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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1949

Page

3

Bronte Hosts Hermleigh in District 2B Showdown

Bronte Longhorns meet undefeated Hermleigh Cardinals in a key District 2B clash tonight. Bronte hopes to rebound after a 13-7 loss to Coahoma while Hermleigh seeks another win as region title implications loom.

Bronte Hermleigh Coahoma Heroleigh Caredinals Elbert Stephensonfield Bronte Lorghorns Longhorns Robert Lee Hermleigh Namy Oine Amore Cardinals Cowhorns Robert Lee Tennleigh Iraan Dot Bronte Jack Vanuhn John Rusk Roy Wilkins Banta McCutchen Cy Joe Russell Ash Charles Brown Beau J. Snead Kenneth Hester Vanes Winn Earl Rusk HIE Gerald Sandusky Hernleigh Culp Cy Brackeen J. Robertson Etheredee Fritz Lee LE Lockett Rie Voss Williams Li Reliuson Henderson Bronte Longhorns

Bronte Bank total resources surpass two million dollars

Total resources of First National Bank in Bronte reach 2,018,164.38 dollars per a November condition report. President V2 Youngblood notes this is an all time high and points to strong local deposits and prudent loan activity as the area’s finances improve.

Naional Bronte Youngblood Hians

Doyle Scott Fights in Bronte Last Weekend

Doyle Scott of Jal New Mexico was reported as fighting in Bronte during the past weekend with local witnesses noting the clash occurred in the Bronte area.

Doyle Scott Jal, N. M Bronte

Upper Colorado River Authority to Finances Small Dam for Robert Lee

The Upper Colorado River Authority voted to proceed with plans to build a small dam for Robert Lee. A resolution would appropriate up to 70000 dollars for the 50 acre foot reservoir east of Robert Lee. The city will make monthly payments to liquidate the cost.

Upper Colorado River Authority Robert Lee Resere Robert le UCCHA

Bandeen Urges Robert Lee Dam as West Texas Must

Bandeen, West Texas Chamber of Commerce general manager, urged activating the Robert Lee dam for West Texas water needs. He pressed federal aid as essential to finance the project, speaking at a San Angelo meeting with civic leaders, noting the site could impound 600 000 acre feet and serve about 20 towns.

D. Oal Bandeen West Texas Harry P. Burleigh Austin Bureau of Rechumation Statbear Robert Lee Project Bandeen Bureau of Reclamation

New Oil Locations Spark Bright Production Outlook

Oil activity advances with new locations and rising prospects in the Lone Star area. Wells planned near Odum, Oden, Wingate and Humble No 1 sites, with completions such as No 3 Odom flowing 128 barrels daily and 69 barrels water. Consolidated reports note test results, gas oil ratios, and planned further drilling.

Wingate Humble Odea Powell and Murray Winewate Odom Owete Willogu Haman, Jr Port Worth St. MacNay Mort Chadbourne Peder Oh Autos Hillam

Brother of Bronte man buried in Rotan

Funeral services for Yom Riker of Bronte were held Wednesday at the Rotan Methodist Church with the pastor officiating. Riker is survived by one daughter four sons and nine siblings all living. Bronte attendees included Miro and Mrs Walter Phillips Mrs Jess Perestull and Mr and Mrs S A Kiker.

Yom Riker Rotan S.A. Riker Bronte Theis Miro Walter Phillips Jess Perestull S. A. Kiker

Ninety Votes Cast Here Defeat Amendments in Pres Day Election

Ninety votes were cast in Pres day election in Bronte defeating ten Texas constitutional amendments. George Morgan won 61 votes for the newly created State Board of Education, ahead of rivals Gordon Gaffin and John Roundtree. Statewide, only two amendments passed, notably rural fire protection districts and expanded legislative latitude for district court terms. Morgan, from San Angelo, likely candidate for the Education Board in the district.

