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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1942
Page
4
The article reports heavy rains and hail from Maverick to Ballinger with limited damage. Bronte and surroundings saw continual rainfall through Sunday to Tuesday, aiding crops, though oats suffered from prior drought and about a quarter of acreage may recover. Local optimism rises as rains replenish land and prospects brighten.
Bronte Bank staff, including President L. T. Youngblood at the First National bank, detected a counterfeit penny in the cash account. The coin lacked proper thickness and clear government printing, with no known source for its origin.
The Morgan Wrecking Company of Ballinger runs a large front page display in The Enterprise urging scrap iron and related items. They offer payment and call for immediate collection, prompting readers to read the ad for details and the offered prices.
King-Holt Furniture Company in Ballinger joins national Better Homes Week from April 11 to 18 1942 with special inducements and greatly reduced prices on all lines. E F King owner and manager promotes improvements for homes amid wartime need. Read the advertisement for details and the broader sentiment of the period.
The Enterprise prints the First National Bank in Bronte financial statement showing healthy condition. If all banks match Bronte’s strength, national finances could fund efforts against Japan and Germany. Dave Clendening of Fort Chadbourne buys lots on highway 70 near Kickapoo Creek and moves his house there.
After 27 years in Sweetwater the Willis Studio relocates one door west to a modern, elegant new studio. Mr and Mrs Willis announce the new location in The Enterprise and invite everyone to visit and see the updated facility.
Editor notes W D Riser, a longtime Texan and former Snyder helper, is in town for a few days aiding in the office. Riser, versed in newspaper work and modern printing, seeks a business venture and is described as genial and capable. He previously aided Snyder before returning to Los Angeles due to a family illness.
Ralph Logan, Tom Green County attorney, announced his bid for 51st district attorney. He profiles his background in San Angelo, education at Tarleton and the University of Texas, and his record as county attorney with 1,335 convictions noted.
The Topper's Shop of Sweet water, a women’s wear retailer, relocates to the north side of the square in the former Willis Studio building. Manager Mrs. BR. E. Morrisson, a careful buyer with low margins, seeks larger quarters to serve customers. Visit Mrs. Morrisson at the new location.
John Warner has gone to Dallas for examination by a specialist to assess his condition.
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