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Newspaper

Bronte Weekly Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1925

Page

4

Installation of Officers at Masonfic Lode Lodge

The Masonfic Lode held the installation of officers for the ensuing year at the lodge hall on Monday with Rev W H Rosser officiating He is noted for his Masonry skill The installed officers include D A Wilkins W M Frank Hearrell J W J W Clark J W Frank Keehey Treasurer Charley Baker elected Tyler and J W Davis Secretary but neither were present.

W. H. Rosser Rosser D. A. Wilkins W. M Frank Hearrell Clark Frank Keehey Charley Baker Tyler J. W. Davis

Revered Pastor Baskin Praised by Abilene Letter

A letter from Rev. D. M. West in Abilene compliments Rev. Baskin, pastor at Paint Rock, as a strong young preacher with a bright future. West recalls Baskin’s fruitful work in Runnels County and expresses appreciation for receiving The Enterprise.

A. Baskin Abilene Baskin Runnels County Tex D. M. West Weat Enterprise Ories Bronte

Bamlin Clerk Joins Mechanic Department In Home Resort

Johnson of Bamlin has accepted a place in the mechanic department of the Home resort and generator de ciments. Helis thoroughly ex see hese departments Motor Company themeelves wurths.

Johnson Bamlin Helis Hese Themeelves Wurths

Old Pioneer W B Fletcher Dies at Home West of Town

Obituary for W B Fletcher aged 82, a pioneer of Milam County Texas. Born in Alabama in 1843, he moved to Texas at nine, married 59 years, survived by his wife and eight children, including Isabel Sheppard and Addie Fletcher. A Confederate veteran, he worshipped at Missionary Baptist Church. He died July 6 and was buried in Bronte Cemetery after services July 7.

W. B. Fletcher Bronte Alabama Texas Milam County Isabel Sheppard Fort Worth Addie Fletcher Ed Fletcher F.C. Briggs Sylvester Katharine Spivey Blanket Dock West Comanche County Missionary Baptist Church

Erects A Lovely Bungalow Home

Prof. W. R. Hardy converted a former residence in Bronte into a modern bungalow. He hired workmen to subdivide spaces and add rooms, creating an elegantly arranged home along the Kickapoo road.

W. R. Hardy Hardy Bronte J. F. Hollingsworth

Durham Griffith Wedding in Garden Ceremony

Harold H. Durham and Miss Bernice Griffith wed Tuesday in the garden of the bride’s mother at 3252 Carlisle Street with Dr. C C Beleeman of Southern Methodist University officiating. The ceremony featured palms and gladioli, with J Abney Sage singing Because and Mrs W C Howell at the piano.

Harold H. Durham Bernice Griffith Lela Griffith Carlisle Street C. C. Beleeman Southern Methodist University J. Abney Sage W. C. Howell O.H. Willoughby Bronte R. L. Haynes Alpine Columbia Betty Bailey Layton Bailey Wilburn Collie H. Petit Ranger Roy Glass Dallas Ruby Davin Thelma Longbotham Eastland Mrs. Durham

Meadow return marks quiet family gathering

Mrs. A J Nelson returns home Friday night after a visit with relatives. Mr Nelson and family plan to move to Madison where future enterprise shows promise. Bronte references hint at interests guiding the next steps.

A. J. Nelson Meadow Nelson Madoc Terprise Bronte

Orient publicity director visits Bronte to boost Orient lines

Mr. H C Brady publicity director of the Orient lines toured Bronte last week to learn about towns and conditions along the routes. The young executive, recently elevated to general publicity director for all Orient lines, plans a broad intensive campaign. Brady, son of a minister, is a self made worker who led Orient Magazine’s launch to promote the Orient family and future features.

H. C. Brady Orient Lines Bronte Brady Mr. Brady Orient Orient Magasine

Eastern Star Lodge Installs Officers At Masonic Hall

The Eastern Star Lodge held its installation for the new year at the Masonic Lodge hall Tuesday night with a large attendance. Rev. W. H. Rosser served as master of ceremonies and visiting sisters from Norton included Mesdames Gentry and Pruitt. Installed officers were Worthy Matron Mrs. F. B. Hightbotham, Worthy Patron J. C. Lammers, Conductress Mrs. Chakley Keeney, Assistant Conductress Mrs. Frank Keeney.

Eastern Star Lodge Masonic Lodge W. H. Rosser Norton Mesdames Gentry Pruitt F. 8. Hightbotham J. C. Lammers Chakley Keeney Frank Keeney

Robert Lee Gin Improvements

W. B. Cobb, owner of the Robert Lee gas oil gin, states he is making extensive improvements to his plant. He predicts the upgraded facility will rival the best gins and that few will equal it, remaining optimistic about the crop outlook for his section.

W. B. Cobb Robert Lee Mr. Cobb

Rice Blessing Surprise at Cole House Party

Mr and Mrs G B Cole were woken by cow bells cans goats and dogs then about seventy friends entered in ghost forms filling the house with rice which the couple say they will keep for good luck A soglabour was enjoyed and music was provided by Mabel Sneed Ruth Baldwin Claudie Sullivan Jim Alsup and Jesse B Powell Rice gifts were plentiful for the bride

G. B. Cole Vernon Ruth Baldwin Claudie Sullivan Jim Alsup Jesse B. Powell

Mundane aura cited as Chamber plans world outreach

Fragmentary text indicates a Chamber of Commerce aim to showcase the country’s strengths to the wider world. It mentions a community aligning with Mr. Brady for planning work to promote local efforts and “good work” abroad.

Chamber of Commerce Mr. Brady

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