Williams Dies as Citize n of Bronte Remembered
Obituary notes the death of a 38 year old Bronte man and World War II veteran who volunteered for service, served at Fort Bliss in the medical corps and Fort Liscumy Alaska. He was a charter member and longtime adjutant of American Legion George Scott Post 394. Services included religious rites, military burial, and tributes by Rev N W Pitts and Rev Wallace N Dawson.
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Pratt
Mas
Jateens
Fort Bliss
Medical Corps
Co.f
21St Infantry
Fort Liscumy
Alaska
Aaulert
Frank ‘Keeney
Keeney
Mr. Keeney
Bronte
George Scott
American Legion
N. W. Pitts
Wallace N. Danson
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Pitts
Cotton Meeting Draws Enthusiasm From Local Farmers
Farmers gathered in town Monday to hear the plan of the government on destroying part of this year's cotton crop. After explanation and discussion the meeting adjourned and the crowd began to settle the matter. The report notes AyLe Samuel had bought cotton.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Ayele Samuel
Revival Meeting at the Methodist Church
A revival begins Sunday July 9 at the Methodist church with invitation to all. Inspirational singing led by J C Milbourn of N G and a strong solo performance accompanies preaching by the pastor. The theme is Real Religion. The church welcomes everyone to join in song, prayer, and reflection on Jesus Christ.
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Methodist Church
J.C. Milpourn
N. G
Jarrell
Milbourn Igia
Lord Jesus Christ
Winters Plans a Glorious Fourth Celebration
Winters invites the public to celebrate the Fourth of July with a community gathering. Local merchants Sam Behringer Groceries Cohen Dry Goods H Hardin Builders White Groceries Graham ham Bros. & Co. supply goods as Winters promotes the town as a trading point and fair business relations are promised.
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Winters
Sam Behringer
Gohen Dry Goods Company
H. Hardin
Mate- White
Graham, Grocerham Bros. & Co
Bronte Boys Enlist in New Mexico Camp Newsletter
Bronte group in New Mexico reports camp life with hikes and rain showers. The letter from D. T. McCleskey notes morning chow, pride in Coke heritage, and a lighthearted effort to read a Bronte Enterprise edition. Local social notes include visits by Miss Myrtle Shaw and Miss Lottie Ivey with families in Winters and Littlefield.
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Bronte
U. S
New Mexico
Las Vegas
Camp I
MD. D. M. West
Sailor Bronte Enterprise
Texas
Bronte Enterprise
Old Town
D. T. McCleskey
Uncle Bill Kellis "Skin" A Critic in Small-Town Column
A Sterling City editor known as Uncle Bill Kellis responds to a critical reader. He defends his stance on liquor, asserts his long record of civic work, and argues editors shape public opinion while pledging to oppose legalizing booze to prevent inspiring drunkenness in his community.
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Bill
Kellis
Sterling City
Bil
Sterling County
Dill
Ail
Thiave
Kennedy Sisters to Show in Bronte Next Week
The Kennedy Sisters tent show begins a week long engagement in Bronte on Monday night July 3. The troupe has traveled long and proven its professionalism after three years on the road and through hard times, delivering a seasoned performance.
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Bronte
Kennedy Sisters
Sisters
J H Gaines Bronte Citizen Passes at 83
J H Gaines, a highly regarded Bronte resident, died at his home Monday morning June 26 1933 after months of weakness. He was born in Georgia June 29 1850 and would have turned 83. He joined the Baptist church at age 18 and remained a devout Christian.
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J. H. Gaines
Bronte
Georgia
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Bront
Myrtle Marion Shaw
Littlefield
Bettye Butner
Miss Shaw
Miss Butner
Texas Tech
Miss Lottie Ivey
Bill Kellis
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