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Newspaper

Bronte Weekly Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1937

Page

3

Lazy Moon Minstrel Staged by Bronte School Faculty

Bronte school faculty present The Lazy Moon Minstrels a two act comedy at the high school auditorium on May 3 to raise funds for the High School Athletic Fund. The all star cast includes Pappy Washington Mammy Washington and Violet Roach with a lively set of songs jokes and clever acting.

Bronte School Lazy Moon Minstrels Mammy South Odorifia Pappy Washington Ir. Hen

Bronte High Plans Benefit Minstrel May 3

Bronte High School celebrates a year of fine athletic and sportsmanship achievements. Faculty announce a Lazy Moon Minstrels benefit show on May 3 to cover current expenses and fund future self supporting athletics.

Bronte High School Bronte Bronte School Lazy Moon Minstrels

Prominent Band Leader to Wed May 3 in Big City Ceremony

The public wedding on May 3 will unite Band master Baze with a well known partner. The largest auditorium in town hosts the ceremony. West Texas guests have been invited and attendees are urged to arrive early for seating at The Lazy Moon Minstrels.

Baze Ioowever West Texas The Lazy Moon Minstrels

Odorifia's May 3 Goat Show at High School Auditorium

Attention stockmen heralds a local event featuring Odorifia's performance on May 3 in the high school auditorium with a goat act. The alert emphasizes the date and venue for attendees.

Mrs. Hull Injured in Bronte Epidemic Accident

Mrs. D. Hull Bronte teacher suffers a severe ankle cut and damaged hose after an incident amid Bronte’s current Epidemic. Friends extend sympathy and hope for a swift recovery so she can resume her duties.

Epidemic in Bronte Prompts Close Up The Lazy Moon

A curiously described epidemic sweeps Bronte as residents seek relief by meeting Mr. Mullens described as the source. The piece treats the ailment as social or theatrical rather than medical, noting its fast spread among townsfolk via the Lazy Moon Minstrels.

Mr. Mullens

Unique Preview Parade Advertising by Lazy Moon Minstrels

The Lazy Moon Minstrels announce a free public preview on Main Street Saturday May 1 at 3 o clock. The allstar faculty show cast will appear in costume to present a short skit representing the Lazy Moon Minstrels and invite everyone to attend the spectacle.

Lazy Moon Minstrels Main Street Allstar

Bronte Women Attend San Angelo District Conference

The San Angelo District Conference of Methodist Women’s Missionary Societies met at First Church in San Angelo on Tuesday. Speakers included president Mrs. Seth A. Deee and society members Mesdamen Jack Craw ley, Floyd Bridges, W. Chapman, B. F. Modgling, and Nathan Johnson as part of the Lucy Mann Central and Slater Zones program.

San Angelo Conference of Methodist Women’s Missionary Societies Lucy Mann Central Slater Angelo Amon Seth A. Deee Bare

Price Improves After Illness. Friends Welcome News

T.C. Price, recently ill, shows signs of improvement while many friends learn of his condition. Ian Robert Knierm returns home after an absence caused by a severe cold.

Robert Knierm

Local Cub Pack Organized Amid Training Efforts

The Local Cub Pack for boys aged nine to eleven was formed on Monday night, April 26. Rev. Lewis Stuckey was elected Cub Master and a Pack committee led by Roe Williams was chosen. Den Chiefs include Robert Brunson J P Lambert Edward Williams and several Cub registrants such as Dick Wylie James Weaver Scott Hervey Latham and others.

Roe Williams

Methodist Women Social and Business Meeting Highlights

Mrs VD Glenn hosted the Methodist Women's Missionary Society meeting with spring decorations. Mrs Jess Percifull was elected president, succeeding Mrs Floyd Bridges. Deovotions by S A Riker followed by reports on the San Angelo district conference. Mary Ruth McQueen entertained with a reading and gifts were exchanged for birthday honorees.

Kk. Glenn Methodist Women's Missionary Society Jess Percifull Floyd Bridges S. A. Riker N. Johnson San Angelo Mary Ruth McQueen Woodrow Mullins M. A. Butner Mesdameg N. Johnon Fred McDonald Bob Key F. 8 Higginbotham C. W. ¢Ian B. E. Qling H. d.Whitt S. A. Kier G. W. Crume Roe Williams

Life of W H Maxwell Honored in Coke County Obituary

W H Maxwell died in a hospital after weeks of illness, with services at the Methodist church and burial at Fairview. Born October 3, 1869 in Dukeom, Tennessee, he moved to Texas in 1880 and lived 30 years in Coke County. He served as Coke County and district clerk for 14 years, earning a reputation for honesty and public service. He is survived by his wife Ava Jeane, five children, a brother B C Maxwell, two sisters, and six grandchildren. The family home was Bronte, with services led by Rev J H Thompson and Rev Lewis Stuckey.

Bronte Coke County West Texas H. Maxwell San Ange Methodist Church J. H. Thompson Lewis Stuckey Baptist Church Lus

Mrs A G Sims Remembered as Gracious Christian

A. G. Sims longtime Bronte resident Mrs Nannie Richardson born Kentucky May 24 1867 died April 23 1937 at seventy interment at Fairview cemetery following services at the Methodist church led by Pastor J H Thomson with Rev Lewis Stuck Survivors include son Marshall Sims four sons Sewell Lewis Harold and Lawrence all of Bronte two daughters Mrs C A Taylor Bronte and Mrs Jewell Hardis San Antonio along with grandchildren and many relatives The obituary notes she joined the Methodist church at thirteen in Sacramento and was a devoted member for fifty seven years Remarks by the pastor praised her as A Good Woman and memories of her friendship are cherished by those who knew her

A. G. Sims Fairview Cemetery Methodist Church J. H. Thomson Lewis Stuck The Baptist Church Nannie Richardson Kentucky California Texas Bell County Ster Marshall Sims Sewell Lewis Harold Lawrence Bronte Mesdames C. A. Taylor Jewell Hardis San Antonio Sacramento

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Benefit High School Athletic Fund Mammy Washington—Mrs. Hull Siaahins Aes Heaton Epidemic Mullens Pansy Miss Myers Walla Walla Brinell Shadrock Blackbird Mr. Johnson Violet Geo.Thomas Henry Warner High School D. Hull Bronte Party T.C. Price Mr. Price Ian Methodist Mrs. Hull Tay West Miss Heaton Brinell Ar Brother Sistin Helen Myers W. H. Maxwell
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