Coke County 4-H Members to Attend Chicago Congress
Le Drew Arrott and another Coke county youth are named as Coke county's two representatives to the 4-H club congress in Chicago. Le Drew will compete in the National Sheep Shearing contest at the International Livestock Show while there. The trip is all expense paid. the boys depart Fort Worth on November 25, with prior 4-H activity dating back seven years for one and nine years for the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Arrott
Coke County
Chicago
le Drew
James Arrott
Ft. Worth
Congress
Blackwell Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
The column records a sequence of weekend visits and family connections across San Antonio Abilene Fort Worth Stephenville and Odessa. Notable items include the McCorleys attending a funeral in San Antonio and the Blackwell Hornets losing to Ira 13 6. Upcoming events feature Woodward Montgomery violinist at Blackwell gym November 19 and Saddle Pals show November 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. McCorley
San Antonio
Carl Whiteaker
George Whiteaker
Abilene
Noble Whiteaker
Los Angeles
California
Delos Alsup
J. W. Leach
R.T. Spence
Stephenville
Bobby Dean
John Tarleton
Henry Raney
Roy Sanderson
G. 8. Crudap
Elkins
Arkansas
J. B. Meinders
Ginger and
Benny
H. D. Glass
Thanks for Help After Feed Shock Incident
A note of gratitude from W. B. Gunn expresses appreciation to neighbors who assisted after a feed shock incident. He names Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jackson and daughters of Norton, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Mulanox and family of Sweetwater, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tarrant and family of Hamilton, and Mrs. Lela Hammer of San Angelo who spent Sunday at the Edd Fiveash home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jackson
Norton
D. H. Mulanox
Sweetwater
Ernest Tarrant
Hamilton
Lela Hammer
San Angelo
Army Seeks Second Lieutenants for Cadre Replenishment
The U S Army and Air Force Recruiting Station in Abilene announces openings for second lieutenants. Civilians with two years college and service between 1941 and 1947 may apply, age 19 to 32 optional with specifics on education and service. San Angelo station address provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Hall
U.S. Army
U.S. Air Force
Abilene
Regular Army
Army
U. S. Army
U. S. Air Force
East Concho Avenue
San Angelo
Texas
Wojtek Brothers Erect New Display Windows at Theatre
The Wojtek Brothers recently erected two display windows at their theatre to showcase posters of present comings and attract attention to upcoming shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wojtek Brothers
Attra
Two Coke County Pioneers Die In Bronte Family
Funeral services for J. J. Williams known as Uncle Jim, Bronte resident of 42 years, were held at 2:30 P.M. in the First Baptist church after his death at 2:50 a.m. at age 14 years, 10 months, 27 days. Survivors include three children and numerous grandchildren. Also obituary of O. H. Butner, 58, Bronte civic leader and longtime banker, who died at Karen-Gaul hospital and was buried at Paarview cemetery after services at the Bronte Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J
Uncle Jim) Williams
Bronte
First Baptist Church
Jim
Mr. Williams
Granada
Texas
Margaret Ella Dea
Falls County
Williams
A. 2
Miller
J. W. Williams
Comanche
WO. Crenshaw
Sweetwater
Pomona
Cad
M.A
Ren) Butner
Karen-Gaul Hospital
Butner
Il Health
Hockwail
Bem
North of
Federal Farm Loan Association
First National Bank of
Edna Rawl Ines
Er. C. Hawlings
D. K. Glenn
Don
Kiddie Glenn
Vera McQueen
Wichita Falls
Bob Butner
First Methodist Church of
Bobi. Bahmirath
Bethel Methodist Church of
OL LL. Willoughby
I. OS. Higmabotham
Youngblood
Joe Rawlings
720 Sims, Jr
Clark Glenn
Bronte Farmer Builds Water Spreading System on Cropland
