Two West Texas friends' lives mirror in faith and service
Bronte banker L T Youngblood and San Angelo judge George T Wilson, longtime friends, exemplify Christian service beyond wealth. Both teach Men’s Bible classes at local churches, Wilson entering his thirteenth year at First Baptist San Angelo and Youngblood his eleventh at Bronte’s First Baptist.
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West Texas
George T. Wilson
San Angelo
L. T. Youngblood
Bronte
Judge Wilson
Sweetwater
Ir. Youngblood
Blackwell
Youngblood
First Baptist Church
Sullivan Couple Open Store in Own Home in Winters
In Winters, Mr. and Mrs. L Sullivan announce the move of Sullivan Grocery to their own business home. They sold stock but remain in West Texas, renovating the Winters property into a new shop with a fresh merchandise stock and invite readers to visit.
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Mrs. L. Sullivan
Winters
Sullivan Grocery
Mrs. Sullivan
West Texas
West
Baptists Organize Church at Fort Chadbourne
Fort Chadbourne Baptists held a Saturday night church meeting to organize a Baptist church. The community once saw multiple denominations with houses of worship but has since dwindled to one active church. A year ago a Sunday school formed with 14 members and now counts 86. Rev. Doctor of the First Bronte and R. Blake led the gathering with Fred Jest as a key organizer.
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Baptists
Fort Chadbourne
Dctor
Bronte
Dom R. Blake
Pas- Baptist Church
Fred D. Jest Meee
M. Casey Buys Winters Grocery Store
M. Casey becomes owner of Sullivan Grocery in Winters, formerly Walter T. White Grocery. Casey plans rapid stock expansion, brings Hamilton auto business experience, and has settled with his wife in Winters. The Enterprise carries his purchase announcement. Visit Casey’s Grocery when in Winters.
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Winters
C. M. Casey
Sullivan
Walter T. White
Casey
Hamilton
West Texas
Casey/a Grocery
Memorial Service for Bronte Hero at Angelo
Memorial services were held at Trinity Lutheran church in San Angelo Sunday afternoon for Bronte hero A. J. Kunkel Jr son of Mr and Mrs A J Kunkel. He joined the Navy and served with submarines. He sacrificed for his country.
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Trinity Lutheran
Local Hero A J Hamilton Dies in World War II
A J Hamilton, born September 12 1925 in Hamilton, died after his ship was sunk off the Hawaiian Islands. Navy telegram confirmed his death to his parents. The parish mourns the loss as friends place floral tributes and the pastor delivers a message of faith.
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Hawaiian Islands
Navy Department
Jesus
A. J
Iamilton
Bronte
Fort Chadbourne Home Coming Sunday at Baptist Church
A Coke County community fair at Fort Chadbourne Baptist Church Sunday October 4 invites all oldtime residents and neighbors to attend. Bring lunch baskets. enjoy speakers and singing by Alilene quartets and others. A local veteran with thirty two months of combat service will speak in the afternoon.
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Baptist Church
Fort Chadbourne
Alilene
Coke County
J T Henry Returns to Bronte Schools After Army Service
When Bronte schools opened, a full faculty greeted students as J T Henry, formerly vocational agriculture teacher, received an honorable discharge to return and assist the district. Mr and Mrs Henry resume residence in Bronte.
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J.T. Henry
Bronte
J. T. Henry
Mrs. Henry
Bronte School Reaches 54 Pupil Enrollment in Agri Department
Mr Henry returns to duties and immediately resumes teaching as 54 students enroll in the agricultural department of the school, delighting friends and staff with the swift restart.
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Bronte
Mr. Henry
Agricultural Department
Th School
Baptist Meeting Set at Ballinger First Baptist Church
A one day Baptist preaching crusade will be held at Ballinger's First Baptist Church on Wednesday October 4 1944 from ten in the morning until four in the afternoon. Rev Clarence Morton leads the event inviting all Coleman and Runnels Association churches and pastors. Speakers include Rev T L Stewart and Rev S R Smith. crusade speakers are Dr J M Thorn Dr J M Dawson Dr Porter M Bailes and Dr E S James of Texas. Dinner will be served by the churchwomen.
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First Baptist Church
Ballinger
Clarence Morton
Coleman
Runnels
Texas
J. M. Thorn
Secondaptist Church
Houston
J. M. Dawson
Waco
Porter M. Bailes
Tyler
E. S. James
Ats
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George.t. Wilson
Big Spring Herald
Young Lady
Betty Jo Glenn
Mr. and
C. C. Glenn
Miss Glenn
Baylor University
Big Spring Daily Herald
Enterprise
M. Casey
Angelo
A. J. Kunkel
Chadbourne
T. Henry
Baptist
The
Coleman Association
T. L. Stewart
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