Phone Co Interested in Dial System at Blackwell
The San Angelo Telephone Co proposes a dial system for Blackwell with removal of the local switchboard effective July 1. Blackwell residents protest and join Rural Cities Association in the San Angelo area. Mayor H O Whitt of Bronte leads the association and will seek a joint town solution with all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo Telephone Company
Blackwell Exchange
Blackwell
Rural Cities Association
San Angelo Telephone Co
H. O. Whitt
Bronte
John E. Robbins
Whitt
Sweetwater
Miss Lofland Weds Billy Magness in Blackwell Ceremony
Miss Gwynn Lou Lofland daughter of Mr and Mrs JL C Lofland Blackwell and Billy Maagness of Hylton wed in a double ring ceremony at 6 30 p m Tuesday May 20 at the Blackwell Methodist parsonage Rev Raymond Dyess conducted the wedding. The bride a 1952 Blackwell High School graduate wore a light blue organdy dress with navy accessories and pink carnation corsage. The groom a 1949 Blackwell graduate farms and ranches in Hylton where he was born and raised. He lettered in basketball and football and was active in the FFA The bride was valedictorian of the 1952 class. The couple will reside in Hylton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwynn Lou Lofland
JL. C. Lofland
Blackwell
Billy Maagness
Hylton
Methodist
Raymond Dyess
Blackwell High School
Roy Ingam
FFA
Tennyson Topics Social Visits Around Town
A collection of brief society notes lists visits among residents of Sonora Fort Stockton San Angelo Bronte Miles and local families. Names include Harrells James Latham Parker and Bown with several relatives and guests during the weekend and past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Harrell
Sonora
Ll. Y. Harrells
R. B. Caldwell
Chester Roy
Shirley Derrick
Toungets
Neely McCarty
San Angelo
Webbs
George James
James Chambers
Fort Stockton
Doyle
Bert Cornelius
Cornelius
James Gilmore
Diane
W. D. Latham
San Angels
Paul Parker
Paulo
Parker
J. A. Howell
Raymond Jones
R. H. Baker
Shannon Hospital
Mmnes
Sadie Brown
I. N. Howell
Mary Howell
Zack Tounget
Patricia
E. B. Wade
John Tounget
E. B. Tounget
Miles
Robert Brown
Epsie Jo Hageman
Bronte
Sharp
Ola Sue Bown
Jack Sharps
Farmers urged to join cotton improvement groups
H J Matejowsky of USDA PMA in Abilene Texas urges cotton farmers to join or update local improvement groups. Members gain free classification and market news services under the Smith Doxey Act, with applications obtainable from county PMA offices agents or local ginners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Matejowsky
Production & Marketing Administration
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Abilene
Texas
Mr. Matejowsky
PMA
USDA
Matejowsky
Eye
P. O. Box
Reeves Family Honored At Supper In Bronte Park
A supper and social at Bronte Park Monday night honored Elder and Mrs. W A Reeves and Billy from Red Oak with friends in attendance including W R Stephenson Hollis Ensor and families, Claude Beaver Clayburn Webb and families, Garland Spencer and Richard, Cullen Clark Royce Dean Evert Best Elbert Wrinkle Wilburn Tru man Parker and families Dink Beaver Alfred George Wrinkle, Lillie Wrinkle, Mary Ann Gray, Eula Holman, Eddie Humphrey Ruth Spencer, Ida Warner, and Leo Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Park
Elder
W. A. Reeves
Billy
Red Oak
Tommy Welborn
Messrs
Mmes
W. R. Stephenson
Hollis Ensor
Claude Beaver
Clayburn Webb
Garland Spencer
Richard
Cullen Clark
Royce Dean
Evert Best
Elbert Wrinkle
Wilburn
Truman Parker
Funeral for Charlie Martin Held in Marfa
M and Mrs W T Green and Miss Laura Martin went to Wyoming last week to be at the bedside of Charlie Martin fatally injured in an automobile accident there. The body was returned to Rankin and funeral services were held at Marfa Sunday afternoon. Attending from Rankin were Mr and Mrs Green Grace William Bill Martin and James Arrott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Green
Laura Martin
Wyoming
Charlie Martin
Mr. Green
Rankin
Marfa
Green
Grace
William
Bill Martin
James Arrott
New Homes Rising Across Bronte Town
Bronte sees growth with four active building sites this week. Mamie Epperson begins a southeast Bronte home beside Mrs. J Black. Noah Pruitt Jr and wife advance progress on a northeast dwelling while Dwain Pruitt completes a foundation and starts framing. Lonnie Grimes builds on a north side lot west of Highway 277 purchased from Steve Badley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Mamie Epperson
