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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1950
Page
4
Bronte mayor H. O. Whitt calls for parental cooperation to keep youths off streets after 10 PM to prevent petty thefts and other minormisdemeanors. He urges guardians to supervise 14 and younger children to avert city ordinances and protect youth welfare.
The fourth annual Make It Yourself with Wool contest announced rules and regulations. Sponsored by the Auxiliary of the Sheep and Goat Raisers Association and the Wool Bureau, it targets girls aged 14 to 22 in junior senior and original design classes. Entrants may submit up to four garments across area contests but only one in state or national events.
Funeral services for Agnes Roberts 23 of Ballinger were held at Fort Chadbourne Wednesday afternoon after a car accident north of Robert Lee. Born February 27 1927 at Fort Chadbourne she died September 25 at Robert Lee. Survived by two children Margie Darline 6 and James Eugene 5 seven sisters including Lillie May Bradshaw California Lorene Smith Junction Elena Chapman Brownwood Elizabeth Kranblett Ballinger Opal Barker Junction Ruby Fue Dann California and Alice Inez Ballinger plus four brothers and a brother in the armed forces.
The Bronte Lions club votes to transport Bronte High football players from school to home after practice each day. The change adds an extra hour for workouts this season. J. T. Henry is coordinating the new schedule with three cars needed daily to reach players in their various residences.
The Bronte First Baptist Church foundation was poured Wednesday afternoon signaling start of a $30,000 project. Architect Dewey Horton of the Texas Baptist association prepared the plans. The L shaped building includes a 400 seat auditorium and a two story education wing, with construction aided by volunteer labor and church materials. While building proceeds, services will be held in the tabernacle north of the site.
The hospital daily log records numerous admissions and discharges from September 14 to September 90. Names include Sandra Baxter Leon Black Sidney Eubanks Tomaso Reyes, James F. Williams, Ronnie Moore and Deborsh Kay. Multiple families and patients are listed with admission or discharge dates and accompanying relatives.
Rochelle Hornets travel to Bronte for a nonconference football clash. Both winless this season after two games. Bronte defeated Bronte 6 Wylie 24 and 0-Robert Lee 33 while Rochelle has yet to score this year and only one pay dirt by the Longhorns. The Longhorns’ likely lineup includes Lyndon Waldrop at quarterback and Gerald Sandusky at fullback among starters.
Robert Lee Steers overpower Bronte 33 0 as Sandusky leads Bronte with 108 yards on 17 carries and Hamilton scores twice. Donnie Duncan adds a quarterback sneak for the Steers and Baker, Hamilton, and Duncan connect on key plays to seal the win.
Mrs. Ratliff thanks friends and neighbors who kept the ranch running during Ed Ratliff's four week hospitalization for major surgery. They gathered eggs and sowed oats, aided sheep, and hauled produce to town, with Dr. John R. Harris and hospital staff hailed for support. The Ratliffs express deep gratitude for cards flowers prayers and encouragement.
Bronte High School band members held a noon meeting to elect officers for 1950 51. Hat tie Jane Snead was chosen president and drum major, with Cora Beth Whatley as vice president Peggy Griffith as secretary treasurer and Camille Martin as reporter. Mascots named Gail Anderson and Reggie Gaddy. A band sweetheart selection will be announced October 6 at the first conference football game versus Hobbs. Band director Vershal Smith aims for full participation at home games and praise followed last Friday night’s performance.
The Bronte High School sophomores met with sponsor Mr. Gordon Creel to elect 1950 51 class officers. Lyndon Waldrop was elected president Joyce Wrinkle secretary and treasurer and Bobby Evans class reporter. Social committee members include Billy Paul Thomason Johnny Williams and Sue Foster. Room mothers are Mrs A C McAuley Will Thomason N L Crownover Sid Evans and George Wrinkle.
Mr and Mrs C R Sonny Gentry celebrate the birth of their daughter Deborah Kay born Monday September 2 with family joy and congratulations from friends and neighbors in the community.
Oil activity stayed steady this week as 3-B McCutchen runs a coring test at 1520 feet on Glenn. One rig was temporarily shut down but overall operation continued to show good progress.
Bronte area school opens for 1950 51 term with Frank J Miller teaching math and industrial arts as Freshman Class sponsor. The report also notes drilling activity near Bronte with multiple wells, depths, operators, and prospects in the Chadbourne and Palo Pinto areas, including production updates and test results.
Erroneous report last week stated a Monday funeral for 84 year old Mrs Leah Harrell. The service actually occurred Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son N C Harrell near Norton.
The Marketing Association reports 68 bales of cotton ginned locally this season with average quality around middling. Officials note processing costs near two dollars per bale and mention the crop’s prospects tied to local gins and markets.
McElroy hosted on Welcome To Hollywood and rang Belva Kippetoe on September 22. The Rochester Mayo Clinic prognosis in 1940 gave one year to live. Belva, now approaching her eighth birthday, remains alive though frail, supported by family, faith, and ongoing gifts from supporters nationwide.
County Soil Conservation Service to elect a supervisor on Oct. 3 at 8 PM in the Bronte school building. The board will oversee soil and water conservation efforts, approve landowner and applicant actions, and allocate funds for equipment and on site assistance. Landowners in Zone 2 are urged to attend.
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