Bronte Enterprise notes social whirl and travels
Mr and Mrs Dan Percifull of Tehachapi Calif depart after visiting Jess and family in Bronte. Norma Jean Gentry is Bronte Longhorns Football Sweetheart crowned Nov 21. Various local visits, oil news, and a cautionary tale about a college holiday caused by a newspaper story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Percifull
Tehachapi
California
Jess Percifull
J. T. Heary
Norma Jean Gentry
Bronte Longhorns
Tom Price
Wallace Proctor
L. Johnson
R. W. Rees
Steve Badley
Abilene
Camp Barkley
Chet Holcombes
M. E. Harvey
Santa Aanna
Brooks Browning
Colorado City
H. O. Whitt
Angelo
J. T. Henrys
Paint Rock
Sybil Henry
Francis Pruitt
Doc Grape
Angelo Chiro
Merle Norman Shop Opens at Bronte Pharmacy
Mrs. Mac Rippetoe opens a Merle Norman Shop in the back of Bronte Pharmacy with Evona Le Barre as demonstrator. Demonstrations are free, appointments available weekdays except Saturday, and a second free demonstration is offered for bringing a friend. Evona recently completed her course in Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Rippetoe
Merle Norman
Evona le Barre
Evona
Abilene
Billy L. Bailiff
Ae Norman
Bronte Pharmacy
Sue Kirchman weds Walter McGallion in Bronte
Miss Sue Kirchman of Bronte married Walter McGallion of Robert Lee in a single ring ceremony read by Rev. C. R. Blake at the Bronte Baptist parsonage. Estelle Askins served as matron of honor and J. D. Kirchman was best man. The couple plans to reside in Robert Lee after a brief wedding trip to San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Kirchman
Bronte
Walter McGallion
Robert Lee
C. R. Blake
Baptist
Estelle Askins
J. D. Kirchman
J. S. McGallion
Bob Kirch
Merle Norman Specialist Assists In Bronte Shop Event
Mrs. Billie L Bailiff travels to Bronte Pharmacy to help Evona Le Barre with Merle Norman demonstrations and start the new Merle Norman Shop. Bailiff trained in Ocean Park California and has owned shops in San Angelo and Abilene. She sold the San Angelo location but continues in Abilene as a Merle Norman Cosmetics distributor in West Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie L. Bailiff
Bronte Pharmacy
Evona le Barre
Dorothy Lee and Charles Wayne Kiker Wedding
Mr and Mrs Renza Lee announce the marriage of daughter Dorothy to Charles Wayne Kiker son of Mr and Mrs D B Kiker of San Angelo. The ceremony was November 16 at First Methodist Church San Angelo with Rev Johnson officiating. The couple will reside at 924 North Jefferson Street San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renza Lee
Maverick
Dorothy
Charles Wayne Kiker
D. B. Kiker
San Angelo
First Methodist Church
Johnson
Kiker
San Anelo High School
U. S. Navy
Pacific
North Jefferson Street
Brownings Host Class Party For Sunday School Group
Mr and Mrs Brooks Browning hosted a large social at their home for H O Whitt s Sunday School class of the Methodist Church with about 50 attendees. The evening featured baked chicken and pie along with piano and violin music by Beverly Kay Browning and her brother. A business session followed as Clifford Clark chaired in H C Whitt s absence, with many neighbors and families among the guests and about 15 children enjoying the back yard activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Arizona
Taylor
Doc
C. R. Smith
Dallas and
Fort Worth
Coke County
West Texas
Clytus
Otis Smiths
Jean
Charlie Kaase
Angelo
San Angelo
Coleman
la Marr
John Tarleton
Flemings
Delryn Rae
Angela
Will Schantz
Rocky
Oklahoma
John Leathers
Odessa
Bronte
Japan
Gen. MacArthur
Bronte Enterprise
Abilene
Earl Goodson
Salt Lake, Utah
R. L. Hayley
Clifford Clark
Brooks Browning
H. O. Whitt
Methodist Church
Victor Herbert
Beverly Kay Browning
David
Brownings
R. C. Lasswell
Jeff Dean
Mrs Bridges Hosts WSCS Meeting and Shower
Members of the Methodist WSCS met at Mrs B F Bridges home on Tuesday November 19 at 230 pm Mrs Tra Lloyd and Mrs Ed Nunnally Jr spoke on India chapters four five and three Refreshments served to numerous members and guests Mrs Baker received a shower with gifts from many attendees The next meeting is scheduled for Monday November 25 at 230 at Mrs S A Riker home to conclude the India study
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
WSCS
B. F. Bridges
Tra Lloyd
India
Ed Nunnally, Jr
Mies
G. W. Crume
J. W. Brantley
George McCrary
S. A. Riker
A. J. Muston
Ira Lloyd
L. Johnson
T. H. Rogge
Ed . Nunnally
G. L. Bridges
Louis Baker
Baker
Fred McDonald
A. J. Rawlings
A. N. Rawlings
Lee Richards
Robert Knierim
R. W. Rees
C. R. Smith
Alfred Taylor
B. E. Modgling
W. S. Phillips
Jeff Dean
Irving Cumbie
Fewell Sims
Bob Coleman
John Taylor
Brooks Browning
C. E. Arrott
Ava Maxwell
Jo George Wilkins
O. H. Willoughby
H. O. Whitt
Mary Lou Pittman
Odessa
Bennetta Joy Muston
Abilene Visitor C. E. Bruton Stops In
C E Bruton visited Abilene on Wednesday to conduct business and inspect local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bruton
Abilene
