Bronte Gas Ceremony Opens Main Pipeline To Town
Lone Star Gas Company officials and Bronte residents gathered Thursday as E L Buelow opens the valve allowing ten pounds of gas to flow into Bronte mains. The ceremony featured numerous company leaders and local officials, including J A Percifull J P McGuire Sam Spruell H O Whitt Will Wood Rowena and Bronte gas district manager J W Buelow Amerada Oil J B Mackey J P Parish Lone Star pressure manager BH F P Bridges Hi A Springer and P W Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Percifull
J. P. McGuire
Sam Spruell
H. O. Whitt
Will Wood
Lone Star
Buelow
Ll. T. Youngblood
J. RB. Nelson
Miles, Rowena and Bronte
J. W. Buelow
Amerada Oil
J. B. Mackey
J. P. Parish
BH. F P. Bridges
Hi. A. Springer
P. W. Bryan
San Angelo
Lone Star Division
Natural Gas Flows Into Bronte Mains At Ceremony
Bronte welcomed natural gas last Thursday as Lone Star Gas opened the valve to the town’s new main line. EK Buelow led the ceremony with officials from Miles Rowena and Bronte divisions, noting gas from the Bronte Field will supply homes and several local businesses. About 178 residents signed up, with deposits of ten dollars each, and Lone Star holds a 35 year supply contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Buelow
San Angelo
Lone Star Gas Company
Joe George Wilkins
Lone Star
J. P. Nelson
Miles, Rowena and Bronte
J. P. Parish
Will Wood
Te Town
Atlas Sand and Gravel to Reopen Plant Southwest of Bronte
Atlas Sand and Gravel will reopen its plant on the Colorado River four miles from here with new management. Cecil Barnes is owner and B. A. Lightfoot will manage the San Angelo sales office and new machinery is expected to arrive. Mrs. Frank Keesee visited Wellington parents over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas Sand and Gravel
Colorado River
Bronte
Cecil Barnes
San Angelo
B. A. Lightfoot
Abilene
Johnson Place
Wylie Bulldogs defeat Bronte Longhorns 24 6 in lidlifter clash
Wylie Bulldogs beat Bronte Longhorns 24 to 6 at Wylie in the season opener. Bronte's star Gerald Sandusky stood out but Bulldog backs and line held firm behind captain Gerald Sandusky and Marlin McCutchen. Big Bobby Clark suffered a broken foot early but played on and finished the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylie Bulldogs
Bronte Longhorns
Wylie
Longhorns
Bobby Clark
Clark
heaYer Bulldogs
Bronte
Gerald Sandusky
Knsar
Sandusky
McCutchen
T. Re Baack
T.or. Baack
Baack
Gerald Farr
Gob Franklin
Evans
Scote
Latham
Caudle
Brown
Billy Jack Gentry
Lyndon Waldrop
J. QO. Bagwell
Norris Crownover
Donald Kaiser
Dwain Bagwell
John Rusk
Rusk
Robert Lee
Bronte Longhorn
Hubert Lee Steers
Sonora
Distret
Hermleigh
New Deal
Funeral Held for Brookshire Woman Leah Harrell
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Norton Baptist church for Mrs. Leah Harrell who died at 6 15 am at the home of a son near Norton Grandmother Harrell had lived in and near the Brookshire community since 1907 Her husband died in 1911 She was converted and joined the Baptist church at an early age Burial was in Barnett cemetery with Newby Davis Funeral home in charge Survivors include L Y Harrell of Pent yson Mrs Dora Bowman of Paint Rock and N C Harrell of near Norton along with 17 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren Pallbearers were Harlen Lee Bob Hedges Ellis Lee Chester Derrick George James Jr Jack Lee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell
Brookshire
Baptist Church
F. PR. Patterson
Winters Baptist Church
Barnett Cemetery
Newby- Davis Funeral Home
L.Y. Pharrell
Pentyson
Dora Bowman
Paint Rock
N.C. Harrell
Near Norton
J. T. Sanderson Celebrates 75th Birthday
