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Bronte Weekly Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1938

Page

3

Winters Rodeo and Project Show Set for Two Day Event

Winters business leaders back a two day event featuring a project show with fat calves lambs barrows and dairy cattle by FFA clubs from Winters Wingate Bradshaw and Content. The rodeo includes bronc riding calf roping match roping steer wrestling and other western thrills. Attendance is expected to be large with prizes funded by local firms and ample entertainment and exhibits for visitors.

Sonarek Win FFA Winters Wingate Bradshaw Content Clubs

Fred Kinney enters wholesale oil business in town

Fred Kinney begins erection of a building on his Main street lot east of the Gulf Service Station. He plans to engage in wholesale gasoline and oil. Kinney has formed relations with Cosden Oil Company and is installing gasoline and kerosene tanks.

Fred Kinney Main Street Gulf Service Station Interprist Kinney Cosden Oil Company

Pecan Trees Planting At Methodist Church

The Methodist Sunday school voted to sponsor planting trees on the church lawn. A committee was appointed to supervise the work and set aside Wednesday and Thursday for the effort. If the trees thrive, they will provide shade and future generations may gather ripe nuts and bless the memory of those who organized the project.

Methodist Sunday School

Frank Dickey Runs for 119th District Attorney

Ballinger resident Frank C. Dickey announces candidacy for district attorney of the 119th Judicial District. The political notice appears in the Enterprise column this week.

Frank Dickey the Enterprise Iton Frank C. Dickey Ballinger 119Th Judicial

District embraces Ten Green, Runnels, Concho and Coleman Counties

The Enterprise notes an escalation in Runnels county as Hon. Dickey places his announcement in our columns. The item appears to continue on the last page.

Green Runnels Concho Coleman Counties Enterprise Dickey

One Word From Three Worlds Sermon Outline

A compact sermon by Rev. A. V. Bradley contrasts John the Baptist and Jesus, urging repentance as a universal call from both heaven and earth. It cites Luke 16 and Mark 1 to frame repentance as a conscious rejection of sin, not mere reform, and notes the rich man’s plea for mercy as a warning.

A. V. Bradley John the Baptist Heaven Jesus Hell Abraham Lazarus

Sudden Death of W B Smith in Modgling Store

W B Smith died suddenly Wednesday afternoon in the Modgling store during a conversation with Hiram Brock. Once recovering from illness, he had recently regained strength and was optimistic. After finishing an apple he collapsed. Dr Leonard attended but could not revive him. He was born February 11 1884 at Weches Texas, aged 54. He married Lizzie Hyler December 25 1904 at Weches, with three children Faye Claude and Marcell Smith. Survived by wife, children, three brothers Ed Lizie Harvey Smith and sister Ruth Music plus nephew Willis Smith of Robert. Funeral services were conducted by Rev A V Bradley Thursday afternoon.

W. B. Smith Walter Modgling Hiram Brock Kronte Mr. Smith Modgling Mr. Brock Dr. Leonard Lizzie Hyler Weches Bronte Faye Smith Claude Smith Marcell Smith Ed Smith Lizie Smith Harvey Smith Ruth Music Willis Smith Robert The Baptist Church A. V. Bradley J. H. Thompson

Rabbit Drive Near Roe Williams Home Sparks Local Event

A large rabbit drive is planned for Thursday February 24 starting at the Roe Williams home three miles southwest of town and along the river. A community dinner will be served at the Floyd Medgling place on the J. R. Smith ranch, promising abundant rabbits and festivity for Coke County residents.

Roe . Williams Coke County Floyd Medgling Place J. R. Smith

Agricultural show day set for BBvA events

Readable fragments describe a show day for boys projects in agriculture with hogs and calves. Classes include milk fed, dry, and heavy dry lot steers. Judging starts 10:30 AM then 12:45 PM with prizes awarded to top entries. Names like Hugh and Pruitt appear in partial rosters.

Bbva Iytional Agriculture Bua Shiga Abe Ee Louis Bridges Ce Bert Bill Easston Edyai Willian Hage Heavy Dry Lot

Bronte Church Lectures by Elder Boyd and Rev Reynolds

Bronte Church invites members to a Sunday program with Elder Boyd returning after five years to lecture on religion and race relations at 3 PM Sunday. Rev Reynolds of Abilene, a Quuaeh of Christ Minister, will speak at 11 AM Sunday and 8 PM Sunday services. Everyone is welcome.

Boyd Will Lectare Ons der Reese Rider Reynolds Abilene Abilene, A“ Quuaeh Christ Will Grgegh Bronte Church of Garet

Roosters for Sale Reported by Yard Caller

A brief note indicates roosters for sale with a caller seeking immediate pickup from a yard. The fragment references Mrs. D and mentions bringing the birds from the location.

Robert Lee Plans Meeting About Fine Titled Auction

Robert Lee schedules a meeting to discuss a fine related to an unspecified advertisement. The notice references a planned gathering to resolve concerns over the sale practice and potential penalties.

Daily Meditations on Quiet Prayer by J H Thompson

The text emphasizes listening to the still small voice of God and avoiding hurry. It reflects on finding life in quiet moments of prayer and turning from constant activity to seek guidance through contemplation.

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