First National Bank of Bronte Praised as Progressive
The First National Bank of Bronte led by president L. T. Youngblood is highlighted as one of the most progressive banks in the area. With a capital stock of 25 000 and large deposits, community trust and local pioneer officers drive efforts to improve living and farming conditions in Bronte and Coke County.
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Texas
Bronte
First National Bank
L. T. Youngblood
Coke County
Visit of Charley Luttrells Guests Across Texas
The Luttrell family hosts visitors including Mr and Mrs Carroll Wood of San Antonio Mrs Myrtle Sanderson from Illinois Mr and Mrs Cullen Luttrell of Mertzon and Mr and Mrs Freeman Luttrell of San Angelo. C O Miller of Austin and his wife joined Bronte Monday meeting neighbors and recalling the Miller family ties to Rev Lee Clark.
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Charley Luttrell
Carroll Wood
San Antonio
Myrtle Sanderson
Illinois
Cullen Luttrell
Mertzon
Freeman Luttrell
San Angelo
C. O. Miller
Austin
Bronte
Miller
West
Planters gin undergoing overhaul before ginning season
Planters gin, under manager A F McQueen, is overhauling and repairing all machinery. The plant is described as modern and in good shape with little work remaining before the ginning season begins.
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A. F. McQueen
Mr. McQueen
Pioneers Home Coming at Edith Sunday
Coke County pioneers and descendants hold annual homecoming at Edith on Sunday with a full day program. A noon picnic lunch is planned and attendees are urged to bring baskets. Morning services include a sermon and business session. Afternoon features an address of welcome by D M West and a tribute to the pioneers.
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Coke County
Edith
Sam Powell
D. M. West
Luther Terry
Farmer Advocate Engages With Ten-Year Experience
A veteran advocate, ten years in the field, shows deep acquaintance with farmers' needs and challenges. The dialogue emphasizes practical support, market access, and sustainable practices tailored to local agricultural communities.
Reminiscences by Pioneers with Mrs Farbrough
Frank Dickey presents reminiscences by pioneers featuring Mrs Bryan Farbrough in a special song segment. The program highlights early settler experiences and community memory through music.
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Frank Dickey
Bryan Farbrough
Fifty Years of County History Anniversary Edition
The editor thanks readers and advertisers for the 50th anniversary edition of the county newspaper. Mr. R B Mc Corkle directed the project, delivering the issue without delay to celebrate half a century of the county’s existence in this open spaces region.
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R. B. McCorkle
Bronte’s Commissioner Aids Local Road Improvements
For years Coke County’s Bronte precinct has benefited from county commissioner S. A. Kiker. He has consistently worked for the county’s good and stayed on alert for every initiative that would improve Bronte and its highways.
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Bronte
S. A. Kiker
Ually
Arizona Man Tells of Club Work in His Home Town
R G Lewis of Wilcox Arizona spoke at a Gilbert Cafe Service Club luncheon about community building through club work. He described the Wilcox club’s achievements and noted plans for Oak Creek state park and a new highway signal light at the bank corner. A Trades Extension committee outlined expansion goals for Bronte and a group was formed to pursue an airplane landing field.
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Service Club
Gilbert Cafe
R. G. Lewis
Wilcox
Arizona
Lewis
A. J. Rawlings
H. O. Whitt
Oak Creek
Highway 158
Albilene
Ely State Park
W. R. Ely
Abilene
Highway Commission
Highway 70
Worg
Bronte
Riker's steady work boosts Bronte highways and precinct growth
In Bronte, Commissioner Riker earns praise for harmonizing with the state highway commission and county court. His continued efforts to improve all sections of the precinct and town have earned broad public confidence as the road program advances.
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Bronte
Riker
State Highway Commission
County Commissioners Court
Mr. Riker
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R. E. Cumbie
Planters Gin
Ager
Robert Knierim
J. Robert Knierim
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Magnolia
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