Reed No 3 Abandoned After Test Near Bronte
Millican No 1 well 14 miles west of Bronte prepares to spud as Reed No 3 Ellenburger test is abandoned after a 40 foot mud recovery. Sun No 1 Beatrice Anderson completes with 212 barrels daily potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Minerals and Seaboard No. 3
M. G. Reed
Bronte
Reed
Ellenburger Discovery
Humble
R. E. Hickman
American Republic No
Jess Percifull
Rawlings
Western
Coke County Oil News
Catiain
Sun No
P. W. Millican
Robert Lee
Jameson Field
Strawn Crimidal
C. W. Sharp
B.D. Gartman
West
Allen Guiberson
Jack Lassiter
Guiberson No. 2 Lassiter
Lassiter
Beatrice Anderson
Blackwell Weekend Socials and Local Sports Roundup
Weekend visitors included the Blackwell and Roscoe groups with Walter Sanders hosting. The Blackwell Hornets lost 51-6 to Divide last Friday, first touchdown by Bob Henderson. next game vs Highland at Highland Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Coleman
Reece
Roscoe
Walter Sanders
W. C. Shamblin
Dallas
Homer Cook
Sweetwater Hospital
Betty Piickard
Blackwell
Roy Sanderson
Bob
Tom Copeland
McMurry
Howard Jones
Odessa
Bill Green
Snyder
ACC
Dora Hendry
Mary Nell Copeland
Pam Sanderson
Sterling City
Bill Hamilton
SMU Santa Clara
J. W. Raney
Sy Odem
Mr. Odem
Eileen
Clarence Blairs
Maryneal
WSCS
Fellowship Hall
Mmes
Austin Jordan
L. W. Sweet
T. A. Carlisle
Wyley McRorey
P. G. Dabney
J. W. Leach
Chas, Ragsdale
Jennings Lewis
C. B. Smith
E. N. Goode
D. T. Hunt
R. T. Whitehead
Lubbock
Euterpean Club
O. T. Colvin
R. W. Copeland
W. A. Hickman
Joe Weddle
Columbia
Hallowe’en
Mines
RB. V. Copeland
B. R. McCorley
O. Z. Porter
Chas. Ragsdale
H. C. Raney
J. R. Sanders
Card of Thanks for Community Support
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for thoughtful acts during our grief. Since we cannot thank each person individually, we appreciate your efforts and prayers. May God bless you all. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Lewallen, Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Lewallen, Mr. and Mrs. David Longoria, Mrs Willie Honeycutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Lewallen
G. K. Lewallen
David Longoria
Willie Honeycutt
Dolan Mackey Enlists for Air Force Basic Training
Dolan Mackey, son of Mr and Mrs Maslin, will begin basic training in the Air Force this week. The move marks the latest step in his military service as he departs to start boot camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolan Mackey
WSCS Week of Prayer Observed With All Day Meeting
The WSCS held a week of prayer and self denial with an all day church meeting. A noon covered dish luncheon followed. Mrs. A. Riker led the morning devotion on Gods Concern for Us and Mrs. Alvin Mauldin the afternoon on Silence and Discovery. Names of speakers and regions included were Mines, Percifull, Kirkland, Sims, Bridges, Dean, Carlisle, Modgling and Phillips. Mrs. Taylor was pianist. Offerings from the event supported work in the United States, China and Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Blackwell OES Holds Regular Session and 23rd Anniversary
The Blackwell OES chapter met for a regular meeting with a special program honoring the 23rd anniversary. Mrs Opal Jordan coordinated a theme Building a House with a lighted Eastern Star memorial while Louise Little and Spurgeon Smith led addresses and a chorus. A large cake, Bible with pink roses, and tea refreshments followed the program. the chapter retains 15 of its original charter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell Oes
Opal Jordan
Louise Little
Spurgeon Smith
Jordan
Fish Fry Held at Otis Smiths Home
The Jeff Deans and Otis Smiths hosted a small gathering at the Smith residence last week. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Ball, Dr. Glenn and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Boecking of Bronte, Mr. and Mrs. Lem Cowley, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Dean, Douglas and Janice Dean, Bob Baker, Harold Sheppard of Robert Lee, and Katherine Parrish of San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Deans
Otis Smiths
Smith Home
J. T. Henry
Arnold Ball
Glenn
Charlie Boecking
Bronte
Lem Cowley
Claude Dean
Douglas
Janice Dean
Bob Baker
Harold Sheppard
Robert Lee
Katherine Parrish
San Angelo
Meaning of Protestantian Sermon at Methodist Church
The Methodist Church announces a Sunday service schedule led by Pastor Alvin R. Mauldin with Church School at 10 am, Morning Worship at 11 am, and Evening Worship at 7 pm featuring The Meaning of Protestantian.
