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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1957
Page
8
Business Review lauds Clyde Hollingsworth and Hollingsworth Plumbing & Heating for reliability and civic service in Sweetwater. The piece notes O. O. Hollingsworth’s legacy, Clyde’s community contributions, and calls readers to support his continued success.
J C Sheffield of J C Sheffield Motors in Sweetwater known as a progressive Lincoln and Mercury dealer is lauded for direct action optimism and vigor in both his business and civic efforts. The tribute notes his keen values and unselfish public welfare involvement.
The Sweetwater business leader Melvin Bahlman of Bahlman Cleaners earns praise for public spirited service. He operates a Robert Lee branch and embodies courtesy and efficiency in management and customer care. Local patrons credit his conduct with advancing Sweetwater as a regional business center.
In this period of growth and expansion for Sweetwater, progressive business men with foresight and the ability to implement plans deserve notable acclaim for seizing favorable conditions and guiding the community forward.
The city honors W Morris Richards agent for Cities Service Oil Company for his business success and active civic life in Sweetwater. His optimism and belief in the area's future, plus ongoing support for public welfare projects, receive sincere praise.
Review highlights V I Blocker of Roscoe Texas a real estate expert on city farm and ranch values and oil leases. He is praised as progressive and a willing supporter of community projects, with sustained civic contributions benefiting Sweetwater and surrounding district.
In Sweetwater the Raybon sisters Esther and Minnie are praised for building a solid reputation with the L and L Cafe. The editorial lauds their straightforward business conduct and civic involvement, urging continued success and gratitude from readers.
Garland Lasater recently took control of B J Service Incorporated in Sweetwater and quickly showed executive ability by grasping responsibilities and conducting affairs in line with the post. Harold Leach will take over as district supervisor for the company.
On September 15th, Garland Lasater is noted for rapidly forming friendships and professional ties since taking over management. The writeup commends his energetic personality and civic-minded efforts, predicting a strong future in the district.
G E Huey Sr of Huey and Son Sheet Metal Works and his son Huey Jr are praised for progressive management and civic contributions in Sweetwater. The piece notes their role in local growth through residential and commercial refrigeration central heating and air conditioning and expresses respect for their influence.
Robert M Law is praised as a successful business and professional man who supports civic projects in Sweetwater and surrounding territory. The piece commends his reliability on bookkeeping matters and his commitment to community betterment, noting his role as a respected leader in business and civic affairs.
Sweet Water readers are urged to note Wayne L. Frazier of the F & R Well Service Incorporated, a progressive service man aiding local oil producers. The region's petroleum production drives growth, and Frazier has played a significant role in many aspects of the industry.
The text extols Wayne Frazier a Sweetwater resident with wide local friendships for his civic spirit and efforts to promote oil field projects. It congratulates him on his role in developing petroleum resources in the district and wishes him continued success.
Alva Starr is saluted as a persistent booster of Sweetwater and nearby areas for her faith in the region and efforts to promote development. As operator of The Original Mrs Starrs Chicken House her service ideals and commitment to quality have earned public praise and a widely favored dining venue in Sweetwater.
Sunday at the Baptist Church Rev Johnnie Johnson speaks on Three Christian Rs at 11 am with a Bible study at 7 pm and preaching at 8 pm. Rev and Mrs Johnson dined with Mr and Mrs J P Tounget last Sunday. The group had supper with Mr and Mrs G L Cook and Jay.
Willard Caudle and family members are noted as ill and employed in the lunch room. A stream of visitors from San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Miles, Mathis, Kingsville, Big Spring and other towns stopped by to see local residents. Rain was scant with only a sprinkle and much dust across the area.
members of the Baptist church honored Rev. Kenneth Jones and his family with a covered dish supper on Friday. After the program the pastor and family received an old fashioned pounding. The Joneses came from Richland Texas with two sons Billy seven and Ronnie three.
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Smith spent last weekend in San Antonio where they purchased full merchandise for their store. Ann Adams and a Midland friend had lunch Monday with her grandmother Mrs. Henry Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sims Erven Elam and children returned to Lone Wolf and Sentinel Oklahoma after a two month stay here leaving Tuesday.
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