Tennyson Topics and Social Happenings Report
A Bronte Enterprise social column recounts box supper proceeds for baseball gear, outbid attempts, and $60 raised for a good cause. It lists regional visits by Mrs. Green, Mrs. Caldwell, and others to Abilene Dallas and East Texas, plus local gatherings, softball win 16-11 by under 14 Tennyson team, showers and parties, and a note inviting subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Green
Robert Brown
Sadie Brown
Abilene
Dallas
Woodrow Bells
Angelo
Mmes. Nett Hale
R. B. Caldwell
Johnnie Brown
Charley Brown
J. B
Jimmie Glascock
Menard
Harold Bevins
Jewel Dean Latham
Della May Gibson
Dorothy Harrell
Edward Harrels
Bud Cummings
Edward Harrell
Marvin Corley
B. D. Dunn
Jack Corley
Kelly Hazelton
Roping Contest Planned Then Local Shop Opens
A roping contest with matched and jackpot events is announced by R. T. Caperton with calves provided by the livestock association and a weekly goal for ongoing fun. Mrs. F W Ater opens the Totsy Shop in Angelo offering layettes and baby goods with lay away and affordable prices inviting Coke County friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Way
R. T. Caperton
The
Livestock Association
F. W. Ater
Angelo
Coke County
Addie Callaway
Odessa
Rema Tyei
T. P. Griffin
Pat. Sie
Blackwell
Majorie Peretfull
San Antonio
Holloway Shel
Community Notes From Blackwell Clubs And Funeral
The W H D Club gathered in the Home Economics Department with captains describing bedspread fund efforts. guests included Mrs John Ware of Sterling City. WSC S met at Mrs Frank Youree’s home. post war talk and songs were shared. Funeral services for Joseph E Leverett, 27, Blackwell clerk, were held at the Baptist Church with burial in Blackwell Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Richards
Joseph E. Leverets
Blackwell
Baptist Church
R. B. Murray
Wells Funeral Home
Sweetwater
Leverett
Dad Leverets
Annabelle Carliss
Plainfield, N. J
Wanda Lee Teagarden
San Angelo
Personal notices from Hampton and San Antonio travel updates
Mrs William A De Riemer of Hampton Virginia the former Dorothy Springer now visiting in San Antonio is expected to return this weekend with her brother in law Albert De Riemer Lt De Riemer stationed at Hickam Field Hawaii Mrs C C Bowman operated on last Friday at San Ancho daughter of L W Sen vatus formerly lived here Butterfield Trail between Bronte and Abilene now open for business construction just completed motorists can expect a good road both coming and going Have you tried it out lately
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. de Riemer
Hampton
Virginia
Dorothy Springer
San Antonio
Albert de Riemer
de Riemer
Hickam Field
Hawaii
C. C. Bowman
San Ancho
L. W. Sen Vatus
Odessa
Butterfield
Bronte
Abilene
Service Club Endorses Plan to Use Gym for Play Nights
Fourteen Bronte Community Service Club members heard Rev. George B. McCrary outline a plan to use the high school gym one night weekly for youth play nights. Otis Smith supported board involvement with supervising committees and reviews past vandalism concerns as the group agreed to staff the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Club
Bronte
PTA
American Legion
J. T Henry
Steve Badley
F.B.I
Badley
F.B.L
U.S
Brookshire Teams Triumph In Local Matches And Community News
The Brookshire diamond squad beat E. S. Co. of Angelo 8 to 4 last Friday while Brookshire girls edged Miles 10 to 8 and the boys won 6 to 4 on Tuesday. Numerous locals attended events, visits, and birthdays across the area including Mrs. T. G. Gleghorn hosting family birthdays and church group gatherings with friends from Miles, Angelo, and Vernon Jones households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Swatters
E. S. Co
Angelo
