Bronte Boys Play in State FFA Band
Edward Cumbie and Billie C Baker from Bronte joined about sixty members of the Texas FFA band in Arlington Fort Worth Dallas and Kansas City events this week They may tour the American Royal Livestock Show and National FIFA Convention with all expenses paid if selected Band director is H G Rylander of Itasca
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cumbie
Billie C. Baker
Arlington
Fort Worth
Dallas
Bronte
Kansas City
Texas Ffa
H. G. Rylander
Itasca
FFA
Bronte Boy Wins Lone Star FFA Degree
Frank Sayner of Bronte earned the Lone Star farmer degree at the Texas FFA Convention in Arlington. He is the first Bronte student to receive the honor, achieved through livestock judging team membership and two years as chapter president. The degree signifies the highest state FFA award, with the gold Lone Star key insignia.
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Frank Sayner
Lone Star Farmer
Arlington
Texas Ffa
FFA
Satuday
Bronte
Lone Star
FFA Association
Sayner
C L Green Builds Large Grain Business in Winters
A profile of C L Green owner and manager of the C L Green Milling Grain Company in Winters. It outlines his rise from a young boy leaving Oklahoma to establish a mill, build a vast plant with a thousand ton maize shed and thirteen hundred ton storage, and his emphasis on fair dealings and community service.
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Winters
C L. Green Milling & Grain &Company
C. L. Green
Mr. Green
Oklahoma
Texas
Great West
West Ward
Green
C. L. Green Milling & Grain Company
Green Milling Company
Bronzeland
Funeral rites for Mrs Hattie Willis held in Miles
Mrs. Hattie Belle Willis wife of A L Willis died in Cleburne July 24 1987. Her body was brought to Miles for interment after religious services at Miles Methodist church. She was born August 24 1892 daughter of Mrs C Baker of San Angelo and survived by her husband three children and many relatives.
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Hattie Belle Willis
A. L. Willis
Cleburne
Miles
Miles Methodist Church
C. Baker
San Angelo
Otho Hayler
Bill Willis
Mary Jane Willis
Monte Little
Tennyson
Bi Baker
Marie
Annie Butler
John
Jim
Hubert
Clifford Baker
San Anges
Neal Baker
Charley Baker
Bronte
Helen
West Texas
Godey
Baptist Church
Miss Nettie Byrd Returns Home From Ranch Visit
Miss Nettie Faye Byrd returns to her home in Happy on Thursday after an extended visit with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Wylie Byrd at their ranch near Robert Lee.
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Nettie Faye Byrd
Happy
Mrs. Wylie Byrd
Robert Lee
Local visitors arrive for relatives in town
Mrs Walter Hoch and daughter Doris Ann visit with relatives the Rikers McCleskeys Keeneys and Smiths. Mrs J D McCleskey and son Jack Morris from San Marcos and Misses Alberta and Doris Smith from Wedhes arrive Wednesday for the stay.
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Walter Hoch
Doris Ann
J. D. McCleskey
Jack Morris
San Marcos
Alberta
Doris Smith
Wedhes
Mrs Watson Visits Relatives in Dallas This Week
Mrs T C Watson of Dallas is visiting her mother Mrs C F Gideon and sister Mrs Milton Wylie this week, staying with family members.
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T. C. Watson
Dallas
C. F. Gideon
Milton Wylie
Helen Myers joins Ralls school as teacher
Miss Helen Myers, formerly of Bronte school faculty, has been employed as a teacher at Ralls school.
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Helen Myers
Bronte School
Ralls School
Bully fellows referenced by Mr Green and janitor remark
A fragment notes a group described as a set of bully fellows linked to Mr Green and a janitor, with a hint of Wisconsin location. The exact context is unclear but implies social friction or characterization of individuals within a building or school setting.
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Mr. Green
Bronte Resident Sam Chumley Injured After Car Crash
Sam Chumley 71, long time Bronte resident, was struck by a car on Bronte streets early Tuesday. Doctors treated him for a broken jaw and facial lacerations with a brain blood clot cleared. he was rushed to San Angelo hospital in Keeney ambulance. The car was driven by Norman Alexander. details of the accident remain unclear.
