Motion Pictures Are Your Finest Entertainment
Friday and Saturday August 27 and 28 Robert Ryan Rhonda Fleming and William Lundigan star in Inferno color by Technicolor Also cartoon and news Sunday and Monday August 29 and 30 Sun Matinee 1 30 3 20 Elizabeth Taylor Dana Andrews in Elephant Walk Also cartoon Tuesday and Wednesday August 31 and September 1 Jeff Chandler Rhonda Fleming in Yankee Pasha
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ryan
Rhonda Fleming
William Lundigan
Sun
Elizabeth Taylor
Dana Andrews
Technicolor
Jeff Chandler
Local Classifieds and Community Notes From Bronze
Local notices include rental ads for furnished rooms and houses, sale offers on appliances and septic cleaning services, wrecker service numbers, and a Royalties listing. Community items report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Kiker, Rawlings, Bryan and Luckett families, a skating party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Grace, and regional election reminders.
One Vote Shapes History in Texas Tomorrow
The passage notes how pivotal single votes decided major events from Adams and Hayes elections to constitutional amendments and statehood. It highlights a Texans voter’s absentee possibility and urges participation on August 28 as the single most powerful democratic tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Thomas Jefferson
Ruthenford B. Hayes
Hayes
Special Electoral Commission
Congress
Indiana
Senate
House
Local Brookshire Notes Record Weekend Visits and Farewells
Brookshire society notes capture visits across San Angelo and nearby towns. Mary Evelyn Caudle celebrated her birthday with relatives in the Oats home. Rev. John Early and family visited the Greghorns after church. several residents shared Monday and weekend visits in San Angelo, Ten nyson, and Eldorado as church farewells mark shifts in pastors. The Sewing Club met at J C Boatright’s home with games led by Pearl Kennedy. plans call for another gathering at T G Gleghorn’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Caudle
Verlin Oats
San Angelo
Mary Evelyn
John Early
Chas
Early
Austin
T. G. Greghorns
J. C. Boatright
B V. Hedges
John
Pearl Kennedy
B. V. Hedges
James Lee
Harlin Lee
G. L. Cook
Jerry Landers
Jodie Hedges
M. D. Stephenson
Grace Hedges
Charlie Brown
J. B. Arrott
Hollis Stevens
W. Y. Boatright
Doyle Gleghorn
Miles
T. G. Gleghorn
Letter Heads Envelopes and Office Forms Sale
Classified listing advertising sale of letter heads envelopes bill heads statements invoices office forms business cards and book work quantities Mailed orders available with prompt delivery and customizable options for businesses seeking printing supplies.
Coke County Farm Bureau Queen Contest Tonight
Three Coke County girls Rita Beth McCutchen Bonita Robertson and Joyce King compete for the county Farm Bureau Queen at Bronte School gym tonight at 7:30 p.m. Judges from Nolan and Runnels Counties attend a one minute speech judging appearance poise and personality. J T Henry hosts a musical program directed by Mrs Chet Holcombe refreshments provided admission free public invited winner to advance to District Queen in Big Spring later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Coke County Farm Bureau
Bronte School
Rita Beth McCutchen
Bonita Robertson
Joyce King
Nolan
Runnels
Bronte
J. T. Henry
Chet Holcombe
County Farm Bureau
District Farm Bureau
Evening Gossip From Bronte Texas Newsroom
Local column riffs on Texas governors race laughter and public mood. D K Glenns hear a doorbell at odd hours and fix it after a midnight scare. A ferry captain jests about warmth and a Bronte handyman offers doorbell expertise nearby.
Sims Named Commander of George Scott Post No 394
Robert Hugh Sims was named Commander of the George Scott Post No. 394 of the American Legion at a Tuesday night meeting in the Legion Hall. Other officers elected for the next year include Sam Richards 1st vice commander Billy Joe Luckett 2nd vice commander J B Mackey 3rd vice commander Louis Bridges Adjutant Bob Wilson finance officer H O Whitt chaplain Mack Eubanks historian H A Springer service officer Brady Mills child welfare officer and Joe E Scott Sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hugh Sims
American Legion
Legion Hall
Sam Richards
Billy Joe Luckett
J. B. Mackey
Louis Bridges
Bob Wilson
H. O. Whitt
Mack Eubanks
Historan
H. A. Springer
Brady Mills
Joe E. Scott
Bronte Longhorns Host Impromptu Tuesday Feed
George Braswell organized a post practice cookout for the Bronte Longhorns with Floyd Modgling donating meat and J T Henry barbecuing. About 30 players and several football dads enjoyed meat beans pickles onions bread soft drinks and coffee after drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Longhorn
Floyd Modgling
J. T. Henry
George Braswell
Oscar Dorsey
Garland Black
Grady Baker
Mr. Henry
Shivers Wins in County and State Primary Upset
Allan Shivers carried Coke County in the second Democratic primary, reversing the county’s first primary choice for governor. Coke County totals showed 582 for Shivers and 424 for Yarborough, with Bronte switching to Shivers and Walnut voting solid for Shivers. In Place No 1 Supreme Court, Few Brewster defeated Alfred M. Scott 513 to 299 as Bronte turnout rose. Nationally Shivers held a statewide lead of about 91,000 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Shivers
Coke County
Yarborough
Shivers
Bronte
Robert Lee
Supreme Court
Few Brewster
Alfred M. Scott
Resignation expected of Coke County agent Miss Jonell Black
Announcement this week confirms the resignation of Coke County Home Demonstration agent Miss Jonell Black effective October 15. She will be married October 23 and has written the resignation to district home demonstration agent Miss Thelma Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonell Black
Coke County
Miss Black
Thelma Casey
Bronte Shops Divided Over Labor Day Closing
Bronte businessmen split on closing for Labor Day with First National Bank Post Office White Auto Store Keeney's Variety Store and The Bronte Enterprise declaring closures. Other firms may close, while customers are urged to shop Saturday so workers can enjoy the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
First National Bank
Post Office
White Auto Store
Keeney’s Variety Store
Bronte Enterprise
March of Dimes Drive Totals in Coke County
A local Emergency March of Dimes drive has raised 242.38 with Coke County contributing 500.00 and the Methodist church adding 23.79. Donations are urged to fund national infantile paralysis efforts with Dr. John R. Harris as county chairman and funds directed to Mrs A S Whatley or E F Glenn at the First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Methodist Church
A. S. Whatley
E. F
Bronte School Term Begins Amid Slow Start and New Faculty
The 1954-55 Bronte schools open Monday with half days for registration and buses running. Full classes start Tuesday. New faculty member Miss Sue Clyde Germany of Mercury will teach math and social sciences. other hires include several grade teachers and staff led by Superintendent O K Wolfenbarger.
