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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1944

Page

3

Nuptial Shower Honoree Carrol Leathers Toasted Saturday

Mrs Will Wrinkle and co hosts entertained at a post nuptial shower for Carrol Leathers formerly Dorothy Herron. Guests included out of town attendees from San Angelo Amarillo San Antonio and Bolling Field. Gifts and elaborate refreshments marked the event with many attendees presenting presents to the honoree.

Will Wrinkle d.Beaver C. E. q@nartel Higetesa Patcher Carol Leathers Dorothy “Zou Herron W. C. Olsen Mary Wallace Schdusky Hollis Stevens Floyd Modgling Evert Best Catherine Wrinkle Ida Lou Modgling Mesdames Floyd -Modgling Gertrude Hayley J. L. Keeney Fewel Sims Robin Harwell C. H. Wrinkle Alostin Sandusky Mary W. C. Okten H. O. Whitt Wil Stephenson Marshall Stephenson Lillie Wrinkle Otis Smith Jean Robi. Herron John Leathers J. W.warner S. O. Jackson Odella Writkle C R. Blake Chedser Riker Pat Beaver Evert Best Claud Beaver

Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs J W Warner

A November 5 golden wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs J W Warner featured a Legion Park barbecue and basket lunch for sixty seven guests including Elder Charley Carroll and family. An open house at the Warner home followed from 3 to 5 pm with many old friends visiting to extend best wishes for continued happiness.

J. W. Warner Legion Park Charley Carroll Carroll Talpa Warner Ernest Warner

Chadbourne H D Chub Studies Christmas Gifts

Home Demonstration Club at Fort Chadbourne met at Mrs. Walter Moore's for a Tuesday afternoon session. Members shared gift ideas for children and household items. eight members and six guests attended. Next meeting set for November 28 at Mrs. J. J. Morrow's home at 3 PM. Mrs. Curtis Walker, Reporter.

Home Demonstration Club Fort Chadbourne Walter Moore J. J. Morrow Curtis Walker

Barbecue Dinner Honors C. R. Kirchman at City Park

A city park barbecue dinner honored C. R. Kirchman on furlough before he returns to duty. Attendees included Kirchman and family, friends from Bronte, San Angelo, Sterling City, and Bryante. The gathering prayed for his safe return to his post and two Kirchman sons serve in the Navy.

C. R. Kirchman Brdnie Robert Kirchman Bronte Zil McCaleb Joe Hester C. R

Barbee Dry Goods Store Celebrates Third Anniversary

Barbee Dry Goods Store at 8 South Chadbourne Street marks its third anniversary in San Angelo. Owner A R Barbee notes growth from two clerks to seven and promotes Christmas stock with free gift wrapping and a layaway plan. The Barbees praise customers and invite visits to experience their friendly department store atmosphere.

San Angelo Barbee Chadbourne Street FE. W. Barbee R. A. Barbee A. R. Barbee Mr. Barbee Magnolia Petroleum Company San San Angelo

Bronte Home Demonstration Club Elects Officers for Year

Bronte Texas group reorganizes into Senior and Junior Home Demonstration clubs at a Wednesday meeting hosted by Mrs. Taylor Emerson and co hostesses. Eighteen members attended. Officers named include O W Chapman president Fewell Sims vice president Olive Keeney secretary treasurer Eva Keeney parliamentarian L T Youngblood club delegate and Minnie B West reporter. Continuous note mentions continued on last page.

Bronte Home Demonstration Club Taylor Emerson Emerson Ronald Walton 0. W. Chapman Bronte Senior Women’s Home Demonstration Club O. W. Chapman Fewell Sims Olive Keeney Eva Keeney L. T. Youngblood Minnie B. West

Kickapoo Quilting Club Does Much Good Work

The Kickapoo community women organize a Quilting Club in August. They report progress quilting 27 quilts including one for the Baptist orphan's home and two for the Christian's orphan's home. Members from Bronte, such as Mrs. C. FE Bru, contribute Friendship quilt tops as the club continues community work.

Women of Kickapoo Baptist Orphan’s Home Christian’s Orphan’s Home Church of Christ Baptist Bronte C. FE. Bru

Mrs Bud Bell Opens Beauty Shop in Bronte

Mrs Bud Bell returns to Bronte after beauty culture training in San Angelo and opens Myrtle s Beauty Shop with operator Miss Mary Herrington. They offer permanent waving and beauty services equal to West Texas shops and promise fair prices for Bronte area ladies.

Myrtle Enterprise Bud Bell San Angelo Bronte Mrs. Bell

Bronte Women Organize Free Christmas Greeting Cards

Mrs. Mac Rippetoe and neighbors plan to send free Christmas cards with postage to service members overseas. Bronte Pharmacy will supply cards and the latest soldier addresses between December 1 and 10. The idea is to remember every Bronteland service member with a collaborative greeting signed by the community.

Mac Rippetoe Buford Bronteland

PTA Appreciation for Liberal Patronage at Bronte School

The Executive Committee of the PTA thanks Bronte School patrons for aid aiding the 1944-45 drive. Totals from events include Cake Walk 59.39 Carnival Chances on turkey and cake 97.30 Bingo stand 120.85 Cat stand 60.85 122.42. Funds support school children benefits.

Bronte

Visit to new beauty shop shows Mrs Bell’s readiness

A note inviting readers to visit the new shop to judge Mrs Bell’s beauty services and meet Mrs Bell and Misa Herpington who will greet visitors and answer questions about offerings.

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Carrol Freddie W. Hickman Cpl Johnnie Mac Hickman Bolling MRS. Carrol Leathers Chadbourne H. D.chub City Park Barbee’s The Bronte W. Hf. D. Club Kickapoo Quilting Club PTA
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