Silver Soldier Ver don Allen Buried With Full Honors
First Lieutenant Ver don T. Allen was buried with full military honors after a service by the Robert Lee American Legion. He died August 20, 1944, in a bombing raid over southern France aboard a B-26 Marauder of the 12th Air Force. Survivors include his parents six sisters and three brothers. Interment was at McKenzie Cemetery. Clift Funeral Home directed arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdon T. Allen
Bronze
Silver
Allen
R. B. Allen
France
Robert Lee American Legion
Church of Christ
12Th Air Force
Sardinia
Toulon
Santa Fe Railway
Winslow
Arizona
San Angelo
Bob Odom
Kher Clegg
Caraumel
Massachusetts
L. 1D. Evans
Jerrol Sanders
Houston
Bill Archer
Esther Allen
Rev Durward
Vancourt
Charlie
Bill G
Lubbock
McKenzie Cemetery
Clift Funeral Home
Style Show At Sac Showcasing Wool Fashion Nov 11
The Make It Yourself With Wool Style Show will be held November 11 from 2 30 to 5 30 pm at San Angelo Junior College with a tea following. There is no charge and all interested in wool and mohair are invited to view contestants modeling all wool suits coats and dresses and to tour the junior college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo Junior College
Bronte Longhorns Tie Roby Lions 7-7 in Friday Night Clash
Bronte Longhorns prevent a Roby Lions win in a 7-7 draw after a late fourth quarter rally. Roby led 7-0, Bob Rister scored for Roby in the second, Arrott to Stevens set up Bronte's tying score, Westbrook suffered a broken rib and other injuries were minor. Bronte travels to Hermleigh next, facing a top district contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Longhorns
Roby Lions
Roby
Longhorns
Lions
Bob Rister
Arrott
Stevens
Bronte
Bront
Hermleigh
Roby Charles Westbrook
Services Held for Mrs. Davis in Winters Texas
Funeral services were held for Mrs. J. V. Davis at Winters Presbyterian Church with Rev. Anson T. P. Dewey officiating. Interment followed at Parrview Cemetery in Winters. Spill Funeral Home arranged the arrangements. She is survived by four children, three daughters, fourteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Davis
J. G. Wilson, Sr
Winters
Mars. Davis
K.P. Capertoni
Noel Percitull
Bronte
Winters Presbyterian Church
Anson TP. Dewey
Parr.view
Spill Funeral Home
Anson
ON. Williamson
Dallas
Wilson
J. R. Dry
J.C. Slaughter
Robert Lee
Sunday Services Schedule at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship follows, with an evening preaching service at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Halloween Carnival Plans And Student Activities At Local High School
The Seniors enjoyed setting up pins at the bowling alley for their queen candidate and invited classmates to Joan’s house for hot dogs after a busy night. The event spotlighted a carnival crowning high and grammar school queens with listed participants, train bearers, announcers, and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Smith
Pauline Beavers
Bobbie ‘Fomlinson
Billie Millikin
Peggy Culp
Kitty Sue Gaddy
Howling Alley
Joan
Nola
Loretha
le Drew
Bobbie
Wanda
Warren
Junior
Douglas
Charles
Joe
Marvin
Lonnie
Roma
Harold
Jean
Harald
Colleen
Joyce
Wayne
Marlene
Bobby Joe
Tina
Billy Joe
Hattie
Jack
Billie Jean
Bobby
Jo Reid
Ted Simpson
Dorothy
Pritel
Linda Henry
John Holcombe
Linda Smith
Joe Bailey Luttrell
Sally McShan
Jerry Parker
Joan Barron
Richard Reese
Wanda Snead
Martin Lee
Judith Anderson
R. J. Millikin
Rita McCutcheon
Bobby Tucker
Camille Martin
Bobby Evans
J. D. Taylor
Colleen Arrott
Gerald Sandusky
Bobby Clark
Charles Westbrook
Mickie Black
Gayle Anderson
Judy Lee
Jack Neal Vaughn
Carroll
Thomas
Gay Percifull
Darel Dixon
Patsy June Coppedge
Epsie Jo Hageman
Jette Kirkland
Patricia McCutcheon
Sally Low McShan
Marilyn Morange
Angela Anderson
Jimmy Bronson
Rickie Hester
Wanda Bell Snead
Mary June Powell
Carolyon Thomason
Billy Alexander
Leslie Caperton
John Smith
Don Glenn
Jimmy Joyce Rainey
Doyle Adair
Doris Adair
Church of Christ
Fry's
Peggy Proctor
Gob
Camille
Gerald
Wayne Thompson
Billy Jack
Don Daniels
Billy Wayne
Wanda Jean
Wilma
Felma
Juanetta
Ted
Ben D
Delbert
Cecil
Jack Neil
Springer
Rev
Fry
PTA Hallowe'en
Bronte School
PTA
Franklin's Dress Shop Apology Notice
Franklin's Dress Shop in San Angelo Texas apologizes to Mrs A W Littlefield of Robert Lee for an error on a check that was not changed from First National Bank of San Angelo to First National Bank of Bronte. The shop says it regrets the embarrassment caused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Littlefield
Robert Lee
