Hermleigh Defeats Bronte 27-6 In District 8-B Clash
Hermleigh overpower Bronte 27-6 on their home field to push toward the District 8-B title. Henderson and Williams led a 79 yard ground drive and a 36 yard pass to Lockett, with Williams scoring twice and Bronte answering late with Sandusky Hester and Rusk contributing on offense and defense.
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Hermleigh
Bronte
Cardinals
Henderson
Williams
Longhorns
Voss
Lockett
Willams
Longhorn
Hudnell
Kenneth Hester
Gerald Sandusky
Beautiful
Roy Wilkins
Sandusky
Hester
Rusk
Vaughn
Bronte Pep Squad Performs Armistice Half Time
The Bronte Hermleigh Armistice game halftime featured the Bronte pep squad forming a cross with white crosses and corsages, a dove of peace released by drum major Hattie Joe Snead, and taps by Norman Riker Edward Cumbie and Noel Percifull. The display honored Armistice with a firing squad from the American Legion and was praised by fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Bronte Hermleigh
Flanders Field
Hattie Joe Snead
American Legion
Norman Riker
Edward Cumbie
Noel Percifull
J. L. Carroll
V. Smith
Hospital News Admits And Dismissals Reported
Admissions include Mrs F P Fancher on Nov 9 and Mrs J C Thom on Nov 10. Dismissals include Johnnie Ash Mrs Clifford Hageman and son Clay Don J D Bormarnd on Nov 11. Dan Middleton admitted on Nov 12 then dismissed on Nov 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Fancher
J. C. Thom
Johnnie Ash
Clifford Hageman
Clay Don
J. D. Bormarnd
Dan Middleton
Tom Smith
J. D. Adkins
Douglas Snead
G. S. Walker
Nelda Sheppard Engaged to Jack Benson
Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Nelda Ann Sheppard daughter of Mr and Mrs Delmer Sheppard of Robert Lee to Jack Benson son of Mr and Mrs W H Brock of Floydada. Nelda attends San Angelo College and is a Robert Lee High School graduate. Brock is a Texas Tech senior in Lubbock.
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Nelda Ann Sheppard
Delwe ‘Sheppard
Robert Lee
Jack Benson
W. H. Brock
Floydads
Miss Sheppard
San Angelo College
Robert Lee High School
Brock
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Bhickwell gin fire destroys plant with heavy loss
The only gin in Bhickwell burned Friday afternoon, estimated at 40 000 to 50 000 dollars. Fire started in the seed lease about 1 30 pm. Volunteers fought the blaze but could not stop it. The flames spread to the entire plant by 7 pm as Sweetwater and Blackwell volunteers aided the effort without a water supply.
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Bhickwell
Thames
Bronte Fire Chief Seeks Area Help After Gin Fire
Bronte Fire Chief Ben Spoonts says Bronte Fire Department was not notified about the Blackwell Gin fire and may not have reached it in time. He adds the department would have been glad to assist and urges officials to call when help is needed anywhere in the area.
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Bronte
Ben Spoonts
Spoonts
The
Bronte Enterprise
Bronte Volunter Fire Department
gin fire destroys longtime plant in 1927 revival
Fire swept through the plant owned by RH Jordan and BP TL McDonald halting operations after the 665th bale was processed. Loss likely surpasses 13 000 with seed dust uninsured, leaving Blackwell without a gin for the cotton crop and marking a second fire destruction after a 1927 rebuild.
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RH. Jordan
TL McDonald
Theoopin
P.O. Dabney
Blackwell
Roof torn off of gin building dismantling in progress
Workers finished tearing the roof from the old Plant ers Gin building and will remove the walls next. Aggie classes and others move materials to the site for barns and pens for local FFA feeding projects. J T Henry noted three classes pulled 68 pounds of nails in a one hour session.
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Aggie
FFA
J.T. Henry
Club meets in Smith home for landscaping demonstration
The Bronte Sr. who club met November 9 at Mrs Lake Smith home. County Agent Travis Hicks demonstrated landscaping techniques and Miss Vernemma Freeman home demonstration agent assisted. A salad plate was served to seven members and guests.
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Bronte Sr
Lake Smith
Travis Hicks
Vernemma Freeman
Bronte Visitors Among Local Community Members
Mrs. Jeff Dean and the children of Robert Lee and Rev. McWhorter visited Bronte Wednesday afternoon, joining other residents in social exchanges and local museum strolls.