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Sam Chumley
Bronte
J. A. Leonard
Keeney
San Angelo Hospital
Norman Alexander
Monroe Alexander
Man of His Word Delights Editors With Vacation Tale
Mr. and Mrs. Odlas Brunson return from Mineral Wells vacation and share a humorous tale about promised galler legs and watery millions. They recount bringing home chicken for the editor and wife, prompting playful crowing and editor gratitude for the thoughtful gesture.
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Odlas Brunson
Mineral Wells
Prof and Mrs Johnson Return From Lubbock Visit
Prof. N. Johnson and his two young daughters returned home from Lubbock Saturday night. He has been attending Texas Tech and completed all work for his master's degree except the thesis, which he is finishing this week.
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N. Johnson
Lubbock
Johnson
Texas Tech
Mrs Jd A Bakdwin Family Visit Noted
Mrs Jd A Bakdwin and son Steve and wife Iran of McCamey are visiting their daughter and sister Mrs George Thomas and Mr Thomas.
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Jd. A. Bakdwin
Steve
Iran. McCamey
George Thomas
Thomas
Robert Johnson Bitesnake Bite Recovery Report
Robert Johnson, bitten by a rattlesnake in Sonora early last week, is recovering at home. The latest report states he is doing as well as can be expected and improving daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnson
Sonora
Mr. Johnson
Miss Elizabeth Leonard Returns From Texas Tech Session
Miss Elizabeth Leonard returns home Sunday from Lubbock where she attended the summer session at Texas Tech College. Master Fred Jackson, her nephew, accompanied her and will spend some time here.
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Elizabeth Leonard
Lubbock
Texas Tech College
Fred Jackson
Car Wreck Injures George Humlong Near Tom GreenBridge
George Humlong was seriously injured Tuesday night when a car carrying him and Fay Smith wrecked at the first bridge on highway 70 in Tom Green County. The vehicle sideswiped the railing, tore off a fender and rear wheel, rolled over, and gasoline ignited after a punctured tank. Humlong was taken to a San Angelo hospital. Smith escaped unharmed.
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George Humlong
Fay Smith
San Angelo
Mr. Humlong
Highway 70
Tom Green County
Humlong
Enterprise
Mr. Smith
Brookshier Baptist to Host Weeklong Revival Meeting
The Brookshier Baptist church opens its annual meeting Saturday night led by Rev. Bud Denton of Norton. Services continue through the week with morning and evening worships in a comfortable tabernacle inviting all to attend.
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Brookshier
Methodist Missionary Society Holds Meet
Mrs. Mattie Keyes hosted the Methodist Women's Missionary Society gathering at Mrs. Dollie Wylie's home. Jess Percifull led a business session followed by devotions and a program featuring Missionary Personalities. A social honored birthday girl Milton Wyle and gifts were exchanged. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served to the attendees.
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Mattie Keyes
Methodist Women’s Missionary Society
Dolie Wylie
Jess Percifull
B. F. Bridg
B. Modgling
K. Johnson
T. C. Price
Milton Wyle
T. C. Watson
Dalus
Dollie Wylie
Milton Wylie
B. F. Bridges
N. Johnson
O. W. Chapmaan
T. F. Sims
G. W. Crume
Fred McDonald
H. C. Whitt
Posey Patterson Tie The Knot In July Wedding
Married Sunday morning at eight in 1987 Rev. Lewis Stucker united Rallah Posey of Tucumcari New Mexico with Opal Patterson of Roby. After a wedding breakfast they left for a honeymoon in Portland Oregon. The couple will reside in Tucumcari.
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Lewis Stucker
Rallah Posey
Tucumcari
New Mexico
Opal Patterson
Roby
Portland
Oregon
Mrs. Posey
Tucumeari
Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Bankhead at Sweetwater
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Bankhead in Sweetwater on Tuesday July 20. The birth announces a new addition to the family and adds to local pride in the town.
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R. E. Bankhead
Sweetwater
Fine
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Bronte Boy
Future Farmer
C.L Green
W. E. Benson
Hamlin
Mrs. Benson
Baptist Meeting
Methodist Missionary Society
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