First National Bank of San Angelo
First National Bank of Bronte
Littlefield
Franklin's
San Angelo
Texas
Annual achievement day exhibits in Coke County
The event at the courthouse in Robert Lee will be on Saturday November 6 with public viewing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Coke County women display handwork canning and a baking division. Winners will be judged then home baked items sold after judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krobert Lee
Coke County
Atong
Bronte Boy Scouts Meet At Methodist Church
Bronte Boy Scouts held a meeting Monday night October 25 in the education building of the Methodist Church. Attendees included Jimmie Best Eddie Roe Alexander Bobbie Tucker Alvin Mauldin Jr Donald Maul din Billie Ray Scott Jimmie Foster Gaull Lammers and Rev Alvin Ro Macuidue. Next meeting set for Monday night November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Boy Scouts
Methodist Church
Jimmie Best
Eddie Roe Alexander
Bobbie Tucker
Alvin Mauldin, Jr
Donald Mauldin
Billie Ray Scott
Jimmie Foster
Gaull Lammers
Scoutupaster
Alvin Ro
Food For Thought On Public Schools And Parental Support
The piece extols public schools as central to civilization and character formation. It urges strong support from patrons and parents, noting the school’s success hinges on parental cooperation, and imagines equal parental backing for pastors and church schools.
Mrs Boswell Speaks at WSCS Seated Tea in Gelo Home
Mrs G Boswell, WSCS promotional secretary from Sar An gelo, was principal speaker at a seated tea Friday October 22 in the home of Mrs BOF Bridges. Her talk titled Our Duty to God and the Church, followed by a round table discussion and light tea for about 15 guests with several out of town visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Mr. Boswell
WSCS
Sar Angelo
Bof. Bridges
Mrs Boecking and Mrs Youngblood Travel Texas
Mrs. Charlie Boecking and Mrs. L T Youngblood recently visited East and Central Texas. They called on relatives, attended the state fair, and Mrs Boecking joined a Baylor university reunion for alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Boecking
L. T. Youngblood
Texas
Boecking
Baylor University
Lions Hear Red Cross Field Director at Wednesday Meeting
Miss Leah Jackson representing the American Red Cross spoke to the Bronte Lions at their noon meeting. She described local and national Red Cross duties, outlined requirements for a local chapter, and listed necessary active officers. Guest F F Sims, owner of the new Bronte Bowling Alley, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Jackson
American Red Cross
Bronte Lions Club
Miss Jackson
Red Cross
Millon-Wre
F. F. Sims
New Bronte
Rain Falls Across Bronte Area on Thursday
Reports from Robert Lee Lance and Silver say Bronte area received about a fourth to a half inch of rain on Thursday. The forecast suggested more moisture with continued cloudy skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Thuarsday Marg
Robert Lee
Lance and
Silver
Junior Study Club hosts 420 party at city hall
The Junior Study club entertained husbands with a Halloween themed 420 party at City Hall on Tuesday night. Hostesses Mines, Clark Glenn, Charlie Phillips, Hollis Stevens and Binks McCutchen organized the event with tuna salad potato chips Ritz crackers coffee and Halloween cookies. Prize winners included Mrs. Robert Hugh Sims for the women and Earl Frank Glenn for the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mines
Clark Glenn
Charlie Phillips
Hollis Stevens
Binks McCutchen
Messrs
Frank Sayner
Joe McCutchen
Hobhs Stevens
Chark Glenn
Earl Frank Glenn
Robert Hugh Sims
Miyo
Jarvis Mirada
Jack Hamilton
Robert Haugh Sims
Methodist Orphans' Home Presents Radio Program
The Methodist Home launches a new radio feature titled These Are Your Children airing 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays for nine weeks on Lone Star Chain and Southwest Network. Stations WBAP KTBC KTSA KFDX KGNC KFYO KWKC KTXL KOSA and others will broadcast from October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Home
Lone Star Chain and Southwest Network
WBAP
Ft. Worth
KTBC
Austin
KTSA
San Antonio
KFDX
Wichita Falls
KGNC
Amarillo
KFYO
Lubb
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HE Blackwell
Charles Ragsdale
the Methodist Church
Alvin R. Mauldin
Sac
V.od. Price
Spooks Bank
Clifford Ilvelster
Three Stooges
PLA
Othiends
Hallowe'en Queen
Coke
BOY Scout News
Food For
Alvin KR. Mauldin
Royce Lee
Baby
Chicago
Renza Lee
Mrs. Lee
Methodist Orphans
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