Rumfield and Hedges Reunion Held at Abilene
Members of the Hedges and Rumfield families held their reunion August 27 through 30 at Abilene State Park. The event, annual since 1945, drew 138 relatives and 38 friends registered, with 134 attending Sunday dinner. Five generations were present on the Rumfield side. Attendees from Bronte included B V Hedges and family, Mag Stephenson, Dean Caudle, Jodie Hedges and Cathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedges
Rumfield
Minnie Rumfield
Jake Farmer
Roy Kelley
Charles Hampton
Rickie Hampton
Bronte
B. V. Hedges
Mag Stephenson
Dean
J. W. Caudle
Jodie Hedges
Cathy
Visit Ends After Two Weeks in East Texas
Mrs. John Gaston along with Janelle and Johnny returned from a two week visit with friends and relatives in East Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gaston
Janelle
Johnny
East
Texas
LeDrew Arrott Junior Club hosts first fall meeting
The Junior Study club met at Mrs. C. E. Arrott’s home with Mrs. LeDrew Arrott as hostess. The program on rules and manners for a formal meal featured tips on courtesy to guests and table setting, plus a display of centerpieces. New members Mrs. Bill Clark and Mrs. Eddie McCluire were welcomed along with three visitors. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Arrott
LeDrew Arrott
Charles Oliphant
Bobby Vaughn
J.B. Arrott
Bill Clark
Eddie McCluire
John Riley
Leo Hollan
Layette Shower Honors Jim Williams at Bronte Hall
A layette shower was held Thursday night at Bronte Hump Recreation Hall for Jim Williams. Twenty guests attended with games, angel cake, coffee, and refreshments. Decor included fall flowers and miniature baby diaper favors. Hostesses were Mrs. D. S. Smith and Mrs. Jim Rasco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Williams
the Bronte
Hump Recreation Hall
D. S Smith
Jim Rasco
Card of Thanks for Nak Nie’s Care
Mary E. Clark thanks Bronte Hospital staff Dr Harris and all neighbors for kindness after Nak Nie’s accident and hospital stay. Signed by Mrs Mary E Clark Mr and Mrs John B Clark and Mrs Mary Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Clark
Bronte Hospital
Dr. Harris
John B. Clark
Mary Garrett
Coke County Receives 72 Carloads Emergency Feed
Seventy two carloads of emergency feed arrived in Coke County this week. The mix includes 48 cars of cake 6 of meal 1 of oats 2 of wheat and 9 of corn. Oats orders are up to date and overall orders have slowed after heavy county runs.
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Coke County
J. E. Quisenberry
PMA
Alaska-bound son serves in government work
Mrs. Leonard Keeney reports their son James has been sent to Alaska for government work. He says he likes the job and the country and that the scenery there must be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Keeney
James
Alaska
Births and dismissals listed for August and September
The record lists births and admissions with times and names, including a daughter born at 2 40 p m to Mrs Allen Williams and multiple admissions and discharges across August 28 to September 2, naming Mrs Willard Smith and Mason Glenn among those admitted or dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acipiata — Mak Oee
Allen Williams
Joe Ash
T. F. Sims,Sr
al Durban
Jack Lee
Budget Hearing Set For Coke County 1954 Budget
Coke County Texas Commissioners Court schedules public hearing on the 1954 budget for September 14, 1953 at 10:00 a.m. in the Robert Lee courthouse. Taxpayers may attend and participate. Weldon Fikes, County Clerk, delivers the notice dated August 10, 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Coke County
Texas
State of Texas
Robert Lee
A. D
Weldon Fikes
Burned hand leads to hospital stay. families up to date
A Texas item reports an accidental grease burn resulting in overnight hospital treatment and satisfactory recovery. Clifford Wayne Young, first grandson of Grover G Young, is born August 2 to Pvt. and Mrs. Martin C. Young, stationed at Camp Roberts. Granddaughters Rhonda Nell Chappell and Sharon Bea Hughes are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tai
Clifford Wayne
Grover G. Young
Bronte
Rogers
Clifford
Martin C. Young
Camp Roberts
California
Youngs
Rhonda
Nell
W. L. Chappell
Colorado City
Sharon Bea
J. C. Hughes
Arnold Ball
Blanco
Elmer Dale
Norman Riker
Big Spring
Joe Rosa
Rose
Snyder
Wrinkle Couple Expresses Thanks After Flood
Mr and Mrs Henry Wrinkle extend heartfelt gratitude for the kindness shown following the flood. The note thanks neighbors volunteers and local groups for assistance and support during the recovery.
Local News Notes from Galveston to Abi lene and Iowa
Mrs. Tom Price visits relatives in Galveston while Mr. and Mrs. Bud Maxwell and Bill spend the weekend in Abilene visiting her mother and brother, Mrs. Craft and John. Rev and Mrs Maynard Rogers and girls return from a two week Iowa vacation visiting Rogers family. They anticipate bumper crops and bring back ears of corn. Keenth Hester returns to the West Coast to resume Navy duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Price
Galveston
Bud Maxwell
Bill
Abilene
Craft
John
Maynard Rogers
Iowa
Reunion among Abilene Christian College alumni highlights dove hunting
Former preacher and three couples, all former classmates of Abilene Christian College, recall a wonderful reunion with dove hunting, watermelon eating, and plain talk. Visitors include Henry Wrinkle's granddaughter and husband Jack Moore of San Diego, California, and Moore's sister and her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Church of Christ In
Robert ‘Lee
Abilene Chistian College
Henry Wrinkle
Jack Moore
San Diego
Calif
Mr. Moore
Local Couple Welcome Daughter Linda Jo in Marlin
Sammie Stine and husband announce the birth of a daughter Linda Jo on Wednesday September 3 in Marlin Texas. This is the couple’s first child. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs T G Stinebaugh of Bronte and Mr and Mrs Harry Carlson of San Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammie
Stine
Linda Jo
Marlin, Texas
T. G. Stinebaugh
Bronte
Harry Carlson
San Francisco
Galif
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