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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1938
Page
4
A fragmented notice lists candidates Frank Perciful and Jordan Roy for re-election, with district duties and official roles including district clerk Wylie Smith. The document references a July 23 primary date and general election procedures in the local jurisdiction.
The Marie Citizenship Club announces officers Therman McDonald president Robbie Gentry secretary Pauline Sanders and Junior King committee chairman This news notes a Valentine Box and Treasure Hunt on February 12 with Therman McDonald and Clinton Hunt in charge Kathleen McDonald and Charlotte Hunt to buy treasures and decorating duties by Pauline Sanders Charlotte Hunt and Kathleen McDonald
At the Friday January 28 P T A meeting Dr. E W Stasney of Ballinger spoke on dental hygiene. County Health Nurse Miss Sarah Fay Harwell visited the school on February 1. Four students Claude Ray Ash Myra Lou Kevil Robbie Gentry and Junior King achieved perfect attendance last semester.
The Intermediates organized their Sunday School class naming Busy Bees. Officers: Kath leen McDonald president Ther man McDonald vice president Pauline Sanders secretary treasurer and Pauline Sanders entertainment chairman. Miss Belle Russell teaches primary grades. A Valentine social was held at the home of Charlotte unt on February 12.
To Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Stagner a baby boy Donnie Rae born February 3. Birth announcements for Ira L. Coppedge son Jimmie Louis born January 15 and Lee R. Chew daughter Juanita Elizabeth born January 22 were delayed and are printed here.
R. E. Hallmark is listed as ill with influenza, remaining on the sick list.
Wilneth Curry of Norton visited Vera Kills Sunday. Rev T W Hayhurst preached at the Christian Church Friday to Sunday. Elmer Bryan family and Pat Prichard spent Sunday with Douglas Bryan in Winters. Billy Kirkland returns from California to work in Red and White Store. Koenig visits Compton family in Ranger. Ensor family visits Bronte. Lorie Jackson weekends in Ballinger and San Angelo. P T A social drew a large crowd at the school house Friday night.
Local update notes Oak Creek pupils are out of school with hopes for quick return. Barnett game results show our team winning 24 to 20. Community events include sermons by Pastor Charley Carroll and Methodist pastor Brother Merritt.
This week features four Bronte residents sharing a common birthday. Among those honored are a cat named February and youths Little Johnnie Joe Butner aged seven, Louise Chumley a Texas Tech student in Lubbock, Mrs. R. E. Hickman, and Dr. J. D. Leonard.
W. H. Thomas of Tennyson joins as a pie advance subscriber to The Enterprise. Thanks to you, Mr. Thomas.
First grade honorees Gladys Cochran and W M Benson. Second grade pupils Bill Barker J S Mills Dorothy Ball Virgie Low Ball and Virginia Low. Third grade Betty Ruth Barker Sadie Ray Proctor Floyd Lee Turner. Fourth grade Beulah Ann Smith Fifth grade Rita Mae Hood Sixth grade Charlie Smith Geraldine Pritchard Maxine Williams and Dan Over man.
Mrs Ek Sc Stagner is reported to be improved after illness with pneumonia, with health showing signs of recovery.
Two Bronte area customers inform a major maker that pianos must be recalled due to unpaid balances. Returning units to the factory is costly, so items will be sold for the balance due or stored with reliable parties. Pianos are nearly new 1937 models including a baby grand and studio upright. Interested buyers should write Credit Adjuster H. Bearden at the Roosevelt Hotel in San Angelo, Texas.
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