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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1925
Page
3
Thanksgiving evening event in the igales room hosts employees and families. Tables adorned with chrysanthemums roses and pot plants. A two course menu turkey with all the accessories and ice cream served by the Three Minute Cafe. Robert Knierim, manager, acts as master of ceremonies with speeches pledging renewed service excellence.
A report from Live Oak notes George R Humlong owner of the Live Oak ranch has altered ties to the old hometown. The passage hints at changes in business or residence and mentions scrutiny of local land concerns in Colorado.
Mrs Jens borne Percifuls and children visited Ballinger on a Saturday shopping trip. The text records a family outing and local movement in Ballinger with names and places readable from the fragment.
On Thanksgiving evening the Methodist church hosted a country picnic style supper along the sidewalk. Pastor Rev W E Anderson and family were invited as the event highlighted warm fellowship among church members and neighbors.
A Wednesday program in the school auditorium by the music and expression department's young ladies drew a large audience. Directed by Mrs Grace Holder, each number received praise for its enjoyable performance and humor from start to finish.
Deep and universal rejoicing greeted news that Rev W E Anderson of Waxahachie has been assigned to the Bronte Methodist Church for a fourth year. The congregation praises his devotion to moral and spiritual interests and welcomes his family back to the town for the new year.
The Enterprise corrects a previous notice, stating the Primitive Baptists meeting at Robert Lee will begin Sunday before the 1st, the Sunday in December, and run over that day. The error occurred because this month has five Sundays.
The Enterprise reports a light week as staff recover from Thanksgiving festivities and plan to publish fuller coverage once the team returns to full strength.
Mrs Nettie Carlile reports Hayrick School is three weeks in and well organized with 28 pupils enrolled and expected to grow after cotton picking. Miss Lorie Jackson assists as teacher, grounds are in good condition, and a new basketball has been bought. Thanksgiving in Bronte passed quietly with good meals and pecan gatherings.
H I Sims and Raymond Cole traveled to Clyde Thursday for a short visit staying a few days with local acquaintances and exploring the town.
W M Benson and family from Hamlin are visiting the D M West home for a social visit, sharing time with local hosts.
A box supper will be held tonight in Hayridge to raise funds for the school benefit. Attendees are invited to bring a box and may purchase one on arrival.
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