds in nearby year end ceremony.

Noah Pruitt, Jr J. M. Rippetoe Rippetor Mines Wl Wrinkle O. L. Pittman Elbert Wrinkle H. BE. Vaughn George Wrinkle John Coulson Arthur Wrinkle Francis Seltz Rippetoe Noah Pruitt David Gulley Eunice New Mexico Dick Smith Bean Beaver Juianetta Coulson Miss Joyce Wrinkle

Boy Scouts Plan Camparee Led by Bronte Lions Club

Scoutmaster J. K. Carroll announced a camparee for the local troop sponsored by the Bronte Lions Club. The event runs from 4 p.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Saturday with location to be arranged. Boys should bring food clothing and enough water to last overnight. A committee will rate the boat patrol. two regular patrols led by Johnny Smith and Donald Green and an explorer patrol led by Harold McCutchen will participate.

J. K. Caroll Bronte Lions Club Carroll Johnny Smith Donald Green Harold McCutchen

Trustees name tax board trustees name tax board

Glenn CE Clark Dan Mid Meton and George Thosas named members of the school board of equalization. The board held Monday night session and set hearings starting Friday May 25 from 9 am until finished. Superintendent Joe Carroll said all witnesses would discuss concerns and appear at the hearing. The board aims to adjust and equalize all tax assessments for school purposes in Bronte Independent School District. The trustees reorganized with Jesse Parker elected president and Matthew Caperton elected secretary.

Doe Glenn CE. Clark Dan Mid- Meton George Thosas School Board of Equalization Board of ‘Trustees Joe. Carroll Bronte Independent School District Jesse Parker Mack Powell Matthew Caperton Wlaw. Mallikan

Deacons to Be Ordained Sunday at Bronte Baptist Church

Rev Vi D2 Price announces a service Sunday afternoon May 20 at 3 o'clock to ordain deacons. Jo Carroll and C. B. Richi will be ordained and Stith will be recommitted as a deacon.

Price Bronte Baptist Chtrren Suneday Jo. Carroll C. BR Richi Stith

Price attends pastors conference then visits kin in two cities

Reverend VoD Price attended a pastor's conference in Fort Worth from Monday to Thursday of last week. He visited his mother in Sherman on Friday. Price's sister Mrs. Oscar Silvey and her son Larry accompanied him home and visited relatives on Wednesday.

Vod. Price

History of George Scott Post grows in Bronte Texas

The George Scott Post No. 384 of Bronte Texas was chartered on February 4 1995 in memory of George Scott the Bronte area soldier who died in World War I. It grew from 21 22 members to 56 with a goal of 100 while funding a park and a permanent meeting place.

George Scott Bronte Texas G. R. Scott Scott France McNeil Wylie Robert Lee Bite Pratt Williams American Legion Nomnan J. Kiker Royce Fancher Grommad Kickapoo Creek Lewion Camp Barley Costum Almerican Legion Post American Revion

Goodfellow Open House to Mark Armed Forces Day

Goodfellow Air Force Base hosts a large Armed Forces Day open house with a 16-vehicle air display, demonstrations of naval equipment, weapon exhibits from Colt 45 to Browning, and a skyhawk baseball game against Abilene High. Public invited. event includes basic pilot training drills and a mobile runway-control unit demonstration.

Goodfellow Vic Goodfellow Skyhawk Wall Abilene High School Eagles

Whitt Set to Graduate From Tech This Weekend

LaMarr Whitt son of Mr and Mrs TG Whitt will receive a BS in electrical engineering at Texas Tech College Lubbock during commencement exercises this weekend Tau Beta Pi and Alpha Chi Nu scholastic fraternities member he has accepted a job with Humble Oil Company and will start somewhere in Texas. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered and the graduation exercises held Monday night in Jones Stadium.

LaMarr Whitt TG Whitt Texas Technologic College Lubbock Whitt Tau Beta Pi Alpha Chinoscholastic Fraternity Humble Off Company Texan Stinglay Jones Miro What

Art Craft Club Meeting at McDonald Home

Twelve members and two visitors attended the Art Craft club gathering held at Mr. Fred McDonald's home. President Vi Beasley presided over a brief business portion as gifts were exchanged and a group quilt was made for Mrs. McDonald. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is planned for June 23 at Min. BoB Medaling with Mrs. Taylor Eneron in charge of the program.

Art Craft Club Fred McDonald Vi O E. Beasley McDonald Min. Bob Taylor Eneron

Students urged to improve before school ends

Supt Job Carroll urged students to put in effort between now and June 1 when school ends, saying the work may determine passing or failing. Parents were asked to ensure children complete their best in the closing days. Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Higginbotham included their daughters and families, plus relatives from Knickerbocker and San Antonio.

Job Carroll Higginbotham Frank Sayner Knickerbocker 2. A. Fitzhugh

Servicemen's Pictures Ready for Pickup

The Enterprise issue notes servicemen and others with pictures in the office may pick up their portraits at any time. All cuts are accounted for and none were lost or disfigured.

