Democrats Sweep Bronte Ballots in 1948 Local National Races
In Bronte, about 95 percent backed Democrats in all races from president to local posts. Truman beat Dewey 304 to 15 with Thurmond one vote. Barkley matched Truman. Lyndon Johnson won the U S Senate race 298 to Porter 23. Sam Morris one. Amendments seven and eight defeated locally. overall state results aligned with the nation. Election judge B F Bridges oversaw the Bronte box. 328 ballots cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
United States
Truman
Dewey
States
Er Thurmond
Barkley
United States Senate
W. Lee
Pappy) O'Daniel
Lyndon Johnson
Porter
Sam Morris
B. F. Bridges
Tennyson Topics Notes Social Visits and Local News
Local column lists residents and visitors across Tennyson and nearby towns. Names include Westbrooks, Fincks, Browns, Goss, James, Cornelius, La tham, Clark, Stanley, and others with multiple weekend trips to Dallas, Brownwood, Angelo, Bronte, Fort Worth, and O'Donnell. Community events mention a Methodist conference in Miles and a Halloween carnival in Bronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Westbrook
Eddie
Joyce
Dallas
Robert Brown
Ola Sue
Russell
Big Lake
Otto Finch
Jerry
San Angelo
Addie Gaston
Tounget
Caldwell
Bill Brown
Fred Conger
C. N. Webb
Jim Marks
Sadie Brown
Marshall
Otto Finck
Jerry Roach
Frank
Miles
George James
Faye Goss
Brownwood
Angelo
J. L. Carwile
Lance
J. M. Stewart
Bessie Mae
J. B
Kenneth Clark
A. C. Westbrook
T. F. Kating
W. D. Latham
Jewel Dean Latham
Bud Cummins
Rankin
Dorothy
Hazel James
James Chambers
Sandra
Angela
Joe Mills
Jane Farr
J. P. Smith
Melvin James
Bert Cornelius
Betsy Roach
Jim Cornelius
Mmes
Messrs
Homer Cornelius
Ruff Baker
Dan Hale
Pearl Dellashaw
Carol Westbrook
Baylor
Stanley
Barnhart
Brenda Corley
Tommy Latham
Sonny Weldon
L. Y. Harrells
Sybil
Toungers
Bronte
John Clark
Bessie
Harold Garrett
Donna
Penny
Sloan
Fort Worth
Floyd Gibson
O'Donnell
Eris Millers
Johnnie Brown
Mies
J. C. Satie
Herbert Holland
Willie Brown
Jer Derrick
Eddie Fiveash
James Arrott
Bert Fletcher
Edd Holden
Zack Tounget
Adeline Carper
Claude Ditmore
Charlie Myers
H. M. Garrett
Clarence Derrick
Arlie van Holden
Bessie Mae Clark
Adeline
Marlene Arrott Wins In Area Style Show
Bronte resident Marlene Arrott was among six San Angelo area winners in the Sew It Yourself with Wool style show held Monday in San Angelo. She won first place in the junior dress division with a green wool gabardine dress made from a Simplicity pattern costing 20.40. She wore rust accessories, and will compete with winners from eight other areas when the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association meets in December. Other first place winners included Jo Anne Moreland, Dona Hendry, John Jarvis, Betty Jane Donalson, and Patsy Jeanne Kelly, with Mary Dean Cresap taking second in the senior coat division. About 500 people attended the show and tea at the San Angelo college auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Arrott
Bronte
San Angelo
Miss Arrott
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Jo Anne Moreland
Dona Hendry
Abilene
John Jarvis
Sweetwater
Betty Jane Donalson
Sterling City
Patsy Jeanne Kelly
Stanton
Mary Dean Cresap
San Angelo College
H. C. Noelke
Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Bronte Methodists Attend Conference
A Bronte Methodist delegation attended an all day conference at Miles church on Wednesday led by Rev and Mrs Alvin Mauldin. Members included Frank Sayner Otto Finck and Mrs Lum Laswell with youth delegates Alvin Mauldin Jr and Robbie Tomlinson. Ernest Cox begins a new stone house across the street from his current home measuring about 22 by 44 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Methodist Church
Miles Church
Alvin Mauldin
Frank Sayner
Otto Finck
Lum Laswell
Alvin Mauldin, Jr
Robbie Tomlinson
Ernest Cox
Cox
Family News From Shannon Hospital and Nearby Visits
Johnny Spoonts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bon Spoonts, returned home from Shannon hospital in San Angelo after a tonsillectomy and adenoids removal. Mrs. Billie Boney of Cherokee and Rev. E. D. Burke of Brady visited, with Burke returning to Brady and Mrs. Boney staying for an extended visit. Mrs. May Wilkins plans a trip to Abilene then Franklin to attend her niece’s Thanksgiving wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Spoonts
Mrs
Bon Spoonts
Shannon Hospital
San Angelo
Billie Boney
May Wilkins
Abilene
Franklin
Bronte Longhorns vs Loraine Bulldogs Tonight at Elbert Stephen Son Field
Bronte Longhorns coached by W N Gaddy meet Loraine Bulldogs at Elbert Stephen Son Field tonight. Both teams in good shape for a competitive game. programs distributed courtesy of local merchants. Probable Bronte lineup includes Stevens McCutchen Kirchman Laswell Butner Phillips Ash Westbrook Sandusky Arrott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Gaddy
