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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1946

Page

3

Tennyson Townsfolk Gather for Visits and Farewells

Local residents share weekend visits and departures in Tennyson and nearby towns. Martha Etta Shlagal and Maxine Glidewell visit W. T. Greens. many travel to San Angelo, Bronte, Alpine and Rotan. Graduates list from Tennyson include Dorothy Green Harrell and others. several family trips and homecomings noted.

Martha Etta Shlagal Maxine Glidewell W. T. Greens Rankin Alto Harrell Sonny San Angelo Robert Brown Russell Ola Sue John Clark Tennyson Dorothy Green Harrell Iris Brooks Naomi Cornelius Bob Pierce Clarence Webb Alpine Tommy Jean Conger G. W Ed Fiveash Eddie Barney Westbrook Joyce Bronte Mr. Westbrook Grace Irene Greene William Lee Wanda Mary Brown Hervey Latham Wayne J. B. Arrott Lou Ella Lee Allen Stewart Della May Gibson J. B Bessie May Clark Woodrow Bernie Lee Howell Jewel Dean W. D Royce Lee Latham Doyle Chambers Billie Jean Ringgold Louise Burleson Avant Harrell Buryl L. Y. Harrell Rotan L. E Elton McGiness Lyda Claude Ditmore Billie Brooks Ben Brooks Dorothie Ellen Hazel Irene James G. W. Conger State of Washington California W. T. Green Grace San Angel

Card of Thanks for Mother and Grandmother

The family expresses deep gratitude for kindness shown during illness and after the passing of their mother and grandmother. They thank friends for flowers, meals, bedside care, comforting words, and sympathy cards. May God bless each of you.

General Eisenhower Comments on Red Cross Fund Campaign

During the current Red Cross Fund Campaign Eisenhower notes strong nationwide support but cites complaints by returning service members about overseas operations. He defends the policy of charging for food and lodgings to ensure equitable distribution. He urges continuation of the fund drive to aid occupation troops hospital patients veterans.

Red Cross Fund Army Red Cross

Bronte Water Well Now Complete And Ready

Alderman C. KR. Smith reports the Bronte water well between the river edge and the old site is four feet in diameter and 23 feet deep. It has been tiled and will be ready for use when needed with high praise for Clytus’s work from Mayor Pruitt. Another Bronte item notes trash pick up by Thomas Reyes, who will collect every two months if residents sack or bundle waste. Sanitation talks addressed stagnant water near West Apartments, while city officials warn water users may face cutoff and fines for meter-titched use.

C. KR. Smith Clytus Pruitt Thomas Reyes Bronte George Thomas E. H. Good L. A Hite Rippetoe Lipan Mac Rippetoe Bronze Pharmacy Hite Mac WAC Thad Lowrey Thad Wo Beaty F.S. Higginbotham Charlie Keeney R.E. Cumbie RB. Smith Jessi Coppedge Wood H.C. Gratas Angelo B. Q. Wood U.S Jack Caudle Hale Center Frank Keeney Jeanne T.G

Around About Town Bronte News and Local Notes

Santa Fe names H O Whitt a representative agent with a magazine feature to follow Hubert earns town pride. C R Blake ill but improving. Poem on thrift by Bronte First National Bank. L T Youngblood denies poetry but praises clever work. Mac Rippetoe ill but recovering. Camp 4-H sales crown for Juanetta Colson. Exton Talley co lands Bronte Enterprise. Ramsel Talley of Angelo is post office worker. Ed Keyes, Baylor alum, ex coach, now bonds firm, travels toward Sweetwater. Seniors return from trip to Davis Mountains Balmorhea McDonald Observatory. Jeff Deans rode along as bus driver.

Santa Fe H. O. Whitt Hubert C. R. Blake First National Bank of Bronte L. T. Youngblood Mac Rippetoe C. BR. Richman Bronte E. C. Walton Tyler West Texas B. W. Waldrop W. R. Stephenson Juanetta Coalson A. BR. Coalson C. B. Webb Exton Talley Ramsel Talley John Exton Bronte Enterprise Ramsel Angelo Edd Keyes San Angelo College John Tarleton Edd R. J. Edwards Inc San Antonio Keyes Sweetwater C. BR. Smith Dallas Fort Worth Davis Mountains Balmorhea McDonald Observatory Jeff Deans Jeff

Methodist Church Services Announced

Rev. Geo B McCrary pastor schedules church school at ten morning worship at eleven and youth fellowship at six thirty with evening worship at seven forty five a preaching service follows a hayrick at three o clock

the Methodist Church Geo. B. McCrary Methodist Youth Fellowship Hayrick

Bronte Gull Gospel Church Service Notice

Mrs J W Tammen is pastor. Regular services at 7:45 pm Thursday evening. Meditation theme emphasizes 1 John 2 15 and 2 Corinthians 6 17 about loving not the world and separating from unclean things.

