Quilt Exhibit and raffling at Bruton's store
Union WHO Club hosts a quilt display at Bruton's, with a raffle planned for tomorrow and next Saturday December 7. Tickets cost 10 cents and winners need not be present at 8 PM. Local society notes include weddings, church events, and holiday happenings across Coke County.
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Union Who Club
Bruton’s
Bruton's
Chet Holcombes
W. C. Holcombe
Coleman
J. T. Henrys
Paint Rock
Mary Beth Cumbie
Lubbock
War Assets Administration offers surplus typewriters to veterans
The War Assets Administration opens a three day sale starting December 2 at its Fort Worth warehouse offering 400 standard typewriters to certified veterans on a first come first served basis. A separate vehicle sale at Sheppard Field in Wichita Falls runs December 6 with inspection from November 29. Additional surplus items include four million dollars worth of canvas goods and tents.
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War Assets Administration
WAA
Exchange
Fort Worth
Harold $. Gish
Veterans Division
Uncle Sam
West Texas
Sheppard Field
Wichita Falls
Dec. Ltd
Quarter Horse Breed Profile Describes Distinct Type and Colors
The Quarter Horse, one of the oldest breeds, originated about 300 years ago and contrasts with the Thoroughbred in size and build. It emphasizes conformation and ability over color, with registrable colors mainly chestnut, sorrel, bay, and dun while pintos, appaloosas, and albinos are ineligible. the breed has 13 families listed in the Stud Book.
Officers Training School Monday at Bronte Baptist Church
The WHO Officer Training School meets Monday at the Bronte Baptist Church from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to plan the year. Mary Pearl Bearden says all members and club officers are invited and luncheon is served noon to 1:30. After lunch, group meetings cover council delegates education expansion marketing exhibits and demonstrators. Notable leaders include A. D. Fields John Yancy C. E. Arrott Bill Wrinkle and Gladys Waldrop among others. Dale Clark and Vernon Glenn deer hunted at Van Horn recently and Vernon Glenns moved into town.
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WHO
Bronte
The
Baptist Church
Mary Pearl Bearden
General Assembly
Perseiare
Mmes
A. D. Fields
John Yancy
San Angelo
C. E. Arrott
Bill Wrinkle
John Coulson
Forrest Emfinger
Lee Parks
E. A. Gentry
Willis Smith
O. W. Chapman
Charles Kaase
Raymond Schooler
Gladys Waldrop
Ann Joiner
Hazel McCoy
Dorothy Snelling
Ivey Plans Move to Town After 41 Years on Farm
O C Ivey signals a move to town after 41 years on the farm. He bought lots in town and sold the farm two miles out, aiming to be settled between the lumberyard and the Millikin place by spring.
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O. C. Ivey
Millikin Place
H. A. Springer
San Angelo
Harvey
Chet Holcombes
Dorothy Burrage
Mrs. Holcombe
Harveys
Texas business activity rises in October 1946 in employment and payrolls
Texas October 1946 data show employment up 1.4 percent and payrolls 0.9 percent from September, with year over year gains of 6 percent and 21 percent. Air express shipments rose 21 percent month over month, led by Midland Airport, while brownsville receipts climbed 96 percent from September. Building permits dropped 4 percent, totaling 16.68 million dollars, with Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth and Austin posting notable values. Credit sales to department and apparel stores rose to 55 percent of total, though collections lagged slightly.
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Austin
Texas
Bureau of Business Research
University of Texas
Bureau
Midland
Air Express
Dallas
Houston
Brownsville
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Texas Department and Apparel
Septem
Ncon
Cleburne
Corpus Christi
el Paso
Waco
WAL
Texas Department and Apparel Stores
Coke County Livestock Association Plans Show Year
The Coke County Livestock Association met to set show year plans with Wilson Bryan presiding. Judges named include Tommy Steuart for cattle sheep and hogs Bob Mims for quarter horses and Col Dornblaser for thoroughbreds. assets show grounds with rodeo pens and barn valued around 4200 dollars. proceeds and Girls 4 H Club exhibits noted. Committees listed by division with local members.
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Coke County Livestock Association
Wilson Bryan
Charlie Copeland
Blackwell
James Arrott
W. D. Latham
Tennyson
Horton Devoll
Lance
Tom Schouler
Bryan Gartman
Delmir Sheppard
Bud Jones
Robert Lee
KR. T. Caperton
J. T. Henry
Edward Cumbie
Louis Bridges
Bronte
Tommy Steuart
Roby
Bob Mims
Water Valley
Col. Dornblaser
San Angelo
Coke County
West Texas
Roy T. Caperton
Fom Schooler
Brooks Browning
Dehnir Sheppard
T. Mc Wylie
R. T. Caperton
Mrs McQueen Hosts Junior Who Club Meeting
The Bronte Junior WHI Club met at Mrs O R McQueen’s home with members including Mrs ALC McAuley Pete Gentry We Hipp Walter Whalen Taylor Emerson Hollis Stes cos Bill Wrinkle Ronald Walton and Miss Bearden Miss Bearden demonstrated making and canning mincemeat Sunshine Pal gifts were exchanged a dehewus salad plate was served The next meeting and Christmas party will be with Mrs Paylor Emerson and the President urges all members to attend.