Bronte Longhorns
Loraine Bulldogs
Elbert
Joe Ash
Cecil Hurt
Charles Westbrook
Gerald Sandusky
Wayne Arrott
Hallowe'en Carnival Nets Bronte PTA 768
PTA officials report the Hallowe'en carnival last Friday night drew strong attendance and netted about 768 for Bronte schools. The Spanish room served Mexican meals bringing in about 275, and the Queen's race added another 275. Proceeds will fund future school projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Bronte
Supt Carroll Heads Coke County Teachers Association
Supt J L Carroll of Bronte was elected president of the Coke County unit of the Texas State Teachers Association at a meeting in Robert Lee. Officers elected include Mrs Chet Holcombe Bronte as first vice president Mrs Jessie Yarborough Robert Lee as second vice president Mrs J T Henry Bronte as secretary and HL O R Gassiot Silver as treasurer. About 30 of 34 Coke county teachers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Carroll
Bronte
Coke County
Texas State Teachers Association
Robert Lee
Chet Holcombe
Jessie Yarborough
J.T. Henry
HL OR. Gassiot
Silver
Travel Service Plans Winter Vacation Tour
Aileen Trimble of Trimble Travel Service announces a winter vacation tour through Yucatan Guatemala and Mexico City. The trip runs January 15 to 31 with air transportation hotel reservations meals and a personal escort included. Reservations are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Trimble
Trimble Travel Service
Yucatan
Guatemala
Mexico City
Coke County Women Observe Achievement Day at Courthouse
Coke club women of Robert Lee will present their year's work at the courthouse this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local and out of town judges will judge the exhibits including home baked goods which will be sold to the public after judging.
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Coke County Who
Robert Lee
Coke Club
Dams Planned for Bronte and Robert Lee Water Supplies
UCRA and Bronte and Robert Lee city officials will discuss construction of two small municipal dams. Bronte dam site is East Kickapoo Creek per Parkhill Cooper surveys. Robert Lee dam northeast of town on Mountain Creek. Estimated costs 7 is 700? The Robert Lee project costs 78 975 plus 35 000 for plant and 45 560 for system expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCRA
Robert Lee
Bronte
East Kickapoo Creek
Lubbock
Parkhill & Cooper
Mountain Creek
John Jones Rites Held in Seymour
John Jones of Seymour died Wednesday November 3 at his home. He was a brother of Mrs C C Smith of Bronte and uncle of C Ro and Otis Smith of here. Last rites were held yesterday afternoon with local relatives attending the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Seymour
Mr. Jones
C. C. Smith
Bronte
C. Ro
Otis Smith
Here
Blackwell Texas Post Office Seeks Substitute Clerk
An examination for the substitute clerk position in Blackwell Texas is announced by Mrs Stewart postmaster. The exam will be held November 20 1948 in Sweetwater starting at 8 30 am. Applicants must reside within the post office delivery or be bona fide patrons. current post office employees are considered patrons. Applications and further information are available from the postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell
Texas
Stewart
Sweetwater
Mrs. Knierem Heads to San Antonio for Week Visit
Mrs. Bob Knierem departed Tuesday for a week long visit with her sister in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Knierem
San Antonio
Le Drew Arrott wins state sheep shearing. heads to Chicago
Le Drew Arrott won first in the State Sheep Shearing Contest earning a place at the National Sheep Shearing Contest in Chicago during the International Livestock Exposition. The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Assn. contributed $100 to his travel expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Drew Arrott
Chicago
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Assn
le Drew
International
T.s.&g.r. Assn
Oil drilling advances near Bronte and Nolan county wells
Oilfield activity rises as equipment arrives for offsets to Hickok and Reynolds No 1 in Bronte and Humble No 1 near Robert Lee. Wells Sun No 1 and Sun No 13 report several barrels per hour tests, while Sun No 4 nears total depth and Nolan county wildcat Sun-Seaboard No 1 Mamie Haney shows sulfur water in a drill stem test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickok & Reynolds No. 1 Rawlings
Bronte
Hickok
Reynolds
E. C. Rawlings
Humble
BR. E. Hickman
American Republic
Jess Percifull
Sun No
P. W. Millican
Robert Lee
HH. Jameson
J. B. Walker
Nolan County
Sun-Seaboard
Mamie Haney
Wildcat
