Hon Harry Hines on Coke County All Weather Highways
County Judge McNeil Wylie receives a letter from State Highway Commissioner Harry Hines urging paving of Highway 158 from Bronte to Robert Lee. Hines says he is committed to keeping the project before the commission until contract is let, though highway funds are low.
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McNeil Wylie
Hary Hines
State Highway Commission
Coke County
Hon. Hines
Bronte
Robert Lee
Hines
Highway Department
Baby with Seven Living Grandparents Born in Eight Pound Boy
An eight pound baby boy named William Louis Eubanks Jr. arrived January 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Eubanks Jr. He has seven living grandparents all residing in Bronte and Blackwell. Grandparents listed include Mrs. E. C. West and Rev. W. J. Edwards among others.
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William Louis Eubanks
Charlie Eubanks
Bronte and
Blackwell
E.C. West
W. J. Edwards
Charlie Wabanks
Bronte
J. J. Taylor
Annual San Angelo Fat Stock Show and Rodeo Planned
The Seventh Annual San Angelo Fat Stock Show and Rodeo, March 4 to 8, was arranged by Longhorn Club members in Miles. Livestock projects display plus a five day show with premiums over 3000 dollars. Rodeo headliners include Everett Bowman and Paul Carney with the Colborn Knight stock. Local university bands and area youths are noted in events around Abilene and Hardin-Simmons University connections.
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Ae Angelo
Brady
Mldorado
Sonora
Junction
Mason
Mertzon
Rankin
Eden
Odessa
Rochelle
Brownwood
Coleman
Batlinger
Winters
Big Lake
Stertine City
Bronte
Garden City
Robert Lee
Menard
Sweetwater
Everett Bowman
Paul Carney
Madison Square
New Lark
Vic Schwarz
Denver
Iverett Colborn
Harry Knight
Arizona
Colborn
Hardin-Simmons University Cowboy
One Minute Sermon on Strong Drink by Rev A V Bradley
A brief sermon warns against wine and strong drink citing biblical verses from Proverbs Isaiah Habakkuk and Ephesians. The piece urges readers to avoid excess and to resist drunkenness, urging moral restraint and sober living.
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Rev
A. V. Bradley
Plans for World's Championship Rodeo in Abilene
Abilene plans a West Texas World Championship rodeo March 1 2 and 3 to open the Texas rodeo season with a $38 000 prize pool across five events. The West Texas Fair Association will offer $2 000 cash plus entry fees with events including calf roping bronc riding wild mare riding steer riding and bulldogging. Rough riders from multiple states are expected to compete leading cowboys from Tucson Avicona Wichita Falls and Loving. Night shows and improved facilities are planned as the rodeo runs with the West Texas Boys Livestock Show.
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Abilene
West Texas Fair Association
United States
Ilugh Bennet
Fort Thomas
Ariz
Abilene Christian College
Tuscon
Red Lyons
Byers
Texas
Fair Association
Fair Arena
J. L. Moore
D. I. Jefferies
The
W. R. (Buck) Sibley
Loretha Mae Wrinkle Celebrates 7th Birthday At Home
Mrs. George Wrinkle hosted a party for Loretha Mae Wrinkle at their home northwest of Bronte on Saturday afternoon January 29. Guests gave many pretty gifts and enjoyed games and refreshments including cake and hot chocolate.
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George Wrinkle
Loretha Mae
Bronte
Santa Fe Installs Signal System on Highway 158
The Sant Fe railroad plans a signal system across their property on highway 158 toward Robert Lee along Main Street. A crew is cut, and installation should finish within ten days. The project aims to reduce recent near misses on the busy road and rail crossing. Prof. N. J. Smith of Brent school band traveled Thursday night to attend the state band directors event and will return Sunday night.
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Santa Fe
Sant Fe Railroad
Highway 158
Robert Lee
N. J. Smith
Brent
Smith
Rabbit Drive Ends With Gracious Dinner Nearby Bronte
Coke county traditions honor women as culinary artists at a June per community rabbit drive near Bronte across the river. About seventy five hunters gathered after twelve for a generous noon meal. Coffee steamed as lunch baskets spread on a makeshift table and volunteers from Tom Williams homestead provided the spread.
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Coke County
Coke Country
Tom Williams
Workers Meeting at Ballinger Church February 8 1938
The Runnels County Baptist Association holds a workers meeting at Ballinger Baptist Church on February 8 1938 starting at 10:00 A M with devotional sessions sermons and workshops led by Rev Solon L Cole Rev W T Amor Dr W A Todd Rev J W Sailors Rev Frank Cochran and others The editor notes a cordial invitation from host pastor Rev Clarence Morten and shares memories of his friendship and past encounters with his family and community.
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Runnels County Baptist Association
Ballinger Baptist Church
Hundred Thousand Club
Solon L. Cole
Miles
John
W. Tamor
W. A. Todd
Howard Payne College
J. W. Sailors
Frank Cochran
Wilmeth
W. Mou
Clarence
Morten
J. N. Adams
Daily Meditations by J H Thompson
A devotional piece cites Ecclesiastes on honoring vows and paying them promptly. It laments unpaid vows as harm to soul and society, praises fidelity, and urges diligence with Lincoln quoted on timely work. It highlights vow-keeping as a moral guide and a path toward the Eternal.
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Lincoln
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Harry Hines
Coke Co
Ballinger
Route 2
Ruth Price
Mrs
Will Price
Gene Keeney
Hardin-Simmons University
Charlie Keeney
Helen Abbott
J. H. Thompson
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