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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1937
Page
2
Announcement from Bronte that the Banner Ice Company is under new management. The note promises Banner ice quality, firm frozen blocks, cleanliness, and rapid service in Bronte and surrounding country. Delivery offered locally and on rural routes with willing buy of country produce.
The article notes Rev. Hl Bloodworth and Mrs Bloodworth of Silver and their years of service as respected preachers in Coke and Mitchell counties. It reports Mr and Mrs Loyd buying a farm near Bronte and planning to settle there next year, with the community’s prospects celebrated. Bernice Bannowsky and Alfred Bannowsky plan a weekend visit to grandparents.
U F Taylor becomes owner of the Sinclair Service Station after managing it for years. He plans to remodel enlarge the place and add conveniences to give patrons better service while thanking customers for their support. An additional Enterprise notice announces more details.
The Wilmeth school closes Friday May 21 after a successful year. Faculty members reelected include Albert Koenig as principal Anna belle Trash for grades six and seven Kate Barker for grades one five and Lorie Jackson for primary. A series of local visits and weekend trips are noted among residents and nearby towns.
Jennie Gilbert Jr marks his twelfth birthday with a Wednesday picnic at Christoval. Mrs. Gilbert brings Bennie and a few friends to spend the day enjoying water and shade amid a casual celebration.
Royce Hayley has taken over the Bronte ice house from Banner Ice Company and will operate it full time. The new owner promises reliable service and delivery to Bronte residents, inviting the public to give the business a trial. Hayley also buys country produce and asks readers to read his advertising note elsewhere.
The Bronze pupils earned honorable mention badges and awards for the school year. Senior Honor Graduates include Louise Chumney and I. Na Polk. top all round student Frank Sayner and Alma Jane Cumbie for girls. Highest scholarship prizes went to Betty Calloway Merle Ash Chloe Borders Louise Chumley and Merle Ash led high school in scholarship. J B Olivias and Geraldine Mitchell won American Legion awards. Attendance certificates were given to a large group of students and thirty grammar pupils received reading certificates for completing twenty books from a state list.
The Coke county court house at Robert Lee is being repaired and painted improving its utility and beauty. The roof has been repaired to stop interior damage from leaks and firetraps in junk rooms have been cleaned and renovated. Interior and exterior renovations preserve material and reflect county pride, with thanks to Judge McNeil Wylie and the commissioners' court.
The listing promotes Claudette Colbert in Maid of Salem at the FBI and SAT on May 28 and 29, calling it the best film for February. It also notes comedy and Buck Jones in Phantom Rider.
L T Youngblood of First National Bank and UCRA directorate joins Mayor Harde man of San Angelo in Washington to press Congress for appropriations for a comprehensive watershed survey of the Concho and Colorado rivers.
Mrs Milton Wylie hosted the Methodist Women's Missionary Society gathering Monday afternoon at Mrs B Modgling's home. President Mrs Jess Perciful led a brief business session before activities, with nine guests present. A Bible study series titled The Radiant Heart begins next Monday. members and interested guests are invited.
Ollie Cox owner of Double Heart ranch near Sweetwater hosts a two day roping event at his rodeo grounds known as The Playground of the West. Top ropers E Pardee Lamar Colorado Roy Mathews Fort Worth compete for 1000 dollars with Jack Sellers Del Rio facing Leo Huff and a jack pot roping for others plus Brahm riding.
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