No. 1 Lowery Flows New Location Is Made
Development in the Bronte field progresses as Humble No. 1 Lowery Estate flowed on a drillstem test with about 15 barrels of 46 gravity oil in 42 minutes. Water briefly appeared but subsided, and no production figures were available. New Bronte location Hickok Reynolds No. 1 J. L Keeney lies 660 feet from the NE quarter lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Field
No. 1
Lowery Estate
McQueen & Clevenger
Southern Minerals and Seaboard
Albert Rawlings
Elsenburger
Strawn
Bronte
Hickok & Reynolds
Dan Auld
J. L. Keeney
E. C. Rawlings
H&tc
Humble
Sallie Odom
Runnels County
J. K. Wadley
Sam Gray
Business Census to Begin Monday in Bronte
A Department of Commerce representative announced a nationwide business census starting Monday with Howard T. Sheffey enumerating Bronte businesses. Welborne said the process is lawful and confidential and aims to map local commerce for markets, growth, investment, and planning. Local business establishments will be contacted in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
W. L. Roy Wellborne
Bronte
United States
Welborne
Howard T. Sheffey
Wellborne
Graduation for Bronze 8th Grade Wednesday Night
Bronze 8th grade graduation scheduled for next Wednesday May 25 in the high school auditorium features a program with processional invocation salutatory address music by Bill Maxwell and Joyce Wrinkle speaker introductions by Supt. Carroll and Mayor Whitt diplomas presented by W N Gaddy and Clifford Clark and a recessional by Mrs Chet Holcombe ushers Jo Dell Walton Carolyn Gentry William Fletcher and Jimmy Wayne Best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet Holcombe
J. T. Henry
Venice
Bill Maxwell
J. L. Carroll
H. QO. Whitt
Joyce Wrinkle
W. N. Gaddy
Clifford Clark
Jo Dell Walton
Carolyn Gentry
William Fletcher
Jimmy Wayne Best
Lions to Elect Officers at May 25 Meeting
Bronte Lions club will elect new officers and directors at the regular meeting on Wednesday May 25. Twelve members and one guest attended the noon session where the group voted to sponsor two boys softball teams and to spend 20 dollars on equipment. An alarm system for tornado protection was discussed but no plans formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Lions Club
Lions
Dorser
Ballinger
McQueen Hufstutler Wedding At McQueen Home
Miss Leona Mae McQueen daughter of Mr. and Mrs A F McQueen of Bronte wed Worth Gale Hufstutler son of Mr and Mrs H J Hufstutler of Brady at 2 p m Sunday May 15 in the McQueen home. The Rev W D Price officiated. The couple will reside in Bronte after a trip to Austin and San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Mae McQueen
A. F. McQueen
Bronte
Worth Gale Hufstutler
O. R. McQueen
Miss McQueen
H. J. Hufstutler
Brady
Texas
W. D. Price
Faunt, Baptist Church
O. D. Hufstutler
McQueen
Frances Dodge
Dallas
Donald M. McQueen
D. K. Glenn
O. D. Hut
Stutler
Austin
San Antonio
J. A. Carter
Mrs. O. D. Hufstutler
Coke wool judging team wins first in contests
The Coke county wool and mohair judging team took first place at the elimination contests in San Angelo. With Menard Crockett and Glasscock counties, they will represent Districts 6 and 7 at the state contests at A&M College on June 13. The Coke team scored 1,358 points led by Le Drew Arrott and teammates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
San Angelo
Menard
Crockett
Glasscock
A&m College
Coke
Wayne
J. B
le Drew Arrott
Allen Cobb
Bobby Gene Hood
Taylor
Jackie Richards
Taylor County
Idas England Named New Minister for Bronte Church of Christ
Idas England selected as Bronte Church of Christ minister and will assume duties this Sunday with his wife and daughter. He graduates this term from Abilene Christian College and previously preached at Robert Lee. Schedule lists Bible Class 10 a.m. Young People 7 p.m. and services 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. All mid week classes run 3 p.m Tuesday and 8 p.m Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idas Enghand
Bronte
Bronte Defeats Veribest 4 2 In Basin League clash
Bronte hosted Veribest and won 4 to 2 in the Concho Basin baseball league. Veribest led 2 0 until the seventh inning, Bronte scored in the eighth and three in the ninth. Next game vs Sonora next Sunday at 3 p m on the local field. Admission 25 and 50 cents. Other games saw Nathan's Jewelers over Sonora IL 6 4 in San Angelo and Robert Lee 4 Miles Giants 3 at Robert Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Sonora
Nathan's Jewelers of
San Angelo
Sonora IL
Robert Lee
Miles Giants
Brookshire Baptists Plan May 29 Program
Rev. Bob Wilson of Brookshire Baptist announces an all day service on May 29. Rev. Van Gladen of Maverick Baptist preaches at 11 o clock morning service, Rev. W D Price of Bronte Baptist speaks at 2 30 p m, Rev C B Baker of Tennyson Baptist gives the evening message. Sunday School starts at 10 15 a m with lunch on the grounds at 1 p m. Wilson will attend the Southern Baptist convention in Oklahoma this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wilson
Brookshire Baptist Church
van Gladen
Maverick Baptist Church
W. D. Price
Bronte Baptist Church
C. B. Baker
Wilson
Southern Baptist Convention
Oklahoma
L. le May
Kickapoo WMU Meets in G A Best Home
The Kickapoo WMU met May 14 at Mrs G A Best home with Mrs Eula Holman in charge. Mrs Best received a Sun shine Box as thanks. Twenty members and guests Mrs Homer Vaughn Mrs Dave Brunson Mrs Henry Wrinkle and Mrs Bill Wrinkle attended. Next meeting June 4 will study Acts chapter eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kickapoo
WMU
G. A. Best
Eula Holman
Best
Homer Vaughn
Dave Brunson
Henry Wrinkle
Bill Wrinkle
Acts
Bronte Visit Noted For Long Beach Woman
Mrs Laura Burrows of Long Beach California visits Bronte San Angelo to visit family. She is sister of Mrs G A Best and M G Cilreath of Bronte. Larry Scott undergoing surgery last week reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Burrows
Long Beach
California
Bronte
San Angelo
G. A. Best
M. G. Cilreath
Larry Scott
Ree
Three Die in Auto Wreck At Juniper Creek Bridge
A three car crash near Juniper Creek bridge eight miles south of Bronte killed Miss Marjorie Anderson 24 and Travis Dickey 24 at the scene. Robert Rice 22 died Wednesday at 5 30 pm from injuries. The Ford coach veered off the road after a suspected tire blowout, plunged across the creek, and rolled multiple times. Bodies were taken to local funeral homes, with Anderson shipped to Green Bay Wisconsin.
