S A Kiker Appointed County Commissioner in Bronte Precinct
County Judge O K Gerron named S A Kiker to succeed the late T Holman as county commissioner for precinct No 2 the Bronte precinct. Kiker accepted unsolicited and pledged no immediate policy changes or staff shifts while serving as a full county official after ratification, bonding and oath.
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O. Kk. Gerron
S. A. Kiker
Bronte
T. Holman
Yumor
Gerron
Enterprise
Mr. Riker
Robert Lee
Dionte
Mr. Kiker
Kiker
Interprise
Commissioners Court
Me. Kiker
Church Week in Bronte Highlighted by Revival Plan
The Bronte revival at Bronte Methodist Church progresses with Pastor J Danson and Song Evangelist J C Milburn drawing growing crowds. Next week dubbed Church Week in Bronte includes daily 10 to 11 o clock church attendance and business closures for a citywide focus on church.
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Bronte Methodist Church
Wallace N. Dawson
J. C. Milburn
J Danson
Milburn
Bronte
Danson
Uncle Bill Kellis Turns Theologian In Liquor Debate
Editor of the Sterling City News-Record defends legalization of liquor, framing himself as a theologian. He argues liquor never went away, contrasts his view with critics, and asserts God saves drunks. The piece critiques his stance and notes continuation on page two.
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Unce Bill” Kellis
Sterling City News-Record
Bouze
Bill
Uncle Bill
Bronte
Hell
Jesus
Brother West
Kingdom of Heaven
Brother
Pines
Sterling City News- Record. Com
Etgod
Brunkards
Holman Diks at Lubbock
Coke County loses a long time local citizen Addie T. Holman died in Lubbock after an operation for a complication of illnesses. He was a Kickapoo Baptist Church member, former Coke County commissioner, and a devoted youth worker. Funeral services were held with a large turnout and a biographical sketch read outlining his life. He leaves wife Eula Hallmark and two children Loyd and Hazel.
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Coke County
T. Holman
Lubbock
Helea
Frank Keeney
Kickapoo Baptist Church
Thee
Bronte Camelohy
Ro i. Cambie
Bo AL Bell
Wall Wood
Reve J. AL Reatuan
Pester
Hoy
Opal McCaleb
Sow
Pets
Hlev
Prananian
Ferns
Bennedine
W.O B. Wages
Kickapoo
Gerron
Wosaith
SheriYrank
McNeil Wylie
EE. T. Sparks
Ei. KK. Lofton
Addie T. Helmann
Tle
Eula Hallmark
Loyd
Hazel
The
Baptist Church
Record of lynchings and related incidents in 1933 six months
The Tuskegee Institute records show six lynchings in the first six months of 1933, one more than in the same period of 1982. In 1925 there were 16 such cases. during the first half of 1930s reports note 14 interventions by law officers with 3 in the North and 11 in the South.
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Bronte Enterprise
Tuskegee Institute
Department of Records and Research
Bronte Camp Letters Describe Hard Work at Fort Bliss
A camp diary from Camp Mhunkey in Bronte Texas recounts long 7 am to 3 pm shifts and evenings with trucks to Fort Bliss and the Y M C A. The letter notes camp life, location advantages, and plans to return to Coke after four more months.
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Bronte
C. C. UC
Caluip Ab
Las Vegas
Wil
Las Yevas
Fort Bliss
Army Y. M.C
Coke
Geo
Albert Davis
GC. I
Camp Mhunkey
Bronte Hears World’s Fair Appeal Through Chamber
Bronte seeks participation in the West Texas Chamber of Commerce push to join the A Century of Progress exhibit. Local director Robert Kuserim and regional vice president A Wells discuss subscriptions, costs, and display options including a large West Texas map, posters, and miniature exhibits.
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Bronte
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
West Texas
Robert Kuserim
W Tc
Spencer A. Wells
Texas
Abely
Becessdry
Icads
Stairien Foot Square
Wiast
Chicago
Work His Crop Bronte Friends Aid Caudle Farm Crew
Friends of Mr and Mrs John Caudle gathered at their Bronte farm Monday to help Caudle with his crew after his recent operation. Editor thanks Robt Merron and wife for roasting ears sent to the editorial parsonage. Larkin Pruitt, long troubled by rheumatism, is improving.
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John Caudle
Bronte
Mr. Caudle
Robt. Merron
Larkin Pruitt
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Tennessee
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Lubbock Hospital
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Iol Buso
Lexas
Lyos
West
Bronte, Texas
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