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Bronte
O. R. McQueen
Mines
Alc
McAuley
Pete Gentry
We Hipp
Walter Whalen
Taylor Emerson
Hollis Stescos
Bill Wrinkle
Ronald Walton
Miss Bearden
Avert
Paylor Emerson
F M Club of Bronte Elects Officers
Brooks Browning Clark and Charlie Boecking named president vice president and secretary treasurer of the newly formed F M Club of Bronte. J E B Mitchell had a fauting spell last week and is improving. Mrs HA Gary returned from Clifton where she visited sister Kate Proffitt.
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Brooks Browning
Clithard Clark
Charlie Boecking
F&m
Ot Bronte
J. EB. Mitchell
Motown Dot
HA. Gary
Clifton
Kate Proffitt
Tennyson Topics Review Local Happenings
Local notes from Tennyson recount marriages visits and social events. Neil Caldwell wed Cora Mae Still in Robert Lee on November 20. Residents visit Abilene Angelo and Sweetwater outings. deer hunts near Rankin Barnhart and Miles. See writer for Bronte Enterprise subscription.
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R. B. Caldwell
Neil
Cora Mae Still
O. M. Still
Abilene
Robert Lee
Ruth Armstrong
Zack Tounger
Herb Holland
Tennyson
Jack Corley
Bud Cummings
Grady Gaston
James Arrott
W. D. Latham
James Gilmore
Angelo
R. H. Baker
Chester Derrick
Tom Green
Bill Burleson
Edd Harrell
Westbrooks
Carol
Jewel Latham
Miles
Raymond Dimore
Joel Webb
Charles Westbrook
Chesley Pierce
Barney Westbrook
C. C. Sloan
Harold Garrett
John Clark
Sloans
Fort Worth
Harold
Odessa
Garrett
James Chambers
San Angelo
J. B. Glasscock
Herman Derrick
J. K. Derrick
Joe Miller
C. Carper
Joe Millers
Dallas
Williams Jessie
Kris Miller of
O'Donnell
Klood Gibson
The
Bronte Enterprise
School Piano Recital by Primary Pupils at Assembly
The first third and second grade pupils presented a piano recital at a school assembly on Tuesday November 26 at 1030. Announcer Leslie Dean Caperton introduced players Patricia McCutchen Patsy Brock Vera Ann Baldwin Beverly Kay Browning Mary Lime Powell Linda Lasswell Barbara House, with Jerry Dean also performing. Rev C G Ok Bhike gave a Thanksgiving themed talk.
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Vetal Flores
Geogre Thomas
H. R. Gassiot
Leslie Dean Caperton
Patricia McCutchen
Patsy Brock
Vera Ann Baldwin
Beverly Kay Browning
Mary [Ime Powell
Linda Lasswell
Barbara House
Jerry Dean
John Holcombe Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party
John Holcombe son of Mr and Mrs Chet Holcombe turned five last Monday November 25. A party was held the Saturday before at the parents home with guests Nona and Belva Rippetoe Gay Percifull Jimmy Mackey Linda Gayle Henry David Browning Beverly Browning Dave Nunnally and Bobby Wrinkle. Refreshments were served and enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holcombe
Chet Holcombe
John
Nona
Belva Rippetoe
Gay Percifull
Jimmy Mackey
Linda Gayle Henry
David and
Beverly Browning
Dave Nunnally
Bobby Wrinkle
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Jane Nunnally
WSCS
S. A. Riker
India
L. Johnson
B. E. Modgling
Ira Lloyd
Phillips
J. W. Brantley
Loyd McCleskey
Cecil Kemps
J.I
Pruitt
Meira
Central Drug Store
Bronte Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Central
Jess Percifull
Mac Rippetoe
J. B. Mackey
Cumbie & Wilkins
C. K. Smith
Capertons
West Texas Utilities
J. M. Cumbie
A. B. Lammers
Main Street
Tom Price
Tony Glenn
H. O. Whitts
John Tarleton
Stephenville
Sam
OPA
Officers Training School
Dale
Clark
Vernon Glenn
van Horn
Vernon Glenns
M. A. Butner
Review OF Texas Business
Livestock Association Meets
Mrs. McQueen
Mrs
LM. Cumbie, JR
Cumbie & Co
CG. OK. Bhike
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