Former Coke County Woman Dies In Lubbock
Mrs. F. K. Popplewell a Bronte pioneer teacher and Coke County resident died at her family home in Lubbock on Tuesday morning January 2 1940. Survived by husband a daughter and many friends. Old Bronte friends visited in Bronte last week but could not attend the funeral.
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F. K. Popplewell
Bronte
Coke County
Lubbock
Mesdames
T. C. Price
Louise Johnson
James Glenn
Ollie Lou Glenn
Robert Knierim
Frank Percifull Seeks Sheriff and Tax Collector Post
The Enterprise announces Frank Percifull as a candidate for Coke county sheriff and tax assessor collector to succeed himself. It notes his long standing with the county, cites his past record of enforcing the law impartially, and invites readers to consider his bid.
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Frank Percifull
Coke County
Pencifull
Percifull
Gramling Seeks Re-election as Coke County Treasurer
Mrs. B M Gramling announces candidacy for a second term as Coke County treasurer. She thanks voters for support and notes learning curve and duties beyond routine bookkeeping. She expresses regret at not having met more residents and pledges sincere concern for the county’s welfare.
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B. M. Gramling
Coke County
County
First Church Service Noted By Editor With No Year
Fragmentary note mentions a Sunday service at a church and a editors remark. no year or specific details are readable. The item summarizes a brief church-related entry and its uncertain dating.
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Ife
Sunhad
Bronte Official Reports District Farm Loan Meet in San Angelo
M A Butner secretary treasurer of the Bronte National Farm Loan Association reports a successful San Angelo district meeting with 30 secretaries treasurers present including seven with twenty years in the post and two with one foreclosure. He notes optimism for the year, the district’s loans totaling $400 000, and loans at four percent to help farmers save homes.
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M. A. Butner
Bronte National Farm Loan Association
San Angelo
Butner
Bronte Association
Willis Smith Seeks Coke County Clerkship Again
The Enterprise reports Willis Smith announces his bid for re election to Coke County County and District Clerk. He pledges faithful service, accurate records, courteous dealings, and asks for votes in the 1940 primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Smith
Enterprise
Coke County
Willis
Mr. Smith
Subscription settlement seals 1939 at The Enterprise
Arthur Hendry of Blackwell visited The Enterprise office Saturday afternoon to settle his subscription, becoming the last payer of the old year. The editor expresses gratitude as Hendry signs off 1939 with a final, lingering smile.
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Arthur Hendry
Blackwell
Enterprise
Mr. Hendry
Baptism, Bronte Couple Celebrate Baby Winford Gay
Mr and Mrs Don ane announce the birth of a baby boy christened Winford Gay. In Bronte Shorty Pruitt claims his grandson and he can beat two daggone men. Wishing best and happiness to all concerned.
Yearly Extension Report Highlights Broad County Work
H E Smith County Agent filed the 1939 annual Extension report to the State Office, outlining sixteen major and five minor program areas. Agriculture Engineering dominated activities, with extensive field days, demonstrations, tank construction, contour farming on thousands of acres, and 4-H and farm management outreach across beef, sheep, goat, pasture, and conservation programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Smith
State Extension Office
Agriculture Conservation Association
Special Number Message From State President Leader
State president Mrs. C. N. Baker delivers a special number message. Hostesses include Mrs. Robert Lambert Walter Modgling J W Labenske Omar McQueen and Mrs. Marie B. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lambert
Walter Modgling
J. W. Labenske
Omar McQueen
Marie B. Wilson
Ross Secretarial School in Sweetwater Promotes Training
The Enterprise highlights the Ross Secretarial School in Sweetwater under Mrs Doriss Ross. She brings commercial law and business procedure expertise with years in Byron Commercial College Dallas and West Texas teaching. The West Texas institution invites local youth to enroll and discuss with the manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Secretarial School
Sweetwater
Doriss Ross
Ross
Bryne Commercial College
Dallas
West Texas
Ross Secretarial
West
Young's Pharmacy Announces Move to New Sweetwater Location
Young's Pharmacy in Sweetwater relocates to 204 Locust Street just north of Russell's Department Store. Owned by D A Young the business has operated four years and invites patrons in Blackwell and surrounding areas to visit the new location.
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Young's Pharmacy of
Sweetwater
Locust Street
Russell's Department Store
Young’s Pharmacy
D. A. Young
Young
Young Pharmacy
Blackwell
Mr. Young
Coke County Singing Convention Set for Fort Chadbourne
Preparations underway for the Coke County Singing Convention at 10:00 A M January 14 in the Fort Chadbourne old church house. The all day event offers a lunch on the ground and invites prominent singers from adjoining counties and the state. Sponsors request attendees help with the lunch to ease local burdens.
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Fort Chadbourne
Coke County
H. A. Williams
J. C. Jordan
Newspaper begins New Year with renewed effort and new gear
C. W. Arrett and others settled their subscriptions on New Year Day and urged the paper to keep coming. The note thanks readers and promises another year of honest, earnest work and a plan to add improved equipment and more gear to enhance the publication.
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C. W. Arrett
Denton Students Return From Holiday Break
Returning to school at Denton Tuesday morning were Misses Clementena Parker Goldie Gray and LaMarr Chapman. They report a happy holiday and a willingness to go back to their studies.
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Denton
Clementena Parker
Goldie Gray
LaMarr Chapman
Percifulls Play Santa With Country Sausage Donation
Mr and Mrs Jess Percifull shared a festive gesture by presenting a generous portion of fine country sausage to residents at the editorial parsonage. The note thanks the Percifulls for their community aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Percifull
Mrs. Percifull
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Sum’ry, Co
Coke Co
C. N. Baker
L. T. “Youngblood
Long
Ft. Chadbourne
Rae
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