Churches Join in Worship for Scout Anniversary Week
The article notes Bronte Boy Scouts Troop 62 with 28 boys led by Scoutmaster Waldo Fletcher and assistants as it marks Boy Scout Anniversary Week February 7 to 13. Brenham mayor R I Cumbie proclaims the observance and Bronte churches plan a Sunday service at the Baptist church with Rev J H Thompson leading, plus a week of varied scout activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
America
Bronte Boy Scouts
Waldo DB. Fletcher
Elmer Mededing
O. C. Brinell
Jack Chapman
R. I. Cumbie
Brenie
Enterprise
Wor
the Baptist Church
J. H. Thompson
Bronte Methodist Church
Kirkpatrick
the Beautiful
Nathan Johnson
Louis Bridges
Troly
Holy
Oly
Lewis Stuckey
Bronte Texas Proclaims February 7 to 18 Boy Scout Week
Mayor R. Cumbie proclaims February 7 to 18 as Boy Scout Week in Bronte Texas. The proclamation honors Troop No 92 Bronze and Troop No 52, urging residents to support and observe the Boy Scout anniversary observance with community encouragement.
Mrs J R Smith Dies Pioneer Citizen of Coke County
Mrs J R Smith died in a San Angelo hospital Saturday night at eleven o'clock after months of illness. Born March 7 1869 in Macon Mississippi she married J R Smith and had ten children several grandchildren and many survivors. She joined the Baptist church at age 14 and moved from Mississippi to Texas later changing memberships from Valley View to Bronte before passing in San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Smith
Coke Cvents
San Angelo
Sherrill
Seagraves
L. A.thomas
Sulphur Springs
Jamie Smith
San Antonio
Scriven Smith
King’s Mills
Howard Golden
Arlignton
Lee Johnson
L. G. Campbell
Canyon
Texas
Macon
Mississippi
The
Baptist Church
Valley View
Bronte
Coke County Red Cross Relief Fund Pushed for Flood Emergency
Coke County seeks 200 dollars to aid the flood district relief effort, above a 40 dollar usual quota, with 152 35 already sent. President W H Maxwell Jr and secretary treasurer J B Mackey head the drive in Bronte with numerous local donors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Red Cross
W. H. Maxwell Jr
J. B. Mackey
Couunty Red Cross Organization
Bronte
W. H. Maxwell, Jr
H. O. Whitt
W. H. Maxwell
Cumbie & Wilkins
Stevens
Ivey's Red & White
W. HH. Smith
Cumbie & Co
B. Ff. Bridges
G. St. Chisholm
City Cafe
Conoco
Texaco
C. R
Mrs Mackey Hosts Junior Women’s Progressive Club
The Junior Women’s Progressive Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs J B Mackey’s home. Nell Lowry, newly elected president, led a brief business session and the program centered on character and fairness. Poems by Lexie Dean Robertson were read, and refreshments were served to attendees including Miss Lowry and Mrs Barrett Mackey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
J. B. Mackey
Nell Lowry
Barrett Mackey
Lexie Dean Robertson
Mmes
James Glenn
Mac Powell
Roe Williams
Cumbie Ivey
Late Enterprise issue delayed by funerals and other matters
The Enterprise notes this week’s edition arrives late due to the deaths of two friends and other hindrances. The editors express understanding and request readers’ forbearance given the circumstances.
Methodist Church Reopens Services in School Auditorium
All services after Sunday school and Sunday morning will be held in the school auditorium while repairs are made to the church. Pastor J. H. Thompson announces the temporary meeting arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Thompson
J. D. Burkham
Bronte Mourns Loss Of Noted Citizen And Woman
Funeral services were held at Bronte Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at three o'clock for a respected local woman. The Rev Lewis Stuckey officiated with assistance from the Methodist pastor. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery. undertaker was present for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Bronte Baptist Church
Lewis Stuckey
J. H. Thompson
Bronte Methodist Church
Fairview
Cemtery
Frank
Chi
Bronte FFA Father and Son Banquet Receives Praise
The Sixth Annual Bronte FFA Father and Son Banquet honored both generations with a three course meal and a full program. Frank Sayner served as toastmaster while Rev J H Thompson gave the invocation and Edward Cumbie delivered the welcome. The event highlighted chapter officers, supervised projects, and leadership training for Future Farmers of America members under Prof. J T Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margerite Christie
Fathers and Sons
Future Farmers of America
Frank Sayner
J. H. Thompson
Future Farrier
Edward Cumbie
Albert Rawlings
Elizabeth Leonad
Martin Baze
Louis Bridges
E. F. Glenn
H. M. Bell
San Angelo
Miss Christie
Frank Sajyner
Statesmanship theme marks Senior Women's Club meeting
Mrs. A. M. Rawlings hosted the Senior Women's Progressive Club on Thursday with a Statesmanship theme. Members named a statesman in roll call, heard talks on Stonewall Jackson and Benjamin Franklin, and enjoyed songs and a salad course with many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Rawlings
Hestess
Progressive Club
Kentucky
O. H. Willoughby
Stonewall Jackson
O. W. Chapman
Ben Franklin
Baby Son Dies Near Bronte in 1987 Tragedy
Little Richard Albion McCutchen, infant son of Calvin and Mrs McCutchen, died at the family home near Bronte on a February Monday in 1987. Born June 24, 1835, he was 79 months and ten days old. Rev J A Thompson led services at the grandparents home in Hayrick before burial at Hayrick Mountain cemetery. The loss weighs heavily on the young parents and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Albion MacCutchen
Calvin McCutchen
Bronte
J. A. Thompson
Methodist Church
Brenie and
Hayrick
M. O
Mm.cutehen
Hayrick Mounta
Y. W. A. Holds Regular Meeting At Mrs Mackey Home
The Young Women's Auxiliary met at Mrs. J. B. Mackey's home Monday afternoon for a business session. Mrs. Charles Baker presented the Auxiliary Ideal while Miss Elizabeth Leonard spoke on The Origin of Valentine. Games and contests followed with a Valentine themed refreshment plate prepared by Mrs. Charles Baker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Mackey
Young Women’s Auxiliary
Charles Baker
Elizabeth Leonard
Valentine
Mmes
Ot Smith
Cumbie Ivey
Mose .Derson
Lewis Stucke
Misse
Lois Lambert
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R. E. Cumbie
Dilly C. Baker
J. J. Thompson
Cal
Bronze Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Movement
Entre Courney
Wisc
R.ick. Cumbie
R. Se, Cumbie
City of
Hudman
P. Hudman
Coke County Red Cross Relief Fund
MRS
Bronte Ffa
L. T. Youngblood
L. ‘T. Youngblood
Ar. Rogge
M. A. Butner
F. OS. Higginbotham
Floyd Bridges
Ed Cumbie
Bob Keyes
0. H. Willoughby
Carrie Williams
Charles Keeney
Frank Keeney
John Clapp
Robert Harwell
T. C. Price
Clarence Arrott
T. B. Dye
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