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Bronte
Sue Clyde Germany
Mercury
Texas
Germany
Mattie Glenn
Vetal Flores
George Thomas
Homer Phillips
Iva Newman
R. E. Johnson
H. A. Springer
Grady Baker
Chet Holcombe
J. T. Henry
Royce Fancher
V. A
Oscar Dorsey
Garland Black
Ferade
O. K. Wolfenbarger
Pat Johnson Gins First Bale Here
Bronte's first bale of cotton was ginned on Wednesday, August 25, by Pat Johnson at the Bronte Gin. The bale weighed 532 pounds and earned a $47.50 premium from Bronte merchants. The first bale was ginned free of charge as customary. The gin has new natural gas power to replace the old steam unit, which had run since 1931. A second bale was ginned last week by Tom Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Pat Johnson
J. D. Luttrell
Tom Williams
Coke County
Robert Lee
O. E. Kresta
Longhorn Football Team Returns Seven Starters
Longhorns enter the season with seven returning starters after losing five from the district champion squad. New coaches Gar land Black and Oscar Dorsey adjust roles as they fill vacancies with a mix of returning linemen backs and promising sophomores. First game set for September 10 at Richland Springs with schedule changes allowing a November 2 matchup against Rankin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Black
Oscar Dorsey
Dean Stephenson
Eddie Brasswell
Jimmy Best
Harold Denton
Bill Scott
Johnny Smith
Beauford James
Bobby Hester
Stanley Phillips
Archie Phillips
Kenneth Scott
Donnie Brasswell
Ira
Longhorn
Longhorns
Rankin
Three Big Rattlers Killed Near Bronte Home
Mr and Mrs Bill Braswell northwest of Bronte on Hayrick road report killing three large rattlesnakes near their house in the past week one on Monday one on Wednesday and one on Saturday Two snakes had nine rattles and one had eleven all around five feet long Tracks from other snakes appeared after the killings suggesting a potential den nearby under or near the home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Braswell
Bronte
Hayrick Road
Braswells
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Ledger August Update
The chart lists daily admissions and discharges from August 26 to August 31 including Buddy Mharris W J Cap Mrs B G Timmons R R Phillips Patty Rawlings Walter Hooper Jr Mrs A J Rawlings Sadie Brown G C Bell Joe Carter Leslie Lammers Charlie Copeland Ben Bell Dave Brunson Patty Lou Rawlings Miss Towner Key Mrs CC W Pugh a birth for Mrs Pugh at 11 50 pm Sept 1 and notes further admissions including Mrs D J Corley Mamie Lammers and Charlie Copeland R R Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Mharris
W. J. Cap
B. G. Timmons
R. R. Phillips
Buddy Harris
Chas. Brice and Baby
Sidney Eubanks
Albert Bragewitz
Johnny Murtishaw
Jimmy Ray Eubanks
Nolan Caves
Patty Rawlings
Walter Whalen
Walter Hooper, Jr
A. J. Rawlings
Sadie Brown
G. E
Mamie Lammers
Charlie Copeland
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R. E
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Leeper Supply CO
Robert Leas
Taylor Emerson
Shop Bronte First
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
O. S. Kiker
Rotan
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S. A. Kiker
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Albert Rawlings
Randal Meador
Joe Rawlings
Albilene
Allen Bryan
Cindy
Cathy
Odessa
Mrs. Bryan
G. D. Luckett
O. F. Bryan
Bradshaw
Marvin Simpson
Ernestine Powell
C. R. Smith Dry Goods Co
Richards Butane Co
Albert Grace, Jr
National House
del Monte
Catsup
Stockton
Bacon
Swift
Brookshire Browsings
Herbert Holland
Franklin Thomas
Bob White
Blackwell
Dee Foster
Big Spring
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Near Cisco
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Mrs. Brown
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Less. ‘Webb
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Cox
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Bronte Hospital
Mag Stephenson
Howard Gleghorn
San Antonio
Farm Bureau Queen
Program Tonight
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Ballinger
D. K
R. H Sims
NEW Legion Head
Monroe Alexander
R. W. Sims
Mary Walker
T. E. Tidwell
Pete Gentry
T.E. Tidwell
Albert Davis
J. I. Adair
Lewis Sims
Bill Alexander
Noel Scott
R. J. Millikin
Billy Wrinkle
Tommy Latham
Don Glenn
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