Second Arkansans Reunion Set for May at Oak Creek
The Arkansans Reunion committee announced the second annual gathering will be held at Oak Creek on May 28. Organizers from Bronte Norton Winters and others expect broad Arkansas ties. the event began after a 1933 initiation and aims to include Arkansawers and descendants from across Texas.
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Arkansans
Oak Creek
Arkansan
Arkansawers
Arkansas
Arkansaw
Arkansas Friends
Bronte
J. M. West
Bronte Enterprise
Mack” Herron
West
Old State
Rev. West
Dale Creek
Arkansaners
Texas
W. W. Mitchell
Norton
H. Paldwin
Winters
G. A. Best
Hankins to Lead Local School for Another Year
Prof. KE A Hankins has accepted the superintendent role for another year amid financial strain and a measles epidemic that disrupted two weeks of school. He and wife Mrs Hankins, a high school faculty member, cared for ill students and urged continued patron and pupil cooperation for a normal, progressive next year.
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I. A. Hankins
Hankins
Hawkins
Prof. Hanking
Prof. Hankins
Mrs. Hankins
Yankins
Bronte
Old Friends Are Guests in Editor's Home
In 1917 the writer left Rosebud after closing church work and selling his newspaper. Moving away, he never retraced steps to visit. only one brief Fort Worth encounter in 1922 with John Lucas and his wife, remembered as lasting friendships from yesteryears. Continued on page two.
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Rosebud
Fort Worth
Los Rut
A Mart
John Lucas
Death of H R Wilkins Shocks West Texas Friends
H R Wilkins dies in a San Angelo hospital after falling ill at his Bronte business on April 15 1988. He is buried in Bronte beside family as Masons lead funeral rites with several ministers and church members participating. The paper notes community mourning and mentions local commentary on liquor debates.
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H. RR. Wilkins
San Angelo
Bronte
Frank Keeney
Baptist Church
Howard
West
Texas
Silent
Wm. Storey
GG Hoe Er Eee i Tinie A Mayon
N. W. Pitts
Wallace N. Danson
Would Not Grieve Too Much Poem On Death And Elevation
A meditation on death and reward, arguing that those left behind should not mourn when a loved one rises to a higher life. The poem contrasts earthly toil with heavenly rest and celebrates promotion to rest and happiness beyond pain and strife.
Bronte Consolidated School Bond Election Set for May 4
The Bronte Consolidated School District schedules a May 4 bond election after taxpaying residents petitioned for a districtwide vote. Voting will occur in Bronte and Fort Chadbourne to equalize tax rates across Juipper and Union subdistricts and secure state aid. The measure allows a levy not exceeding one dollar per hundred evaluated value to fund the consolidation and ensure uniform district taxation.
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Commissioners’ Court
Bronte Consolidated
Bronte
Fort Chadbourne
L. T Youngblood
Juniper
Union
Minnee Group Praises Program at Lottie Ivey and Lillian Riker
M Cumbie leads Lottie Ivey and Lillian Riker in a report of an excellent program and a good day, highlighting community activities and group harmony.
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M. Cumbie
The
Minnee
Lottie Ivey
Lillian ‘Riker
Tennyson School Plans Graduation Exercises at Methodist Church
The Tennyson School will hold graduation exercises Friday at 8 15 p.m. in the Methodist church. Students Lena Corley Katharine Martin Bessie Muriel Alexander and Wesley Martin form the graduating class. Principal Mrs Ludie Dunn with Miss Willie Morrison and Miss Mozelle Sayner lead the faculty.
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Tennyson School
Lena Corley
Katharine Martin
Bessie Muriel Alexander
Wesley Martin
Tennyson Schoo
Ludie Dunn
Willie Morrison
Valley Mills
Mozelle Sayner
Tennyson
Sayner
San Angelo
Methodist Church Sunday Services Announced
Services at the Methodist church on Sunday April 30 include Sunday school at 10 A M and evening worship. The pastor will preach and Epworth League members will participate. The notice invites attendance and welcomes Wallace N Dunson and others.
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Methodist Church
Epworth
Coe _ church
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KE. A. Hankins
H. R. Wilkins
Bill” Kellis
Bat’ ‘Aytor
Bill’ Ellis
Wallace Ni Diungon
Bvonite Methodist Church
Dunson
Amile
Wallace N. Dunson
Panto
W. Hudman
Hudman
Ado
Loyd
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