Sweetwater
J. W. Arledge
Arledge
Marble Fall
Coke County
Bronte Merchants Vow Armistice Day Closures
Most Bronte businesses will observe Armistice Day on November 11 and remain closed. Merchants urge townspeople to conduct business on the preceding Wednesday to avoid inconveniences from closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Bronte Lions hear Youngblood on dam prospects
Bronte Lions Club heard UCRA Chairman L F Youngblood discuss East Kickapoo creek dam plans for Bronte and Robert Lee water supply. He noted Colorado River dam construction near Robert Lee unlikely soon, suggesting smaller dams may suffice. A meeting with Coke County city commissions could occur tonight. Brooks Brewing, formerly of Bronte, attended as a guest. An auction sale by the Lions Lab was proposed for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Lions Club
UCRA
L. F. Youngblood
East Kickapoo Creek
Here
Coke County
Brooks Brewing
Abilene
Bronte
Lions Lab
Mrs. W. E. Lockhart Visits Bronte Friends
Mrs. Fannie McCutchen Lockhart of Canyon visited Bronte Thursday night to see her girlhood friend Mrs. May Cumbie Woalkans. The two recalled friendships dating to their youths and noted birthdays on November 3 and 5. Lockhart, a noted writer, was en route to San Antonio to join her son Dr. W. E. Lockhart of Alpine studying medicine in Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie McCutchen Lockhart
Canyon
May Cumbie Woalkans
Wilkins
Her. Wilkins
Bronte
Alpine
Galveston
Coke County
Christmas Parcels Mailing Dates For Overseas Employees
Army and Air Force overseas personnel and civilian employees should mail Christmas packages between October 15 and November 15. Major General Ed ward F. Witsell announced that this mailing window improves arrival timing. Packages should be securely packed in metal wood or straw fiberboard boxes with the addressee’s name and contents listed inside. The outside address should be on the box or wrapping, not on gummed labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and
Air Force Oceaiiel
Department of the Army and
Air Force
Edward F. Witsell
Adjutant General
Army
Witsell
Concho Council to Meet Tuesday for Scout Program
The Concho Valley Boy Scouts council continues an educational program at Bronze West Tuesday night November 9 at 7 30 p.m. in City Hall. Ballinger Robert Lee and other towns have sent troops to prior meetings with good speakers and talks by high Scout officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concho Valley Council
Bronze West
Ballinger
Robert Lee
Paint Rock
Eola
Bronte
Lowake
Hospital News Admissions and Discharges Summary
Hospital news notes admissions and discharges by date. Ed Dixon, Jack Walker, Willie Tubb, Honnie Baker, Mrs Brady Mills, Mrs O B Jacobs, B D Dunn, Mrs Robert Perkins, Novi Oliver admitted. Bob Keyes and Ronnie Baker dismissed. Willie Stephenson and Mrs With Stephenson dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Dixon
Jack Walker
Willie Tubb
Honnie Baker
Brady Mills
Bob Keyes
Dann of
Tennyson
Oet
Will Stephenson
O. B. Jacobs
B. D. Dunn
Robert Perkins
Novie Oliver
Ronnie Baker
Willie S Tubb
With Stephenson
Telephone Company Promotes Four Top Officials
John E. Robbins Jr. becomes head of the commercial department as Don Hunsaker, the president, announces promotions. J. J. Clay is named assistant to the president, Herman McLaughlin becomes plant superintendent, and J. H. Warren is named secretary. The changes follow the resignation of KE L. Jones, who will pursue private interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Robbins, Jr
San Angelo Telephone Co
Don Hunsaker
Hunsaker
J. J. Clay
Herman McLaughlin
J. H. Warren
KE. L. Jones
Jones
Herron Family Weekend Visit Spreads Through Three Cities
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Herron spent the weekend with their daughter Mrs. Carrol Leathers and family in Odessa. Also visiting were Billie Bob Herron of San Angelo and Mrs. A. B. Wilson, another Herron daughter, from San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Herron
Carrol Leathers
Odessa
Billie Bob Herron
San Angelo
A. B. Wilson
the Herrons
San Antonio
Postal rules for greeting cards and mail handling
The text outlines weight and size limits for mail with a 70 pound weight cap and 100 inch combined length and girth. It notes first class greeting cards at three cents and mentions normal delivery schedules. It also references air mail and a date around December 1.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Billie Tounget
Bronte Methodists
J. Fone
Sunda
Supt. Carroll
Travel Service
Nelda Ann Sheppard
Marlene
Dallas Fair
Bronte Lions
Youngblood
W. E. Lockhart
Concho Council
Hospital News
Telephone Company Promotions
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