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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1940
Page
5
Community notes Bronte marks the 50th anniversary of the Methodist Church with an all day service on Sunday April 28 1940. Describes church origins charter members and pastors and urges mutual support between church and newspaper to serve public needs.
The article reflects on past and present pastors from Rev. Simpson to the current era. It praises their spiritual leadership and notes Rev. Simpson's outspoken convictions and later business success at Robert Lee. It mentions Miss Keys and her historical sketch presented at the church anniversary.
The piece argues freedom of the press and newspaper duties to the community while noting a Pawtucket Rhode Island report that the city council may empower the mayor to run a newspaper with tax funds, potentially making papers public utilities. It asserts papers serve the public yet remain independent.
The Euterpean club meeting featured Mrs Joe Smith as president and an array of officers including Mrs Cecil Smith as vice president and Mrs J C Raney as treasurer. The program included San Jacinto Day refreshments and a discussion on the newspaper’s role in public opinion and information dissemination.
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