Swell
Brookshire
Miles
T. G. Gleghorn
Buster
Howard
Lois
B. V. Hedges
J. C. Boatrights
Martha
Water Boatrights
Bobby Jean
Joyce Roach
Doyle Gleghorns
Joe Hale Hedges
Angelo Bill Roses
Alfred Roses
Hedges
John Cooks
Eliza Jones
Vernon Jones
Women's Sewing Club
A. J. Essary
Willis Smith
Emil Sefciks
Herb Hollands
J. P. Wheats
Pfc
John Wesley Wheat
France
Germany
Vernne
la Verne Duffy
Ervin Hortons
Homer Hollaways
Gus Bolton
T. GC
Mrs. B
Coke County Soil Conservation Election Set for June 8
Final arrangements for the Coke County Soil Conservation District election list four polling boxes in Robert Lee Bronte Silver and Tennyson Texas. Voting areas cover multiple independent and common school districts with named judges and clerks for each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County Soil Conservation District
Robert Lee
Texas
Robert Lee Independent School District
Sance
Wildcat
Water Valley Independent School District
North Concho
Common
Tennyson School District
Clarence Webb
Sam Powell
Will You Give That They May Live Campaign Chooses Coke County Leaders
Eight members of the Emergency Food Collection committee met with Rev. George B. McCrary to plan an active drive in Coke County. They report $106.18 already collected and urge money donations over food for easier handling and sending. Churches in Bronte urged to dedicate Sunday offerings to the drive. Committee members present included Mines, Alfred Taylor, Otis Smith, Taylor Emerson, and chairman George McCrary, with H. O. Whitt C. R. Blake and T. H. Rogge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emergency Food Collection Committee
George B. McCrary
Coke County
Bronte
Mines
Alfred Taylor
Otis Smith
Taylor Emerson
George McCrary
H. O. Whitt
C. R. Blake
T. H. Rogge
A Laugh Is Worth a Hundred in Any Market
A short aphorism attributed to Lamb notes humor as a powerful asset in trading and social dealings, suggesting wit can yield greater returns than money. The remark emphasizes the value of levity in negotiations and daily exchanges.
Bronte Improves Water System As Meter Plan Advance
C R Smith explains standpipe outages come from pump installation delays and missing automatic switch. New wells produce water that is being pressed into the old well and sent to the stand pipe. Officials plan meters to curb bypass and ensure revenue, with fines and cutoffs for meter violations and 24 hour usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Smith
Bronte
Smith
Around About Town In A Busy Local Scene
Wilma White James Pittman and Royce Fancher enjoyed a cafe gathering. Cedar Mountain Bob Johnson reports heavy catfishing despite rising river levels. Mrs. Bob Harwell improves in Angelo hospital. George Humlong and Bob Johnson with a fish laden trough. Ed Stevens' family hauls large catches on two trips. An oil company builds a road to the Stinebaugh house between Bronte and Robert Lee. C Holder sells ranch south of the river for TCC acres at 42.50 per acre to TCC Price. Gladys Mae Sims and husband visited Ballinger. Ed Rawlings also there. R W Reese leave town to visit parents. Herman Rogge visits Angelo. C C Holder operated last Tuesday in Angelo. Mrs. 1D K Glenn unwell early week among hospital roomers include Mrs. Chester Kiker and Chester, Mrs. J C Lammers, Wink Kiker with ton sils out, and Mrs. Cockburn of Havrick, daughter of K C Robbins. TP Youngblood heads to bank, ROE Cumbie exits post office with mail. Otis Smith installs new plant at Robert Lee. C E B Bruton seen around. Clytus and Johnnie Smith review the new water well. Carbon paper at the Enterprise. Pencils and office supplies noted in fine job printing. Marcus Turner a young leader in Robert Lee activities. A F Kirkpatrick praised for work with the Observer. Jerry Thomason honored with a nice shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma White
