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Newspaper

Bronte Weekly Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1938

Page

3

Revival Plans Under Way At Bronte Church

Beeville pastor Rev Robert J Toons joins Bronte Methodist leaders in preparing the annual summer revival meeting. Rev Robert J Kennedy of Beeville will preach and assist Rev J H Thompson. Young people are invited to attend the meetings with local music supervised by Kennedy. The Enterprise editor notes Kennedy is expected to be well received.

J. H. Thompson Bronte Methodist Church Robert J. Kennedy Beeville Thompson Rev. Kennedy Pastor Thompson Kennedy Rev. Thompson Enterprise Peter Weymouth Christ Hell Texas

Kennedy Fully Described as West Texas Methodism Evangelist

Rev Thompson praises Kennedy as an independent evangelist in the West Texas District. He is a capable preacher and song evangelist, effective with young people. The pastor says the meeting should be community wide and invites all to attend July 7 through July 17.

Kennedy West Texas Methodist Church Thompson Kenady

Ernest C Thompson Announces Gubernatorial Candidacy

The Enterprise prints Ernest C Thompson as a candidate for governor. The text notes his prior public service including serving as mayor of Amarillo and his proven record in two public trusts. It frames his candidacy as a continuation of a career defined by service to the people.

Ernest Thompson West Thompson Texas Amarillo

Bentform Candidates Race Two Wanks In 1929

In the Bentform notice two Wanks were listed. The first pledged lower utility rates and tax relief, promising to reduce the tax rate from 1.86 dollars. He claimed to know every promise and opposed big interests while cutting charges.

E M Davis to Speak at Bronte Address

Hon E M Davis of Brownwood announces he will address Bronte and nearby residents tomorrow Saturday July 2 at 4:30 p m at the First National Bank corner on campaign issues. He invites all to hear him.

E. M. Davis Brownwood Enterprise Bronte Davis Flrst National Bank

J B Glenn Marries Margue Couch in San Angelo

J B Glenn weds Miss Margue Couch Saturday night at 7 80 oclock in the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Jesse Couch San Angelo society notes say the bride is cultured and fair while the groom son of Mr and Mrs J B Glenn of Bronte and San Angelo works in Robertson’s shoe dept in Santo. They honeymoon in Galveston and will reside in San Angelo after returning.

J. B. Glenn Marguerite Couch San Angelo Jesse Couch Bronte

Miss Lottie Ivey Spends Summer in Lamesa

Miss Lottie Ivey travels to Lamesa to spend the summer with relatives. Her friends hope she regains her health on the great plains.

Miss Lottie Ivey Lamesa Miss Lottie Marty Great ‘Plains

Collier To Serve Another Year As Anson Band Instructor

R. I. Collier is retained for another year as teacher in Anson. His main task remains directing the school band and leading the boys in instrumental work.

R. I. Collier Anson R.L Renee Ee Boys

Abandoned Bronte Oil Well Ends Local Prospect

The J. C. Rawlings ranch well near Bronte was abandoned after three drilling attempts. Homer Ogden led the project, securing leases and funding but the casing is now drawn. The Bronte Enterprise thanks Ed Rawlings for the drilling contract and support despite the setback.

Rawlings Bronte J. C. Rawlings Btil Homer Ogden Drilier Ed Rawlings

Revival at Marie Starts Tonight

Rev A V Bradley pastor of Bronte Baptist church leads a revival at Marie beginning Friday night. The ten day meeting is part of a united effort by all local churches to win the lost to Christ. Everyone is invited to attend.

Marie Bradley A. V. Bradley Bronte Baptist Church

Presiding Officers Named for Democratic Primary Sessions

The article lists presiding officers for the July and August Democratic primary elections with names and census of their respective precincts including Bronte Fort Chad Silver Edith Wild Cat Valley Valley Mayes Bronte Juniper and others. It notes John Wall has left for Phoenix to visit his sister.

O. Joe Dodson Lee Robt Lee B. F. Bridges Bronte Bronte J. H. Moore Chad Bert Cornelius Yson Tn Yson Preston Barker Divide Wat'r Val Claude Parker Val View R. Lee Ross Lord Sance Sance K. B. Allen Silver Silver E. R. Conley Edith Edith H. A. Williams Wild Cat John Wall Phoenix, Arizona

Lee Brunson Injured In Fall From Grain Wagon

Lee Brunson of the Juniper community south of the river fell from a wagon loaded with grain on Saturday afternoon. An x ray in San Angelo showed a serious pelvic fracture but not fatal. He will remain in a cast for at least two months as friends regret the accident.

Lee Brunson Juniper San Angelo

Enterprise Candidate Page Offers Voters Final Messages

The Enterprise begins a Candidates Page running each issue through July 22, featuring final messages and appeals from authorized candidates. A lone candidate proposed the idea, and readers are urged to study these official statements as American citizenship carries major responsibility. The page uses a unique copyrighted design with mats and cuts, and weekly personal mentions will highlight candidates whose messages appear.

Bronte School Library Sets Summer Story Hour

The Bronte school library will be open during summer months for extra reading access. It will operate from the 9th to the 24th of each month starting July, seven working days total. Story hour for children is on Saturday July 9 at 2 30 pm, with mothers invited. Mrs. Rome Richards oversees the library.

Bronte School Rome Richards

Fourth of July plans at Christoval described by local writer

The writer announces spending the Fourth of July with friend wife at Christoval. They plan riverbank relaxation, ice cream attire, and dinner with Methodist ladies. W. T. McKee, owner of Christoval’s pleasure park, has reserved cabins for their celebration as they await more hometown news.

Christoval W. T. McKee

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Robert J. Toons Ernest C. Thompson Rev
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