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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1939
Page
3
Local legend from Fort Chadbourne recalls a 1782 chart of a lost silver mine. A lone digger allegedly unearthed logs and ore worth $80 per ton silver and $4 gold, with six backers feeding the plan. Townsfolk whisper of hidden wealth and secret councils, while a candy salesman debates joining the venture.
Mrs. W A Good and Mrs. Lee Gore visit California figures with Reaala and others.
Edwin A Spacek, Director of Development, compliments Mr. Smith on outstanding soil and water saving measures and a well rounded conservation program. He invites attendance at the annual convention May 15 16 17 and asks for suggestions to improve the contest.
The PTA announces a meeting next Tuesday with Playmates and Community Contacts on citizenship for Primary grades. Sing Song led by Mrs A Taylor and the President's Message by Mrs Bridges. A discussion on the Lives of Our Children led by Mrs L M Cumbie, followed by a round table led by Mrs St Clair. School assembly at 3 38 and buses at 3 80 before PTA session.
Mrs. E. R. McLendon, formerly of Blackwell and later Abilene, died in Abilene Wednesday. Interment was in Winters Thursday after religious services at Laughter chapel in Abilene. She was born in Texas and survived by her husband.
Special to The Enterprise reports Bronte sisters Mozelle and Modelle Higginbotham directing Heart of Texas Club events at Texas State College for Women in Denton on March 4. A tea in Brady is planned during Easter vacation. The Higginbothams are daughters of Mr and Mrs Higginbotham and are active at the college.
Grandmother Charley Rogers, 84, has finished a large quilt with 4474 blocks. The piece demonstrates remarkable stamina as she works almost constantly and remains surprisingly supple. The quilt’s sheer weight is described as potentially dangerous for anyone attempting to sleep beneath it.
R H Reaves, a freshman Texas legislator, comments on the crowded 46th Legislature with hundreds of House and Senate bills. He notes heavy activity on topics from horse racing to a state bar, and remarks on committee overload and ongoing revenue measures.
Obituary notes Sam Gaston of Tennyson dies in a San Angelo hospital on March 8 1939 after a short illness. Services were held at First Methodist Church San Angelo with Rev L A Spellman and Rev Reginald Hardy officiating. He was born October 25 1888 in Benela Mississippi to Hugh William and Flora Jane Gaston. Interment in Miles cemetery follows biographical tributes praising his bravery and loyalty.
In last week's Enterprise notice the Wood Motor Company San Angelo advertisement announced a large sale on cars with 20 to 50 percent off. A printing error reversed the price list though it did not prevent the listing from showing the bargain.
The Bronte school district launched a campus improvement project after a $14,500 WPA grant. Work started on auditorium ceiling, campus sidewalks, an 18 inch rock wall, soil enrichment for flowers and shrubs, and relocation of playground equipment to the rear. J C Lammers supervises.
At Bronte school board meeting the trustees reelected Superintendent Bob Covey to a two year term. Covey nears end of first year reporting eminently satisfactory progress across multiple areas of school work. The board said a longer term would allow him to lay out a permanent plan.
A local dealer reports selling 107 used cars last month while acknowledging an advertising error. The Wood Motor Company used car department says it set a record with steady daily sales, noting salesman C.M. Mc sold about one car per day at a price of 85.
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