UCRA Directors Meet Here On Dam Plans
UCRA and Bureau of Reclamation engineers met in Bronte to discuss central dam site options for the Colorado River Basin Municipal Association. Potential sites include Buffalo six miles above Bronte and a lower dam near Robert Lee with varying water capacities and costs. Directors present included Cumbie Ivey and Bob Bruce along with L T Youngblood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCHA
Bronte
Colorado River
All Wasagian
Enterprise
Bureau of Reclamation
Army Engineers
Robert Lee
Buffalo Reservoir
Colorado River Basin Municipal Association
Colorado City
Big Spring
Midland
Odessa
Snyder
Colorado City Group
Buffalo Dam
Basin Association
UCRA
Bureau Engineers
Ira E. Lloyd Dies at 53 After Illness in Waco
Funeral services held for Ira E. Lloyd 53 in Eden with Rev. George B. McCrary presiding. A World War I veteran, he died in a Waco veterans hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Anniston Alabama he lived in Eden since 1902 and Bronte 10 years. He is survived by a widow two children and three sisters and a brother. Pallbearers named. arrangements by Clift Funeral Home Bronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira E. Lloyd
Eden
George B. McCrary
Bronte
Ira
Waco
Veterans’ Hospital
Anniston
Alabama
West Texas
Ozona
Bill A. Lloyd
University of Texas
Ermond O. Young
Harlingen
Jim
Bob Young
Will Ayler
Callie Thomas
Abilene
Jack Mathers
Post
Texas business hits new peacetime high in August
The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports August business activity in Texas reached a record peacetime level for the second straight month. The overall index shows broad gains across departments, power use, freight carloadings, and employment, though crude oil runs declined slightly. Inflation and construction limits loom as key concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. French
Bureau of Business Research
Austin
Tex
Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Around About Town Bronte News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Rev and Mrs Alvin Mauldin and children visited Avoca last weekend staying with Mrs Mauldins sister Mrs Alvin Sylvester. Mrs O B Turner traveled home with them to stay at the Mauldin house. Betty McCrary of Lampasas visiting Bronte and attending the Bronte Robert Lee game noted a new baby for Marjorie and husband. Bronze football proceeds reportedly about 125 dollars after expenses. Fellowship Sunday School class met with J T Henry teaching. Wylie Clark and Mrs Robert Knierim head to Austin and San Antonio to visit Mrs Tannie Luttrell. Bronte fire truck woes worsen as tires and radiator fail. A C McAulay frequently misspelled name clarified. Mac Rippetoe travels to Dallas Fort Worth for Christmas goods, returning Monday. Wendell Lammers, in San Diego Navy, to visit Bronte for about a week. Vernon Lammers injured finger while using a top-cut tool after 14 years of service with power tools. Contact Vernon at 145 for updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin R. Mauldin
Avoca
Alvin Sylvester
O. B. Turner
Mauldin
Betty McCrary
George B. McCrary
Lampasas
Bronte
Prestine Davis
Betty
Marjorie
Sandra Kay Mauldin
Fellowship
J. T. Henry
Wylie Clark
Robert Knierim
Austin
San Anatnio
Tannie Luttrell
A. C. McAulay
McCaulley
McAullye
McAulley
MacAullaye
McAulay
Mac Rippetoe
Dallas
Fort Worth
Bronte Pharmacy
Mac
Wendell Lammers
Vernon C. Lammers
San Diego
Navy
Vernon
R. of
CC. Q. Meadow
Mary Brown
Elbert Carper
Sterling City
Bob Truman
Post
Bill Gilbert
Angelo
Charlie
Johnnie Browns
Mary Howell
Robert Brown
K. B. Caldwell
Montie Little
Mollie Cornelis
Johnnie Brown
Julia Clark
Ebert Carper
Hazel Tounget
Russel Brown
John L. Green
Sacramento
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Warter Bros. Studio
Michael D. Fanning
William
Henry Lenoir, Jr
Gayle
Abilene
Louis Baker
Earth moving time says AAA chairman
Clarence N. Webb, chairman of the County Agricultural Conservation Committee, urges completing dirt moving practices under the Natural Conservation Program. With harvest done, now is the time to finish spreader dams stock water dams and terraces before winter weather. These projects benefit the farmer family community and nation by conserving soil and water for continued food supplies. Farmers should obtain prior approval before proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence N. Webb
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Mr. Webb
Mrs J W Labenske Named Coke County WHO Council Vice Chairman
