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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1949
Page
3
Belva Karen Rippetoe marked a birthday a couple of Sundays ago while facing serious illness. The note mentions her condition but provides no further details on prognosis or treatment.
The report lists services led by Pastor V. D. Price. Sunday School meets before worship, with morning and evening services scheduled at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., followed by an evening program at 7:30 p.m.
Morning Worship led by Pastor E L Thuemond at 7 am. Evening Worship at 8 pm. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 pm. Pan 16 a.m details unclear.
Idas England, minister, leads Bible study evening services at the Church of Christ. Wednesday schedule includes Bible lesson and Friday or Tuesday ladies Bible class. Morning and evening study times range around 10:45 am to 7 pm with additional class sessions.
The Methodist Church lists Pastor Alvin R. Mauldin and church activities. Church School runs 9:30 to 10 am with marks of a Christian study. Evening Worship and MYF at 7 pm. Tennyson and Hayrick services scheduled on certain Sundays with noted pans.
Rey Bob Jones of Brownwood will preach at the Brookshire Baptist Church Sunday October 23. The public is invited to attend. Community members and several families visited over the weekend with local residents including the Creels Foster Hol lands and Clark families.
Observers report a panther seen on the highway near the river bridge south of Bronte on Tuesday night. Citizens returned to town late that night after trailing dogs failed to corner the animal. by 4 am Wednesday no panther remained.
A man was bitten by a snake on his ankle last Wednesday and taken to Shianon hospital in San Angelo. He said the bite damaged his foot and he has been dealing with the injury since last week.
The Oregon Experiment Station lists features to check when buying an electric hand iron. Emphasis on power around 1000 watts and a readable dial, heat resistant handle, beveled edge for buttons, well insulated cord, appropriately sized sole plate, and weight not exceeding four pounds. Also notes iron rests and energy waste from metal stove stands.
Bronte and Sandusky describe a rough night as the Longhorns drop a 24-7 decision to Stanton. Key moments include Stanton building a 7-0 lead and extending into the fourth, with Bronte and Sandusky highlighted for offensive pressure and passing accuracy. The loss leaves the Longhorns seeking a win at Ozona Saturday.
The Coke County SCS board met October 1 with Webb elected treasurer for the year and Bryan Yarbrough as vice chairman. Shamblin named secretary. other members include Burns and Denman. Green noted a 8600 cubic yard tank completed to provide a reliable water supply. Boecking finished a coordinated soil and water plan for his Fort Chadbourne area farm. Mathers seeded 200 acres to perennial ryegrass and Western wheat on his farm southwest of Silvers.
Coke County 4 H pigs win grand champion and top prizes across multiple fairs. Awards include San Angelo state shows with boars from Concho, Green counties and others. Big Spring Nolan County grand. Sweetwater Nolan County grand. Abilene Jones County third. Coleman County sixth.
Bronte Lions Club sponsored a debris removal behind the F and M Service Station. Steve Badley and HL A Springer conducted the cleanup on Wednesday. The pile had blocked access for the Bronte fire truck which previously navigated a tight turn past a power line pole and Caperton Chevrolet Co. The old truck was moved and ground leveled to create a passable route.
Mr and Mrs A E Bell Jr of San Angelo announce the birth of a son at 1 50 p m on October 15 The child weighs and name Rob or Robe? The notice confirms a newborn son with the parents named and city identified.
The Diversity Club met October 13 at Mrs. C. F. Arrow's home with the theme Safety in the Home. Members named home hazards during roll call then viewed a film by West Texas Utilities official Eduta Hawkins. Desserts and coffee were served to the group, including the hostess and guests.
Brookshire Methodist Church hosts an all day fifth Sunday gathering on Oct. 3 with Rev. Dee Cox leading. plans for erection and location of no new church building will be discussed. attendees with Mt. Victory cemetery ties urged to attend. program includes morning preaching and noon basket lunch. public invited.
Junior Study Club members and spouses enjoyed a 42 party Friday at Mr. and Mrs. E F Glenn home. Mrs Francis Pruitt won high score, Frank Sayner low score. Hosts included Mmes E F Glenn, Louis Bridges, Binks McCutchen and KR Caperton. Refreshments featured tuna salad, ritz crackers, chips, cookies and cokes. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs R T Caperton, Mr and Mrs Francis Pruitt, Mr and Mrs Binks McCutchen, Mr and Mrs E F Glenn, Mr and Mrs Frank Sayner, Mr and Mrs Louis Bridges, Mrs R H Sims and Mrs Ray Robinson.
Rev Alvin Mauldin announced Sunday evening services at the Methodist Church will study The Beginning of Methodism. The first session titled The England in Which Methodism Began will be reviewed this Sunday night and next will cover The Men Who Began Methodism.
