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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1937
Page
3
Early Saturday morning May 8 1987 at Robert Lee Justice WT Ag Clift officiated uniting Mr Don Gore of Hale Center and Miss Minerva Pruitt of Bronte in marriage. The couple planned a visit with Mr Gore’s parents in Hale Center after the ceremony.
The Bronte school is noted for its prominent student and many friends who extend heartfelt happiness. The Enterprise sends best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Gore.
Mrs A R Hayley of Hayrick died early Thursday morning in San Angelo hospital and was buried that afternoon. A biographical sketch accompanies the notice.
Lamarr Chapman presented Miss Faye Kirkpatrick pianist with Mrs Mary Jane Bowden vocalist and Miss Katherine Mae Heaton reader in recital at the home of and Mrs L T Youngblood Monday evening. The program included works by Liszt Chopin Mendelssohn Lehman Owen Heaton and Brahms among others.
In the gym Wednesday evening a junior senior banquet unfolded beneath a giant silver star and pink and white streamers. The seniors and guests filed through a receiving line with Miss Faye Kirkpatrick guiding sponsors. A three course banquet followed as Johnny Tapp led a junior welcome and Frank Sayner gave a response. A clarinet solo by Martin Baze and a piano piece accompanied by jokes from various students complemented the program. Supt Nathan Johnson spoke on rowing not drifting while LaVerne Games paid tribute to Bronte High School. Ruby Eubanks performed a vocal solo as confetti showered the seniors.
The seventh grade enjoyed a picnic at Pecan Mott Tuesday afternoon hosted by room mothers Mrs. Noah Pruitt and Mrs. Tom Williams. After games, sandwiches, cake and punch were served.
The Women’s Progressive Club was entertained with a party by Mrs T H Rogge and Mrs C C Glenn at Mrs Rogge’s home Thursday afternoon. Guests joined in games and contests and were served ice cream and cake by the hostesses.
Mrs Callie Bennett director announces an exhibit of Bronte PWA sewing room products on Monday May 17 after noon at 1 o clock in the sewing room over the First National Bank. The display will show garments quilts and related items produced by 22 fulltime and parttime workers and visitors are invited. A similar exhibit will be held Tuesday afternoon in the Robert Lee PWA Sewing room.
A Coke County Rural Supervisor promotes using Jack Rabbits as cheap meat feed for a laying flock of 64 hens. The guide covers cleaning, sanitation, and feeding limits, advising fresh meat only and cautioning against filth and maggots.
Norton school announces closing exercises for the 1936 37 term with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev Homer Vanderpool May 16 and an address by Prof S O Murdock May 19. Twelve seniors graduate. faculty reappointments include Prof C L Conger and six others. The school gained four additional credits after state authorities visited May 6.
Bronte business men sign an agreement to close their shops at 6 PM from May 17 to September 1. Participating firms include Cumbrie & Wilkins, Price & Co, Ernest Ivey, City Drug Co, Epperson Tailor Shop, McCuistion Drug Co, G. the Bridges, Bronte Bakery, Cumbia & Co, Mrs. C. B. Rogers, and J. A. Percifull Barber Shop.
Members of the local baseball team and fans urge The Enterprise to announce a Sunday afternoon doubleheader with Ballinger at the local field. The boys pledge to maintain their good record and invite all to attend to see them show Ballinger “some of the inside on real ball playing.” Admission is 25 cents.
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