First Communion at St James Bronte
Eighteen children of St James Catholic Church Bronte received their first communion on Mothers Day at the church altar. Altar boys Monica Florez and Joe Basquez assisted while Father James P Bridges officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Catholic Church
Bronte
Nora Sanchez
Rosa Sanchez
Juliana
Florez Jr
Elisio Sanchez
Joe Basquez
Ramon Fernandez
Janie Fuentez
Aurora Abalos
Monica Florez
James P. Bridges
Community Notes From Blackwell and Surrounding Areas
Fort Worth visitors join relatives in Blackwell as Levelland and Midland families spend weekends with kin. Local WSCS hosts meeting hosted by Mrs Dabney while new Home Demonstration Club forms with officers and plans to join Nolan County groups and meet Tuesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ragsdale
Rosebud
Jana
Willis Weber
Brownfield
A. S. Hendry
Eddy Garvin
Dick Daniels
Stephenville
George Stoepler
Annett
Eden
Blackwell
Dabney
WSCS
P. G. Dabney
R. E. Patton
Patton
Mmes. A. Carlisle
L. W. Sweet
Josie Hipp
Mack Cotten
R. Q. Spence
Wyley McRorey
Chas. Ragsdale
Lucy Patton
H. D
Fay Roe
Coke County
Lewis Johnson
Joe Gene Conradt
Terry Barrett
Charles Ragsdale
Nolan County
Sue Hawthorne
Nolan Coun
Bridal Shower Honors Sue Blackmon in La Mesa
Miss Sue Blackmon of La mesa bride elect of Eddie Spiller of Bronte was honored at a Saturday bridal shower in First Baptist Church. About 30 guests attended as Tricia Andrews signed the guest book, Johnnie Sims hosted the refreshment table, and Jan Wilkins played piano. Guests enjoyed cookies, nuts, and pineapple sherbert punch, with blue and white party favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Blackmon
Lamesa
Eddie Spiller
Bronte
First Baptist Church
Blackmon
R. W. Blackmon
Tricia Andrews
Register
Johnnie Sims
Jan Wilkins
Mmes
Roy Robinson
J. B. Mackey
Bill Wrinkle
J. D. Luttrell, Jr
T. F Sims
Allen Sherrod
R M Andrews
Joe George Wilkins
Chester Harwell
C. E. McGuire
Floyd Crank
C. B. Barbee
H. M. Kirkland
Mrs Holland Hosts Bronze Club Meeting
Mrs Effie Holland hosted the Bronze Home Demonstration club on May 15 with six members present, one child, and Mrs Fay Roe leading a nutrition program. The next meeting will be a joint event with the Bronte Jr H D club at Mrs Noah Pruitt Jr's home, co hosted by Mrs Truman Parker, focusing on sewing machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Holland
Bronze Home
Fay Roe
Roe
Bronte Jr. H. D
Noah Pruitt, Jr
Truman Parker
Bronte School Faculty Family Picnic Planned
Members of the Bronte School faculty and their families plan an annual picnic at Bronte County Park on Monday night. The outing is a longtime community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte School
Bronte County Park
Timmons Family Visits Abilene From San Angelo
Mrs. B. G. Timmons and daughter Jean, of San Angelo, visited son and brother Charles Timmons and his family in Abilene. Mrs. Timmons spent four days in a San Angelo hospital but reports she is feeling better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Timmons
Jean
San Angelo
Charles Timmons
Abilene
Timmons
First Communion Service Held for Bronte Children
Eighteen children of the Bronte Catholic community received their first Holy Communion at St. James Church on May 12. Father James P. Bridges led the group with assistance from Sarah Fuentes and Manuela Minjarez. Sisters Mary, Ellen, and Gregoria conducted a week long prep course from San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
James P. Bridges
St. James Catholic Church
Father Bridges
Sarah Fuentes
Manuela Minjarez
Mary
Sister Ellen
Gregoria
San Angelo
Colorado River Little League Schedule Updated
Six teams Bronte Giants Bronte Yankees Robert Lee Cardinals Robert Lee Indians Norton Dodgers and Blackwell announce remaining league games. Upcoming dates May 24 May 28 May 31 June 4 June 7 June 11 June 14 June 18 June 21 and June 25 feature home teams listed first for each matchup.
