Uncle Pink Eaton Dies Suddenly Last Tuesday
Frank R. Eaton known as Uncle Pink dies early Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness from cancer. Family details note Roy returned home for care, funeral services held after late arrival of daughter Dessa Kightlinger. Relatives from Richland Springs Phoenix and California unable to attend. Services led by Rev Eldridge with graveside prayers by Rev Hardy.
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Frank R
Pink” Eaton
Roy
Irvin Wilson
Kerrville
Jack Eaton
Richland Springs
Dessa Kightlinger
Denver
Colorado
Kightlinger
Mae Pendergrast
Phoenix
Arizona
Frank Eaton Jr
California
J. ©. Eldridge
Bronty Baptist Church
R. C. Hardy
Bronze Methodist Church
Eldredge
Eldridge
Frank’ Keeney
Waco Boosters Greeted Here By Large Crowd
A large local turnout welcomed the Waco boosters in Bronte after the special train arrived on Main street. Mayor R. E. Cumbie introduced Rev. R. C. Hardy whose welcome address opened the visit. The visitors heard a response and enjoyed vocal and instrumental selections by Bronte’s school band.
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Waco
Bronte
R. E. Cumbie
R. C. Hardy
Prof. Hamlin
Boosters
Thes
Twin Lambs Record At Tennyson Flock
B D Dunn of Tennyson reports ten ewes in one lot with seven ewes lambing twins, a notable record for his small flock. The Enterprise asks readers to advise if any similar instance is known.
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B. D. Dunn
Tennyson
Leonard Couple Visit Then Plan Detroit Trip
Mr and Mrs Dwaine Leonard from Austin were weekend visitors with their parents and other relatives the past week Mrs Leonard is finishing her pharmacy course and works for a publishing company in the capital city They will go to Detroit Michigan the first of May Park Davis Medical Company defrays expenses for a number of University of Texas pharmacy students to Detroit this year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwaine Leonard
Austin
Leonard
Biographical sketch reads at religious services for Co. Frank R. Eaton
Edward Rawlings asks visitors to stay off pastures during lambing. A biographical sketch notes Frank R. Eaton born Brownwood Texas March 14 1860 and died at the family home in Bron[e] March 21 1939 aged 79 years and 7 days, with parents dying when he was one and later adoption by neighbors.
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Frank R. Eaton
Brownwood
Texas
Bron‘e
Tragic Bronte Death of Mrs. Claude Gentry
Mrs. Claude Gentry died Wednesday in a Bronte area tragedy after a mental illness led her to shoot herself with her father’s pistol. She had just become a mother again. four children survive with husband Claude Gentry. Surviving relatives include her parents the Harwells and siblings Estel, Roscoe, Myrtle, Roe, Ernest, Chester, Russell, and others. Funeral services were held at Bronte Baptist Church with Rev. J. K. Eldredge directing and a large crowd in attendance.
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West Texas
Claude Gentry
Gentry
Bob Harwell
Bronte
Marie
Bronte High School
Followitte
Estel Harwell
Roscoe
Floyd Modgling
Roe Williams
Ernest Buford
Chester Harwell
Russell Haney
Myrtle Harwell
J. K. Eldredge
Bronte Baptist Church
N. W. Pitts
At Church
Bronte Baptist
Big Spr
Free six month Enterprise subscription at Browning's
Browning's store offers a six month free Enterprise subscription to anyone who buys merchandise worth five dollars on Friday and Saturday March 24 25. The plan is funded by Browning out of pocket to promote Bargains and advertise Rare Deals to Bronte residents.
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Brooks Browning
Browning’s
Browning's
Browning
Bronte
Mr. Browning
Local Notices and Visits Highlight Northeastern Town Life
Mrs. J E Gay of Maryneal visited Bronze Tuesday for business and will move to East Texas soon. Mr. Gay formerly section foreman here and at Bronte, now in Maryneal. Mr. and Mrs. J D Good of Norton attended Mrs. Claude Gentry funeral Thursday. Good reported widespread illness, especially flu, in Norton area. New planter and cultivator advertised by B F Bridges Hardware Co. with prices shown.
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J. E. Gay
Maryneal
Bronze
Gay
Bronte
East Texas
J. D. Good
Norton
Claude Gentry
Good
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Waco Boosters
Edward Rawlings
Big Enterprise
New P. & O. Or
Avery
B. F. Bridges Hardware Co
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