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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1933
Page
3
The San Angelo police chief and San Angelo High School officials clash over post game drinking. quotes claim adults and students drank heavily after a football game, risking city safety and future trips.
The Enterprise notes a half page First National Bank ad publishing the financial statement as required by law dated October 25. Under leaders L. T. Youngblood and J. T. Harmon with the board and staff, Bronte's bank appears healthy and compliant with the NRA code despite economic pressures.
The Woman's Mission Society of the Methodist church lists a Monday afternoon program on November 6 at 2 o'clock. Activities include devotional, scripture reading, songs, talks on God's Free Offer and Gift, Four Tests of Acceptance, special songs, quiet meditations, prayers, refreshments, piano preludes and dialogues, plus announcements from Mrs. T. M. Cumbie and others.
Sweetwater Texas will host its first rodeo from November 8 to 11 under the Oscar McDonald Legion Post. The event features 15 wild Brahma steers from Jim Norris Swenson stock, a modern arena, culf-roping for oldtimers, novelty stunts, and prizes. Also, Hereford cattle sale by Nolan County Hereford Breeders Association plus a football game between Big Spring and Sweetwater on November 10.
Mr and Mrs Dan Smith with daughters Dorris Alberta and Verline from Weches visit relatives and friends in Bronte. Dorris and Alberta come to see ill grandmother Keeney. Verline makes friends with everyone. The family notes Bronte changes since leaving years ago and read The Enterprise.
Misses Nora English and Lucille Patterson hosted a Bronte school faculty gathering on Monday evening. Couples arrived tied together and had to separate without untying the strings as antics amused the attendees. Pumpkin pie and coffee were served to several teachers and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Hull, Miss Hopper, Miss Lowry, Mr. Fitzhugh, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. Gulley, Mr. and Mrs. Youngblood, Miss Mary Ruth Youngblood, and Mr. and Mrs. Powell.
The Bronte Longhorns defeated the Blackwell Hornets 37 to 0 on Blackwell’s field. After a 23-0 halftime lead, Bronte crossed the goal line four times in the second half but only two touchdowns counted, making the final score 37-0.
From Baylor College Bells reports Miss Mary Louise Holder daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Holder is active in college life at Belton. She played clarinet in the Hardy Hall Scotch party orchestra and has been named pianist of Gamma Society the college literary group.
The notice reports the death of Grandmother Keeney as the paper goes to press this morning. The fragmentary text indicates a bereavement and family acknowledgment, with no further details available in the readable portion.
The Board of Stewards of the Methodist Church South Bronte Texas mourns F O Key a deceased member and president. They commend his life his labors and generosity to the church and extend sympathy to his widow and family. The resolutions note his dedication to church work and his support of the Kingdom of God. A copy was ordered for the family and notices sent to the Southwes tern Advocate and Bronte Enterprise.
The J O Y Sunday School class held a Halloween party at the tabernacle with about thirty members and guests enjoying games and stunts. Oscar Long won the most skillfully masked prize, with Cumbie Ivey, Henry Gulley, and Mrs Carrie Williams earning other prizes. Decorations reflected the season with various attendees listed among the participants.
The Enterprise reports Tennyson School and the community held a Halloween party described as a "hobo party." Parents and residents joined students for an evening of games and social interaction centered on hobos stew and related fare, described as the largest crowd of hoboes seen by the informant.
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