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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1948
Page
7
The Bronze Church of Christ invites worshippers to Bible School at 9:00 A.M. and services at 10:50 A.M. Young People's Meeting at 7:00 P.M. Evening Service at 8:00 P.M. Minister W. L. Fry delivers the message.
Judith Anderson was elected president of the sixth grade at Bronte Ward School in a class meeting held Wednesday September 8. The class sponsored by Mrs. Chet Holcombe chose Ginger Clark as vice president Frances Ann Carlton as secretary Shirley June Scott as treasurer and Mary Ann Gray as reporter.
Clifford Clark W. W. Millikin Marion Mitchell W. H L. Maxwell and Leslie Carlton are listed as room mothers for the year. Twenty two pupils are enrolled in the class this year.
Construction began last week on a one story tile city hall and fire station for Robert Lee located south of the courthouse square. The $4500 project will be funded by time warrants and labor hired directly. City secretary R. S. Crum notes the building will hold the city records and house the fire truck storage.
Classified brief invites readers to contact The Enterprise at telephone 56 for bespoke printing services. Provided details emphasize quality and prompt turnaround for business needs.
River rise produces sand and gravel piles southwest of town near Bronte Sand and Gravel. Local Santa Fe Agent HH. O. Whitt ships five to ten carloads daily to the Concho river dam project north of San Angelo for the local firm.
The Bronte Longhorns were shut out 26 0 by the Melvin Bullfrogs in a nonconference game last Friday night. Bronte scored once each quarter with Leland Sutton Glen Ward and Charley Lopez scoring. White added two conversions for Melvin. Local boys Westbrook Arrott and remaining players noted.
Sandusky played a fine game but were unable to score against the stubborn Ballfrous defense. Ballfrous held firm throughout the match, securing a win as Sandusky failed to convert chances.
The WSCS met Monday at the church to study the United Council of Churches. Mrs Jeff Dean played a stanza of Church's One Foundation between talks as Mrs Sefae gave the devotion and Mrs Modgling led the session.
Bobby Clark was chosen president of the Junior class at a Wednesday class meeting. Kenneth Hester became vice president and Norma Gentry was named secretary treasurer. Billie Mil likin was elected reporter and Mrs J T Henry named class sponsor. Millikin Clark Hester Arrott Scott named room mothers. The class cake walk at city hall last Saturday netted $23.91.
Bobby J. Pierce born 1946 bronze graduate now a JTAC sophomore at John Tarleton Agricultural College Stephenville majoring in journalism and minoring in psychology. He lives at Morris Ranch Texas and works part time as assistant supervisor for boys at The Eagle's Nest boys home. He won best work selling name advertisements on the J Tarleton school paper and is an active reporter. He previously fenced in Amateur Fencing league of America and belonged to William Dyess American Legion post Stephenville. He plans to attend the University of Texas after graduation.
Bronte junior Longhorns visit Robert Lee junior squad next Tuesday after weeks of tough practice. Local boys aim to play strong and show improvement in the matchup.
Senior class notes highlight Wayne winning Grand Champion on his dog at the San Angelo fair. Odalia speaks on Mexican customs. Royce Dean returns after absence to work. Senior girls join volleyball and aim for a wood team.
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