Rey Mauldin and his wife Mrs Alvin Mauldin along with Donald and Sandra Kay departed Thursday for San Antonio. Flight details not provided.
L T Youngblood, chairman of the Upper Colorado River Authority, says prospects for a Coke County Colorado River dam are brighter. West Texas water groups, the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and the Bureau of Reclamation expect to cooperate to study lake locations and potential federal approval for a major water project serving Brownwood Paducah Odessa and San Angelo.
Fire prevention contest results announced for Bronte schools with Hattie Jane Snead and Doyle Adair sharing top honors. Each winner receives one dollar. Mrs. Charlie Boocking acted as critic and judge. Posters were among Oct 9 to 15 activities. three best per class selected and high school winners listed by grade with names across eighth through senior.
The Kickapoo WMU met October 15 at 2 30 p m at the church with Mrs Bob Thurmond president presiding The group planned the Suh Sunday meeting with the Church on October 29 and 300 were discussed Attendance was light due to crop gathering Mrs Ida Warner taught the 16th chapter of Acts Present were Mines Eula Holman J W Warner Claude Beaver FE J Thurmond Truman Parker Marshall Stephenson Ida Warner Cullen Clark Ida Lee Parker Mrs J Wo Warner dismissed the group with a prayer New meeting will be at the church on November 5 at 2 30 p m The lesson will be the 17th chapter of Acts
Sam Sandusky a Oklahoma A M College freshman from Bronte is a candidate for membership in the Pershing Rifles national military fraternity. The group organized at Oklahoma A M in 1920 and promotes readership and scholarship in military instruction.
Work on the former F and M Station in Bronte completed after a fire damage. The painting covers interior and exterior surfaces. Building owned by LM Cumbie, Bronte grocer. Also new refrigerated ice cream vault installed at Cactus Cafe by Pete and Inex Nutter.
The San Angelo area wool show titled Make It Yourself with Wool will be held on November 7 at the Root Garden venue. Entries must be received before November 1 with a 200 word essay describing the garment. judging focuses on description rather than money.
Abilene hosts a big city stage show Teelandia on ice with five performances at the Hose Field House. Shows run Monday and Tuesday with matinee Tuesday. Reserved seats 2.40, general 1.80, matinee 1.20. A 30 person cast will perform with a three inch wall slab frozen in the arena.
October entries list admissions and discharges at J. To Henry hospital. Mrs Gene Baker was admitted and later dismissed, with multiple other patients named, including Miss Ada Woullard and Mrs Kate Good. Additional admissions include Mrs J B McCutchen and Mrs Yom Smith. J T Henry was dismissed.
Mr and Mrs Gr Arrott spent the weekend in Lubbock visiting their son LeDrew who attends Texas Tech They also attended the Tech Baylor football event together showing family ties to the university community.
Mr and Mrs G J Kennedy and son Gerald of Forsan visited the home of Miro and Mrs J H Palmer on Sunday Oct 16. Also present were Mr and Mrs Curtis Walker and children of Silver, Mr and Mrs Gerald Allen of San Angelo and Mr and Mrs W H Palmer of Sweetwater. Harvey is recovering from a rattlesnake bite.
Mr and Mrs Ben Oglesby and Margy spent the weekend in Lubbock attending Texas Tech homecoming activities. They watched the Tech Baylor football game and visited relatives.
Mr and Mrs Nannan Riker announce the birth of a daughter Kreta Gene on Wednesday October 12 at 4 p.m. in St John’s hospital San Angelo. The baby weighed six pounds ten ounces at birth.
Howard Wotan Humble of Co. employee is room and board with Mrs. B D Fletcher according to the notice.
Mr and Mrs Stevens and Mr W G Cresap were seen in Abilene according to the Abilene Sun.
Coke County home demonstration clubs announce an Achievement Day on Sunday November 5 at the American Legion Hall Bronte. Women from across the county will exhibit their year’s work. Building opens 8 a.m. Entries due by 8:30 a.m. Judging 9 to 10 a.m. Exhibits open to the public afterward.
Joan Webb was elected song leader for the Junior 4-H Club at their second meeting of the year on October 12 held at Mrs. Powell's home. Ten members attended as a sweater washing demonstration and shrinkage prevention was given.
The Bronte Jr. Who Club met October 19 at Mrs. Robert Hickman home for an all day meeting. Members brought covered dishes and prepared four top tables. A afternoon business session with Mrs. C. E. Arntt presiding followed the meal. Present were several members and one visitor, Mrs. J. H. Turner.
Mr and Mrs Dale Thompton welcome Marvin Dale born Saturday October 16 weighing seven pounds ten ounces. Spaternel grandparents are Mr and Mrs L B Thompton of Maverick and maternal grandparents are Mr and J Wenderath of Witsenhausen Germany.
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