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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1954
Page
7
Bronte City Council calls a weeklong clean-up to precede insect spraying planned for the following week. Officials say heavy rains worsened fly and mosquito problems and the program aims to protect public health this summer. Community cooperation is urged to ensure a healthy town.
The First Baptist Church plans a baccalaureate program on Sunday May 28 1954 at 11 00 AM with music and solos by Mrs Chet Holcombe Rev C W Coleman Rev J E Fuller and Rev M R Rogers. The program titled Country Gardens Make Me A Blessing Melodie Rubenstein and Give of Your Best to the Master will feature Mrs Walter Phillips and V Bellini Grand March to conclude the event.
Two point two inches of rain fell in Bronte area early week boosting prospects for crops. The Enterprise gauge recorded 2.10 inches while Robert Lee measured about 2.5 inches. Oak Creek Lake rose about another foot near the spillway, promising ample supply for Bronte and Sweetwater.
Bronte High School will confer diplomas to sixteen members of the 1954 senior class at commencement exercises Friday night. Valedictorian Linda Feil, daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Feil of Tenny son, posted a 97.6 average. Salutatorian Eddie Roe Alexander, son of Mr and Mrs Monroe Alexander, had a 93 average.
Bronte prepares for Baccalaureate Sunday May 23 at 11 a m in First Baptist Church with Rev Clyde W Coleman delivering the address. Sixteen graduates will hold commencement May 28 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium where Dr Rex Johnston of San Angelo College will speak. Public invited to both events.
Elbert Carper of Tennyson announced to The Enterprise his bid for precinct 4 commissioner. A long-time resident since 1940 with road building experience he pledges careful spending and strong effort if elected, with the race set for the Democratic primary.
L T Youngblood announces that the First National Bank will hold its formal opening Saturday May 29. The public is invited to tour the newly modernized quarters from 3 30 to 9 30 p m. The bank began operating in the new quarters last Friday and patrons praise the remodeling.
Mrs. Mae Cumbie Wilkins 70 longtime Bronte resident died May 15 in Bronte Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted at 4 p m Sunday at First Baptist Church with multiple pastors officiating. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery under Clift Funeral Home.
Eleven Blackwell High School seniors receive diplomas at tonight's ceremony in the auditorium. Valedictorian Walter Sweet and salutatorian Emma Lou Hipp lead the class with a program featuring addresses by County Attorney John Harred and Superintendent George Stoepler, with musical selections and award presentations.
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