Oil wildcats and tests near Bronte area updated
Humble Oil & Refining Co moved in a rig for No 1 C C Holder test 740 feet NW and 4500 feet SW of a section line. Spartan Drilling Co plans a wildcat four miles west and 2.5 miles north of Tennyson. Several formations including Ellenburger and Strawn yield varied oil and water mixes with tests at depths from 3 500 to 6 000 feet and flows reported at Bronte and Blackwell regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Spartan Drilling Co
Dallas
Tennyson
Firu
Union No
Daisy McCutchen
McCutchen
Bronte
Humble No
E. H. Schuch
Wildcat
Tom Green
Strawn
Fort Chadbourne
Fred M. Manning
L. McNay
MLC
Zuniga Survey
G. W. Strake
Elo Michaelis
Marty
Stubblefield
Bardell Oil Go
Z. Lowell
National Associated Petroleum Co
Mary Earwood
Blackwell
Ellenburger
Hospital Admissions and Births Reported
The hospital notes list admissions and discharges from Nov 2 to Nov 8. Jimmy Carroll. Mrs Keith Loftin. a son Larry Keith born to Mr and Mrs Keith Loftin. William Clifford birth to Mr and Mrs Harold Garrett weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces. Others admitted include B J Davis, Mrs B G Timmons, Trisha Andrews, Clyde Smith, Kay Powell, Allen Jackson, O W Chapman. Dismissals include Jack Trimble, Loyd Carroll, Mrs J E Fuller, K J Davis, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Carroll
Keith Loftin
Larry Keith
Harold Garrett
Jack Trimble
Austin Sandusky
B. J. Davis
B. G. Timmons
Trisha Andrews
Clyde Smith
Loyd Carrol
J. E. Fuller
William Clifford
Kay Powell
Allen Jackson
K. J. Davis
O. W. Chapman
G. Timmons
Lyde Smith
J. E. Foller
Mrs D M Ott Honored On 82nd Birthday
Mrs D M Ott of Bronte was honored with a birthday dinner Sunday at her home. At 82 she is described as very active and has lived in the area for many years. Attending were Mr and Mrs Alvin Ott of San Angelo Mr and Mrs Clint Duncan Bob and Mr and Mrs Ronald Walton and Joe Dell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Ott
Bronte
Alvin Ott
San Angelo
Clint Duncan
Bob
Ronald Walton
Joe Dell
Local gin to open three days a week
J D Luttrell manager of Farmers Marketing Association gin said the facility will operate on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday beginning next week due to falling cotton receipts. The gin has processed 453 bales so far this season.
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J.D. Luttrell
Farmers Marketing Association Gin
Lattrell
Hermleigh Hosts Longhorns In District Clash Tonight
The Hermleigh Cardinals host the Longhorns in a District 6 B game aiming for a third win of 1950. Cardinals coached by J N Williams average 162 pounds to 147 for Bronte, with Bronte boasting an aerial attack led by McCutchen Waldrop Sandusky and Gentry.
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Hermleigh
Longhorns
Scurry County
Hermleigh Cardinals
Cardinals
J. N. Willams
Marlin McCutchen
Lyndon Waldrop
Gerald Sandusky
Billy Jack Gentry
Runnels County Attorney Speaks at Lions Club Meeting
Jack Moore newly elected Runnels County attorney addressed Bronte Lions Club on Armistice meaning. He warned of external communism and internal socialism and urged voting, jury service, civic duty, and a Christian path to uphold democracy. He urged Americans to turn to Christianity and follow its teachings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Moore
Runnels County
Bronte Lions Club
Moore
Aimerins
Coke County Farm Bureau Barbecue Invites Farmers
All farmers and ranchers of Coke County are invited to a barbecue on Monday November 13 at the Robert Lee Legion hall CE Arrott president of the Coke County chapter says membership drive is progressing slowly but harvest is busy and invites all farmers regardless of membership to attend the event at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Robert Lee Legion Hall
Arrott
Fat Organization
Artolt
Ducks at Risk from Shooting Threats in Local Tale
A fragmented note describes domestic ducks owned by a woman named Maso Jack Do Tees who sought protection after hunters threatened the birds. The two pets, one white and one black and red, are valued by their owner who appeals for safety.
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Cca
Maso Jack
Hat Work Ar
Local Girl Pledges TSCW Literary Club
Rosa Lee Langford daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Langford is among about 250 Texas State College for Women pledges now active in the literary and social clubs. Pledges performed duties for senior sisters and collected signatures from teachers as part of the induction aimed at stimulating interest in literature art music and social activity. Langford belongs to the Betsy Ross Club.
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Texas State College
Woien
Rosa Lee Langford
J. J. Langford
Anen
Miss Langford
Betsy Ross Clib
Garbage Collection Schedule Slips From Vague Post
A garbled notice urges residents to place all trash cans and bundles out for pickup and to have them ready for collection. It directs contact to Springer or Mr FEO for details and warns of changes within the next few days once work begins.
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Springer
Obec
Tia Warbare
Towan
Spranter
Nuvbods
Winter Comes to Bronte Brings Sudden Temperature Drop
Bronte experienced a brief cold snap on Wednesday night with a rapid fall from 78 to 62 degrees by 7 PM. A faint frost earlier killed much of the area’s vegetables while summer-like warmth returned afterward. heating stores and anti-freeze sales rose along the week.