J. Black
Noah Pruitt, Jr
Dwain Pruitt
Bake Sale At City Hall Saturday At 10:30 A M
Cakes pies and cookies will be for sale tomorrow at City Hall starting at 10 30 a m sponsored by WHD clubs from the east side of the county A similar sale is being held in Robert Lee by club members from the west side of the county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHD
Robert Lee
Commissioners and Judges Meet at Robert Lee
The Robert Lee meeting of judges and commissioners from Concho Coleman Runnels and Coke counties discussed County Roads and Highway Problems with Rep Harley Sadler of Abilene as speaker. E C Grindstaff and W H Rampy attended, lunch followed in the Robert Lee school lunch room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Sadler
Abilene
Robert Lee
E. C. Grindstaff
Runnels County
119Th
W. H. Rampy
Runnels
Robert Lee School
Concho
Coleman, Runnels
Coke Counties
Methodist Vacation Bible School Concludes Today
The Methodist Vacation Bible School held since Monday morning concludes today with a noon picnic for all students. Four divisions operated and about 38 students attended each day. Certficates will be awarded at Sunday School this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Hospital Notices and Admissions From May Listings
May 22 to May 28 hospital entries show multiple dismissals and admissions including Jay Whitley Maggie Lilly Ara Scott Doroth Smith O V Looney J G Cox Joel Webb J B Arratt transferred to San Angelo Mrs M D Stephenson Edwin Voss Mrs S P Smith Tom Taylor Guy Strickland Wilson Sharp R E Cumbie J D Taylor Jr J W Simpson Paul Cooksey Lu Hilliard C R Brown and a daughter born at 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. V. Looney
J G. Cox
Joel Webb
J. B. Arratt
San Angelo
M. D. Stephenson
Ara Scott
A. S. Eubanks
S. P. Smith
Edwin Voss
Tom Taylor
Guy Strickland
Wilson Sharp
R. E. Cumbie
J. D. Taylor, Jr
J. W. Simpson
Paul Cooksey
Lu Hilliard
C. R. Brown
Illness in San Angelo hospital of E Cumble
R E Cumble is seriously ill and was carried to Angelo Hospital in San Angelo Tuesday morning for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Cumble
San Angelo Hospital
Angelo
Memorial Day Observed by Bronte Legion Post
A Memorial Day service will be held at Bronte cemetery at 7 30 p m this Friday. Area residents are invited and Legion Post members are urged to attend. Legionnaires with caps unable to parade should return them for reuse by participants. The parade begins in downtown Bronte and proceeds to the cemetery for the memorial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post
Bronte Cemetery
Bronte
Humble Oil shows fifth wildcat in Coke County and nearby fields
Oil field activity reports from Coke County and neighboring districts note Humble Oil & Refining Co completing No. 59 Sallie Odom with 35.16 barrels daily from 224 perforations and 5,388 to 5,422 feet, while Nos. 64 and 74-13 Odom and other Coke County wells produce oi from open holes at depths around 5,400 feet. Other producers include Stanolind at Norton properties, Sun Oil at Jameson and additional completions in Robert Lee area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noodf
Rawlings
Coke County
Wildcat
Bronte Field
Wrillstein
Fort Chadbourne
Bronte
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Sallie Odom
Felix Sosa
Odom
Runnels County
J. S. Acklin
Pedro Martinez
Wingate
Stanilind Oil & Gas Co
Norton Properties
L. N
Jameson Field
Robert Lee
Sun Ort Co
C. BE
Mathers
L. R. Mathers
Sun Oil Co
Lugay
Addo
A. G. Hill
Abiene
K. H. Harris
Winfield Scott Survey
Mardi Gras Dance Recital At Bronte Auditorium Tonight
Local dancing teacher Madelon Tidwell Price presents her pupils from Bronte Blackwell and Robert Lee in a Mardi Gras themed revue at the Bronte school auditorium Saturday night May 31 at 8 15 p m The program features songs tap ballet toe and ballroom numbers with guest artists Carolyn Kemp and Mrs Jeff Dear Mars Chet Holcombe accompanies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madelon Tidwell Price
Jack L. Price
Bronte, Blackwell
Robert Lee
Bronte School
Canal Street
Carolyn Kemp
Bronte
Jeff Dear
Mars Chet Holcombe
Mary Beta Ives
Marlit Rees
Jan Wilkins
Margaret Oplesby
Eddie Gero
Marcie
Joan Neel
Mary Jo Blue
Blackwell
Jo Alice McDonald
Fatima Stroud
Janey Whe
Methodist Church to Skip Sunday Services
