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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1955
Page
1
A letter recalls a preacher and his publicity hungry wife with a talking parakeet. The narrator warns about the bird repeating secrets and mentions a past drunkard parrot tale. The piece ends with a recipe for O'Henry Okra Gumbo with Meat using ground beef and okra.
Miss Norma Crawford of San Angelo married Beauford James son of Mr and Mrs George James of Tennyson in a double ring ceremony at the Cotten home in San Angelo on September 3. Rev Taylor Henley officiated. The bride wore white satin and lace and carried a white Bible with white roses. Bridesmaid was Francis Crawford. Best man was George James. A reception followed with cream and pink decorations. The couple plans to reside in San Angelo after Downing Service Station employment.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Eubanks were in Bronte for business and visiting friends. The couple wed August 22 in DeQueen Arkansas and will reside in Mena Arkansas. Mrs Eubanks is the former Bertie Grady. They plan to return to Mena next Monday.
Edna Butner hosted the first meeting of the Progressive Club with a luncheon at her home. Members viewed slides of the Garden Pilgrimage, enjoyed centerpieces and orange tablecloths, and discussed the new year books. One visitor attended, Mrs. Glenn, along with several members listed.
James Wells and Jake Scott made a business trip to Gold Thwaite during the first part of the week to discuss a potential partnership and review on-site operations. The men met with local officials and surveyed facilities for future collaboration.
Reunion of the W. O. Walker family of Coleman gathered at the Don Walker home in the Brookshire community. Forty eight attendees shared a barbecue dinner on the Colorado River. Guests included seven Walker children and families, with the oldest present 67 and the youngest Linden Walker 18 months.
Persons interested in dance classes for children should register at the Enterprise office before noon Monday. Mrs Alvin York a teacher from Bingham Studio in San Angelo will lead classes here if enough students sign up by then.
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