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Jeff Dean
Robert Lee
Rev. McWhorter
Sweetwater and Landowners Agree on Oak Creek Water
An agreement settles the Oak Creek reservoir dispute in Coke County. The city will release 6000 gallons per day for downstream stock farming and provide annual flows to fill water holes below the dam. A three-man commission will hear condemnation evidence at Robert Lee to set compensation.
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Sweetwater
Oak Creek Reservoir
Oak Creek
Appointeen Wiley
Aowell
Wileys
Coke County
Robert Lee
Robert B. Allen
J. Miank McCabe
Silver
Wlw
Tees
Bronte
Ginned Cotton Totals Told By Coke County Gins
About 1500 bales of the 1949 cotton crop have been ginned at Coke County gins. The One gin, the Maverick, surpassed 1500 bales this week, with owner Mrs. CG Glenn noting long daily hours. The Robert Lee gin processed around 800 bales, per owner Pred McDonald. The two gins are the county's only facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
J. JD. Luttrell
Robert Lee
McDonald, S
Maverick
CG. Glenn
Gllenn
Mrs Glenn Hosts Junior Study Club Meeting
The Junior Study Club met at Mrs BoB Glenn’s home with Mrs Ben Oglesby in charge on Health. Members answered roll call with a disease precaution and discussed street signs for town intersections and possible night meetings. Refreshments were served to members and one visitor Mrs Dale Glenn.
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Vhe
Bob. Glenn
Ben Oglesby
Mines Lewis Bridges
Matthew Caperton
Ro. Caperton
Chak Clean
Noel Percitull
Charlie Phillips
Roy Robinson
Re Ed Sims
Ben Spoonts
Dale Glenn
Surprise Party For Mrs Coleman In Ballinger
Local women held a surprise shower and party for Mrs Buck Coleman at her Ballinger home last Wednesday afternoon. Guests listed include Mines H Hi Sims Ronnie Baldwin Bon Spoonts T F Sims Tommy Glenn Harold Sims R T Caperton Jackie Ruth Coleman Charlie Phillips Lewis Bridges and others. Refreshments featured tuna fish cheese sandwiches cookies potato chips and cakes.
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Buck Coleman
Ballinger
Coleman
H Hi
Sims
Ronnie
Baldwin
T. F. Sims
Tommy Glenn
Harold Sims
R. T. Caperton
Jackie
Jack Belcher
Ruth Coleman
Charlie Phillips
Lewis Bridges
Senior Play “Look Who's Here” At Bronte Enterprise
Notice announces an upcoming performance of the senior play Look Who's Here at The Bronte Enterprise with details to follow. The brief invites readers to watch for further information and scheduling.
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Bronte Enterprise
Bronte oilfield activity boosts Keeney lease venture
Reports describe Keeney recovering 700 feet of oil and Bronte area drilling expanding as Rose Prithian Co. of AllwergMos edo advances the Neo 2 Pere location east of the Neo 1 Pere pits. Keeney tests reach 4370 feet with surface gas flow and oil from the Bronte field.
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Bronte Se Tion
Rose Prithian Co
Allwerg Mosedo
Acug
Jo AL Percitull
Haewhe
Piaresdies
Bronte
Karbrand
Mae Keeney
Neight
PTA Executive Board Discusses School Piano Fund
The Brant PTA executive board meets to review a committee report on financing a new school piano. Members debate costs, supervision, and future funding plans, with a favorable grade noted for the in-laws and communication from Austin. The board also approves carrying over pond materials to next year and a partial payment plan for athletic departments.
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Brant Pta
Clirrall
Barciag
Schagl
Seco One
Disneyed
Asiak Mas
Whomaison
Shir
Tren Austin
PVA
Thanksgiving Day Game Sets Championship at Coke County
Bronte and Robert Lee prepare for a Thanksgiving Day clash to decide the Coke County championship. Bronte’s 2-7 record trails a 4-4 Robert Lee. Bronte has 62 points to opponents 138 while Robert Lee has 4-4 and similar points. Also notes surgery and medical checks involving local residents.
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Robert Lee Phe
Het Fuday
Stanton
Bronte
Robert Lee
Ha Lotane
Bulldogs
Headleugh
Route
Seer
Bake Sale to Aid Cemetery Association This Saturday
A bake sale is planned for Saturday to raise funds for the cemetery association. Organizers urge attendees to bring a pret cake and support the effort to cover expenses.
