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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1939
Page
3
A 1939 letter from A L Simmons to Rev D M West describes Mexicans whipping themselves during Lent, blood visible on backs as they walk roads with lanterns crosses and images. The writer notes interest in irrigation prospects, mentions a federal survey beginning but no definite outcome.
Easter Sunday guests gathered for the Norton event at a local egg hunt hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Neely Brunson. Attendees included Cora Lee Snellgrove of Norton. R L Brunson and family from Bronte. Clarence Richardson and daughters Mildred and Wanda Mae. Frances Bevers. Howard Turner from Abilene. D L Brunson of San Angelo. Barbara Ann Baker of Tennyson. Allene Hensly and J R Hensly Jr. of Mertzon. and others from surrounding towns.
Edward J. Engel rises from stenographer to chief executive of the Santa Fe System Lines. He starts as a puncher, climbs to Assistant to the President in 1910, Vice President in 1918, and Executive Vice President in 1935. The New Mexico town Engel bears his name reflecting his long, devoted service and broad familiarity with the system.
After lunch a large Easter egg hunt concluded with prizes awarded to Kenneth Ray Brunson and Mrs. Clarence Richardson for finding the most Dag. A good time was reported by participants and attendees.
C. J. Bannowsky owner and manager of the Bronte dairy suffered a head injury when a cam fell from his tractor striking his forehead above the eye. He was stunned briefly but received medical aid and resumed work shortly after.
May Day Child Health Day proclaimed by President Roosevelt and Governor O Daniel. State Health Officer Dr Geo W Cox says the week centers on children's health with local programs across Texas. Immunizations urged for diphtheria smallpox and typhoid fever. thorough physical checkups and corrections encouraged to give children a proper start.
Edward Rawlings was born Wednesday morning April 12, 1939 in a San Angelo hospital to Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Buckner. Buckner, a Cage Construction Company bookkeeper, worked on highway 158 project toward Robert Lee. Mother and baby are reported doing splendidly. Some road crew workers note the father’s eccentric behavior but expect him to settle soon.
Reports indicate many rabbits were killed during the lunch period amid an abundance of tasty food. Attendees describe an enjoyable time and urge readers to read the advertisements for details.
Maggie S. Gaines 90 died Friday night at her son R. J. Gaines home in Bronte. Funeral at Bronte Baptist Church followed by burial at Fairview. Born 1849 in Georgia she moved to Parker County Texas in 1874 and married J. H. Gaines in 1876. Survived by four children M H Sandlin Duffau J Lampkin Fort Worth T F McCasland McCaulley and R J Gaines Bronte plus seventeen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A devoted Baptist for life she read the Bible through twice. The Enterprise extends sympathy to the family.
Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Chapman hosted a suburban reception on highway 70 north of town. Guests included the Cumbies Mathews Higginbothams and Willoughbys with a program of songs readings and reviews, followed by punch service and floral décor.
The piece describes a dairy barn built for the World’s Fair and a display of five dairy breeds including Guernsey Jersey Holstein and Brown Swiss. It lists exhibitors such as Theodore Montague and Grover Whalen and notes representatives from Borden Company and Walker-Gordon Laboratories. The animals will be fed housed and cared for as part of the exhibition.
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