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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1953
Page
5
Dear readers we changed the paper size to allow more pages and better print. A Woman's page and Farm & Ranch page are planned though not immediate and reader feedback is welcome. The note marks National Newspaper Week with a call for an informed press.
Mr and Mrs Jarvis Littlefield of Afton Oklahoma are the parents of a son named Randy Joe born Sunday Oct 4 at 530 am The couple also has three other sons Jerry age 4 Jimmy age 3 and Ricky Mack age 1 Grandparents are Mrs Ells Watson of Abilene and Mr and Mrs A J Bilbo of Robert Lee
Slow soaking rain drenched West Texas over the weekend with Bronte receiving 5 inches between Saturday noon and Sunday noon. Rain began near noon Saturday and lasted until near noon Sunday, easing into showers. Moisture benefits winter pasture and small grains for farmers and ranchers, with 3 to 4 inches reported in nearby towns such as Robert Lee, Blackwell and Tennyson.
Eight Coke County boys displayed pigs donated in May at the San Angelo Area Show. James Tidwell won first in county with a $10 prize, James Coulson second, Tom Sawyer third, Bobby Brock fourth, Benny Corley fifth, while Tidwell placed second with a $30 gift in district. Wayne Blair earned a district second in boar and has $75 in prizes plus three pigs sold for $165.
Mrs J L Stephenson was injured Monday afternoon when she stepped onto a ceiling sheetrock section that gave way at her Tennhusen home. She was taken to Bronte Hospital Tuesday morning by Clift ambulance for cuts and bruises. Her condition is not serious.
Next week October 12 to 17 is Oil Progress Week across the United States. Special observances and a San Angelo show are planned to highlight annual advancements in the oil industry. The Enterprise will feature oil coverage for Coke County and the Bronte area and invites locals to submit ads and news by calling 56.
The Coke County jamboree at the Tennyson school house starts at 8 p m with free admission. Master of Ceremonies Chester Derrick leads a lineup including Mule Creek Minnie Mrs Marvin Corley Cornelius brothers string band Floyd Gibson Puddle Jumpers Eddie Garvin Milt Stanley Sammie Joe Duncan and bands from Winters plus two electric steel guitar players promising a lively evening for large crowds.
Mrs Rob Wilson was elected to lead the newly formed American Legion Auxiliary at a meeting last Monday night. Officers named include Mrs Bill McKown as first vice president and Mrs A E Bell Jr as second vice president with Mrs R H Sims as secretary and Mrs Sam Richards as treasurer. The group discussed obtaining a charter and plans for a membership drive noting wives and relatives of George Scott Post members are eligible.
Miss Addie Fletcher underwent surgery Tuesday at Youn Medical Center in Sweetwater. Reports from her family indicated the operation was successful and she is reportedly doing very well.
Ex-students association president E F Glenn urged reservations by October 10 for the Saturday banquet on October 17. About 300 exes expected. tickets cost 1.50 with limited at-door sales. Registration tea 2 to 5 pm at the Baptist Church. banquet at 7:30 pm in the high school gym.
Twenty nine Lions attended a Lions District 2-A banquet in the school lunchroom Tuesday. District governor James L. Mogford of Carrizzo Springs spoke on club membership duties. Guests included four Robert Lee Lions, Zone Chairman Hartgrove, District Deputy Governor Jones, Zone Chairman Chapple, and twenty Bronte Club members.
Bronte Longhorns dropped a 45 0 decision to the Coahoma Bulldogs in a home game after a strong first half. Robinson scored for Coahoma, with Woodson, Spears and Williams contributing multiple TDs and extra points as Coahoma pulled away in the second half.
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