Edward Cambie of Coke County soil conservation district designs a water spreading system to divert runoff from about ninety acres of rangeland onto forty five acres of crops east of Bronte. The plan includes a 2000 foot diversion terrace and two miles of ridge type level terraces with a vegetative water channel to meter and infiltrate water, plus Buffalo grass seeding to stabilize the channel. The district, governed by five local landowners, operates under a memorandum with the USDA Soil Conservation Service to provide technical support and coordinated plans for erosion prevention and land improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cambie
Coke County
Sail Conservation District
Bronte
Crambie
Cambie
Coke County Soil Conservation District
BR. B. Allen
Board of Supervisors
United States Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
Rev Mauldin Speaks at Bronte Lions Club Meeting
Rev Alvin Ro Mauldin of Bronte Methodist church led the Bronte Lions Club gathering on Wednesday noon. He spoke on Our Most Acute Shortage Religion and urged stronger religious teaching and cautioned against atheism. The discussion covered meeting details for the next Bronte event and potential club representation from Ballineer Winters Coleman and Santa Ana. Fifteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Ro Mauldin
Bronte
Bronze Cafe
Edward Cumabie
Ballineer Winters
Coleman
Santa Ana
Friendship Week Observed by Diversity Club
Mrs. Clifford Chair hosted the Preclity club on Wednesday evening November 1 as the group observed Friendship Week. Members answered roll call and named historical friendships. Speakers included Mrs. Robert Forni on Lake Bat Wreather Friends and Mrs. Chardie Boecling on Friendship Needs Tolerances. A Christmas box plan for Paris adopted family was decided and gifts exchanged for the annual party. Sixteen members and one guest, Mrs. Jack Morrison of San Angelo, enjoyed cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
Robert Forni
T Lake Bat
Chet Holcorake
Chardie Boecling
George Anderson
Mercers
Paris
France
Jack Morrison
San Angelo
Local families visit Jal and Hobbs to discuss soil erosion help
Mrs. Mo A. Scott spent a week in Jal and Hobbs New Mexico with Mrs. Leroy Scott and children as they move and visit. County agents PMA representatives and vocational agriculture teachers along with state departments and the county court offered services to help the district control soil erosion and improve ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo A. Scott
Jal
Hobbs
New Mexico
Leroy Scott
PMA
Enterprise Prepares Early Issue Before Thanksgiving
The Enterprise will publish two days early next week due to Thanksgiving. Readers will receive papers Tuesday with mailings going out Wednesday morning. Contributors are asked to submit material by Monday for vetting.
Bronte Wells Advances in North Texas Drilling Report
A fragmented field update notes Bronte wells showing steady headway in shale zones near town. Entries mention offset wells Hickok Reynolds and Bronte field activity with depths around 6 000 feet and rotary equipment prep for drill No 1 as crews plan location 12 miles west of a local reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
American Republic Noo
Jess Pereitell
Wisuble
Mickman
Hickok & Reynolds
Bob Mims
Sun Sne
Sturde
Sum Neo
Fred Jameson
Sum New 1
Crumings
Sun Neo Babb
Janeson
Stu New 2
Brann
Ral Ag
Gato
Plymouth
Osb Cop Wiursday
Katha Commission Te Daidl
Neo BP
Hace G Stirs Vis
Card of Thanks for J. J. Williams
We express gratitude for the expressions of sympathy after the death of J. J. Williams. We acknowledge those who sent letters and other condolences and pray God bless you all from the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Williams
Tea Honors Mrs Wendell Lammers at Robert Lee
Mrs Wendell Lammers formerly Betty Jo Martin married Charles Wendell Lammers Saturday at Robert Lee Methodist Church. Hostesses were Mrs Brean Yarborough and Misses Bde Mice Wallace and Catherine Kabble. Tea Wednesday afternoon honored the newlyweds and bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wendell Lammers
Betty Jo Mauldin
Jim B. Mauldin
Robert Lee
Vernon C. Lammers
Bronte
Robert Lee Methodist Church