Lawrence Pittman
Royce Fancher
Will Stevens
Cedar Mountain
Bob Johnson
Bob Harwell
Angelo
George Humlong
Ed Stevens
Stinebaugh
Bronte
Robert Lee
C. Holder
TCC
Price
Gladys Mae Sims
Ballinger
Ed Rawlings
Havrick
K. C. Robbins
Weesee
TP. Youngblood
Roe. Cumbie
Otis Smith
C. EB. Bruton
Clytus
Johnnie Smith
Marcus Turner
A. F. Kirkpatrick
The
Observer
Jerry Thomason
Ladies W.M.A. meets at Kickapoo Baptist Church
The Ladies W.M.A. of Kickapoo Baptist Church meets Saturday June 1 at 3 PM in the home of Mrs Maudie Clark with Mrs Truman Parker as co host. Visitors are welcome to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.A
Maudie Clark
Truman Parker
Robert Lee Revelations Visit and Local Life Notes
A crowded column covers visits and family news in Robert Lee and nearby areas. Residents include Mr. and Mrs. Russell Zoet of San Antonio visiting the Davises, Navy sailors on leave, new workers at City Cafe, and summer job plans. Social events, fishing trips, and a May 28 stork shower are also noted along with farm and orchard reports and local schooling updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Zoet
San Antonio
G. E. Davis
Zoet
Billie Davis
Bronte Full Gospel Church Service Times
Mrs J W Tammen pastor leads regular services at Bronte Full Gospel Church with Thursday evening prayer and meditation moments. Scripture emphasizes loving one another as in John 15:13 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Full Gospel Church
J. W. Tammen
St. John
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Tennyson
William Jessie Green
Tennyson Boys
Grace
Martha Schlagal
Maxine Glidewell
Angela
Rankin
Pete Smiths
R. B. Caldwells
Lorene Wise
Eddie Fiveashes
Wilma Carlis
J. M. Stewart
Wanda Gene Bashieres
Cummings
Mr. Beck
Gatesville
Raymond Meadors
Mmes
Zack Tounger
Ben Murphy
Harvey Corley
C. O. Meador
John Clark
Clarence Derrick
Willie Brown
Tug Boatright
Ruth Holland
Martha Boatright
Bessie Clark
Albert Rawlings
Mrs. Cox
Bessie May Clark
Floyd Gibson
Dela May
Joh Clarks
Bob Browns
Alto Harrells
W. D. Lathams
Bud Cimmings
Paul Clark
H. L
Darlynne
Winford Miller
Doyle Chambers
Bronte Enterprise
By Ed Nunnally, Jr
Juanetta Coalson
J. N. Coalson
Juanita
Mrs
Charles Ragedale
Maxine Barnes
M. L. Barnes
B. P. Ragsdale
Sunnydale
California
Frank Youree
Youree
Jimmie Joyce Raney
Geraldine Weddle
Iris Buice
Martha Sue Copeland
L. W. Sweet
Carl Whitaker
Wiley McKorey
R. W. Copeland
T. A. Carlisle
Austin Jordan
Oxford Raney
Charles Ragsdale
J. A. Oden
Richards
J. A. Wheeler
Silver City
New Mexico
Frank Keeney
L. T. Youngblood
UCRA
O. W. Chapman
Cliff
Bill Tupper
Frank Kessee
Fern Havins
Highway Department
J. T. Henry
City Hall
Club
B.D. Snead
Brookshire Browsings
Homalie Clark
Coke County Soil Conservation
Bronte Water Supply
Kickapoo Baptist Church
L. L. Griffin
Travis Hicks
Charles
Travis, Jr
U.S. Navy
Joe Donaldson
Morris
Navy
Jamie Bilbo
Martha Smith
Armilda Looney
Sul Ross College
Alice Bilbos
A. M. Tallent
Denver City
Robert McGuire
Lubbock
Freemen Clark
Vivian Jacobs
Lamont Scott
Ruby Brown
Ruth Brown
A. E. Latham
A. L. Pittman
Lumitty Percell
Big Lake
Luda Roberts
San Angro
Luda
Goodfelow Field
W. OH. Bell
Freeman Clark
Allie Bilbo
Janet
Peggy
W. J. Garrett
Big Spring
J. C. Snead
Carroll Russell
Dr. Griffith
Geo. Taylor
Devil's River
J. F. McCabe, Jr
Frank McCabe
Katie Sue Good
Fred McDonald
S. E. Adams
B. A. Austin
Boe. Grandling
Gerald Allen
Bi Tom Roach
Fred Roe
Bruce Clift
T. A. Richardson
Jo CL Snead
Church OF Christ
Marvin S. Hoffman
First Baptist Church
the Methodist Church
Gev. B. McCrary
Methodist
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