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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1943
Page
3
John Q. McAdams, a West Texan, was reap pointed last week as State Banking Commissioner. The legislature shifted appointment power from the governor to a nine member state finance commission, which at its first meeting named McAdams to succeed himself.
A feature profiles John Q. Mc Adams, portraying him as a living example of achievement in this land of freedom. The piece notes his early lack of funds or influence, then outlines his will and tenacity in pursuing his pursuits as a young man. Continued on last page.
A 38rd War Bond Drive in Coke County draws crowds with military tanks and amphibious jeeps promised by Camp Barkley. Bruce Clift spearheads the effort with a caravan reaching Bronte about 2 pm and Robert Lee around 3 pm. Citizens, including women and children, are urged to attend in both towns to buy bonds and stamps at street booths run by young volunteers.
Leslie Kirchman son of Mr and Mrs Robert Kirchman returns to New York after a fifteen day drive into Sicily He is in pink of health and eager to return to battle to hasten the end of the war Bomb the Japs with Junk air raid reference noted but not detailed
Mrs Sam King a Coke pioneer dies at the family home in Edith after a brief illness. Born July 14 in an earlier year she became prominent in the local industry and is survived by relatives in the Edith area.
In January 1890 Mrs. King married Sam King and since then they resided in Edith. Ten children were born to them with nine surviving their mother. The King family, longtime Coke county pioneers, hosted Homecomings for many years, now discontinued for the duration, with the obituary noting their loss and family sorrow.
The First National Bank is having its exterior base border doors and windows painted to enhance beauty. Painter Jake Walker leads the decorative work while S. L. McMillan and family anticipate weekly paper visits. Buy Bonds and more Bonds.
On September 13 1948 the Bronte PTA executive committee met with Supt B F Kirk. Mrs Floyd Modgling led the meeting and the committee voted to cancel the Halloween Carnival for the duration. Plans were made for a reception in the school auditorium on September 15. Officers listed include President Mrs Alfred Taylor and Vice President Mrs F E.
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