Ross Welch
Ronald and
Dicky Snody
Mrs
Wendell Lammers
Rowitt
Wendell Laagmers
Brean Yarborough
Bde Mice Wallace
Catherine Kabble
Light Gin Season Reported Here
JD Lattrell manager of the Farmers site reports about 400 bales of the 1948 cotton crop gained so far. Lattrell says it has been a light season and the gin will operate only three days a week Monday Thursday and Saturday until further notice. Mrs J A Springer has been substituting in Lake View School in San Angelo Wednesday Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JD. Lattrell
J. A. Springer
Lake View
San Angelo
Visitors at the Fred Conger home list local residents
The Fred Conger home was visited by Rey Jones and Mrs. Edgar Jones with son Terry, Neal Smith, Bill Jenkins, Duane Conger and G. W. Conger, Harvey Latham of Abilene, Tommy Conger, Glenn Dunklebarger of San Angelo, and J. B. Arrott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Conger
Rey
Edgar Jones
Terry
Neal Smith
Bill Jenkins
Duane
G. W. Conger
Harvey Latham
Abilene
Tommy Conger
Glenn Dunklebarger
San Angelo
J. B. Arrott
Championship auto races set for San Angelo Sunday
Southwest Championstop auto races arrive at Ram Speedbowl San Angelo on Sunday November 21 featuring eight events led by a 26 lap feature. Entries from Texas and New Mexico include ALM Farris of San Angelo driving a new car. Races start at 2 pm as Ki am Speed Dowd prepares a fast track for likely new speed records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Ram Speedbowl
Texas
New Mexico
Joly Lee
Mices
Farris
Kami Speedbowl
Thas Southwest
Hospital News Admissions and Dismissals Listing
Hospital notes show multiple admissions and discharges with names such as Walter Juluson Jimy Wayne Best Mrs Leslie Lammers and Mrs Matthew Caperton. Other entries include Mrs Eddie Piveash Mrs Glenn Waldrop Allen Butler and Martha Kaye Sheppard among those admitted or discharged on dates in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Juluson
Jimy Wayne Best
Leslie Lammers
Matthew Caperton
Charles Fowler
Eddie Piveash
Glenn Waldrop
Lioyd Huda
Allen Butner
Allen Butler
Louis Bridges
Mars
Sidney Eubanks
Sen Thomn
Grateful thanks from Mr and Mrs B Sherrod
The Sherrods express heartfelt gratitude for the help and gifts received since their home was learned. They thank friends for the assistance and generosity and say they are truly grateful.
Local Visits Highlight Abilene and Bronte Social Roundup
Mrs Otis Smith and Mrs H A Springer spent Tuesday in Abilene. Miro and Mrs Marvin Corley with Peggy, Benny and Dee Arrott visited in the B D Dunn home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Lem Cowley of Robert Lee were in Bronte Wednesday visiting their daughter Mrs Otis Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Smith
H. A. Springer
Abilene
Miro
Marvin Corley
Peggy
Benny
Dee Arrott
B.D. Dunn
Mrs. Lem Cowley
Robert Lee
Bronte
Mrs
Bronte Pharmacy Facing Record Christmas Stock
Mr and Mrs Mac Rippetoe visited Fort Worth to buy new store merchandise. Mac stated Wednesday the Bronte Pharmacy will have its largest ever stock of Christmas gifts and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Rippetoe
Fort Worth
Mac
Bronte Pharmacy
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LE Drew Arrott
Wayne Arrott
Joyce Littlefield
Edna Wallace
Erving
Berlin
Willis Wayne Smith
Lammers
Robert Lee High School
Jeff Davis High School
Houston
U. S. Navy
Alameda
Navy
Naval Aviation
Jacksonville
Florida
Memphis
Tennessee
McDonald
J. B. Mauldin
Gatesville
L. W. Whitley
J.B. Hall
Carl Hall
Blackwell
Charles Ragsdale
W. B. Gunn Up
V. D. Price
Jim Williams
Bronte Diversity Club
George J. Steeman
McMurry College
George Thomas
Steenman
Tie
Stummers
Clear Lake
Iowa
Mt. Sequoyah
USA
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Som
Yale
Methodist Church
Bronte Farmer
Rev. Mauldin
Diversity Club
Enterprise
Bronte Wells
Vaanils
Hospital News
EM. Hart
Mary Whitnesy
Curtis Walker
Dara Brezzelle
Lowe Prezelle
Lance
Martha Kaye Sheppard
Chath Fowler
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