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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
5
A poem from a local writer aged seventy six urges giving elderly relatives not material gifts but praise smiles and kisses throughout the year. It recalls busy days past and the enduring power of love and music to warm aging hearts.
The G A s met December 11 1989 with attendees Jo Ann Gregg DeLois Sims Maurine Beil Mary Beth Cumbie Bobbie Jean Forman Ruth Stevens Jo Marie Chumley Sammie Lee Good Edith Eldridge Ruby Dell Eldridge Cordie B Hudman and Vanna Ruth Caperton A business session planned a party was organized and two new members Maurine Bell and Ida Lou Modgling joined the group.
A Bronte letter from Rev W E Anderson to Rev D M West reflects on the memory of his wife, praising Bronte residents for their patience and kindness. He notes her long illness, describes her passing peacefully, and asks for prayers as he and companions adjust to life among Bronte’s community.
Ballinger plans a December 16 Christmas parade with decorated kiddie entrants and cash prizes. A Miss Merry Christmas of West Texas will be crowned, winning $15, followed by a luncheon at Central Hotel hosted by the Ballinger Board Community Development. Local figures invite all to attend.
A visitor notes a confusing green tag on the editor’s car in San Angelo, claiming violation of a safety zone ordinance. The note promises leniency and hints at recurring enforcement while expressing bemusement at the misread traffic rules.
A reflective poem recalling a past Christmas with a blue eyed baby girl. The speaker contrasts present loneliness and longing with memories of a joyous, carefree holiday season filled with laughter and song. The verse cherishes a lost child and the enduring happiness she brought.
The Bronte PTA met Tuesday December 12 with Mrs C C Glenn as leader. A message from State President Vera Thomas was read, the Bronte school band performed under Mr Horn, and Rev C R Hardy gave a talk on Spiritual Grace. Room count credited to Miss Whitaker.
A reader in Henderson Texas writes a heartfelt note dated December 12 1989 offering to renew the Enterprise subscription in advance for 1940. The letter humorously notes a typo pay instead of play and thanks Mr West for the newspaper as a Christmas reminder.
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