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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1940
Page
4
The Bronze Methodist Church marks its 50th year since organization. Rev C R Hardy leads planning for an April 28 celebration with invitations to former members and pastors. A dignified program with notable speakers is planned, described as a Memorial Day for the frontier church.
The Enterprise notes a Bronte Community Service Club dinner scheduled for next Wednesday evening. Methodist ladies will serve a menu likely to please the most fastidious, with a location yet to be decided among vacant downtown store spaces.
J D Pruitt of the Marie community died after a brief illness in Winters hospital on April 5 1940. Interment was at Bronte cemetery after services at the Church of Christ meeting house in Bronte conducted by Elder J D Richardson. He was born August 18 1861 in Alabama and married Eliza Mitchell June 12 1888. Survived by wife seven grandchildren eight great grandchildren two children and a brother Wint Pruitt of Bronte.
A Wednesday afternoon bridal shower honored Mrs. Jee Beam formerly Miss Rena Mae Oden of Blackwell. Hosted at the home of Mrs. Arnold Richards with co-hostesses Mrs. Chas. Ragsdale Mrs. Joe Oden and Miss Maurine Robin. Thirty three guests attended as gifts were presented and refreshments served.
The marriage of Miss Jessie Muriel Alexander of Tennyson and Henry L. Boatright of Miles was solemnized March 31 1940 in Ballinger at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. Martin officiating. The bride, daughter of W. M. Seeeee spayacn, wore a white lace dress with blue accessories.
The Shepperds radio and concert singers from Sweetwater were moved to Tuesday night April 16 at Blackwell due to a Baptist meeting. Arrangements kept the program free of charge and organizers hope for a large attendance. The Enterprise urges all to attend the worthwhile performance.
The Sweetwater Local Mutual Life Association has grown into a substantial West Texas institution after nearly two decades. Assistant secretary W. F. Davis known as Happy Davis outlines policies and growth, noting 32 counties served and state audits. The firm emphasizes utmost protection at lowest cost with simple life coverage.
Wojtek Bros of Robert Lee plan a Chrysler and Plymouth Sales and Service in Bronte. They will run a large car repair shop and recondition all makes, add windchargers, and possibly gasoline service later. The old Home Motor Co building on Main Street is being renovated into a modern spacious business house.
Robert Lee editor reports Judge J F Sutton of the 51st district will run again to succeed himself. Known as John to friends, he is West Texas born and raised, respected for firm rulings and economical court administration. Jurors summoned for the week are excused as he plans to return in service to the people.
Frank Keeney, longtime Bronte merchant and undertaker, renovates Keeney's Variety store with a white interior and fixtures. The business traces to 1906 when he and brother Charley began in Bronte, later moving to the new town site, and Keeney has long promoted cleanliness, cemetery improvements, and town beautification with the Women's Progressive Club cooperation.
Bronte residents crowded streets Sunday as a partial solar eclipse occurred with the moon between the sun and earth. The sky darkened briefly and the event drew a large turnout of locals eager to witness the celestial phenomenon.
A brief notice seeks about six tiny button chrysanthemums the size of a quarter in red and white. The writer asks any ladies who can spare them to please respond with generosity.
In a daylong session, Judge Sutton examined three court fairs over finances aiming to ease the tax burden. He seeks to protect taxpayers while ensuring fair assessment and collection.
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