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Newspaper

Bronte Weekly Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1937

Page

2

More School News Contd List of Attendees

A readout of names appears in the continued school news section. The list includes Avon Martin Miles Williams C D Albro E Touchstone of Ovale Lloyd Wilkergon Garland Freeman Bob King Albert McMillan H Snyder Jim McMillan Jno Henry Louis Berryman Hugh Shackelford M A Shackelford J M Adams C W Mills J J Hood Jasper Drake Toby McGee Flavia McDonald A J Hood Elmer Bryan Ralph Burns Maggie Peterson Earl Ballew J C Wheeler W S Proctor Morris Anderson Gertrude Shultz Misses Stella Smith Norie Moreland Lillian Ballew Kate Heek Rita Mae Hood.

Mmes Avon Martin Miles Williams C. D. Albro Elmer Bryan Ralph Burns Maggie Peterson Earl Ballew J. C. Wheeler W. S. Proctor Morris Anderson Gertrude Shultz Misses Stella Smith Norie Moreland Lillian Ballew Kate Heek Rita Mae Hood

Examination Week Blues at Maverick

The piece notes examination week brings a mix of disappointment and happiness as students cram to finish the year. It reflects on studying, past neglect, and the collective hope to pass the term.

Maverick teams host Oak Creek and Norton games

Holiday break kept teachers away with no school Friday. Oak Creek visited Maverick to play tennis. Maverick won a set while Jack Lee lost to Oak Creek. Norton varsity baseball played Maverick on Tuesday, Maverick winning 19 to 11. Maverick players include Blizzard Owens Ralph Todd Homer Cowan Ivan Slaughter Jack Lee Barrett McAulay James Holland Joe Lee Irvin Lee Lee Whitley and Jay Whitley. This was Norton’s first game after one week of practice.

Oak Creek Maverick Maverick Boys George Cowan Earnest McAulay Jack Lee Norton Blizzard Owens Ralph Todd Homer Cowan Ivan Slaughter Barrett McAulay James Holland Joe BR. Lee Irvin Lee Lee Whitle Ad Jay Whitley

Tennis Courts Completed for Boys and Girls

The statement notes completion of tennis courts for both boys and girls and expresses pleasure in being able to play.

New Maverick School Starts as Clark Family Arrives

Homer Clark moves his family to Maverick and becomes the new store keeper. Children Frances Homalee and Ida Ruth begin at Brookshier school. Stee Foldine Martin returns from Happy and enters eighth grade. Dennis Gotcher starts fifth grade, Clyde Lee also attends Maverick school. The Rhythm band directed by Miss Myrtle Borders improves and is a student favorite.

Homer Clark Maverick Clark Frances, Homalee Ida Ruth

Oak Creek Girls Open Season With Meet Start

Oak Creek girls begin their season with a local meet pace. The text notes early efforts by Hemline and Dewey Luck in the event, highlighting prep and rising teams.

Irls Hemline Dewey

Community notes from Sunday and Friday gatherings

Mrs W A Bahiman and Doris Stuart were among visitors and students noted in events around Bronte San Angelo and Ballinger. The 100m club organized a Better English Club with Arlie Hyder as president and Billy Joe Luckett as secretary treasurer. Kelen Luckett was named editor and Marva Dell Tubos assistant editor of the School News.

W. A. Bahiman Otto Bahiman Yom Gabriel Doss Cole Bronte Cecil and Roy Ash Hyder Boys Jim McKown W. F. ‘McKown Ballinger M. N. Turley San Angelo Doris Stuart Kelen Luckett Marva Dell Tubos

Norton seniors to present their mat SA Million Dollar

Norton seniors will stage a school play titled Million Dollar as the class presents their annual performance. Student cast and faculty sponsors invite community attendance and support.

Nortonee School

Soldier Boy to Be Remembered in San Angelo Service

A large gathering of friends and family from San Angelo Bronte and nearby towns paid tribute to a World War I soldier son husband father and friend. Born September 21 1894 in Walker County Texas he was 42 when he died. Survived by a wife son parents eight brothers and four sisters. The article notes returning from the war in 1919 and a December 15 1919 marriage to Miss Velvie Cox at Tennyson.

