William J Brock Dies at Bronte Home After Illness
William Jasper Brock of Bronte Texas died August 1 1940 at his home on Highway 158 after a two month decline in health He was born December 16 1857 in Missouri He married Dora Maxwell December 22 1900 and they had five children Linzie Paris Carl Brock Charlie Brock and others He moved to Texas in 1906 and lived in Bronte since He was a Mason not active in the lodge and was remembered as an upright neighbor and loyal family man Church services were held at the Methodist church conducted by Rev C R Hardy with burial in Fairview Cemetery He was 82 years old at death
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le Billie” Brock
Highway 158
Bronte
Fairview
Methodist ‘Church
C. R. Hardy
William Jasper Brock
Missouri
Dora Maxwell
Green County
Arkansas
Mar
Linzie Pari
Carl Brock
Charlie Brock
Field
California
Taus Sas
Texas
Masonic Lodge
Double Heart Rodeo Delights Texas Crowd
The Double Heart Rodeo wowed crowds Friday to Sunday with buffaloes wild steers and brahmas in top condition. Owners Mr and Mrs Cox praised for a “whopping” success drawing attendees from seven states and all over Texas.
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Ollie Cox
Double Heart
Ant
Heep Eedlon
Satan
Texas
Becomes Correspondent at Tennyson for Enterprise
The Enterprise announces Miss Wilma Stewart as regular correspondent in Tennyson and immediate community. Her assignment aims to bring worthwhile local news to readers, reflecting the paper’s expanded field in West Texas.
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West Texas
New England
Tennyson
Wilma Stewart
Miss Stewart
Married couple forms new life in Bronte ceremony
Rev. Leroy Stuckey of Brownwood married Miss Pauline Stewart of Tennyson on July 28 at Reverend Eldridge's Bronte home. The rites began at ten o'clock with J. L. Carwile and Miss Wilma Stewart in attendance. The couple then left for Brownwood to start married life.
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Leroy Stuckey
Brownwood
Pauline Stewart
Tennyson
J. E. Eldridge
Bronte
Bronte Baptist Church
J. L. Carwile
Wilma Stewart
Stewart
Wood Motor Company Slashes Used Car Prices in San Angelo
Ford authorized sales and service in San Angelo reports its used car department has slashed prices. The ad claims prices are falling while general trends rise, noting the bold claims with dramatic language and references to management and staff.
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Wood Motor Company
Ford Authorized
San Angelo
Bronte Gins Ready To Gin 1940 Cotton Crop
The Enterprise proclaims Bronte gins ready to process the 1940 cotton crop. Planters Gin and Farmers Gin have been overhauled in summer renovations. Local Bronte farmers are fortunate in the skilled gin men and efficient plants available.
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Bronte
Bronteland
Bon Voyage to Tennyson Baptist Couple Sets Sail in Life
The Tennyson Baptist church witnesses a romance that led to marriage. Rev. Stuckey, a popular young pastor, is noted for his rising work with the church. The Enterprise joins friends in wishing the couple happiness as they embark on life together.
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Tennyson Baptist Church
Stuckey
Homemaking Department Plans Open House Saturday
The Bronte schools Homemaking Department invites the public to an open house on Saturday August 10 from 2 to 4 PM. Mrs Mary Marie Wilson the home ec instructor will host and showcase summer projects by the class members who have been working through the season.
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Home Ec
Bronte
Mary Marie Wilson
Denton
Used Car Bargains At Wood Motor Company
Ford dealers report drastic cut prices on value used cars. Calhoun, ten year manager, notes the sale volume at Wood Motor Company with over 1500 used cars sold last year and ongoing daily turnover. The enterprise promotes a big display of startling prices in this sale to attract buyers seeking real-value bargains.
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Ford Dealers Institution
Calhoun
Wood Motor Company
Po Ee Wood Motor Company
Hopin
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Billie
Cox
Enterprise
Wood Motor & C
R. Calhoun
Ister
This Big
R. J. Epperson Tailor Shop
Ike Bronte
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