Johnny Myers Gins First Bale of Bronzeland Cotton
The first bale of the Bronzeland ginning season was produced by Johnny Myers of Tennyson at Planters Gin Company. It weighed 450 pounds and was processed on August 20, the same date as last year. Local businessmen contributed to a first bale premium, though Enterprise did not report the exact amount. Twelve bales have been ginned so far this season, six by each of the two gins.
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Bronzeland
Johnny Myers
Tennyson
Planters Gin Company
Mrs J H McDonald and Son Visit Friends in Oklahoma
Mrs J H McDonald and her son James travel from Chickasha Oklahoma to visit Mr and Mrs Fred McDonald.
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J. H. McDonald
James
Chickasha, Oklahoma
Fred McDonald
Surprise Party Honoring Miss Pauline Bynum at Mrs Roberts Home
Mrs D Y Roberts hosted a Friday evening surprise party for her visiting cousin Miss Pauline Bynum of Springdale Arkansas. Guests included Maurice Scott Dorothy Helen Womack Vanna Ruth Caperton Helen Abbott Lois Adair Irma Ruth Adair Annie Mae Abbott Geraldine Mitchell Irene Pruitt Horace Hutton Javon Vosberg Tolbert Adair Edward Rawlings Charlie Phillips Dan Perciful Jessie B Tannehill R T Caperton Bud Wheeler. The hostess was assisted by Mrs Margaret Brown and games and refreshments were provided.
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D. Y. Roberts
Pauline Bynum
Springdale
Arkansas
Mrs. Roberts
Margaret Brown
Maurice Scott
Dorothy Helen Womack
Vanna Ruth Caperton
Helen Abbott
Lois Adair
Irma Ruth Adair
Annie Mae Abbott
Geraldine Mitchell
Irene Pruitt
Horace Hutton
Javon Vosberg
Tolbert Adair
Edward Rawlings
Charlie Phillips
Dan Perciful
Jessie B. Tannehill
R. T. Caperton
Bud Wheeler
John Terrell Dies A Longtime Coke County Cowboy
John Terrell of Tennyson died in a San Angelo hospital on Tuesday August 23 1988. Interment followed at Mule Creek cemetery after services at the Mule Creek Baptist Church where he had long been a member. Surviving are his wife Maud McMillen, two stepdaughters Thelma Wilson and Leona Hughes of Berkeley CA, and many old friends. He lived a quiet modest life and was remembered as a man of integrity by longtime cowboy companions.
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John Terrell
Tennyson
San Angelo
Mule Creek
Tennyson Baptist Church
M. C. Golden
Ballinger
West
Frank Palmer
Coke County
California
Maud McMillen
Thelma Wilson
Leona Hughes
Berkely
Olltime
South
University of Texas
West Texas
119Th
Dendy
Santrite
Monney
Monney To Nee Owen Gine A Oterwine
Rosser Backs Metcalfe In Saloon Sale Fight
Rosser of Bronte and San Angelo visits Bronte to urge election of Penrose Metcalfe. He argues Metcalfe opposes liquor by the drink and fights its evils, stating Texas would be harmed if saloon sales return. Rosser says Metcalfe speaks West Texas language.
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R. G. Rosser
Bronte
San Angelo
Penrose Metcalfe
Visits From Modgling Family Bring Joy to Mother
Mrs. T. M. Modgling hosts her children and grandchildren visiting from Seminole and Quanah as Seaman Modgling and family, Mrs. Will Modgling, and Mr. and Mrs. John Bowers from Pampa stay with her this week.
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T. M. Modgling
Seaman Modglig
Seminole
Oklahoma
Will Modgling
Quanah
John Bowers
Pampa
Barbecue Supper Draws Class Members and Speakers
The Baptist church Men’s Bible class held its annual barbecue supper at the church with thirty six chickens and a kid cooked for attendees. Guest speakers were Prof. B. B. Covey and H. O. Whitt. Walter Modgling served as class president and L. T. Youngblood as teacher. sixty people attended.
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the Baptist Church
B. B. Covey
H. O. Whitt
Walter Modgling
L. T. Youngblood
Thena
Return From Blois Camp Near Fort Davis
Bronte group members return home from Blois camp meeting near Fort Davis with praise for a wonderful and delightful gathering. Attendees include Mrs Louise Johnson, Mrs T C Price, Miss Anna Lee, Miss Ruth Price, Mrs Omar McQueen and daughter May Ruth, Mrs E C Rawlings, Mrs M A Butner, and Mr and Mrs D K Glenn with little Ollie Lou Glenn.
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Blois
Fort Davis
Louise Johnson
T. C. Price
Anna Lee
Ruth Price
Omar McQueen
May Ruth
E. C. Rawlings
M. A. Butner
D. K. Glenn
Ollie Lou Glenn
Family visit from Offield clan to Robert Lee kin
Mr and Mrs Henry Offield and their son Franklin of Afton Texas visited Mrs Pink Eaton and other relatives and friends at Robert Lee.
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Henry Offield
Franklin
Afton, Texas
Pink Eaton
Robert Lee
Bronte School Sets Registration Days for September
Prof. B. B. Covey requests The Enterprise announce that September 8 and 9 are registration days. Thursday for seniors juniors and all graduates pursuing further work, Friday for freshmen and sophomores.
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B. B. Covey
Bronte Schools
Enterprise
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Tennyson Gins
Gibbs & Lewis Attorneys At Law
Western Reserve
Texas
P. T. Quast
O. D
Dial
Optometrist
Sweetwater
119Th Judicial District
Bast Som
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