McDonald Seeks District Attorney Post in Coke County
A local editorial weighs Bill McDonald’s bid for district attorney of the 51st Judicial District. It argues he is a “home man” fit for Coke County yet questions whether he has sufficient experience and law knowledge. The piece notes no one fully knows all law and commends McDonald’s willingness to learn. It concludes by urging neighboring counties to support the district’s junior candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne “Gear
W. C
Bill’) McDonall
Robert Lee
M. Donald
51St Judicial District
McDonald
Coke County
Bill
Bill” Annas
Bill” McDonald
Lee
Ierful
Local official candidates listed for Nolan County election
The column lists 1942 race candidates in Nolan County Texas. District Attorney candidate W. C. McDonald plus County Judge McNeil Wylie seeking re election. Other offices name Willis Smith Frank Perciful Mrs B M Gramling A Kiker Nolan County sheriff position incomplete.
Higginbotham Sayner Wedding Celebrated At Bronte Home
A wartime wedding united Miss Momozelle Higginbotham and Lt Frank Sayner on February 8 1942 at the bride’s parents home Bronte Texas with Rev B H Bohmfalk officiating. Soldiers from Coke County received a cigarette shower arranged by Jeff Bolf of Wojtek Bros auto dealers and local merchants.
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Jeff Bolf
Wojtek Bros
Coke County
Bronte
Bell
Baker
Thomas
S. F Higginbotham
MoMozelle Higginbotham
Frank Sayner
EA Reno
Oklahoma
B. H. Bohmfalk
Bronte Methodist Church
Patriotic Rally Planned at Bronte School Auditorium
A county wide Patriotic Rally is scheduled for Friday at the Bronte school auditorium starting at 8 30 p m daylight saving time General Chairman is B F Kirk superintendent of Bronte schools The program features the Bronte High School Band a draft board chairman an invocation and a community patriotic sing led by R E Cumbie with W C McDonald S R Young Dorsey B Hardeman in attendance and defense bonds and stamps talks as part of the program
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Bronte
B. F. Kirk
Bronte Schools
Bronte Minister Joins U S Army As Chaplain
Rev. B. H. Bohmfalk, pastor of Bronte and area Methodist churches, resigned his Bronte post to become a chaplain. The first lieutenant reported to Fort Knox after commissioning and departure from Bronte followed a farewell gathering honoring him and Mrs. Bohmfalk.
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Bronte and
Coke
Runnels
Bronte
United States
United States Army
B. H. Bohmfalk
Bronte Methodist Church
Focal Church
Bohmfalk
Marriage of Former Bronte Girl Announced
Mrs Elva McCutchen formerly of Bronte now of San Angelo announces the marriage of her daughter Wilma Nell to Derwood Pennington of San Angelo. The couple reside in San Angelo and are wished happiness by family and friends across Coke County.
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Derwood Pennington
Wilma Nell McCutchen
Price
Elva McCutchen
Bronte
San Angelo
Wilma Nell
M. P. Coleman
Coke County
Gentry and Williams Married in Ballinger Ceremony
Charlie Gentry and Miss Lu Selle Williams of Norton were wed at Ballinger on Saturday. Friends and family wish the couple blessings in life and health.
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Charlie Gentry
Luselle Williams
Norton
Ballinger
Sheppard Invites Readers to Visit Him
Local notice in The Enterprisn invites all readers to visit Mr. Sheppard, described as an elder state figure, with letters of invitation extending to residents of the area. The snippet mentions his name and the invitation across the page.
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Shep” Sheppard
Orvice
Tye
Mr. Sheppard
Geraldine Bell Named County Agent Assistant
Geraldine Bell is working for the county as an assistant to the county agent, a role described as part of the agricultural extension staff. The appointment indicates ongoing county support for local farming and community outreach programs.
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Mies Geraldine Bell
Government to Aid Small Farmers in Food Production
Government to aid small Texas farmers as the Farm Security Administration extends its Food-for-Freedom program. Loans begin February 9 to boost dairy poultry pork and garden output, with goals tailored to each borrower family and supplemental aid for production goods repairs seed and facilities.
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Texas
B. F. Vance
Agriculture War Board For
United States Department of the Farm Security Administration
Pearl Harbor
FSA
Mr. Vance
Vance
West Texas Utilities Employees Buy Defense Bonds
Nearly a thousand West Texas Utilities Company workers in 166 communities are joining a defense bond and stamp drive. A survey by District Manager W. O. Wallace shows 79 percent of employees already participate, with plans to enlist the remaining 21 percent in a monthly savings program.
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West Texas Utilities Company
W. O. Wallace
Deposits Grow as Bonds Form in Local Area
Deposits and bonds are accumulating as local efforts form. Communications are being organized to support the funding and future steps.
Roosevelt Club Reaches 200 Percent in Defense Stamps
The Bronte 8th grade Roosevelt Club under teacher sponsor Mrs. Hull reports a 200 percent Defense Stamps investment, aiming weekly purchases. Also noted: Rev. Roy Stuckey, rushed to Angelo hospital, improving after recent transfer.
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Roosevelt Club
Bronte
Roy Stuckey
Brownwood
Angelo
Mrs. Stuckey
Tennyson
Robert Brunson Promoted to New Role
Robert Brunson, son of Mr and promoted to a new position in the organization as announced in local notices.
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Robert Brunson
Bride’s Attire Cited In Reported Nuptials
The wedding described features a powder blue wool suit with blue and black accessories and an orchid corsage. Maid of honor Miss Modelle Higginbotham wore navy blue with lace trim and a White carnation. Best man Lt. R. T. Caperton of Fort Reno. Sisters Mrs Warren Hames and Miss Higginbotham assisted at breakfast after the ceremony.
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Modelle Higginbotham
R. T. Caperton
Fort Reno
Warren Hames
Crosbyton
Miss Higginbotham
Ollie Pittman Buys G. O. Edwards Grocery and Station
Oliver Pittman has purchased the G. O. Edwards grocery and Phillips 66 service station from ill owner Oliver Edwards who had previously taken over from A. F. Taylor. Edwards sold due to illness, and Pittman, a longtime local resident, plans to continue the business and its policies.
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Oliver Pittman
G. O. Edwards
Edwards
A. F. Taylor
Taylor
Pittman
Enteprise
Righ
Celine
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Winters, Texas
O’keenes
del Monte
Galion
Kraft
Lic
the Bronte Enterpri
Seooke Cai
Terns
Conovans
Dann’s
E. A. Dann
D. C
Pecan St
OR. P. T. Quast
Robertson
Ante Eas
W.C
Bill”) McDonald
Willis Smith
Frank Percifull
B. M. Gramling
A. Kiker
Nolan County
R. M
Curley
Ashley
Bro
Volumn
Bronte High School
Yee
J. E. Eldridge
L. T. Youngblood
Tire Board
Walter Modgling
H. C. Whitt Eee
Bruce Clift
Carrie Williams
Red Cross
Curtis Smith
W. C. McDonald
S. R. Young
Dorsey B. Hardeman
R. E. Cumbie
U.S. Army
West Texas
W. C. Wallace District Manager
Ollie Pittman
Business
Vf Edwards
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