Mauldin Returns to Bronte After Conference Reassignment
Rev Alvin R Mauldin was reassigned to Bronte after the San Antonio Methodist conference. He will serve the local church for at least another year. Born in Italy Texas he is the son of Mr and Mrs William Z Mauldin and has siblings in Waco Dallas and Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin R. Mauldin
Bronte
San Antonio
Rev
Mauldin
Italy
Texas
William Z. Mauldin
R. C
Waco
R. F
Dallas
Two Latest Coke Strikes Reach Bronte Area Wells
Southwest Mapping Co. reports Elenburger lime oil producer No. Reed flowing from 6180 to 6190 feet with 176 barrels oil and 236 barrels water in 24 hours. Wendland well started swabbing tests at 6235 to 6250 feet, broke cement, recovered 60 feet oil and 150 feet oil and mud in a 3 hour test on May 19. Both wells lie about 5 to 9 miles southwest of Bronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed and Wendland Wells
Southwest Mapping Co. of
Fort Worth
San Angelo
Coke
Elenburger
Hove
Seaboard
Southern Mineral
M. G. Reed
Shamrock No
Wendland
Bronte
Bronte Methodist Church Pledges Growth in New Conference Year
Bronte Methodist Church proclaims a fresh conference year with renewed service and invites members to participate. The Vacation Bible School begins June 7, and a Youth Rally with Rev. Kirst at San Angelo is planned. County court to discuss city tax valuations follows a note on a hospital-site property. Local visitors from Cleveland, Georgia, enjoy Texas trip and new boots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Hlacm
WSCS
Barney Modgling
M. C
San Angelo Kirst
San Angelo
Alvin Mauldin
Robert Lee
Doris Nell Adair
Marlene Arrott
C. E. Arrott
Wylie Clark
Jamie Campbell
Harry Ragan
Joyce Ragan
Cleveland
Georgia
Texas
Joyce
G. A. Best
Oil Field Progress Reports With Multiple Wells Active
Daily oil field notices recap drilling status across several wells including No 2 Reed new location near section 1 block 23 GC&SF 660 north east, No 1 Jack Lassiter testing from 6298 feet, No 2 Arledge with 4.2 barrels potential at 6598 6630 feet, and No 3 Arledge cementing at 6624 feet. Other notes mention Cent Nat Bank testing, Rawlings salt water shut off below 3600 feet, and Jameson field activity with several wells in progress or being fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Gc&sf
Jack Lassiter
Bend
CNW
LA H&tc
Jameson Field
E. C. Rawlings
Arledge
Bloodworth
Walker
H. H
Escort Missions Open to Army Reserve Corps Members
S T/Sgt A J Martin of the local US Army and US Air Force Recruiting Station says enlisted reserve corps members may apply for escort missions of World War II dead. Active duty ranges from six to twelve months and is voluntary, with orders issued by the commanding general. After relief, reservists may enlist in the Regular Army or USAF if they apply within 20 days, with grade determined by the service commander. Contact Sgt Martin or Sgt Soheley at the Le Hore Amy and US Air Force Recruiting Station 15 East Concho for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Martin
US Army
US Air Force
Regular Army
United States Air Force
Air Force
Martin
Soheley
le Hore Amy
East Concho
Couple from San Angelo Wed in San Angelo Church
Miss Jean Dorotheal Radicil daughter of Mrs Lillian Radicil of San Angelo married William Eugene Percifall son of Frank Percifull of Robert Lee in a 6 30 p m ceremony at Sacred Heart Church rectory San Angelo Rev John Meister officiated Maid of honor was Miss Biddy Callan Best man was Frank Percifull The couple will reside in Robert Lee where Mr Percifall ranches
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Dorotheal Radicil
Lillian Radicil
San Angelo
William Eugene Percifall
Mars
Frank Percifall
Robert Lee
Sacred Heart Church
Pather
John Meister
Biddy Callan
COLA
Best Man
Frank Percifull
Robert Lee High School
St. Edward's University
Austin
Percifall
Fairley recalls early Bronte community and Coke County ties
C E Fairley now in Avenal California shares memories of Bronte and Coke County life. He lists local families such as Kemps Crisswells Norms Adams Hudmans Scotts Fletchers Pettits Kesses Martins Shepperds and notes his father built a gin and mill near Bronte and helped form Coke County. He left 80 years ago and has resided in California 37 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Fairley
Califoria
Mr. Fairley
Bronte
the Kemps
Dr. Clark
Crisswells
Norms
Adams
Hudmans
Scotts
Fletchers
Pettits
Kessees
Fairley
Avenal
California
Bronte Baptist Church Observes 61st Anniversary
