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Newspaper

Bronte Weekly Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1940

Page

4

Yucca yearbook release at North Texas State College

Special to The Enterprise reports the release of the Yucca yearbook from North Texas State College. Details are incomplete but note mentions LaMarr Chapman and a member of the College A Capella Choir, with emphasis on music clubs and student activities at Denton campus.

Denton Texas North Texas State Emeptngn Iad Ptahist Gimioser College A. Capella

Local Bronty man Prompts Biscuits and Gravy Analogy

In political circles the talk of Pappy and biscuits continues as a Bronty man plans to go beyond dry offerings. Walter Gerne, owner of Modg ket and Grocery, proposes supplying gravy with biscuits so people can sop and go. The stunt aims to outdo others by adding a flavorful twist to the standard fare.

Ae 16 Haserprine Bea Gt Wal‘tergerne Modgket and Grocery Mr. Mad

Bronze Team Takes Novice Nine In Sunday Thriller

The Novice Nine defeated the Bronze Team four to two in a Sunday game on the local diamond. A rare opening homer by the visiting shortstop was followed by another long hit that did not count for a second base. J. Corley of Bronte led Sunday scorers with two runs. Upcoming games include Ellis Parts Sheepherders, Texan Oilers, and a return match with Novice Nine at Novice.

J. Corley Bronte Ellis Texan

Enterprise Names C. W. Biggs Advertising Manager

The Enterprise announces C. W. Biggs now serves as advertising manager after joining as printer and typesetting machine operator. The paper invites advertisers to share any agreements with him and appreciates courtesies extended to Mr. Biggs in his role.

C. W. Biggs

Modgling Ad Claims Knockout Prices For Biscuits And Gravy

The passage notes an Enterprise ad by W. Modgling showing low prices for biscuits with gravy. It cites the butcher’s ad as proof and urges readers to verify. The tone implies a sharp sales pitch and emphasis on value.

Mr. Modgling W. Modgling

Comin and Goin This Week In Mt Enterprise

Mr and Mrs W H Waters and their children returned to Mt Enterprise on Friday after visiting Mrs Waters mother Mrs Maggie Thomas and other relatives Mrs Thomas accompanied them home for an indefinite visit

Mt. Enterprise W. H. Waters

Ol Rackansack family headed home from Arkansaw visit

Mr and Mrs H M Robinson and granddaughter Ollie Gene Warner expected home from Ft Smith Ark after visiting their son Carl and wife. Robinson Sr asked the editor for help to learn how to behave in Arkansaw, prompting a sharp regional joke about paw paws and eating like a watermelon, urging him to hide in fruit.

Ol Rackansack H. M. Robinson Ollie Gene Warner Ft. Smith Ark Carl Robinson Mr. Robinson Sr

Picnic and swimming party held at Glen Rose

Last Thursday night a group including Mr I O Nicholas Paul Pruitt Inella and Clareta Bruton and Mr and Mrs BF Bruton enjoyed a picnic and swimming at Glen Rose. The missus editor and Shirley Ann are away, leaving the editor in charge and joking he is the boss.

I. O. Nicholas Paul Pruitt Inella Clareta Bruton E. Bruton Glen Rose Shirley Ann Glen-Rose Selah

Weekend Guests Visit Sterling City and San Angelo

Week-end visitors include Jerry Lee of Sterling City and Helen Abbott of San Angelo spending the weekend with Savannah Ruth Caperton in a social gathering.

Jerry Lee Sterling City Helen Abbott San Angelo Savanah Ruth Caperton

Go To Dallas With Bell Family Visit

Mr and Mrs B A Bell and daughter Jerry and Frank Hearny traveled to Dallas Sunday morning to visit Miss Ruby Eubanks. Miss Eubanks returned home with the party.

Dallas B. A. Bell Jerry Frank Hearny Ruby Eubanks Miss Eubanks

Ballinger and Bronte visits noted in brief society items

Visits in Ballinger included Irving Cumbie Jr returning home Wednesday while Jane stays a week with Mr and Mrs Earl Barr. Relatives from Franklin visit Bronte, and Mrs John Wallace and children Kathleen Lorraine and Bob Drew visit local relatives. Kickapoo Baptist Church holds annual officer election with a visiting quartet from Texas Baptist Orphanage and revival meetings led by Eld W B Wages and Pastor Charlie L Carroll.

Ballinger Jane Irving Cumbie Jr Irving Earl Barr John Wallace Kathleen Lorraine Bobby Drew Franklin Bronte Texas Baptist W. B. Wages of Morton

Program Has Every Feature of Rodeo at Double Heart

A large crowd is expected at Double Heart ranch as Mr and Mrs Cox host a western rodeo style program with saddle horse races and boxing bouts. The event promises high class entertainment and western tradition with a grandstand gathering for the big show airing Friday and Saturday.

Double Heart West

Buffalo Bulls At Double Heart Ranch South Of Sweetwater

Two buffalo bulls stare from the Double Heart Ranch ten miles south of Sweetwater along Highway 70. Ollie Cox and spouse own one of the West’s largest buffalo herds with nearby brahma cattle. A staged rodo beginning at the ranch features fat stock as cowboys and cowgirls contend with agitated bulls pressing the fence.

Double Heart Ranch Sweetwater Highway 70 Ollie Cox Doublé Heart Double Heart West Texas

Double Heart rodeo brings western sports and dances back

The 1940 tenth annual Double Heart rodeo opens this afternoon with cowboys, cowgirls, bulldoggers, trick riders, and trick ponies. Robbie Clark directs boxing featuring Lou Jenkins of Sweetwater. Tonight a grand masquerade offers a $10 prize for best floor display. general admission is 55 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.

Cox Great West Double Heart Highway 70 Robbie Clark Lou Jenkins Sweetwater

Rampy to meet Hamrick in district race

W H Rampy and W G Hamrick were the leading runners in the canoe to thePendrey It Was a S horse race in the primary last Saturday with Rampy ahead Hamrick close behind as the district race shapes up for the next contest

Rampy Hamrick W. H. Rampy W. G. Hamrick Conoe Pend Rey Raney

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LaMarr Chapman Stu New Audrey Cafe Gilbert Bros Nance Victrola Music Kickapoo Baptist Charlie L. Carroll Buffalo
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