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Borcking
Chitferdhark Veral
Robert Pons
Floyd Modygling Is Tl In Dallas Hospital
Mrs. Floyd Moduling reports that Floyd Modygling is in a Dallas Medical Arts Hospital after a severe illness. The family hopes he begins improving soon. hospital staff decline further details.
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Floyd Modygling
Dallas
Rhythm Band PTA Program At Bronte Meeting
The Bronte PTA held a Tuesday night session in the school auditorium. The Rhythm Band directed by Mir Geerte Thomas performed with several numbers. President Mais Will presided. Mrs Dann Tasswell spoke on teamwork between parents. A report from secretary treasurer was heard and the group approved spending three hundred dollars for a piano and one hundred dollars each for the library and athletic association.
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Bronte Ppa
Ats Regiirer
Mais Will
PVA
Cand
Athletic Association
Enterprise QUT Early Next Week
The Bronze Enterprise will publish Wednesday next week rather than Friday morning due to Thanksgiving. Merchants asked for an earlier issue to reach readers before the holiday. News copy deadlines move to Monday. writers urged to submit Saturday for preparation.
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Enterprise
Vhe Bronze Enterprise
Fragmented OCR recalls bake sale and meeting details
A damaged OCR summary notes a bake sale event and a meeting with scattered names and places. It mentions cake sales, a discussion, and community notices with unclear participants and dates, suggesting a small local gathering and related refreshments.
Death Row Accident Injures Two Youths Near Bronte
Two youths, aged about 16, were injured in a vehicle collision south of Bronte on Friday. They were taken to Sweetwater hospital by ambulance with head and facial injuries and a possible skull fracture reported for one. The incident raises highway injuries along the river bridge to Tenney son to over a dozen in the past year.
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Bronte
Qhobborkel
Esse Eyuleston
Sweetwater
Eyuleston
Sweetwater Hospital
River Bridge
Tennyson
C E Arrott Reelected Head Of Farm Bureau in Holbert
C E Arrott was reelected president of the Cake County Farm Bureau at the annual gathering in Holbert. Bryan Gartian of Sanco W was elected vice president, with Mrs. Cub Arrottth chosen secretary and treasurer. The event included a Dallas Now report, barbecue beef, pickles and cake, plus entertainment by a local fiddle group as members planned next year’s meeting and forecast continued interest in the bureau’s Blue Cross program.
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Cor Anott
Cake
Holbert
Des
Brvan Gartian
Sanco
Cub
Arrotth
Mitchell
Datte Kerean
Mir Kang
Edith
Dallas
Orte
Mire Anrat
Dan Butean
Blue Cross
Ceeaanee Phi
Thanksgiving Day Community Service Planned
A community service for Thanksgiving is planned at the Methodist Church Hes V1. Pastor Price of the Baptist Church will lead prayers and the service will be held at sunrise. A program will be announced in the week’s paper and the public is invited.
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Price
Baptist Church
Birth announcements from San Angelo area
Congratulations to Mico and Mrs Hollis Stevens on the birth of Barbara Ann on Wednesday Nov 9 in a San Angelo hospital. Lesa Irene born Monday Nov 14 at 2 30 am to HL McQueen and Ed Stevens and Jacob Bruce Morton families in San Angelo hospital. Gary Douglas born October 5 to Gary and Geneva Tomlinson Simpson in San Angelo hospital.
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Mico
Hollis Stevens
Barbara Ann
San Angelo
QO. HL McQueen
Ed Stevens
Jacob Bruce Morton
Lesa Irene
Gary Simpson
Gary Douglas
Simpson
Dormer Geneva ‘Tomlinson
Sunshine Club Meets in Tennyson for Gift Exchange
The Sunshine Club of Tennyson gathers today at Mrs. Robert Brown's home for a gift exchange and Christmas party plans. The previous meeting on November 4 was led by Mrs. John Clark with six members one visitor and one new member present. Mrs. Carper serves as president with Mrs. James Arnard as secretary in Miss Brooks’ absence.
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Sunshine Club of
Tennyson
Robert Brown
John Clark
Carper
James Arnard
Brooks
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Smith Home
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Karen
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PTA
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Newt
Bronte Pha School
Pbert Stepherson
Robert Tie Hi-O
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Fort Worth
Methodist
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Tina
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Floyd Moduling
Mieedical Arts Hospital
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Gorondaine
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C. E. Arrott
Farm Bureau
Sunshine Club Today
Billie Toniget
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