Weldon Schooler Wins Santa Fe Trip to Chicago
Weldon Schooler won a Santa Fe Trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago for seven years of 4 H Club work mainly with a live stock enterprise. He beat ten statewide finalists for the all expense 10 day trip and will report at the Annual 4 H Club Achievement Banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Schooler
Chicago
Weldon
Sonora
Maverick Moments in White Deer Community
Local notes detail visits and gatherings as Mrs. Duane Bruce and Danny visit relatives in White Deer. Deer hunting trips yield a good kill except for one member. Several residents return from hospital care while others host visitors from nearby towns. News notes include a new roof on Mrs. Bill McCamey’s house and community shoptalk about subscriptions to the Bronte Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Bruce
Danny
White Deer
Leslie Carlton, Jr
Willard Lee
Russell
Leslie Carlton
Leslie, Sr
Earl Duvall
Willard
J. M. Slaughter
Mr. Slaughter
Pete McCamey
Tommy Jack
Billie Jo
Kerry Glenn
Jack Dismore
Gerald
Dave
Mose) Compton
Maverick
Davie
Bill McCamey
Patsy June
Darrell Lee
Gerald Max
Wilber Lee
Ellis Lee
Mroo
A. E. Cowan
Odessa
Henry Backer
Wanda Joy
Linda
Ida Hooten
Bill Smith
Fort Worth
Archie Smith
Kerry Glenn McCamey
Archie Smiths
O. H. Smiths
Howard
Bronte Enterprise
Frances Clark
Corpus Christi
Mar
Jim Clark
Homer
Sweetwater
Ross Artmans
J. C. Boatright
Martha
Ballinger
Willard Caudle
Angelo
Verlin Oates
Mary Evelyn
Dee Cox
Simolay
A. J. Fisary
Charlie Brown
San Angelo
Brookshire
Robert Lee Steers Claim 7-B District Title
Robert Lee routed Bronze Longhorns 18 to 0 yesterday afternoon to clinch the District 7-B championship. The Steers advance to bi district play against Ouena, winner of District 6B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Sun Oil test in Coke County shows oil and gas
Sun Oil Co. No. 1 Allan Jamison near Old Silver No. 1 in Coke County reports 500 feet of sweet high gravity oil and a 2,000,000 cubic feet daily gas estimate from a 45 minute drill stem test from 6,206 to 6,230 feet. Crinoidal 6,200 No. 1 Jamison shows 44 gravity oil, 29 minute gas rise, and potential as a discovery producer on an 18,000 to 20,000 acre lease block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Strawn
Pennsylvania
Old Silver
Jamison
H&tc Ry. Co
Colorado River
Coke-Mitchell
Wildcat
Mitchell
Nolan Counties
Coke
Page
Schleicher County
Todd Field
Crockett County
Sun No
Sun
Brookshire Socials Chronicle Weekend Visits and Hunts
Brookshire residents hosted and visited family from Big Spring Andrews Ballinger and Odessa. Gatherings included birthday celebrations for T. G. Rose and a layette shower for Edwin Bednar. Deer hunting trips and Sunday visits stretched from Eola to Coleman and Sweetwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddie Foster
D. KR. Garman
Big Spring
Red Holland
Dee Foster
Wesley Urbantke
Berhard Urbantke
Lewis Rose
T. F. Redman
Rowena
Alfred Rose
T. G
Homer Holloway
Eola
A. J. Essary
Essarys
Holloways
Coleman
Thankful gathering at Blackwell community service night
Residents express gratitude to all who helped during a cordial welcome at Blackwell. The event honored volunteers for church and community service and showcased appreciation for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell
Gratitude and Cowboy Prayer at Blackwell Methodist Church
Blackwell Methodist Church schedules a Sunday service on November 24 with pastor Oliner Bird delivering a Thanksgiving message titled Gratitude. Sunday night features A Cowboy's Prayer illustrating West Texas open range lore and scripture. The former Army chaplain notes denazification hinges on filling minds with good ideas and Bible literature in German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell Methodist Church
Oliner Bird
West Texas
Jesus Christ
Blackwell
Germany
Community Committee Elections Across Coke County
Farmers in Coke County receive notices for the election of Community Committeemen and Delegates to the County Convention to be held Saturday November 23. Communities A B and C list polling sites at Robert Lee Silver Lance Blackwell Bronte Tennyson Court House Divide Re View Edith Wildcat and Green Mt. Community members will elect officials at designated offices and school houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Robert Lee
Silver
Lance
Blackwell
Bronte
Tennyson
Court House
Court Room
Divide
Re View
Edith
Wildcat
Green Mt
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Jane Nunnally
Lee-Kiker
Mrs. Bridges
Schooler
Carole Dismore
Brookshire Browsings
Homalie Clark
KK. C. Horton
Andrews
Bessie Jones
Doris James
J. P. Dutty
Edwin Bednar
J. P. Wheat
Bill Cunningham
J.P. Dutty
Jim Harris
Henry Boatright
Miles
BE. E. Wade
WLM
Alexander
Herbert Holland
BV. Hedges
Buddie Poster
D.R. Gartman
Luther Nixon
Marvin Stephenson
H. C. Hedges
Ulmer Bird
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