Max

Soil Stewardship Sunday Planned by Local Churches

Ministers from Methodist and Baptist congregations invite members to a May 20 service on Soil Stewardship Sunday. The observance, supported by regional church groups and soil conservation officials, aims to promote practical soil care and community stewardship through sermons and educational outreach.

Hex J. B. Baller Chuir Res Vo D. Pree Baptist Church Atte Srrmebes Mermbertaw Aims Soil Conservation District Terreles Wall Uil Sant

Gideons Attend Funeral Services For Joe Favor

Gideons from San Angelo return home after attending funeral services for Joe Favor in Chasnes ville Abbou Tast. The account mentions Mel Gideon and other figures, with references to wartime and postwar duties, and transport by automobile following the service.

Gideons Joe Favor Wil Gideon G. W San Angelo Cadeor Joe Biawor Chasnesville Abbou Mel Gideon China Mis Jeanne Gadeot Cad Robby

Visiting in Denver Ends in Plan to Reopen Soon

A garbled notice from Denver reports Pete Nutter and Gob visiting with Bobby Franklin and Robert D. Hewall. It states they will complete a course Monday and may be sent back to Scott Kiedo at Wheats. In their absence the Cactus Cate will close but they expect to reopen for a future time.

Mio Ouant Pete Nutter Gob Lefe Denver Colorado Robert D Bobbyi Franklin Baw Hewall Scott Kieldo Wheats Cate Tretless

Guests Sunday at Caperton and Percifull homes

Guests visited the Caperton and Percifull households this weekend. Attendees included Miro and Mrs Noel Percifall Gav Mr and Mrs Ray Kaedbetter of Robert Lee Mrs J Co Slaughter also of Robert Lee Mrs KOE Hare ris and Mrs John Greer of Hubbard Texas Mr and Mrs Harris and Mrs freer cousins joining the gathering.

Mia Ho OV Caperton Miro Noel Percifall Gav Ray Kaedbetter Robert Lee J. Co Slaughter Mrr Koe. Hareris John Greer Hubbard Texas Harris Freer Capertons Percifulls

Defense Secretary Marshall Testifies On MacArthur Dismissal

Secretary of Defense Marshall testifies for the sixth day before the Senate committee probing General MacArthur's dismissal. He cites President Truman's January 13 message to MacArthur as a response to the Far East Commander's request for policy guidance after Chinese forces entered the Korean War.

Washington Marshall Senate MacArthur Truman Far East

Youth In Democracy Theme At FHA Meet In Fort Worth

Beth Whatley Camille Martin Mrs Peter MacDonald and Mrs Hosee Fancher of Bronte attend the annual State FHA meeting in Fort Worth May 3 4 and 5 with a Youth In Democracy theme. The program opened Friday morning with a Memorial Audi concert and a chicken dinner followed by sessions and country group programs. Saturday visitors from Bronte toured the TSCA campus in Denton and all reported a wonderful time.

Beth Whatley Camille Martin Peter MacDonald Hosee Fancher Bronte Fort Worth Thorsebis Mierung Texas Hotel Wall Rogers Memorial Auditornia Frost Arfewer Kathy Gripon Frome Laagpasas Denton TSCA

Hendry Portrait Not Available for Publication

A photo of M. C. Hendry of Blackwell was not available for publication. He is the son of Mr and Mrs A S Hendry and is stationed at Camp Hood Texas.

M. C. Hendry Blackwell A. S. Hendry Camp Hood Texas

Rogers Keeps In Touch With Kin In San Antonio Visit

Sgt. Wayne F. Rogers of San Antonio was a visitor last week in the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Rogers and other friends and relatives.

Wayne F. Rogers San Antonio J. V. Rogers

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Bettye Sanderson Chet Holcombe Carolyn Kemp Angelo Carolyn Glenda Littlefield Coke County BOY Scouts Trustees Name Tax Board George Scott Post Othe American Legion National Han Korea W&h N. W. Kiker Portales J. A. Percifull LDS The Portales ‘Tribune Riker Baker Methodist East Valley View Jimmie Alvin Dick Selman Watrous New Mex Gene Smith L. L. Machen L. L. Rive Californian Q. L. Haynes Crosbyton Percifull Ano Goodfellow Breld Activi Frome Neon Syria Air Force Thane TT Dhs Imcorbers B-St Suibice San Antelo Wall Prognan Radio Heet Atay Thoops Reorea Ate National Guard GPAB Gisth Hiekt Artillery Battalion Nadio Acudens West Texas TECH Iispitinst Oro Dette Elpare Caer Abe Phos Arnold Ball Stethog Austin Dale Blanes Mtrate Aa Dhollas Bess. Davkers Feneral Services Ted Bret Sears-Haehuek Dia Ofiow Ab Seypts-Roebuck Chicago Miarai San Ameelo Denven M.C. Hendry
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