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Bronte Giants
Bronte Yankees
Robert Lee Cardinals
Robert Lee Indians
Norton Dodgers
Blackwell
Cardinals
Giants
Yankees
Indians
Dodgers
San Angelo MYF Hosts Visiting Youth From Bronte Group
Eighteen youths from the Methodist Youth Fellowship of First Methodist Church San Angelo visited local MYF events on Sunday attending a youth meeting church services and a social hour. Sponsors are Mr and Mrs Elmer Hurley. Bronte group had a similar reception weeks earlier at San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
First Methodist Church
San Angelo
MYF
Elmer Hurley
Bronte Myf
Jr and Sr Home Dem Clubs Combine Meeting May 27
The Bronte Jr. and Sr. Home Demonstration Clubs will meet Monday May 27 at the Ditmore Rec Hall. The program focuses on Care and Use of the Sewing Machine. Hosts are Mrs Noah Pruitt Jr and Mrs Truman Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Jr. and
Ditmore Rec Hall
Noah Pruitt Jr
Truman Parker
Oklahoma Baptist University President Visited by Shawnee Pair
Dr and Mrs James Ralph Seales of Shawnee Oklahoma were weekend guests of Dr and Mrs John R Harris. Dr Seales serves as president of Oklahoma Baptist University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ralph Seales
Shawnee, Okla
John R Harris
Seales
Oklahoma Baptist University
Golfers Order Equipment for New County Park Course
Coke County Golf Association orders a lawn mower for greens at the county park course, plus flags and cups. President Clint Low says 41 members have signed up and hopes the course will be ready soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County Golf Association
Clint Low
Low
Weekend Guests Visit Mrs Scott From Odessa And Midland
Mrs Viva Roberts of Odessa joined guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Ed Scott along with her grand nieces Katy and Caroline Clark of Midland and her brother Stroud Roberts who recently returned from service overseas in Libya and South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ed Scott
Viva Roberts
Odessa
Katy
Caroline Clark
Midland
Stroud Roberts
Libya
South America
Progress Made Toward Golden Age Home Expansion in Athens
Caperton reports Tidmore owns and runs a Golden Age Home in Athens and aims to expand. Upon securing funds and deed transfer, construction must start within six months or land reverts to the committee. He notes ongoing progress and community benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caperton
Tidmore
Athens
Swimming Pool To Open After School Next Week
Weather and road access to the park are described. Repairs are underway on the creek bridge west of the park. The pool will be open after school all next week and then follow regular summer hours.
Bronte ISD Board of Equalization Meeting Notice
A board of equalization for Bronte Independent School District will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, in the Bronte school building Texas, to study, equalize and set taxes on oil gas utilities and industrial properties in the district. Any person with business is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Independent School District
Bronte
Texas
Bronze Braves Meet Robert Lee Rabbit Twisters Thursday
The Bronze Braves softball team will face the Robert Lee Rabbit Twisters in a Thursday contest at 7 30 p m. A member of the squad Gilbert Basquez invites all fans to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronze Braves
Gilbert Basquez
Scout accident leaves Edward Broussard with broken arm
Edward Broussard sustained a broken right arm above the wrist in an accident at a scout meeting Monday night. He returned to school on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Broussard
Houston and San Antonio Visitors Stay With Higginbothams
Mrs Bill Meyer of Houston and Mrs H A Fitzhugh of San Antonio visited last week in the home of their parents Mr and Mrs F S Higginbotham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Meyer
Houston
H. A. Fitzhugh
San Antonio
F. S. Higginbotham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Florez
Vickie Minjarez
Mary Lou Fuentez
George Sanchez
Alberto Sanchez
Jessie Florez
Noe Minjarez
William Sanchez
Robert Reyes, Jr
Ofilia Minjarez
Susie Reyes
David Balbersa
Monico
Heres Blackwell
Joe Joiner
Fort Worth
Kelly Richards
Tom V. Copeland
Levelland
R. V. Copeland
T. J Oden
Grayson County
E. W. Versup
Alexandria
Jimmy Hipp
Jim Wilson
Frank Brownfield
John Hipp
Llano River
Mrs. Holland
SR. HD
Texas Theatre
Bronze
Vincent Price
Peter Lorre
Boris Karloff
Rory Calhoun
Alan Hale
Connie Hines
Carolina
MR. Farmer
Mets
Pan
Youngblood
Glenn
First
Nat'l Bank Bldg
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