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Bronte Weekly Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1937

Page

3

Blackwell School Joins The Enterprise Subscription Drive

Blackwell School enters The Enterprise Subscription Campaign with a plan to win a grand prize of 50 one dollar bills for the school securing the most CASH subscribers. Prof. Leroy Stone approves, and the campaign runs through December 24 with generous commissions for all entrant schools.

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Lady Killed In Car Wreck Near Wichita Falls

Will Modgling, of Quanah, was severely injured in a car wreck near Wichita Falls caused by a blowout. His sister Mrs Eskew and brothers Walter and Floyd rushed to his side. Miss Modgling, the injured man’s daughter, and other family members were also affected. Reports from Wichita Falls and Fort Worth doctors offered cautious hope before noting the mother’s daughter condition worsening. The incident left several hurt and a woman companion dead at the scene.

Will Modgiling Quanah Wichita Falls Walter Floyd Eskew Robert Lee Barney Mougiing Magle Pass

Mazeland 4-H News and Community Notes

Mazeland 4-H elects officers for the year with May Frances Miller as president and Clara Bryan as vice president. Thirty-two Mazeland students received diphtheria serum. Members attend meetings in Ballinger and plan a Thanksgiving supper at Ray schoolhouse hosted by local teachers.

May Frances Miller Clara Bryan Beulah Ann Smith Loveta Tubbs Edwine Bradshaw Betty Ruth Athens Doris Cochran A. G. Koenig Mazeland

Morily Family Notice in Community News

Mr and Mrs Albert Mor ily are named in a brief community notice. The fragment references a family event or acknowledgment among local residents with no further details available.

Community Albert Morily Albert. Mor

Thanksgiving Program at M E Church for All

A community Thanksgiving service will be held at the Methodist church Sunday evening at 7 o clock. The program features two congregational songs scripture reading and prayer by Rev J H Thompson solo by Mrs Walter Bowden a band number directed by E N Smith quartet members R E Cumbie B A Bell E N Smith Farris Mackey a sermon by Rev A B Bradley and a song with benediction.

Methodist Church J. H. Thompson Walter Bowden E. N. Smith R. E. Cumbie B. A. Bell Farris Mackey A. B. Bradley

Printing Shortfall Delays Local News Pages This Week

Publisher reports a print shortage limits coverage to four pages this week. Several pre-set items will appear next week after shipments resume. Readers are advised to check updates for delayed stories and notices.

Bronte High Faces Norton In Key Conference Clash

Bronte High Longhorns travel to face undefeated Norton Friday in a 2:30 p.m. kickoff on foreign soil. The result could create a three way tie for lead as Bronte fights to stay in contention amid district race momentum and a big pep crowd planned for Overton.

Longhorns Bronte High Norton Bronte

Bonfire energizes Longhorns with record pep rally

A large pep rally and bonfire on the field south of the gridiron showcased school spirit. For four days Boy Scouts felled cedar trees from Cedar Mountain, hauled them to the grounds, and built the blaze while the Pep Squad led songs and speeches. A Norton victory flag was burned as flames rose high.

Longhorns Norton Old Cedar Mountain

Bronte Longhorns Rout Miles Bulldogs 19–0 in Saturday Play

Bronte High Longhorns defeat Miles Bulldogs 19 to 0 Saturday, preserving a chance for a conference title tie. With wins over Norton and Robert Lee, Bronte could share the crown with Norton and Mertzon if a playoff is needed, coach Mullins says. Al Stephenson carried for the first TD as Bronte drove seventy yards from the opening kickoff. Clapp connected with Chisholm on a 25-yard pass for a second scoring chance before the drive stalled.

Sue Longhorns Norton Mertzon Bronte Tiegg Longhorns Lin Ais Mie Miles Bulldogs Overton Natton Bronte High Longhorns Robert Lee Mullins al Stephenson Clapp Chisholm

Winters First State Bank Buys Winters National

The Winters First State Bank of Winters acquired Winters National Bank in a landmark West Texas deal last week. Jno Q McAdams, longtime head of the Winters institution, now leads a stronger bank with added deposits and stability, reflecting his 31 years at the helm and the community’s admiration.

West Texas Winters First State Bank of First National Bank Winters State Bank Jno Winters First State Bank McAdams Texas Mr. McAdams

Cumbie and Wilkins Inaugurate Profit Sharing Sale

Bronte merchants Cumbie and Wilkins announce a Profit-Sharing Sale to help customers buy winter clothing. They bought heavily in summer expecting cotton price gains but now reduce prices to aid buyers, dividing profits with purchasers.

Cumbie & Wilkins Bronte

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Lady Will Modgiing Wilmeth Ily Bob Walker Mrs. Pritchard Mazeland School Ballinger Dorthy Nell Johnson Mrs. King Barer Pat Pritchard Billy Casey Jack Contra Clarence Wright Henry Long The Plains Dorthy Curtis Dorthy Ray School Lcudder Miles Ruth Burson Edith M. E. Church For All Bronte School News Winters National
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