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Qoon
Hove
Caea
Prospects for Bronte Winters Road Improve
A Bronte to Winters road project gains momentum as Coke County and state highway officials back adding the three and a half mile Bronte to Runnels County line segment to the farm to market program for the next two years. Officials note Coke County has received 713000 for road work and anticipate about 70000 more, with paving planned for two miles of road from the highway to Silver and consideration to replace two weak spans between Robert Lee and San Angelo. The Runnels County segment may not be built this cycle, but county efforts focus on completing the Coke County portion to speed overall completion.
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Bronte
Hughwoay
Coke County Commissioners Court
State Department
Runnels Couny
Coke County
Jughway
Robert Lee
San Angelo
Dean
Jude Decay
Runnels County
Student Council Schedules Meetings and Projects
The Bronte High School student council held its second meeting of the year with 20 students and three adult advisors. The group acts as a student jury for rule violations, with three offenders disciplined in Monday’s session. They plan monthly assemblies and rotating class participation, starting November 22 with the Senior class then others, and sponsor a pep rally and bow tie prior to the Bronte Hubert Lee football game.
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Bronte High School
Connect
Gaddys
Hom
Daniels
Gordon Creel
Aso
Mrs Boecking Named Collector for Gas Company
Mrs Charlie Boecking of Bronte employed by Lonestar Gas Co as collector. Buelow, divisional slanger, announced Boecking will handle monthly bills and oversee notices to Bronte area users. Company says delays in gas service have caused concern among Bronte residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Boecking
Bern
Lonestar Gas Co
Bronte
Buelow
Fis
Brossie
Pevanegus
Theo Blue Makes Honor Roll at Schrener Institute
Theo Blue is named among thirteen students on the Schrener Institute honor roll for the first six weeks. Acting Dean BLP Moss released the list noting that 34 students in the high school division earned the distinction.
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Bromte
Schrener Institute
Blp
Moss
Institute Cochene Sane Hagh
Father of Local Woman Buried in Ballinger
Charles Manske, 66, died Monday at the family home in Hawena after an extended illness. A German native who came to the United States in 1886, he lived in San Angelo and Cisco before moving to Runnels County in 1915. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Newby-Diasis chapel in Ballinger with Rev. Frank Lamimert officiating. Interment was in Kawena Protestant cemetery. Survivors include his widow, one son Carl Manske of Kermit, seven daughters, a brother, three sisters, and 16 grandchildren.
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Chieles Manske
Hawena
Germany
Manske
United States
San Angelo
Cisco
Runnels County
Newby-Diasis
Ballinges
Frank Lamimert
Zoar Evangelial Church
Rotha
Kawena
Carl Manske
Kermit
Cecil Lander
Joyce Manske
Bellinker
Fritz Spicker
Miles
Will
86 Voters Cast Ballots in Precinct 2 General Election
Only 86 residents voted in precinct 2 last Tuesday in the general election. All ballots were straight Democratic. Key statewide winners included Allan Shivers and Price Daniel, with many other state and district offices decided in the primaries. Local races had little interest, reflecting a token turnout across Texas counties.
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Allan Shivers
Ben Ramses
Price Daniel
Will Wilson
Meade F. Griffin
W. A. Morrison
Court At Criminal Appeals
Willian Manay
Rairoad
Robert S. Calvert
Oklahoma families visit Walker over the weekend
Me and Mrs Quanah Griffin and three children of Randlett Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs Jim Malone of Comanche Oklahoma visited Mr and Mrs J N Walker over the weekend Mrs Griffin and Mr Malone are a niece and nephew of Mr Walker Mr and Mrs Jack D Ivey have moved into their new home north of town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quanah Griffin
Randlett
Okla
Jim Malone
Comanche
J. N. Walker
Griffin
Mr. Malone
Mr. Walker
Jack D. Ivey
Funeral for Charles William Cow Held in McCamey
Mrs. Kate Cox of Bronte and Mr and Mrs O M Meador of Tennyson attended the funeral in McCamey for their nephew Charles William Cow. Cox died suddenly in Alpine at 10 30 p m Saturday likely from a heart attack. He was a former Sul Ross College speech professor in Alpine for two years and a Brownwood born 1920 graduate of McCamey High School who earned a BS in 1948 and a master’s in 1949 from Sul Ross.
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Kate Cox
Bronte
Mar
O. Meador
Tennyson
Servces
McCamvy
Charles William Cow
Cox
Alpine
Sul Ross College
Brownwood
McCamey
McCamey High School
Sul Ros
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Bronte High
Hobbs
Gwendolyn Earnest
C. E. Earnnest
Big Spring
Kitty Sue Gaddy
WL ON. Gaddy
Miss Earnest
Miss Gaddy
Hospital News
Wylie
Rochelle
Stanton
Ozona
Loraine
Hennleigh
New Deal
Henoleigh
Trent
Henleigh
Rule
Toehal
Coahoma
Sweetwater B
Lions Meet
Farm Bureau
Tscw Literary Club
Nerf Ry
Keenneth M. Cook
Mies Detis Gifreath
Cook
J. M. Riggytoe
Morgen ‘Drilling Co
Union OF Co
Winters
Bronte and
Drome
Jeh Dean
Otis Smith
Cop. Bruton
Vad Richards
Sid Evany
Osmo Hhack
Ball Hare
John QO. McAdams
Pred Wedford
Wooh. Ramos
Floyd Suns
J. Green
J W. Dixon
Tne
Come Hissioners
Distret
Felina Brunson
Ott Sb
Quindi Lass
Felina
Moroo
Mtr
Fos. Brunson
Linda
Ro. Lasswell
Breclaw Snd
Theo Blue
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