Bronte Boy Wins Pig in Sears Essay Contest
Cecil Coalson, son of Mr and Mrs Ray Coalson, won Sears essay contest and received a pig as prize. The story notes his proud reaction and the award ceremony details as part of a community feature. The Diversity Club hosted a meeting with Mrs Douglas Snead and appointed a book committee for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Boy
Sears
Cecil Coalson
Ray Coalson
Angelo
Cecil
Douglas Snead
Clytus Smith
Nell Lowry
Coke County War Fund Drive Names Judge Wylie Chairman
Judge McNeil Wylie appointed Coke County chairman of the War Fund Drive to raise money for USO Navy Relief China Relief and Army Relief. The plan calls for equal contributions from each cause and urges citizens to watch The Enterprise for donors and participation as America faces peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNeil Wylie
Coke County War Fund
USO
Navy Relief
China Relief
Army Relief
Coke County
America
Happy Fishing Party at Lake Nosworthy
A Bronte fishing party enjoyed a Lake Nosworthy outing Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Otis and Clytus Smith Jean Kenny Wade Rosser and J W Henson reporting a fun day though few fish were caught. J Tom Miller returned from Dallas after passing navy examination and will enlist within sixty days. M L Greggston also took the test, showing Bronte’s boys answering the country's call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Nosworthy
Bob Coleman
Otis Smith
Clytus Smith
Bronte
Jean Keeney
Wade Rosser
J. W. Henson
J. Tom Miller
Dallas
Navy
M. L. Greggston
Coke County War Fund Pledge Drive Urges Local Support
The Coke County campaign asks residents to subscribe to war relief groups aiding soldiers. Funds from Bronte and Robert Lee will be deposited in local banks to pay quotas, with weekly subscriber lists published. Donations start at 1.00 and may exceed 25, with promises of no further asks if the target is met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
First National Bank of
Robert Lee
Coke County
First National Bank of Bronte
Coke County War Fund Drive Organized With Pledge Tiles
Judge Wylie chairs a county drive with 2000 copies of The Coke County War Fund folder printed. Publicity roles assigned to Mrs. Frank Keeney and Rev. Lester Haines. A collection committee includes Bronte members and local names as part of a formal pledge campaign urging citizens to contribute cash or pledged support before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keeney
Lester H. Haines
Bronte
Judge Wylie
Coke County War Fund
War Fund
Coke County
Judas Wylie
Honoring Mrs Russell Bennett
Mrs Russell Bennett is the focus of a local observance as community members praise her service and impact. The gathering includes familiar names and neighbors paying tribute in a formal ceremony.
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Russell Bennett
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Raymond Conner
C. H. Conner
U.S. S. Platte
San Pedro
California
Raymond
Bakersfield
Mrs. Douglas Snead
ODD Fellows
Odd Fellows Lodge
Roy L.a Et Ballinger
Bank
Texas
Robert Lee State Bank of
Austin Sandusky
Bennett
Mesdames
John Wan Ait Cee Re Nes
H. E. Petty
Maverick
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