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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1949

Page

3

Pioneering resident Mrs Sayner services held in Bronte

Funeral services for 70 year old Mrs D E Sayner were conducted at the First Baptist church in Bronte with Rev W D Price officiating. She died in San Angelo after months of illness. A Coke County pioneer long settled in the Tennyson area she married J ks Sayner in 1897. Survivors include three sons, one daughter, six brothers and two sisters. Burial was at Fairview cemetery in Bronte. Johnson Funeral home of San Angelo arranged the services.

D. E. Sayner First Baptist Church Bronte W. D. Price J. Ks. Sayner F. C. Ainsworth 5. C. Sayner Tennyson Collins and Krank Johnson Funeral Home San Angelo

Major G C Hines Buried in National Cemetery

Major George C Lum Hines buried Sept 30 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St Louis. He was killed Jan 16 1945 when a B 26 bomber was shot down over Bitche France. eight crew members died, two buried with him. Survived by relatives in Bronte and Amarillo and Senora.

George C Lum) Hines Jefferson Barracks National St. Louis Hines Lula Hines San Angelo Bronte J. B. Hines Amarillo Gay Copeland Senora Copeland Bitche France United States National Cemetery Cavalry J. B. McCutchen

Twenty Present For Pot Luck Supper

Twenty members attended a pot luck supper Wednesday night September 21 hosted by J. T. Henrys Sunday school class at the Methodist church. Henry was reelected teacher with Alvin Mauldin as assistant. other officers include Mrs H O Whitt treasurer Mrs W W Milliken secretary D K Glenn president and Clifford Clark vice president.

J. T. Henry Methodist Church Messrs Mmes A. C. McAulay Clifford Clark D. K. Glenn Alfred Taylor Abney Hanson Baldwin Henry Alvin Mauldin H. O. Whitt W. W. Milliken

Card of Thanks Extends Gratitude to All

Expresses sincere thanks and deepest appreciation to those who cared for a loved one during illness. Acknowledges floral offerings and words of consolation and asks for God’s blessing on all who gave support.

Services Friday for I N Eubanks

Funeral services for I N Eubanks 59 of Bronte were held at 3 p m from the Bronte Church of Christ with interment in Fairview cemetery. He died Wednesday night after a several week illness. Born February 1 1890 in Coke County he lived all his life on a farm near Bronte. He is survived by his mother his widow five daughters three sons a brother and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers were local Bronte men.

I. N. Eubanks Bronte A. S. Eubanks Bill Brown McCamey E. D. Day Big Spring J. M. ‘Trimble Robert Lee Frank Hearn Big Lake W. M. Box J. N Ir., Jr Wink Alec Eubanks Midland Ollie Eubanks

Brookshire Social Roundup Sees Local Visits Across Town

Mr and Mrs D R Gartman and Roby of Big Spring visited Dee Fosters and James Hollands. Families traveled between San Angelo Dublin Winters and Colemen while church friends attended a Baptist association in Wilmeth. Illness news notes Bob White moved to Winters hospital. Allen Turner of Washington DC visited J C Miller's family.

D. R. Gartman Roby Big Spring Dee Fosters James Hollands Henry Boatright Miles Bill Alemaners Clayton Stewart Turner Ranch Coleman James Holland James Lee Franklin Thomas Bob White Winters Hospital Coleman Harwell Jim Clark Allen Turner Washington, D. C

Bronte Ginners Thank Donors for First Cotton Bale Premium

Community members acknowledge gifts contributing to a premium given for the first bale of cotton ginned at Bronte. Organizers express gratitude to contributors who supported the historic milestone and local industry.

Bronte

Local families visit in Odessa and San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Jack Chapman and daughter Lamarr Chapman of Odessa visited the Chapmans in Odessa. Mr and Mrs Arnold Ball attended the A and M Tech football game in San Antonio, joining Mrs Elmer Dale for Sunday supper.

Jack Chapman and Lamarr Chapman Odessa O. W. Chapman Arnold Ball A&m-Tech San Antonio Elmer Dale Lanco

Last Rites Held For Judy Linn Coleman

Funeral services for Judy Linn Coleman age 3 9 held at First Baptist Bronte with Rev C B Blake and Rev W D Price officiating. Interment at Fairview cemetery Ballinger area. daughter of Buck and Iva Linn Coleman. Survivors include both parents and grandparents. pallbearers from Bronte High school class of 1947-48.

Judy Linn Coleman First Baptist Church Bronte C. BR. Blake Sylvester W. D. Price Fairview Clift Funeral Home Little Judy Linn Buck R. Coleman Ruth Coleman C. B. Linn Divide Bronte High School Coleman Ida Lou Modgling Martha Boatright Della Mae Gibson Prestine Davis Homalie Clark Mines Dorothy Ruth Williams Bobbie

Ranchers Plan to Seed Cover Crops

James W. Allen and others plan seeding hairy vetch and Abruzzi rye with 45 percent superphosphate at 100 pounds per acre if pellet form is secured in time. Vetch adds nitrogen while rye prevents erosion and supports winter grazing, with seed or spring incorporation as options.

James W. Allen Ed Cumbie D. K. Glenn Vernon Haggerton Jacob Morrow Robert HE. Sims J. A. Stephenson Allen Robert H. Sims L. T. Youngblood Blackwell F. A. Whitt Silver School Whitt

Picnic Supper for Juniors at Henry Home Saturday

The junior class and parents plus other guests enjoyed a picnic supper Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Henry. Hot dogs cheese pickles potato punch ice cream and cookies were served to about 48 attendees.