Bronte Gull Gospel Church J. W. Tammen

Methodist Vacation Bible School Begins at 8:45 A M

The Vacation Bible School of the Methodist Church opens Monday at 8 45 and runs weekdays from 8 45 to 11 00 May 27 to June 7. Teachers include Mrs McCrary superintendent and multiple pastors as listed. Children aged 4 to 20 are invited to attend regularly and arrange group transportation if needed.

the Methodist Church School McCrary B. E. Modgling E. J. Nunnally B.C. Lasswell Louisa Johnson Mary Lou Pittman C.K. Arrott

Clothes Line Fashion Notes From Bronte High School

A stylized mock report describes a popular Bronte High School boy winning the B D B title with careful grooming and a tailored outfit. Details include a two piece suit, leather belt, six belt loops, a tweed coat with three front buttons, padded shoulders, darted back, side pockets, white broadcloth shirt, pearl buttons and a multi colored tie.

B.E. S Bronte High School B.D.B. of Baels Rose Cdlor

Waco Boosters Enjoyed Visit

Freeman H. Carney secretary of the Waco Chamber of Commerce thanks Bronte hosts for the April 25 1946 Good Will Tour visit. He praises arrangements and entertainment and notes West Texas hospitality and eagerness for a future stop.

Freeman H. Carney Waco Chamber of Commerce Waco West Texas P.S Bronte

Bronte Visit Notes and Winding Local Banter

Local column covers Mrs. E H Good leaving Bronte after a three week stay, the Kiker and Modgling families travel to Rotan and back, and a World War II era miles and regiments recap. Army reenlistment details for WACs and regulars noted with light humor from Lipan and nearby towns.

Service Club Meets Tonight at Vocational Agriculture Rooms

The Service Club plans a 7 30 PM meeting in the Vocational Agriculture rooms. Members are scheduled to discuss upcoming community projects and volunteer opportunities.

Producers Livestock Announces Major Expansion in San Angelo

San Angelo based Producers Livestock reveals a large expansion plan adding bigger quarters feeding facilities pens and storage space. The move follows growth in local agriculture with a focus on improved setup and capacity for cattle operations.

San Angelo Coko County

Argentina Country Profile Amid War Era Trade and Industry

A historical overview notes Argentina as South America’s second largest nation by content, with vast lowlands and strong exports in wheat corn flaxseed cattle meat and petroleum. It highlights European descent population literacy Spanish as official language pre war trade figures railways roads and military aviation capacity as well as debt and foreign investments.

Arpentina Argentina America U. S Latin America

Robert Lee Community Notes Preview District 644H Camp Plans

The notice lists 4 H Club girls traveling Monday at 6 AM to Ruidoso New Mexico for the District 644H Camp. It names attendees including Zona Mae Kin Melba Rives Nelda Ann Shep and others along with sponsors and local officials. Community events include a May 30 barbecue on the courthouse lawn sponsored by the American Legion Post. Local updates cover staff changes at Casey Chevrolet, nursing class talks, and various residents visiting or working.

Ruidoso New Mexico Zona Mae Kin Melba Rives Nelda Ann Shep Lurlyne Pettit Norma Jean Gentry Eddye Sue McAulley Shirley McDonald Esther Louise Allen Bob Odom A. J. Roe, Jr Nona Davis Hubert Paul Good Colorado River Lothlen Mahons J. H. Escues James Thomasons Elsie Elkins J. D. Elkins Club Ivey Motor Company Jack Duncan Cumbie Ivey Mars B.A. Austin Katie Sue Good Fred Parker Ozona Ruby Pettit Wis

Pvt. Loy Wrinkle III In Hospital In San Antonio

Pvt Loy Wrinkle III is reported ill in San Antonio with a condition described as PUCUTOn but improving. He enlisted in the AVA.B. on February 25 and serves as a marksman instructor.

Loy Wrinkle III San Antonio Doy Wrinkle George Wrinkle Wrinkle Ava.b

Wests Entertain Visitors in Bronte Visit

The George Pauleys with daughters Mrs. Lucille Horn and Mr. Horn and Mrs. Eugenia Pittard of Coleman and Valera visited Bronte last Thursday to discuss future plans amid pending litigation. They are longtime friends of the D. M. Wests. Pauley is a retired ranchman and Horn runs Burton Lingo Co. of Coleman.

George Pauleys Lucille Horn Horn Eugenia Pittard Coleman and Valera Bronte D. M. Wests Pauley Burton- Lingo Co Coleman

Has Your Motor Been Changed

The Texas Motor Vehicle Division will issue placards with steps to obtain a new title after a motor number change. Placards will be displayed in local garages and filling stations to guide owners through the correct procedure once changes occur.

Motor Vehicle Division Texas Highway Department Community Service Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tennyson Topigs William Jessie Green General Eisenhower Church OF Christ Marvin S. Hoffman First Baptist Church Methodist Vacation Bible School Waco Boosters By Ed Nunnally, Jr Uncle Sam Washington Los George Clark Fairfield Ashnais PL. Clark J. J. Jerestull de- Queen Arkansas Clark George Mr. Clark Dr. Peretull Secon Robert Lee Jerry Thomason WESTS
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