Soldier Boy Appreciates Get Well Letters from Readers
Pvt. Johnnie B. er writes from O Kelle y General Hospital Springfield Missouri thanking The Enterprise for a flood of letters that cheered him during illness and homesickness. He recalls many readers sent tokens of support and wishes God bless you to all.
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Enterprise
Pvt
Johnnie B
Johnnie
O’kelley
Springfield
Missouri
The
Bronte
Texas
Henry
Surprise visit from San Angelo guests at H A Springer home
Mr and Mrs H A Springer hosted a guest party for Mr and Mrs Fred Carter and their daughter Sabra from San Angelo. Carter, manager of B and H Hardware, was on vacation. The event included a watermelon on the lawn. Coleman and his son Matt traveled to Houston for treatment.
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H. A. Springer
Fred Carter
Sabra
San Angelo
Carter
B. & H. Hardware Company
Coleman
Matt Coleman
Houston
Edith Homecoming Cancelled For The Duration
Edith community leaders cancel the annual Homecoming for the duration. Mrs Sam Powell secretary notes directors voted to call off celebrations at a recent meeting. Government requests that such celebrations be postponed and asks newspapers to publish the notice.
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Edith
Sam Powell
Organizaation
Methodist Revival Opens With Encouraging Start at Bronte
Bronte Methodist church launched a revival series with Rev. Lowell Ryan of Sterling City preaching to an engaged congregation. Daily worship begins at 10:30 am and 9:00 pm with a booster band of children organizing evening activities. The meeting runs through Sunday night, August 28, and all are invited.
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Bronte Methodist Church
Lowell Ryan
Methodist
Sterling City
Bronte
Ryan
Haines
Coke's Second Oil Well Near 2000 Feet
Coke county reports Nicholas No. 1 oil well on the Mrs. Nicholas farm one mile west of Fort Chadbourne reaching 1860 feet in seven days. The Fain McGaha Oil Company of Wichita Falls operates the rig, which has hit blue shale and lime while behind schedule.
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Mrs. Nicholas
Fort Chadbourne
Coke County
Nicholas No. 1
Fain- McGaha Oil Company
Wichita Falls
Unique Wedding Announcement at Bronte Methodist Church
Rev. Lester Haines of Bronte Methodist will marry his fiancée Miss Louise Peace of McAllen Texas. The couple announced during a Friendship Circle formed after a Youth Caravan event that drew a large crowd and ended with the surprise engagement. The wedding is planned for the latter part of August.
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Bronte
Lester Haines
Bronte Methodist Church
Louise Peace
McAllen
Texas
Peac
Miss Peace
Hapy
Mr. Haines
Honoree A Third Birthday Party For David Browning
Tuesday afternoon August 4 a birthday party celebrated David Browning aged three, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Browning. Relatives and young guests enjoyed games and refreshments in the shaded yard, presenting gifts to the birthday boy.
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David Browning
Brooks Browning
David
Birthday party for Master David delights guests
Guests enjoyed viewing the girts and birthday cake ice cream was served to all. The little ones bid the honoree goodbye and left to dream of future plays while the editor apologizes for missing the item in a previous issue and wishes Master David many happy returns.
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David
Coke Farmers Cashing In on Watermelon Crops in Bronte
In Bronte the watermelon harvest booms as growers report prolific yields in sandy land. Ed Fletcher sells six acres at 75 dollars per acre, Charley Fletcher moves five acres at 50 dollars per acre, J D Luttrell Jr. floods market with ten acres, others follow with strong sales and rising profits. The piece notes high quality and widespread success among local farmers.
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Bronte
Colorado River Valley
Ed Fletcher
Junk Rally Day Call From Coke County Pleads Private Junk
A Coke County warning urges residents to gather all salvage junk for the war effort. Two rallies at Robert Lee and Bronte will run all day Saturday August 29, with local committees organizing collection and distribution to support weapons and aircraft production.
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Robert Lee
Bronte
Coke County
Junk Salvage Committee
C. E. Krunton
Jvn Sims
J. LH. Scott
Govirnment
Bette
Former Bronte Pastor Married In Bronte
The report confirms the marriage of Rev. W. E. Anderson, former Bronte Methodist pastor. Details including the bride’s name and wedding specifics are unavailable, but well wishers join The Enterprise in celebrating the couple’s happiness and mutual affection. Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Bruton visit relatives in North Texas this week.
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Bronte
W. E. Anderson
Bronte Methodist Church
Mrs. C. KE. Bruton
North Texas
Paris-Bonham
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