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Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1957

Page

5

Downing Stirs PTA to Action

Delbert Downing of the Midland Chamber of Commerce told Bronze PTA members they have a big responsibility to aid teachers in giving children the best education. Mrs. Conda Richards was unanimously elected PTA president as the group planned to revive activities.

Delbert Downing Midland Chamber of Commerce Bronze Pta Downing PTA Owning Conda Richards Ben Oglesby Royce Lee Garland Black E. F. Glenn J. T. Henry Vetal Flores C. C. Glenn T. F. Sims, Jr Lin Loeffler George Thomas

Blackwell Highway Route Debate Delays New Road Plans

In Bronte progress continues on local rebuilding as the John Harris Clinic nears completion and homes receive facelift work. Blackwell residents remain divided over highway routing, with no new construction until consensus is reached and right of way costs are shared as per a Texas law.

Blackwell Texas Bronte John Harris

Methodist Revival Begins Monday at Bronte First Church

The First Methodist Church in Bronte hosts a week long revival starting Monday night with Rev. Paul Terry of Edcouch preaching and Rev. Lin Loeffler leading singing. Daily services at 7 AM and 7:30 PM run through Sunday Oct 20 with special music by James Thompson and his choir Thursday night.

First Methodist Bronte Paul Terry Edcouch Lin Loeffler Terry Midland Trinity University Perkins School of Theology Southern Methodist University James Thompson First Methodist Church San Angelo Loeffler

Methodists to Dedicate Church Break Ground for New Addition

The First Methodist Church of Bronte plans a full Sunday with a morning dedication of the current building followed by a noon covered dish luncheon. At 2 p.m. ground breaking will begin the addition and remodeling project funded with a bid awarded to James Neson of San Angelo. District Superintendent Dr. L Eugene Harris will lead the ceremonies and deliver the sermon.

First Methodist Church Bronte L. Eugene Harris San Angelo Lin Loeffler Harris Loeffler James Neson

Fall Rains Drench Bronte Area With Heaviest 3.8 Inches

Fall rains drenched the Bronte area Tuesday afternoon and night with moisture reported from one to 3.8 inches. Heavy rainfall came west of Tennyson at 3.8 inches by Jack Corley while others nearby logged 2.3 to 1 inch. The showers aided pastures and small grains with only minor cotton damage reported as harvest proceeds.

Jack Corley Tennyson C. E. Arrott Murtishaw Clifford Clarks Jim Mackey Bronte

Mrs. O. L. McCutchen Rites Held in Quemado

Graveside services for Mrs. O. L. McCutchen 43 of Quemado were held at the old Fort Chadbourne cemetery after a Thursday death in Del Rio hospital. She was born Bertie Lee Brandon in Nolan County on October 11, 1913 and survived by her husband three children a granddaughter and a great grandchild. Family from Bronte attended services in Quemado.

McCutchen Quemado Fort Chadbourne Roy Wolds del Rio Bertie Lee Brandon Nolan County Coke County Quemada Gordon Guvnn Dean) Davenport Wichita Falls Donald Joe McCutchen Navy Kerry Lee McCutchen

Guest Speaker at Kickapoo Baptist Church Rally

Norman Diehl will speak at Kickapoo Baptist Church on Sunday October 13 as part of a field day rally for Texas Alcoholic and Narcotics Education. All are invited to attend.

Norman Diehl Kickapoo Baptist Church Texas Alcoholic and Narcotics Education

Bronte Hosts Hermleigh in come-from-behind gridiron clash

Bronte Longhorns meet Hermleigh Cardinals in a first conference tilt set for 7 30 p m. Hermleigh brings a large Class B squad with two wins and two losses and a new field coach. Bronte seeks revenge after last year 27 21 loss and aims for a dramatic home game with no reported injuries.

Bronte Longhorns Hermleigh Cardinals Hermleigh Texas Cardinals Knox City Roby Coahoma Rochester Longhorns Oscar Dorsey Bably Stamford Bronte

Funeral held for Charlie B. Rogers Sr in Bronte

Funeral services for Charlie B. Rogers Sr aged 73 of Bronte were held at 3 30 p m Thursday Oct 10 at First Baptist Church Bronte with Rev Douglas Brown officiating Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery under Clift Funeral Home direction Rogers died suddenly of a heart attack October 9 at the home of his son in Killeen Born March 25 1884 in Erath County he was the son of Dr and Mrs J W Rogers He is survived by a daughter Ammy Fletcher Fort Worth three sons C B Rogers Jr Waco Paul Lee Rogers Belton and James Rogers Fort Worth six grandchildren four brothers Verge Larkin Rogers Bronte Lee Rogers Killeen and one sister Mrs Willis Sweeney San Angelo

Charlie B. Rogers Killeen First Baptist Church Bronte Douglas Brown Fairview Cemetery Clift Funeral Fort Worth Verge Larkin Rogers Lee Rogers Kilye Rogers San Angelo Willis Sweeney

Cotton Processing Report At Bronze Gin

One hundred and two bales of cotton were processed at the Bronze gin by Wednesday this week. J D Larttrell Jr, manager of the gin, said recent rain did little or no damage to cotton locally, though continued rain could cause damage if it persists.

Bronze Gin J. D. Larttrell, Jr Manaster

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Methodist Bronte Area Here James Thompson Choir O. L Bill Alexander Charlie Rogers
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