Pike Rome Richards C.W ‘Nugerit Concho San Angelo Bronte J.A. Snyder Walker County Texas John A Ben Mmes J. B. Glenn St. A. Bell Afton Frank Travis California Willie Harry Luther van Horn Earl McKamey Vernon Wade Kerrville Bruce Bolander Crosbyton Velvie Cox Tennyson Mar

Maverick Junior Softball Team Tops Norton Boys

The Maverick Junior softball team defeated Norton grade school boys on Tuesday at Maverick 19 to 11 and again on Thursday 10 to 7 in a six inning game. Buck Griggs coaches Maverick. C M McGlathesy coaches Norton.

Norton Maverick Buck Griggs

Mazeland Norton softball games postponed after Mrs White Turner’s death

The Mazeland and Norton girls and boys softball games slated for Wednesday afternoon are postponed due to the death of Mrs. White Turner. The notice lists Mazeland and Norton as the teams involved and cites the family bereavement as reason for the delay.

Mazeland Norton

Second and third graders build classroom library

Young students in grades two and three organize and construct a new library space for their room. The project emphasizes a love of books and aims to benefit students as they grow and learn.

Dignified Senior Neal Fagan Noted For 4 H, Football

Neal Fagan has attended Norton school all his days and entered declamation for high school several times, placing each time. He excels in 4 H work and serves as president of the local club and vice president of the Runnels county club. He played on the Eagle football team this past season as the end of the pass and throw line.

Neal Fagan Norton Runnels Eagle Ae Fagan Pruitt

Day Star lighted path of late local figure

A heartfelt tribute notes four children born to the couple, three deceased, and a family that endures sorrow. It speaks of a Day Star of heaven guiding the companion, son, and aged parents, and of friends who mourn the passing.

Kickapoo Baptist Church Plans Yard Cleanup and Painting

church officials ask The Enterprise to announce next Tuesday as cleanup day for the church yard and painting of the building. All interested residents are invited to help with the effort.

Kickapoo Baptist Church

Mrs Mae Wilkins Hosts Club Meeting

The Womens Progressive Club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Mae Wilkins. The program theme was American Poetry with members participating in readings and discussion.

Womens’ Progressive Club

Valentine Party Entertained Friends by Wilma Seipp

Wilma Seipp and Dorothy Ruth Wylie hosted a Valentine party on Friday night February 12 entertaining friends with games. Refreshments included a salad plate congealed salad candy and cocoa. Guests listed include Chloe Borders Inella Ben Mary Ruth and others.

Wilma Seipp Dorothy Ruth Wylie Chloe Borders Inella Ben Mary Ruth Ieee Ale Brey Uboas Modelle Higginbothaines Pubenica Geralell Lle Brock Helen

Poetry Club Notes Readings and District Meeting Report

Members shared favorite poets with Mrs. Carrie Williams presenting The Life of James Whitcomb Riley. Mrs. H Rogge spoke on Whittier Longfellow Emerson. Mrs. Lewis Stuckey read The Village Blacksmith. District Board meeting report came from Mrs. Ed Gumbie and Mrs. O H Willoughby in San Angelo. Valentine table featured red tulips candles and white heart cake with candies for numerous members listed.

Carrie Williams James Whitcomb America the Beautiful Whittier Longfellow Emerson H. Rogge Lewis Stuckey Ed Gumbie 0.H. Willoughby San Angelo Dirling Mmes F. S. Higginbotham IM. A. Aener T. & Price Cambri Clint Wilkins H. Royal Williams D. H. . Willoby Milton Wylie i M. Wylie Albert Rawlings Frank Keeney Charlie Keeney Clint Duncan

End of a Trail Comedy Night At Williams Theatre

February 19 and 20 feature Jack Holton Zane Gee Performing with Louise Henry and Petre Plus Comedy in a lively theater showcase. The event promises witty acts and musical interludes, drawing local audiences to a night of entertainment.

Jack Holton Zane- Gee Bi ‘Williams Louise-Henry Oe

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