Pres Day Bronte Texas George Morgan State Board of Educa Jeshim San Angelo State Board of Education Gordon Gaffin Brownwood John Roundtree Lampasas

Committeemen to Be Elected November 19

Farmers and farm wives eligible to vote in the November 19 election for local committeemen who will administer programs under AAA plans this year. Voters include owners operators tenants and sharecroppers on participating farms through the County Agricultural Conservation association. AAA officials urge wide participation.

Hho Durin County Agricultural Conservation Association AAA

Legion Names New Officers In Levin Hall Meeting

The American Legion post announced officers led by Commander Ben Spoonmts with Jo A Stephenson as 1st vice commander and Nock Peredull as 2nd vice commander. Rosee Fancher and Norman Riker filled key roles. a 9 member slate also included Bark Frank Glenn, HL. Oo Whitt, J Bo Mackey and Jack Ivey. The post voted to reinstate the Americana Legion medal program for 4th and 5th graders based on 20 percent marks in five categories. The girls medal follows similar criteria. The Legion will end sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop 82 in favor of the Lions Club, with automatic return if sponsorship ends.

American Legion Levin Hall Nosland Ben Spoonmts Jo A Stephenson Nock Peredull Rosee Fancher Norman Riker Bark Frank Glenn HL. Oo Whitt J Bo Mackey Serugeant Jack Ivey Legionaires Bey Gil Sth Legion Boy Scout Lions Club Lions

Veterans urged to file World War TE dividend cards

Attention veterans of World War TE who earned government insurance and have not applied for the dividend due early 1950 should complete their cards and mail them promptly. For help, see Norman Riker, adjutant of the Bronte Legion Post.

Norman Riker Bronte Legion Post

Armistice Day Observed as Bronte Merchants Close

Most Bronte merchants close for Armistice Day with some remaining open morning hours. residents expect a football game between Hermleigh and Bronte Longhorns as the day’s main event. Local pep squad will perform at halftime with no formal observance program planned.

Bronte Hermleigh Bronte Longhorns

Unclear text. medical claims and names appear garbled

The readable segments describe a New York medical discussion about a new cure and treatments. Mentions doctors, patients, and potential therapies, with references to trials and upcoming decisions. Contains numerous garbled words and unclear identities, making specifics unreliable.

Dan Auld Sells Half His Interest In Bronte Field

Kerrville man Dan Auld sold half of his stake in the Bronte field near Bronte to an undisclosed party. Lead area operator plans include expanding wells and piping from the Bien Pad to the system east of San Nerala. Production details cite Wells 1 Keeney and 2 Rawlings with gas shows and planned improvements to the field.

Dan Auld Bronte Bowes Kerrville Lone Star Petition Co Orbier Spongo Nao PO McQueen Ned MQ Hiss Poa Shor Production Co Bien Padd San Narela Keeney Oan Tie Fiddo Oi’ Co Robert Fooman Noo Ft Rawls

Settlement Near on Oak Creek Questions in Sweetwater

Settlement talks between the city of Sweetwater and landowners over the Oak Creek lake site advanced this week with verbal terms likely before formal approval. Engineers and lawyers for the city and plaintiff landowners agreed on stipulations to protect downstream water rights while deliberations in Coke County target permitting whether oil production can continue. A November 14 condemnation hearing at Robert Lee will appoint jury commissioners to value and set the price for dam land, with Jeff Dean naming Robert B. Allen J. Frank McCabe and W. W. Ivey as the panel.

A. J. Watts Sweetwater Wirtz Coke County State Board of Water Engineers J.C. Pace, Jr City Commission Pace Robert Lee Jeff Dean Robert B. Allen J. Frank McCabe Silver W. W. Ivey Bronte

City of Sweetwater Reaches Oak Creek Dam agreement

Thursday report states Sweetwater city and owner group led by Wotie reach a deal on Oak Creek dam. Landowners will receive specified water allotments in exchange for rights to the properties involved.

Wotie Sweetwater Oak Creek

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