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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1942
Page
3
Bronte resident G. L. Bridges, a third of a century in town, and noted pioneer businessman, died at his family home on Wednesday at noon, July 29, 1942, ending a lengthy personal battle with illness that began about twenty years earlier.
The message urges a high spirited home front effort to win the war. It stresses delivering the goods through millions of dollars in bonds and regular payroll purchases, supporting soldiers with gear, munitions, and supplies. It names Igginbotham Bros at 2 as a local business involved in promoting the drive.
Deceased, born in Hunt county, moved to Bronte in 1909 and ran a hardware firm before health failures. Survived by widow a son Floyd Bridges and daughter Mrs Clint Duncan. three grandchildren. Funeral held at Bronte Baptist Church with former pastor from Coahoma present. Community remembers his fortitude and town service. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Parish relocate to San Angelo joining Carr Field.
O. C. Fisher of San Angelo led in a three cornered race for congressman of the 21st district. With results tightening as returns come in, Fisher appears the likely winner as remaining ballots are counted and Mr South has withdrawn from the race.
Coke County Livestock Association announces a spring junior Livestock Show to boost beef pork and mutton production among 4 H clubbers and Future Farmers. Show will use classification rather than individual animal entries with ribbons premiums and a social award for pounds of quality meat. Association directors voted to buy a War Bond from the building fund and rely on donations to cover expenses while funds are reserved for future use.
Coke County residents are reminded the all day singing meet will be on the second Sunday in October at Fort Chadbourne after earlier changes due to the West Texas convention in Winters. John Coulson, president, asks wide notice and support from Fort Chadbourne entertainers and donors for annual funds and upcoming donations. Vernon Glenn of A&M College visits his parents to support the permanent building fund as Bronte High School instructor J T Henry is elected secretary replacing P P Fitzhugh who will train for the position.
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