Merged Bronte and Blackwell First National Bank Opens
First National Bank in Bronte and First National Bank of Blackwell consolidate their operations with Mr. L T Youngblood and Mr. J T Harmon leading the new expanded directorate and roles. The merger, effective Texas Independence Day, aims to provide banking facilities second to none for depositors borrowers and stockholders in both towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
First National Bank
First National Bank of
Blackwell
L. T. Youngblood
Bronte Bank
Mr. Youngblood
Blackwell Bank
Youngblood
Harmon
Same
Mrs Grace Kirk Died After Short Illness
Mrs Grace Kirk wife of J V Kirk died at Wesley Long hospital at 6 40 p m February 11 after an illness of six days A granulocytic angina was given as the cause of death The funeral was held February 13 at 4 o'clock at Hanes Funeral Home Rev Charles Is Hodgin D D pastor of Westminster Presbyterian church officiated The body was placed in a receiving vault awaiting interment at some future date Mrs Kirk had lived in Greensboro six months since moving from Kansas City Mo Mr Kirk is state representative of the Addressograph Company of Cleveland Ohio Greensboro News Greensboro N C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Kirk
J. V. Kirk
Wesley Long Hospital
Hane
Charles
Hodgin
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Junior Study Club Host Social with Bridge Party
The Junior Study Club held a Group Party at J B Mackey’s home with Mrs O R McQueen, Mrs Barrett Mackey, Mrs James Glenn, and Mrs Ronald Walton as hostesses. bridge was featured, and guests included Cumbie Ivey, Charlie Baker, W H Maxwell Jr, H O Whitt, Ernest Ivey, Frank Grimes, R R Petty, W W Ivey, Alfred Taylor, George Thomas, Nell Lowry, Gertrude Hayley, J Robert Knierim, Barrett Mackey, Ronald Walton, and O R McQueen. Out of town visitors were Mr and Mrs Paul Good and Mr and Mrs Cyrus om. Ramsey's Nursery in Austin advertised home trees and related products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. McQueen
Barrett Mackey
James Glenn
Ronald Walton
J. B. Mackey
Washington
Messrs
Mesdames Cumbie Ivey
Charlie Baker
W. H. Maxwell, Jr
H. O. Whitt
Ernest Ivey
Frank Grimes
R. R. Petty
W. W. Ivey
Alfred Taylor
George Thomas
Nell Lowry
Gertrude Hayley
J. Robert Knierim
Womans Progressive Club Studies Edison Inventions
The Womans Progressive Club met last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Loyd Bridges to study Thomas A Edison and early inventions. Mrs. Cecil Glenn spoke on Edison life and Mrs. Frank Keeney on another phase. Mrs. C. C. Holder read One Hoss Shay. President Mrs. O. H. Wilhoughby offered resignation. a nominating committee was appointed. Guests included Mrs. B. E. Modgling and Mrs. F. S. Higginbotham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Progressive Club
Thomas A. Edison
Lhursding
Loyd Bridges
Cecil Glenn
Idison
Frank Keeney
Hoss Shay
C. C. Holder
O. H. Wilhoughby
B. Ei. Modgling
F. S. Higginbotham
Allen Butner
Mexican Supper at Spanish Cottage Receives Wide Attendance
Mr. and Mrs. B P Williams and Mr. and Mrs. R L Keyes hosted a Mexican supper at the Williams home. Decorations featured Mexican national colors and Republic of Mexico motifs. Favors included cactus pots and pottery sombreros. Bridge followed the meal with high scores to Mrs O H Willoughby and Bill Stroud. Guests listed include Willoughbys Youngblood Higginbotham Duncan Butner Cumbie Rawlings Glenn Wilkins Warner Collier English Maxwell Gulley Jennings Stroud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Williams
R. L. Keyes
Republic of Old Mexico
Bridge
O. H. Willoughby
Bill Stroud
Messrs
Mmes
0. H. Willoughby
L. T. Youngblood
F. S. Higginbotham
Clint Duncan
Allen Butner
Irving Cumbie
A. N. Rawlings
Cecil Glenn
Clint Wilkins
Lucy QR. Warner
Cora Collier
Nora English
Ruth Maxwell
Henry Gulley
al Jennings
Methodist Church Seeks Final Sunday Service Plans
Brethren announce last Sunday at their church before moving to a new field. Bro Liggett and his orchestra will perform after the evening service, with preaching on Walking With God in the morning. Sunday School at 10 A M. Rev Duncan and family are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Liggett
God
Bro. Danson
Bronte Enterprise
Bro. West
Dungan
W Ik. Anderson
Coke Brokerage Co In New Location
The Coke Brokerage Company owned by M. A. Kopeckey has moved to a Main Street building between Bridges Hardware and McCuistion Drug Store. Kopeckey enlarged stock and opened a modern grocery and produce house, launching a removal sale with close prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interprise
Coke Brokerage Company
M. A. Kopeckey
Main Street
Bridges Hardware Company
McCuistion Drug Store
Kopeckey
Professor J S Armstrong Visits Ris ing Star Relatives
Prof J S Armstrong of rising Star, formerly the Bronte school superintendent, is visiting relatives and friends there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Armstrong
Rising Star
Bronte School
Willoughby Hosts Ireland Themed Dinner Bridge Night
At the Willoughby home in Bronte on Tuesday February 28 Mrs O N Willoughby and Mrs John Clapp hosted a dinner bridge with Ireland inspired decor. High scores were earned by Mrs I S Higginbotham and Ernest Ivey while low scores were recorded by Mrs Lucian Bryan and Clint Wilkins. Prizes went to Curtis Rambin Al Jennings and Ernest Ivey. Guests included a long list of local and out of town attendees from Robert Lee Colorado City and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby
Bronte
O. N. Willoughby
John Clapp
Ireland
St. Catrick
I. S. Higginbotham
Ernest Ivey
Low
Lucian Bryan
Clint Wilkins
Curtis Rambin
Robert Lee
al Jennings
Messrs and Mines
L. T. Youngblood
Allen Butner
B. P. Williams
Cecil Glenn
Whitt
Clint Duncan
George Thomas
Charles Baker
Paul Good
Jeffie Bell
Smith
Colorado City
Card of Thanks for Bronte Fire Aid and Kindness
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hudman express gratitude to friends and the community of Bronte for sympathy and support after a fire that seriously burned their little son and destroyed most clothing and household goods. Special thanks to Mrs. D. M. West for nursing, and to Mr. and Mrs. George Chisholm and Robert Knierim for ongoing help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
George Chisholm
Robert Knierim
F. C. Hudman
Making of Jack London influenc ing young readers
A reflective piece notes how a boy reading a Jack London story in a public library spurs him to seek a life with a clear conscience. It argues stories shape conduct, with heroes teaching courage, generosity, and resourcefulness through memorable adventures. The article stresses the lasting impact of literature on children.
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San Franciscs Bay
Onikeland Pustic Library
Hound
Ho Ochildredu
Wharf Rats
Jack London
Wren
Jong
Jacok London
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