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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1951
Page
2
A concerned parent describes frequent arguing and mild slapping as responses to a five year old daughter’s bossy defiance and a younger brother’s copying. Experts warn such punishment risks lasting resentment and guilt, urge warmth and reassurance, and suggest reading age specific child development books for constructive guidance.
C E Bruton was appointed Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2 to fill the unexpired term of A E Bell. The decision was made at Coke Co Commissioners Court last Monday after Bell resigned to enter the cafe business.
Freight and passenger service on the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway between Sweetwater and San Angelo will be suspended for about thirty days starting November 1. Through freight shipments will route via San Angelo Junction while passenger and coach service will be handled by truck and bus between Sweetwater and San Angelo. Local residents Mro and Mi WW Baker were hosted by their daughter Mrs Jo A Percifull. Mrs Percifull’s sister Mrs Lester Rice visited from Yuba City California and later traveled to Portales New Mexico with Mr and Mrs Riker.
The J O Y Class met November 13 at Mrs Carrie Williams home with Mrs Collins Sayner presiding. Members answered roll call with a Genesis verse and planned a Christmas party. Guests included Mrs Frank Keeney Mrs M J Lasswell Mrs Vetal Flores Mrs Lester Webb and host Mrs Williams.
Mrs. J. W. Tammen, pastor of the Pentecostal church of God in Bronte and San Angelo, said the church will broadcast on KRUN Ballinger. Tune in Tuesdays and Fridays as a full time pastor is expected to arrive soon to lead Bronte. Until then, local members may attend services at the San Angelo church.
Jimmy Forman was honored with a birthday party at City Park on Saturday November 10 for his eighth birthday. Guests included Mrs. Robert Forman assisted by Mrs. Vernon Glenn. A yellow and white cake with candles was served along with Dr Pepper and candy to attendees.
Hospital entries list admissions on Nov 6 through Nov 15 including Larry Robinson John Riley B A Bell Jim Anderson and others. Discharges include Mrs R R Ash Mrs Leon Sharp Larry Robinson Jimmy Rickles Joyce Reynolds and more. Mrs O W Chapman expired at 4 45 am Nov 11. A Brownwood visit notes Raymond Wheeler grandson recovering from emergency operation.
Christopher Alfred Doose Jr., 42, of San Angelo and Brookshire, was found shot to death near a water tank at his Brookshire ranch on Friday afternoon November 9. Justice of the Peace B G Sharp and County Attorney Jack Moore ruled the death accidental after investigation. Doose was shot with a German 32 caliber pistol. His sister Marguerite Doose of San Antonio had been visiting him and said he planned a pasture run at noon before he disappeared. Funeral services were held Sunday in Ballinger. He is survived by his sister, one son Christopher Alfred Doose III, San Angelo, two uncles and five aunts. Will McDonald of Azle and his wife visited Mr and Mrs Fred McDonald nearby.
Mrs. R. R. Sowell has been a patient in Coke County Memorial Hospital in Robert Lee this week. Mr. and Mrs. Noth Pruitt Sr. were in Waco buying Christmas merchandise for their store. Edward Cumbie attended the Texas Baylor football game Saturday in Austin. Arnold Ball returned Tuesday from a hunting trip to New Mexico.
We thank friends for kind deeds and thoughts during our bereavement. O W Chapman and family H O Whitt and family express gratitude for support and sympathy.
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