Rev and Mrs Fuller and Mrs A Charles left Wednesday for San Antonio to attend the annual Methodist conference. Due to the pastor's absence, there will be no preaching services at the Methodist church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Go Eo Fuller
A. 5S
Wharles
San Antonio
Pullers
Meeting Features Pioneer Theme by Diversity Club
The Diversity Club met at Mrs. Otis Seat's home on Tuesday May 27 with a pioneer theme. Mrs Annie Wilkins spoke on A pioneer Mother detailing the McCutchen family's Bronte arrival while Mrs O H Willoughby led a Federated Clubs discussion. Seventeen members and seven guests attended and photos from their yesteryears were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Annie Wilkins
McCutchen
Bronte
O. H. Wiloughby
Yesteryears
Mmes
Edna Butner
A. N. Rawlings
Joe Carter
Cecil Glenn
L. T. Youngblood
Wilkins
Willoughby
Royalty Seller Reports Strong Interest Near Drilling Well
Sells royalty owner L. W. Beaty, who owns adjacent land to Hum ble as drilling No. 2 ML A. Rawlings, sold royalty on an undivided 15 acres this week. He says there are many offers for royalty on land near the well, which has encountered five pay sections showing production promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Beaty
Humble
A. Rawlings
Nephew of Local People Dies of Broken Neck
Charles Ray Hallmark 18 of Glendale Arizona died May 18 from a broken neck suffered during a senior ditch dive at Canyon Lake near Mesa Arizona. He had just earned a two year University of Arizona scholarship for athletics and was to graduate May 29 from Glendale Union High School. He is survived by his parents a brother in the Navy and maternal grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ray Hallmark
F. P. Hallmark
Glendale
Arizona
Canyon Lake
Mesa
University of Arizona
Glendale Union High School
T E Tidwell
Bronte
Pople You Know and Local Visits Listed in Brief Notes
Mrs Pritch Brown of Silver visits with her parents while her husband serves on a naval reserve cruise. Mardi Gras plans at Bronte Variety Store feature Harriet Porter replacing Mrs John Coulson. Several families travel or relocate to Abilene Clyde Portales Waco Laramie and Novice with multiple visits family movements and vacations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Pritch Brown
Silver
BR. S. Walton
Harriet Porter
Bronte
John Coulson
Jess Percifull
Portales
New Mexico
Hero
Mardi Gras Second Annual Dance Recital
Price School of Dancing presents Mardi Gras Second Annual Dance Recital at Bronte School Auditorium on Saturday night May 31 at 8 15 p m Tickets 28c and 50c available at the door or price school of dancing office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price School of Dancing
Bronte School
Tricia Robinson Honored At Birthday Party
The four year old Tricia Robinson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Robinson, was feted at a birthday party Friday afternoon in the Methodist church. Attendees included Mickey and Tommy Ruth Phillips Gay Percifull Jacque Caperton and many others as refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tricia Robinson
Roy Robinson
Tricia
Mickey
Tommy Ruth Phillips
Gay Percifull
Jacque Caperton
Larry Robinson
Barbara
Wayne Bridges
Janet Caperton
Epsie Jo
Bobby Hageman
Margie
Bennie Oglesby
la Jun
Kreta Riher
Marilyn Glenn
Nancy Wilson
Eloise Hester
Layette Shower for Mrs Arrott in Layette Event
A layette shower honoring Mrs LeDrew Arrott was held at Mrs G D Luckett’s home Wednesday at 2 30 PM. Guests registered by Miss Joyce Wrinkle and were served little cakes with stork pins and punch. The house featured spring floral decorations and about 28 guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeDrew Arrott
G. D. Luckett
Joyce Wrinkle
Peggy McClesky
Wanda Jean Ward
Peggy McCloskey
J. Murtishaw
A. J. McDaniel
Allen Bryan
Buddy Kirkland
Jess Percifull
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judge Sandusky
Austin Sandusky
Texas A&m College
Miss Lofland
Billy Magness
Tennyson
Mrs
Zack Tiunget
Reeves
Methodist Bible School
Hospital News
Jay Whitley
Maggie Lilly
Doroth Smith
Service
Humble Rawlings
Seaboard Oil Co
Delaware
Billie Hanks
Hylton Northwest
T&p Survey
Jack L .Price
Pople
James W. Atenang
Waco
Dee Estes
Johnon
Dick Smith
Laramie
J. M. Rippetoe
Nona
Oklahoma
Floyd Bagwell
Bagwell
W. A. Reeves and Son
Leo Hollan
George Wrinkle
Layette
Mrs. Arrott
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