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Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1958

Page

6

Karen Mackey Hoop Champ Jan Mayben Best Trick

Bronte hosts a hula hoop contest at First Methodist Church patio. Karen Mackey wins after Patricia Smith lasts three hours and three minutes, with Jan Mayben judged to have the best trick. prizes go to Karen, Patricia, and Jan.

Karen Mackey Nealy Mackey Hula Hooper Methodist Church Patricia Smith E. J. Smith Karen Patricia Jan Mayben Bronte First Methodist Church Marla Rees Sharon Mackey Jan W. D Pete) McDonald J. T. Henry Sally Richards Judy Black Beth Ivey Robby Wilson Janie Collins Elaine Collins Nancy Wilson

Hula Hoop Contest and Local Vices Highlight Enterprise Page

The Enterprise notes a long held hula hoop duel with two youths spinning for over three hours reaching an estimated 18 300 revolutions. Cecil Kemp is credited as trainer of the champion. The item also mentions local pests and a Pope Pius XII death and his peace efforts.

Enterprise Cecil Kemp Free World Pius XII Pope of

Longhorns Brace For Hermleigh Cardinals In District Opener

Bronte travels to Hermleigh for a 7:30 p.m. district opener. Hermleigh, 3-2 this season, edges Bronte 1954 18 19 and 1955 25 20 in recent games. The Longhorns, averaging 155 pounds in the line, seek season three with two linemen out including Stover Taylor.

Bronte Longhorns Longhorns Hermleigh Cardinals Cardinals Horns Hermleigh Bronte Roby Roscoe Aspermont Coahoma Knox City Wylie Colorado City Woodson Eden Longhorn Helmleigh Bobby Wrinkle Stover Taylor Wrinkle Taylor

West Texas Utilities to Sponsor Cooking School Here Friday

West Texas Utilities Co will sponsor a cooking school at the American Legion Building this Friday October 17 from 2 to 4 30 p m. Home economist Mrs Abbie Andrews will lead with Ballinger crew assisting. Frigidaire displays will be in use and featured in the instruction.

West Texas Utilities Co American Legion Abbie Andrews H. A. Springer West Texas Utilities Springer

New Ford Display Planned for Oct 17

Charlie Boecking announced a formal show of the 1959 Ford automobiles for Friday Oct 17 at the Enterprise area showroom. Bronte Motor Co as official Ford agency will feature several new models for visitors, with descriptive material to be released next week.

Charlie Boecking The Bronte Motor Co Ford

Absentee Voting Starts Oct 15 for Election Ballots

County Clerk J L Tinkler announces absentee voting begins Wednesday Oct 15, twenty days before the Nov 4 general election. Ballots will include nine constitutional amendments and a separate ballot on splitting the sheriff and tax assessor collector offices.

J. L. Tinkler

1959 Chevrolets Here Thursday

Caperton Chevrolet Co announces first showing of the 1959 Chevrolet models will be Thursday October 16. Four new cars will be on display with open house all weekend. Free donuts coffee and gifts for visitors. The Capertons invite friends and customers to visit next weekend. details to follow in next week’s Enterprise.

Caperton Chevrolet Co Chevrolet Capertons E. L Matthew R. T

35 Residential Lots Put Up for Sale

Mrs. Annie Wilkins announces the sale of about 3 blocks of land south of the town’s residential section. The tract faces U S Highway 277 on the west side and could yield around 35 residential lots. Interested parties may contact Mrs. Wilkins or her son Joe George Wilkins.

Annie Wilkins

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