Mrs J W Labenske of Hayrick has been named vice chairman of the Coke County WHO Council and will serve for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Labenske
Hayrick
Coke County Who Council
Coke County WHD Council Elects Officers for 1945
The Coke County WHD Council met October 20 in the Robert Lee courthouse with Mrs. Taylor Emerson presiding. New officers for 1945 include Mrs. T. M. Wylie Jr as chairman, Mrs. J. W. Labenske as vice chairman, and Mrs. Willis Smith as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
WHD Council
Robert Lee
Taylor Emerson
T. M. Wylie, Jr
J. W. Labenske
Willis Smith
Fffeen
EEDA
Mary Pearl Bearden
Tom Green County
J. W. Johnson
W. C. Baker
Bronte
Bronte Tractor Co
Tractors Sell Fast After Enterprise Ads In Bronte
Joe Satterwhite of Hannels County Implement Co says Ford Tractors sold out quickly after the Bronte Enterprise subscribers received the paper. County Judge Bob Davis announces Thomas D. Bledsoe as new Field Worker for Public Welfare. Bledsoe will visit Bronte on the 1st and 3rd Mondays each month for old age assistance and aid to dependent children applications, with appointments via Box 951 San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Satterwhite
Hannels County Implement Co
Ford
Coke County
Joe
Bronte Enterprise
Bob Davis
Thomas D. Bledsoe
Department of Public Welfare
Bronte
Mr. Bledsoe
San Angelo
Grace Barber
Junior Pruitt Earns Solo Flight at North Concho Airport
Bronte resident and World War II veteran Junior Pruitt recently completed his solo flight at the North Concho Airport in San Angelo. He now works at Pruitt's Store in Bronte and recalled the instructor's encouragement after a rough landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Pruitt
Bronte
North Concho
San Angelo
Junior
Pacific
Pruitt
Weekend slate picks stir college gridiron contrasts
The list shows Bronte over Menard, Baylor over A&M, Arkansas over Mississippi, Texas over Rice, and SMU over Tulsa in a forecast of upsets and expected outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Menard
Baylor
A&m
Arkansas
Mississi
Texas
Rice
SMU
Thad Lowry Dies After Short Illness in Dallas
George Thad Lowry a Bronte barber for 20 years died October 16 in a Dallas hospital after a throat and neck cancer spread to his brain. Rev. J J Eldridge led services at Sunora Baptist Church with burial at Bronte Fairview Cemetery. Survived by six sisters and two brothers, with funeral arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thad Lowry
Dallas
J. J. Eldridge
Bronte
Sunora Baptist Church
Lammers
Thad
Charles Keeney
Vetal Flores
George Bivins
Iraan
James Conger
Pittuckton
Cecil Schultz
Rising Star
Jess Sandusky
Davis
Okla
Robert
San Angelo
Urban
Putnam
Gene Keeney
Robert Massie
Hot Check Artist In Bronze
A youth claiming to be from Wichita Falls cashed four checks at a Bronte area bank totaling 45 dollars for store purchases then fled after the checks bounced. A fifth attempt failed. a warrant was issued and Sheriff Paul Good seeks tips. The incident highlights the proposed value of a Bronte credit association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
San Angelo
Wichita Falls
Paul Good
Angelo
Hospital Notes Highlight Local Admissions and Signs
J M Rutherford remains in the hospital since September 2 and is improving. New admits include Billy Wayne Hipp on the 15th, Mrs. Bob Lewis on the 18th, Mrs. Ed Hickman on the 19th, Mrs. D H Palmer on the 20th with release on the 21st, J D Bernard on the 21st, Junior Hipp on the 21st, and Mrs J E Mitchell and Mrs Tom Williams on the 22nd. Hospital officials announce new quiet signs to aid visitors and patients this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Rutherford
Billy Wayne Hipp
Bob Lewis
Ed Hickman
Robert Lee
D. H. Palmer
J. D. Bernard
J. M. Rippetoc
Junior Hipp
Tennyson Topics Highlight Local Social Scene And School News
The column lists residents and visitors from Tennyson and nearby towns, noting travels to Fort Worth San Angelo and California. It details school events including a pie supper Halloween party, a citizenship club for grades 5-8, and the first six weeks honor roll with names and grades.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cumbie Ivey
Bob Bruce
Ballinger
R. L. Simmons
Sweetwater
L. T. Youngblood
Gerald Allen
Herman Wendland
H. C. Ragsdale
Renza Lee
Maverick
Renza
Robert G. Dunlop
Sun Oil Co
John G. Pew
Philadelphia
Jameson Field
Wes
AAA
Thad Lowry
Tennyson
By Billie ‘Touiget
James Gilmore
Dian
C. N. Webb
Bill Burleson
Charlie Myers
Net Hale
Barney Westbrook
Maryneul
Laura Fiveash
W. D. Lathams
Jewel Dean
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