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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1938
Page
3
J W Mitchell was seriously injured Tuesday night after a fall from a truck returning from a political rally in Robert Lee. He missed the step near his home and was hurled into a bar pit. he regained consciousness and was reported to be recovering with grave fears easing.
The article advocates retaining Jas M Simpson Jr as state representative praising his work in office. It highlights his focus on adequately funded schools and cites helping raise Rural Aid Bill and increasing per capita apportionment from 19 to 22 dollars as evidence of his support for education.
J S Gardner of Robert Lee, Coke county Democratic chair, asks The Enterprise to urge voters to cast ballots early Saturday. The editor, county representative of the Texas Election Bureau, stresses gathering and delivering an early vote count. The note highlights county engagement and cooperation with the Election Bureau.
R J English 68 a Blackwell farmer and longtime local figure died in a San Angelo hospital after an extended illness. He lived in Blackwell 15 years and was a member of the IOOF and WO W Lodges. Funeral services were held at the Blackwell Methodist Church with multiple pastors officiating. Survivors include two sons, five daughters, a sister, and four brothers. Funeral directors were W W Youngblood and Frank Keeney.
San Angelo lawyer W A Stroman known as Bill seeks re election as district attorney for the 119th district comprising Tom Green Runnels Concho and Coleman counties. Proclaimed a strong record Feld with grand jury work he urges fair impartial enforcement and quick trial of indictments to save taxpayers money and keep convictions high. He is married with three children Eileen James and Gusta Mae.
Mrs. Louise Johnson of City Drug Store says election returns will be posted Saturday night at the City Drug front bulletin board as results arrive. She invites The Enterprise readers to attend the election party and witness the tally as it comes in.
Rev. J. H. Thompson announces the Tennyson Methodist church revival will open Friday night July 29 and run ten days. He invites residents of Tennyson Bronte and nearby communities to attend.
The notice recalls Mr. Berryman boosting neighbor W H Rampy for representative of the 92nd district. It mentions Mr Heck once a Ewall boy now a rising young man and notes widespread support in the South Plains for Senator Nelson.
A man in a wheelchair near Ballinger, richer in spirit than wealth, greets passersby with a cheerful wave and smile daily. The piece lauds his brave endurance, sunshine mentality, and the power of kindness over material loss.
The fragment laments a post Saturday world with no candidate dates, no political rallies, and no ice cream parties, wondering if life will feel worth while again.
Miss Maurice Scott is reported visiting with friends at Alpine. The brief item notes her presence in the area and interactions with local residents.
A. V. Blackwell returned Monday from a business trip extending to Albuquerque New Mexico. He reported Sunday afternoon rains from Albuquerque to Lubbeck with a constant downpour and the country soaked throughout.
Miss Lorie Jackson returned home Monday from Alpine where she had attended Sul Ross College.
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