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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
2
On Christmas night Wed Dec 25 Don Wilson hosts a village barn dance. Dance, live music, and festive social observing seasonal spirit at the community venue. No detailed schedule or admission listed.
Austin December 10 Marvin Hall state fire insurance commissioner warned of rising Christmas fire risks from inflammable decorations. He urged Texans to ask local firemen to inspect homes and businesses for hazards, noting firemen welcome the effort to reduce danger.
December 7 1940 traffic data shows 19108 cars moved in the week versus 18814 in 1939. Connections arrivals reached 6768 compared to 5512, with total cars 26671 up from 24326. Santa Fe handled 24463 cars last week, and a revised preceding-week figure accounts for Plains division data due to wire trouble and holiday decorations.
The Citizenship Club of Bronze sixth grade met on December 7 1940 and elected officers: President Betty Jackson and Vice-president Faye Kiker.
Reporter Patsy Ruth McMillan notes the meeting with attendees including Jeanie Hallmark, Billie Gideon, and Myra L. Kevil. She names Patsy Ruth McMillan and Margie Lee Allison as the best citizens and mentions Mrs C L Riker visiting during the gathering.
The note extends season’s greetings to customers and business partners thanking them for the year. It boasts dealings with over a thousand people and only one misunderstanding, calling that record something to be proud of.
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