Two Graduates of Coke County's First School
The Enterprise profiles W. G. Byrd and Lee Richards, the two men identified as Coke County's first school graduates. They recall the old picket school near Old Fort Chadbourne, its mud-daubed walls, earth roof, and rough discipline, describing their youthful escapes and the community that supported early education.
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Coke County
Coke
Enterprise
Bronte School
Bataan
W. G. Byrd
Lee Richards
Columbus
West Texas
Old Fort Chadbourne
R. E. Douglas
Lam Green Country
Holidays in the United States and Independence Day
The piece argues there is no federal holiday named Independence Day and that many so called holidays like Labor Day and Armistice Day were designated only for the District of Columbia. It notes public acceptance has reduced holiday observance to a minimum for the duration.
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Washington
WPB
United States
Congress
District of Columbia
Benes of Czecho Slovakia Addresses U S Senate and House
The article notes President Benes spoke to Congress alongside Churchill and other conferees. It contrasts Benes as a quiet, small man yet a major figure in United Nations circles, and highlights Chiang Kai Shek as the era’s most impressive outside speaker. It also references Bolivia’s president and a bold portrayal of China’s leadership during wartime.
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Benes
Czecho- Slovakia
Senate
House
Winston Churchill
General Wavell
Churchill
Dr. Benes
Czecho-Slovakia
United Nations
Bolivia
Congress
Adame Chiang Kai- Shek
War leaders plan bold Allied strategy noted
The article highlights Roosevelt Churchill and other leaders with MacArthur and Halsey, emphasizing joint planning. It recalls victories in Tunisia and stresses that Harbor and Bataan themes shape the resolve against Japan.
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Roosevelt
Churchill
General MacArthur
Admiral Halsey
Tunisia
Harbor
Bataan
Bronte PTA Installs Officers For Coming Year
Bronte PTA held its annual meeting May 11 1943 in the school auditorium with program leader Mrs B F Kirk presenting Health Is Life. Miss Mary spoke as did Mrs W W Millikin and Mrs Steele. C E Arrott reported on the 6th District Conference in San Angelo. New officers installed were Mrs Alfred Taylor president Mrs F E Modgling vice president Mrs Pete Gentry secretary and Mrs O R B McQueen treasurer Installation services were by Mrs C I X Arrott. Mrs B F Kirk praised retiring president Mrs W W Millikin with a pen and gift for two years of service.
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Bronte Parent-Teacher's Association
B. F. Kirk
Mary
W. W. Millikin
Steele
C. E. Arrott
San Angelo
Alfred Taylor
F. EF. Modgling
Pete Gentry
O. RB. McQueen
Treasur
C. IX. Arrott
PTA
Tennyson Seeks Principal for Local School
The Enterprise reports Tennyson seeks a principal as the current leader leaves for another post. With teacher scarcity, patrons fear securing a replacement for an eight month term. The school sits in a red brick building beneath Mt. Margaret with strong community cooperation expected.
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Tennyson
Lutie Dunn
Mt. Margaret
Bronte School Sees 22 In 1943 Graduation Class
The 1943 Bronte graduation includes 22 members though Johnnie Gregg will miss his diploma as he has enlisted. Dr. L A Woods will give the commencement address from Austin, a first for Coke County. Named graduates include Billie Alexander Mary Helen Clark Sauteen Cornelius Katherine Rawlings and others.
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Graduatin Ane Oe Hataeha
Johnnie Greg
L. A. Woods
Austin
Coke County
Mr. Wood
Billie Alexander Mary Helen Clark
Sauteen Cornelius Katherine Rawlings
Billie Jean Duncan
Nelva Perkins
Gwen Perkins
Snookie Bell
Jerry Lasswell
Maurine Miller
Pablo Olivas
Morgan McQueen
Johnnie Gregg
Heidel
Brunson
Conda Richards
Dwain Wrinkle
Arthur Broughton
Matthew Caperton
A. J. Kunkel
George James Raymond Ditmore
Dr Ira Key D D Founder Pastor and Educator
Rev Ira Floyd Key 57 died of a heart attack at a Marlin hospital Tuesday evening Burial followed at Bryan City Cemetery He was born in Lingleville son of Dr and Mrs W F Key a merchant family in West Texas He graduated from Southwestern University and was ordained in the Texas Conference The Dallas News notes his life and work as a pastor in Bryan First Methodist Church and his education and career details as recorded in the biography segment
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Ira Key
Bronte
The
Enterprise
Bryan
Dallas News
Ira Floyd Key
Marlin
Methodist
W. Lokey
Frank A. Smith
Houston
Bryan City Cemetery
Aly Dr. Key
Lingleville
W. F. Key
West Exas
Southwestern
Texas
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Byrd
Lee
Mr. Byrd
ane . _C. FISHER
Wiley Byrd
Pacific
Bronte Pta
Tennyson School
J. P. Arrott of
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