Capertons to Display 1956 Chevrolets This Weekend
Caperton Chevrolet Co in Bronte invites locals to view the new 1956 Chevrolets this Friday and Saturday. E L and Matthew Caperton promise at least three models, with up to six possible, plus free donuts coffee perfume for ladies and gifts for men. The display highlights increased horsepower V8s and new nine passenger wagons.
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Caperton Chevrolet Co
Bronte
E. L
Matthew Caperton
Caperton Showroom
Chevrolet
Pikes Peak
Highway Department Seeks Driver After Bridge Crash
Hollis Stevens of the Texas Highway Department said the agency seeks the truck driver who struck the Colorado River bridge on Highway 277 around noon Tuesday October 25. The damaged bridge required immediate repairs and the driver did not report the incident, risking collapse if a heavy load had passed. Residents with information were urged to contact the Department in Ballinger or here.
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Hollis Stevens
Texas Highway Department
Colorado River
Stevens
Highway Department
Ballinger
Lions Club Hosts Ladies Night at Legion Hall
Lions Club entertained the ladies last Tuesday at the Legion Hall with a barbecue dinner. Russell Willis of San Angelo spoke on Community Activities. Attendees included J. B. Mackey Claude Ward H. A. Springer D. K. Glenn O. H. Willoughby L. T. Youngblood I. C. Oden Cecil Kemp R. W. Rees W. W. Millican Joe Carter Taylor Emerson A. B. Lammers Garland Black and Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Craig.
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Lions Club
Legion Hall
Russell Willis
San Angelo
BCC
Mmes
Messrs
J. B. Mackey
Claude Ward
H. A. Springer
D. K. Glenn
O. H. Willoughby
L. T. Youngblood
I. C. Oden
Cecil Kemp
R. W. Rees
Rev. M. R. Rogers Resigns as First Baptist Pastor
Maynard R. Rogers resigned as pastor of Bronte First Baptist Church effective November 3 after serving three years. He will become pastor of First Baptist Church in Miles. He served in the Runnels Baptist Association and is active as clerk and on the District 16 Executive Board. His family plans to move after his hospital release.
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Bronte
First Baptist Church
Miles
Runnels Baptist Association
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Wilmeth Baptist Church
District 16
Rogers
Edinburg
Faith
Grace
Joy
Armistice Breakfast Planned at Legion Hall
An Armistice breakfast is planned for Friday morning at 6 a.m. at the Legion Hall. George Scott Legion Post members and local veterans are invited, with a program being planned.
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Legion Hall
George Scott Legion Post
Longhorns Open Home Schedule With Santa Anna Clash
Longhorns return to their home field to host Santa Anna in a non district football game. Santa Anna has yet to win this season while Longhorns seek momentum after tough recent results. District standings show Robert Lee atop with 10 wins, Bronte Hermleigh and Trent tied for third. Funeral services for Harry P. Walsh, 73, pending at Clift Funeral Home after his sudden death at the new school site. Walsh served as architect Liaison for Wilson and Patterson of Ft Worth.
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Santa Anna
Longhorns
Robert Lee
Bronte
Trent
Hermleigh
Rule
Loraine
Moran
Ceee
Trent Santa Anna
Harry P. Walsh
Clift Funeral
Harry, Jr
Houston
Mr. Walsh
Wilson and Patterson
Ft. Worth
Open House for 1956 Fords at Bronte Motor Co
Local dealer Charlie Boecking invites residents to a Friday and Saturday open house at the Bronte Motor Co showroom. The event showcases new 1956 Ford models with safety features and V 8 power, offers demonstration rides, and free refreshments. Boecking promises unheard of bargains for prospective buyers.
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Charlie _Boecking
Bronte Motor Co
Boecking
Ford
Bronte Mayor Proclaims Veterans Day 1955 Observance
Mayor Ernest Ivey of Bronte Texas issues a Veterans Day proclamation declaring Friday November 11 1955 as Veterans Day. He urges citizens businesses veterans organizations and city officials to cooperate with the State Committee for observance and to hold appropriate ceremonies. The proclamation is signed and sealed November 2 1955.
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Bronte
United Sates
State of Texas
State of
Texas
Ernest Ivey
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Capertons
U. S
Legion
Li Ito
M. R. Rogers
First Baptist
Maynard R. Rogers
Bronte First Baptist Church
Walsh
Bow
Bel Air
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