Bronte Postmaster R J Epperson Dies Suddenly
Bronte mourns R J Epperson postmaster who died Wednesday night of a cerebral hemorrhage after years of frail health. He served Bronte as postmaster and was a Mason and former mayor. Funeral at Methodist church followed by Masonic rites. burial in Fairview Cemetery with military honors. He is survived by his widow two sisters and six brothers.
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Bronte
R. J. Epperson
Fairview Cemetery
Methodist Church
Reginald C. Hardy
Bronte Baptist Church
J. E. Eldridge
Oth Bier
Palar Tenn
R. J. Wison
Bell County
Goke County
Methodist
Mamie Grimes
Walter Houck
Noble
Illinois
Letha Epperson
Gatesville
Owen
Coleman
W. T
Dallas
Archie
Ivey
Walker
McGregor
R. L
Salem
Edward Williams
Buddie
Census Indicates Bronte Population Rises From 1940 to 1980
A preliminary Bronte census report from Coleman shows the town grew from 671 residents on April 1 1980 to 754 on April 1 1940, a gain of 83 people or over 15 percent. The rural population appears to be moving into town, reflecting a shift in local demographics.
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Coleman
Bronte
Married Laverne Bowles and Bill Coalson in Potosi ceremony
Miss Laverne Bowles and Bill L. Coalson wed Sunday June 2 at the Potosi Baptist church with Rev. ide officiating. The bride wore a sail blue gown and carried roses, attended by Marcia Lindsey. The groom, son of A. E. Coalson of Bronte, earned a BS in Vocational Agriculture from Texas Tech and teaches in Wylie. They honeymoon in Southeast Texas and plan to reside in the Wylie community after June 12.
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Laverne Bowles
Bill L. Coalson
Potosi, Baptist Church
Ide
Frank Coalson
A. E.coalson
Bronte
Sweetwater
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Santa Fe schedule changes affect morning and night trains
The Santa Fe train timetable was altered last Sunday morning. The north night train now arrives at 8:24 PM and the south morning train at 8:25 AM instead of 7:55 AM. The San Angelo morning service arrives 30 minutes later than before.
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Santa Fe
San Angelo
Remembering a Gentle Friend and His Kind Spirit
The obituary recalls a man who was modest in conversation yet possessed a genial nature that made him pleasant to be around. Rays absence leaves a gap in the office and on the streets, but his good deeds and character will be cherished by family and a wide circle of friends.
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Ray
Warning to trespassers at the cemetery after dark
A warning note from The Enterprise cautions against wrongful conduct after nightfall at the cemetery. It promises exposure and prosecution for those caught, warning both the young and old to cease such activity and avoid public disgrace.
Charles Best Dies at Iraan Interment There
Charles H Best dies at 5 A M Friday May 31 in Iraan Texas aged 45 5 18 survivors include widow daughter Thurman Best of Iraan and son Jackie Charles Rogers in Los Angeles grand son two sisters and a brother Funeral services held at Church of Christ Iraan Elder J W Roberts presiding biographical sketch read Harris Luckett Funeral Home McCamey managed interment with Oliver Jacobson in charge
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Bronte
Charles Best
Church of Christ
Iraan
J.W. Roberts
Roberts
Charles H. Best
Gilmore
Erath County
Texas
Jack Rogers
Los Angeles
California
Thurman Best
Alma
William Bryson
Lee Rogers
Crane
William Shane
Mineral Wells
Leonard Best
McCamey
Jackie Charles Rogers
H. G. Guy
Baptist Church
Harris-Luckett Funeral Home
Oliver Jacobson
Boy Scout Troop 52 Collecting Relics in Bronte
Boy Scout Troop 52 seeks donations of branding irons and other relics for a collection. Mrs. Louise Johnson began the effort with a large cannon shell and a sword. Contributions may be sent to Box 187 Bronte Texas.
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Boy Scout
Louise Johnson
Box 187
Bronte
Texas
Wellington Visitors Share Weekend at Keesee Home
Mrs. J. C. Scott of Wellington and her son Ocie visited weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Keesee. Mrs Scott is Mrs Keesee's mother.
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J. C. Scott
Wellington
Ocie
Frank Keesee
Scott
Keesee
Dale Douglas Named Norton Schools Superintendent
Norton school board selects Prof. Dale Douglas for the superintendency and he accepts. The Enterprise notes his proven success at Oak Creek and predicts a Wise choice as he leads next year’s faculty including W. E. Elkins as principal and several teachers re elected. vacancies remain to be filled.
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Norton School
Dale Douglas
Douglas
C. L. Conger
Runnels
Oak Creek
W. E. Elkins
Bessie Mae Wheeliss
Wilmeth
Ruth Morgan
Norton
Eunice Lilly
Rhea DaLee
Denton
Lliee
Tea shower honors Mrs Emmett Bryan at Jordan home
Mrs Austin Jor dan of Blackwell hosted a tea shower for Mrs Emmett Bryan on Wednesday May 29 1940 from 3 to 5 PM. Pink white and blue decor centered by a crystal punch bowl featured vari colored spring flowers. Guests listed include Mrs C J Harris Mmes Leroy Stone Frank Youree J O Raney and many more.
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Emmett Bryan
Austin Jordan
Blackwell
C. J. Harris
Austin’ Jordan
Mmes
Leroy Stone
Frank Youree
J. O. Raney
Cecil Smith
Sandra Stone
Jimmy Joyce Raney
Pie Supper at Oak Creek Next Wednesday
The Oak Creek Methodist church hosts a pie supper next Wednesday evening June 12 at Oak Creek. The event is for church funds and all candidates and the public are invited to attend.
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Oak Creek
Whitt Family Weekend Visit in Lubbock
Mrs. H. O. Whitt and her daughter Kathryn and son Mary were weekend guests of relatives in Lubbock.
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H.O. Whitt
Kathryn
Mary
Lubbock
Neal Baker Buys City Barber Shop in Bronte
Neal Baker purchased the City Barber Shop from Jess Percifull moving his equipment from the Bronze Ice Company building to the City shop. The shop becomes a three-chair operation with Thad Lowry and Asa Howell joining Baker. Percifull, a longtime Bronte barber, moves on to herd sheep and pursue other ventures.
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Neal Baker
Jess Percifull
Mr. Baker
Same
Bronze Ice Company
City
Baker
Thad Lowry
Asa Howell
Percifull
Bronte
Correction notice on advertised Ford ring job prices
A service department advert clarifies there was a time limit on special prices for complete ring jobs for Ford A B and Ford V eight models. The notice states the limit expires tomorrow Saturday June 8 and invites customers to come in at once to take advantage before the deadline.
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Ford A & B
Epworth League Enjoys Picnic at Kickapoo Bridge
Members of the Epworth League of Bronte Methodist Church and guests hiked to the Kickapoo Bridge on Ballinger highway for a church picnic. After ice cream and cookies, they played games with Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Hardy plus many named attendees listed as present.
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Epworth League
The
Bronte
Melba Edwards
Elmo McIver
Wilma Caudle
Marjorie Hagerman
Wilbanks Visits Bronte Tractor and Car Dealer
G. C. Wilbanks of San Angelo, a MM tractor and Studebaker car dealer, visited Bronte on Thursday. He praised Bronte, Studebaker cars, MM tractors and San Angelo, and left a friendly farewell message.
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G. C. Wilbanks
San Angelo
MM Tractor
Studebaker
Bronte
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West Texas
Ne & Ge
BOY Scout Troop
Norton Schools
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