Bronte Baptist Church marks its 61st anniversary next Sunday May 30 with an all day meeting. Rev C R Blake pastor since 1944 notes two former pastors will preach Rev J B Eldridge Sonora morning service and Rev N W Pitts afternoon service. Dinner on the grounds and a church history program will be presented with long time member Mrs J B McCutchen to be honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bronte Baptist Church
C. RK. Blake
USS7
J.B. Eldridge
Sonora
N. W. Pitts
Blake
J. B. McCutchen
Bronte
Memcher
R. I. Cumbie
Savannah Ruth Caperton
Bronte Enterprise
Fuqua Chevrolet Co Opens In New Location
Ray Fuqua of the Fuqua Chevrolet Co Ballinger moves to a new site off the Colorado River bridge on the Ballinger to San Angelo highway. He invites Coke and Runnels County residents to shop or have repairs done, promising expert service courteous treatment and guaranteed satisfaction with bargains and money saving specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Fuqua
Fuqua Chevrolet Co
Ballinger
New Quarters
Colorado River
San Angelo
Coke County
Ray
Seismograph Crew Moves to Bronte Headquarters
Advanced Exploration Company, hired by Stanolind Oil, shifts its base to Bronte occupying the second floor above the Bronte National Bank. Twenty two workers will be employed under party chief Walter Holden Jr of Bryan Venezuela with supervisor George Mitchell Jr of Houston. Many crew members will relocate to Bronte as three other geophysical teams operate nearby in Coke and Runnels counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advanced Exploration Company
Stanolind Oil Co
Bronte
Bronte National Bank
Walter Holden, Jr
Bryan
Venezuela
Holden
San Angelo
Sam Grayson
George Mitchell, Jr
Houston
Advanced Exploration Co
CG. C. Smith Co
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Walters Co
Trans-Texa Exploration Co
Aimano
Coke
Runnels
Havrick
Rain Falls Continue as Flood Waters Rise
A pair of heavy rain events Monday night and Wednesday soaked the area. Bronte reported another inch or more, the river rose seven to eight feet, creeks swelled, and frogs croaked as residents repaired damage during the downpour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Revival Planned by Austin Cleric at Bronte Fall Church
The Rev J Re Puttle of Austin Texas will start a revival at Bronte Fall Gospel Church on Sunday June 6. Evening services begin at o oclock and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Re Puttle
Austin
Texas
Bronte Fall Gospel
Soil conservation talk highlights need for organic content
A. V. Sheppard of Robert Lee and T. A. Revell of Sterling City spoke to Bronte Lions Club on Coke County soil problems. They stressed federal help, practical local work, and the link between soil health and community prosperity, noting grazing and runoff issues and upcoming farmer meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Sheppard
Robert Lee
Soil Conservation Service
Bronte Lions Club
Coke County
Sheppard
T. A. Revell
Sterling City
North Concho
Alvin Ro. Mauldin
Soil Conservation Organization
Ed Cumbie
Cecil Kemp
W. W. Millikin
Frank Keeney
Ed Nunnally
Sam Spruell
Alvin Mauldin
C. E. Bruton
H.O
Anne Franklin Weekend Visitor in Bronte
Anne Franklin takes a break from San Angelo College studies to visit Bronte for a short weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Franklin
Bronte
San Angelo College
Final Rites for Mrs. J. D. McWhorter in San Angelo
Mrs. J D McWhorter 70 died May 22 in Bronte following illness. Final rites were held Monday at 4 PM at Robert Massie Funeral Home San Angelo with Rev Fred H Hamner and three other ministers officiating. Survived by husband J D McWhorter Jr of Alpine two daughters Katherine Parris San Angelo and Jeff Dean Bronte a son J D McWhorter Jr Alpine four grandsons three sisters and two brothers. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Robert Massie
J.D. McWhorter
Karen-Gayl Hospital
Bronte
Fred H. Hamner
Methodist Church
Alvin R. Mauldin
C. RB. Blake
Bronte Baptist
B. B. Hestir
Sterling City
McWhorters
Elizabeth Lewis
Mississippi
J. D. McWhorter
Sallis
Texas
West Texas
McWhorter
Katherine Parris
Jeff Dean
J. D. McWhorter, Jr
Alpine
Lee Dunham
Port Arthur
Edna V. Said
Phoenix
Arizona
Lela Bullard
J. R
Meridian
Robert
Bode Owens
C. A. Robertson
Roy Foster
H. L. Pearce
George Thomas
Otis Smith
Fairmount Cemetery
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Rev. Mauldin
Casimera
Rubio
Ceppo
Jose
Ad Blaylock
Osorgags
M Lackey
Apetonio
Gutierrez
wWendlar
Taylor Ae
Robert Harwell
H. G. Wendland
Davie & Rawlings Et al
Rawlings
SF Lee
W.c.wendland
VE. Jesia S Cooper
Eugene Brooks
Luc. Marivell
Seaboardit
Southern Minerals
M.G. Reed
Smith
ASAE
Glenn
Skotal
Seaboard Vz Southern Minerals
H.w.green
A. MC
Aulay
Kistler
Laura Martin
Zaz
Greenland
Sarnsdal
Mas
Ele
Mae
Bronte Methodist Church
Baptists
Lions Club
Mrs. McWhorter
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