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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1948
Page
4
The Bronte Enterprise sponsors a political rally Friday June 11 at 8 pm in front of the Enterprise office downtown Bronte. Any candidates may attend with short talks, editor as emcee, no charge, speakers urged to prearrange and representatives welcome if unable to attend. Over 800 attended in 1946. larger turnout hoped.
Local notes show multiple visitors and family gatherings from Bronte to Rankin and Angelo. Residents like L. Y. Harrell and Ben Murphy host and travel, with seniors receiving diplomas and several groups attending a barbecue and a Sth grade graduation.
County guidance on pruning ash trees and various shrubs. Prune dead or diseased limbs anytime, while fast growers tolerate season pruning. Spring bloomers should be pruned after flowering, while flowering shrubs like azaleas and wisteria are trimmed after they bloom to protect next year's buds.
A May 13 meeting at the Baptist tabernacle organized summer social activities for youths. Membership costs 25 cents and invites Bronte and surrounding communities. Officers elected include Bobbie Tomlinson president and Davie Gassiot vice president. other posts held by Marlene Arrott, Nola Lawrance, Juanell Blake. Attendees listed include Glenn, Peggy, Patsy, Hattie Jane, Doris Nell, Proctor, Ted Billy Joe, Bill, Charles Blake, Alvin, Bobby, Doyle, Marvin, LeCrow, Leonard Fletcher, C. R. Blake, Alvin Mauldin, Otis Smith, and J. I. Adair.
Mr and Mrs Brooks Browning of Abilene visited Bronte last Wednesday to attend to business. The trip produced positive impressions despite some unsettled weather and local hospitality.
Mrs. H. C. Hedges was dismissed then readmitted. Cindy Kay, daughter of Mrs. Hedges, was born. Several admits followed including Mrs. Faye Grace for surgery and Mrs. Caulder and Mrs. Richards of Blackwell. Sherry Gaddy, Eda Ruth Buttram, and Mrs. Arrott admitted, ear insect case noted. Eda Ruth dismissed next day. Hooper admitted with birth of her son. Jack Lagsiter Jr. admitted later.
Editor notes reprinting an editorial urging a midweek Trades Day to boost business. Some merchants fear overuse of newspaper publicity, but the Sun argues sustained local promotion benefits the town and compares newspaper coverage to public showings and windows donated by merchants.
A wave of oil activity brings many strangers to town and rapid leasing. Residents discuss plans for new businesses, including a dry goods store, while concrete steps remain uncertain and conversations continue.
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