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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1942
Page
2
Enterprise reports E. J. Pruitt has moved his shop to the old Home Motor Company building and invites customers to visit at the new location. Boone Allison of Lariat Texas visited with family, returning to note his brother’s rise from grain elevator hand to manager, and he urged renewed subscriptions.
James Ballew son of Mr and Mrs Earl Ballew of Wilmeth injured himself lifting a heavy load and was paralyzed from the waist down. His parents took him to Dr James H Craig chiropractor at Winters for treatment beginning Thursday night and he showed signs of improvement after Friday and Saturday sessions.
Marion Richard Vaughn of Oak Creek died Friday afternoon May 15 1942 in Winters hospital after years of illness. He was born February 5 1899 in Runnels county and died at age 43. He never married and is survived by his mother two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 30 at North View cemetery Winters with Rev Pat Brown of Wingate officiating. Spill Bros funeral directors of Winters had charge.
The piece highlights Senator Metcalfe as a wartime leader in the Texas Senate, backing military, livestock, social security, education, retirement for teachers and firemen, and rural school aid funds. It credits his chairmanship of Military Affairs for Texas war readiness and notes no need for an extra legislative session during emergencies.
National Music Week was observed by the Woman's Progressive Club with a program on American war songs led by Miss Ann Chambers and Mrs. I Mackie. Mrs. O H Willoughby reported on the national Federation at Fort Worth, and Mrs. Glenn thanked the group for cooperation while presenting a gift to Mrs Curtis Smith.
Senator Metcalfe steered bills through the 47th legislature including tuition aid for foreign students, extended school land payments, census updates for defense areas, and funds for the Central and Upper Colorado River authorities. He serves on key committees and is noted for parliamentary skill. Born in Tom Green County, he is a 1916 A&M graduate and former Air Corps captain.
Bronte residents welcome Bill Johnson as he takes over the Banner Ice Company. He succeeds C I Bruton and vows service with a cleaned up ice house and office. Johnson, born and raised in Bronte, has deliveries set and aims to be on the job, especially with hot weather ahead.
Such loving hands such tender words such beautiful flowers all from you dear friends May God bless you Estelle Joyce Billie and Jack Willis Mr and Mrs J A Kevil Mr and Mrs A M Kevil Mr and Mrs Will Gentry
Hamp Thomas of Tennyson, who was injured when a car fell on him while he was working, has returned home from San Angelo hospital after losing two fingers. The Enterprise reports he is doing well based on his latest update.
A grateful note thanks white supporters for aid during illness and hospital care, expressing relief at recovery and intent to help others in return. The couple credits benefactors for saving their lives and pledges ongoing gratitude.
Abilene departures include 6 30 A M 2 30 P M and 6 50 A M 3 25 P M 7 55 P M 3 55 P M with Robert Lee 8 15 A M 4 15 P M San Angelo departures list 9 00 A M 6 00 P M and later 9 15 A M 3 30 P M 10 00 A M 6 00 P M times appear garbled but show multiple daily runs between Abilene and San Angelo including intermediate stops and varying post meridiem times.
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