J. T. Henry

Bronte Longhorns to Host Eldorado Eagles in Tonight’s Battle

Bronte High School’s Longhorns, fueled by strong town support, face Eldorado in a district 6 B matchup at Eldorado tonight with kickoff at o o clock. Eldorado has key injuries but remains a district title contender while Bronte seeks a season defining win.

Bronte Longhorns Eldorado Eagles Bronte Longhorns Eldorado Jack Price Eagles Lakeview Robert Lee del Rio Rochelle Traan Norton Wingate Christoval Lexus Interscholastic League Hermleigh Rebs Cowan Loraine Robertee Loraime Stanton Couhoun District &Bo Therm

PTA Plans For Carnival At Executive Meeting

The Bronze PIA executive board met September 26 in the high school to plan the annual Hadlowe en carnival on Monday night October 31. The PTA urges all parents and patrons to support the event. Concession chairmen will be announced at the next meeting. The group also intends to set a grand total for a new piano for the school.

Bronze Pia PTA

Former Blackwell Man William Whiteside Buried in Longview

William Billie Whiteside died suddenly in a Paris hospital while his family attended a football game. He leaves his widow Lenora and Billie Jo of Longview, two daughters, his mother Mrs Will Whiteside of Blackwell, and brother Temp Whiteside of Silverton. Funeral at Longview with several relatives present.

Vernon Haggerton J. B. Buckner Elmer Jordan Maurene Stewart William Billie) Whiteside Longview Jordan Stewart Blackwell Paris Will Whiteside Lenora Billie Jo Temp Whiteside Silverton

Dorsey Hardeman Speaks at Thursday Lions Outing

Senator Dorsey Hardeman addressed about 100 people at a city park barbecue hosted by the local Lions club. Guests included Bronte teachers and families, prospective Lions, and out of town officials Col. O V Spence and Capt Ray Butler. He reviewed eight November amendments and urged against an annual legislature session and poll tax abolition.

Dorsey Hardeman Lions Club Hardeman Lion L. T. Youngblood Youngblood Col O. V. Spence State Board of Water Engineers Capt Ray Butler San Angelo Highway Patrol Steve Badley Lions Skaggs Sisters

PAYS Gine Fined After Plea in Local Case

Fragmentary OCR notes show a defendant named PAYS or Gine paying a fine H1040 after a pleading, with unclear details and no additional context or names clearly readable.

Rally Day Sunday at Bronte Methodist Church

Rally Day starts the Bronte Methodist Church new Church School year with Rev Alvin Mauldin urging attendance. The Bronte schedule lists Church School at 10 am, Morning Worship at 10:30, and a sermon at 1 pm titled Why Men Do Not Enter The Kingdom with the evening youth-led activities.

Methodist Church Bronte Methodist Church Alvin Mauldin Stallons Bronte Aim Hoa Tennyson

Mickey Phillips Honored At Birthday Party

Mickey Phillips celebrated his fourth birthday Saturday with a party at his grandparents J. K. Adair home. Hostess Mrs. Charlie Phillips served cake and sodas after gifts. Attending children included Eddie Roe Billie Alexander Johnnie Spoonts Marilvis Glenn Tommy Glenn Sims Tommy Ruth Phillips Twila and Joseph Thurmond Judy Phillips Barbara Gray Richard Spencer Bernie Paul Jones Loretta Jones Margarze Oglesby Doyle Adin and the honoree.

Mickey Phillps J. K. Adair Charlie Phillips Eddie Roe Billie Alexander Johnnie Spoonts Marilvis Glenn Tommy Glenn Sims Tommy Ruth Phillips Twila Joseph Thurmond Judy Phillips

Make It Yourself With Wool Contest Announced

Information on the Make It Yourself With Wool and Make It Yourself With Mohair contests sponsored by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Peaas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association has reached Miss Freeman’s office. Open to girls 14 to 21, the San Angelo area style show is November 8 with area state and national prizes. Contact Miss Freeman for details.

Peaas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association Miss Freeman

Local gin processes over 40 bales of cotton to date

J. D. Luttrell, manager of the Far marketing Association, reports the local gin has turned out more than 40 bales of cotton so far this week and Luttrell expects the gin to continue operations.

J. D. Luttrell Farmarketing Association Luttrell

Tennyson Woman Receives Letter From Swiss Correspondent

Mrs. John Gaston of Tennyson publishes a Swiss reply to her December appeal urging Armenians to write friendly letters abroad. The Basel based 25 year old housewife, married two years, describes life in Basle, work schedule, and interest in pen pals.

Heditor John Gaston Af ‘Tennyson Kebrer-Moeseh Knommverstr Basel Switzerland Gaston Cood Wall Club Reno Basle Germany France

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G. C. Hines Brookshire Browsings Herbert Holland Mrs. Dee Foster Ballinger Willie Horton Brownwood Tom Williams Ene L. Feeney Coke County Humble No. 3 R. E. Hickman Palo Pinto Humble No Sallie Odom No. 2 Odom Hickok & Reynolds Dan Auld Warren Abilene No. 1 Ward Hill Runnels County Colorado River Sells Petroleum Co Gladewater No Mitchell Rotary By Bobby Franklin Charles Ragsdale Mickey Phillips Ben Oglesby Ac Margie Westbrook T. Kehrer P. S
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