J P Sanderson honored with a birthday dinner on his 75th birthday at his son Hoy Sanderson home in Blackwell. Attendees included J T Sanderson and wife, Frank Youree, Ro V Cope land, Pam Sanderson Sterling City, Mary Nell Cope land Jack Youree, Bettye Sanderson Abilene, Bob Sanderson Blackwell, and other grandchildren. One granddaughter Mrs Bob Harris of Dallas could not attend but called to wish him well. Jo Nila Harris, great granddaughter, also spoke birthday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Sanderson
Hoy Sanderson
Sanderson
J. T. Sanderson
Frank Youree
Ro V. Copeland
Bettye Sanderson
MccMurry
Abilene
Bob Harris
Dallas
Jo Nila Harris
Marshall Named Defense Secretary by Truman
President Truman names General George C. Marshall to serve as defense secretary succeeding Louis Johnson. Marshall, former military chief of staff, earlier held posts as secretary of state and Red Cross leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
George C. Marshall
Red Cross
Truman
Defense
Louis Johnson
Marshall
Seniors Elect Marian Griffith Class President
The Bronte High School senior class elected Marian Griffith president for 1950 51 with 18 votes. Officers include Don Daniels vice president Gwen Earnest secretary and Doyle Adair treasurer reporter. Dues set at 1 dollar monthly and the treasury holds about 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte High School
Clan of
Marian Griffith
Don Daniels
Gwen Earnest
Doyle Adair
Mines
Austin Sandusky
W W. Whalen
Jean Coulson
Homer Vaughn
P. R. Griffith
J. Adate
C. E. Earnest
T. E. Blalock
J. D. Huffaker
Warack Hipp
Pat Brayer
Pete Nutter
T. Henry
339 Students Enrolled In Schools This Year
339 students enrolled this term with 114 in high school and 225 in grade school. Repairs delay start but will not hinder progress. open assembly tentatively set for September 25 and a PTA reception planned for September 26. Superintendent J L Carroll thanks voters for funding renovations and notes 16 teachers employed with new courses added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Carrall
Carroll
Parent
River Bridge at Robert Lee Reopens After Repairs
The Colorado River bridge south of Habert Lee reopened to traffic after repairs. Traffic from Hubert Lee to San Angelo detoured via Bronte during the outage. Wesley Hall of Brownwood led flooring, reconditioning, strengthening and painting at a cost of $7,235.64. A reopening ceremony marked removal of the barrier and the end of the old water crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado River
Habert Lee
Hubert Lee
San Angelo
Sean
Bronte
Wesley Hall
Brownwood
Sergeant Floyd Murtishaw Sends Korea Letter
Er and Mrs H C Murtishaw received a letter from their son Sgt Floyd Murtishaw in South Korea. The letter dated September mentioned his promotion to communications chief of the 35th division and noted the war situation was serious though he was unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Murtishaw
Floyd Miutrtishaw
South Korea
Murteshaw
Musqushaw
Two Injured In Auto Accident Near Robert Lee
Bruce Clift reported Tuesday that two people were injured in an automobile crash two miles east of Robert Lee on the Bronte highway. Marvin Teems suffered a fractured skull and possible internal injuries while Paul Smith had a cut on the head and numerous bruises. Smith's condition was not serious, but Teems was badly hurt. Foy Smith and a fourth occupant were not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Clift
Vna
Robert Lee
Bronte Highway
Marvin Teems
Paul Smith
Smith
Teems
Cial
Foy Smith
Sweetwater Visit Highlights Chapmans Keeneys and Cookie
Mr and Mrs GW Chapman and friends Mr and Mrs Frank Keeney with Jimmie Keeney visited Mr and Mrs Jack Chapman and daughter Cookie at Sweetwater on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gw.chapman
Frank Keeney
Jimmie Keeney
Jack Chapman
Cookie
Sweetwater
Meet Your Teachers at Bronte School
New additions join Bronte School faculty including Mrs Gordon Garebh teaching reading and a first year at Bronte. She holds a PhD from Brownwood and leads seventh grade subjects. Mr Creel also begins his Bronte tenure as a fifth grade teacher, a 49 graduate of Thaw Passe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Schiaal