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Juniper Creek Bridge
Bronte
Marjorie Anderson
Travis Dickey
Robert Rice
Dickey
Sweetwater
Rice
Miss Anderson
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Sam Spruell
May 28 Declared Poppy Day by Bronte Mayor
Mayor H O Whitt proclaims Saturday May 28 as Poppy Day in Bronte. The notice urges residents to wear memorial poppies honoring Bronte servicemen who died in World War II, and to observe the day in tribute to all Americans who died in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
H. O. Whitt
United States of America
O. Whitt
City of
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Local Judging Team Places Fourth In State Contests At College Station
The Bronte high school livestock judging team finished fourth in the state contests at A and M College. Doyle Adair ranked fourth individually with 173 points. Team members include Don Daniel and Woodrow Howell with alternates Bull Hipp and Gerald Sandusky. Coach J T Henry accompanied the team. 59 teams entered. Adair earned a silver belt buckle. the team received a fourth place felt banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Bronte High School
A&m College
Doyle Adair
Don Daniel
Woodrow Howell
Bull Hipp
Gerald Sandusky
J. T. Henry
A&m
Henry
Doyie Adair
Bronte First Methodist Church to hear Rev Morton
The Bronte First Methodist Church invites all to hear Rev W B Morton of Coleman preach the Baccalaureate sermon this Sunday at 7 30 p m He will stay for the evening service A church school meets at 10 00 a m and fellowship groups at 6 00 p m and 7 30 p m The day includes an evening preaching service Pete Thomas visited Billie Townget Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
W. B. Morton
Coleman
Morton
Methodist Church
Pete Thomas
Billie Tounget
County Agent's Corner on 4-H pigs and sales rise
Coke county 4-H boys report increased sales of registered Dirac hogs to West Texas counties. Buyers include Taylor Nolan Coleman Hannels Scurry Tom Green and Jones with some counties purchasing several boars. The group developed high quality Durban pigs noted as excellent feeders and showing well in show rings nationwide. Boys also offer fine gifts for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke A
Texas
Taylor
Nolan
Coleman
Hannels
Scurry
Tom Green
Jones
Coke
Reverend Morton to deliver Bronte seniors baccalaureate
Rev Bascom Morton of Coleman will give the Baccalaureate address to Bronte High School seniors Sunday at 11 in the Bronte high school auditorium. Mrs Chet Holcombe to play, Mrs Alfred Taylor to direct choir, with invocations and benediction by named clergy and staff. Ushers listed. Commencement set for Friday May 27 with full program next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bascom Morton
Coleman
Bronte
Bronte High School
Chet Holcombe
Alfred Taylor
Alvin’ Mauldin
Supt
J. L. Carroll
Clifford Clark
Bobby Clark
Marlene Arrott
Kenneth Hester
Norma Goutry
Wear a Poppy Urges Legion on Poppy Day
J A Stephenson commander Geo Scott Post calls all American Legion members to wear a poppy on Poppy Day Saturday May 28 to honor war dead. Auxiliary members will distribute flowers and collect donations for welfare work among veterans and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
J. A. Stephenson
Geo. Scott Post
Legion
Stephenson
America
American Legion Auxiliary
Bronte Volunteer Fire Department Receives Insurance
Bon Spoonts the local fire chief announced on Wednesday that insurance for Bronte volunteer firefighters has been received. He thanked the donors and expressed the department’s gratitude for the support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Spoonts
Bronte Volunteer Fire Department
Union Club Meeting Sets Gift Exchange on May 27
Union club plans a gift exchange at its next regular meeting on May 27 at 2 30 p m with Mrs Ollie Eubanks. Mr Elmer Hudman hosts two visiting brothers in his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Club
Ollie Eubanks
Elmer Hudman
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W. C. McDonald
Fred McDonald
Charlie Hull
W. C. McDonald, Jr
Baby
Fred McDonald, Jr
Fred McDonald, Sr
Robert Gilreath
Hamlin
M. G. Gilreaths
McQueen-Hufstutler
Coke Wool
Idas England
Church OF Christ
Brookshire Baptists Plan
G. A
First Methodist Church
Alvin R. Mauldin
Hayrick
Miss Marjorie Percifull
Gement
O. Frecken
Percifull Farm
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