Gordon Garebh
Bronte
Hrownwood Headiaiers
Wall
Creel Whoo
Mrs Word Honored With Wedding Shower
Mrs David Word, formerly Miss Mass Wamnela Jean Tidwell, was honored at a wedding shower hosted by fourteen women. The event at the American Legion ball featured refreshments and about forty guests, with gifts totaling around 40 dollars. Mrs Word is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Tor Tidwell of Bronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Word
Mrrs
David Worl
Armerean Legis
Chase
Mrs Word
Mass Wamnela
Jean Tidwell
Diet
Angust Sd
Mia
Tor. Tidwell
Bronte
Bronte Seniors Attend SAC Ball Game as Rotary Guests
Senior class of 1951 and sponsors were guests of the Rotary Club of San Angelo for a September 16 football game at San Angelo College. Bronte attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Creel, Miller, Caddy, Prov, Daniel, Hanes family, and Linda. game against Del Mar College Vikings ended 19 to 13 for the Rams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaests
Rotary Club of
San Angelo
San Angelo College
del Mar College Vikinss
Corpus Christi
Bronte
Gordon Creel
Frank Miller
Won. Caddy
Jack Prov
Herman Daniel
Tdtes SP Ceesoes
J. JT. Hanes
Chirghter
Linda
Charles Blue
Doyle Aduo
Bobby Franklin
Don Daniels
Joe Whalen
Gord Sandusky
Vance Wann
Marner Grifith
Gwen
Junior Study Club Meets In Dale Glenn Home
Bronte Ladies gather at Mrs. Dale Glenn residence on Friday September 15 for the Junior Study Club meeting. Speakers include Mrs. Clark Glen and Miss Glenn. attendees listed are Mrs. Noel Percitall, Mrs. Caperton, Mrs. Chastie Phillips and Mrs. Jack Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Glenn
Bronte Act Briday
Clark Glen
Eof. Glenn
Noel Percitall
Caperton
Chastie Phillips
Jack Price
McQueen-Forman Rig Moves In To Drill No. 1
Bronte area activity includes the No. 1 McQueen-Forman rig moving in to drill as part of the Hickok Reynolds No. 1 offset. Wildcat wells report varied depths and limited production while several tests continue in Bronte and Fort Chadbourne fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McQueen-Forman
Bronte
Hickok & Reynalds
McQueen Forman
Hickok & Reynalds No
McQueen
Forman
D. L. Rose & Son of
Albany
Hinanble
Schach
Wildcat
Coke
Laon
Annie Waldrop
Hayrick
Humble
Wiles-Bolin
Coke County
Fort Chadbourne
Wiley-Bolin
W. R. Reed Survey
Sunray No
Harris Davenport
Humble No. 4
Sallie Odom
Humble No. 1 Odom
Ellenburger
Runnels County
Fred M. Manning
George W. Strake
Elo Michaelis
Port Chadbourne
Strake No
Stubtglefield
Feld
Birth of David Edward Gulley Jr in Eunice NM
Mr and Mrs David Gulley of Eunice New Mexico announce the birth of a son David Edward Gulley Jr weighing pounds and ounces. He arrived Saturday September 16 at the Bal linger hospital. Paternal grandparents not listed and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bill Wrinkle of Bronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gulley
Eunice
New Mexico
David Edward Gulley, Jr
Little David
Ballinger Hospital
Bill Wrinkle
Bronte
Service members visit Bronte from Fort Sam Houston
Dwain Pratt Francis Pruitt and Ben Spoonts traveled from San Antonio to Bronte over the weekend where they are on active duty with the arty at Fort Sam Houston. They returned to San Antonio with their families Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwain Pratt
Francis Pruitt
Ben Spoonts
Bronte
San Antonio
The
Arty
Fort Sam Houston
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. L. Buelow
Hickok & Reynolds
J. A. Percitull Place
B.C. Rawlings
Robert Forman
Frank Keesee
J. C. Scott
Wellington
Longhorn
By Bobby Franklin
J. Lee Ensor
Lew Steers
BMG
N.Y
Robert
Herbert Holland
Norton Baptist Church
Leah Harrell
GC. Harrell
Norton
Chries Ragsdale
Johnson
Bronze
Mrs
SAC
San Angelo Rams
Raat
Noah Pruitt
Filenburger
Palo Pinto
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