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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1941
Page
3
Washington Sept 28 Senator W Lee O Daniel warned radio listeners about treacherous ground when straying from the beaten path of the constitution. He urged faith in the judgment of citizens and opposed streamlined government Advocating states rights and local control he said the constitution should be observed, not evaded.
Capt. Lloyd Wyatt of the Texas Highway Patrol explains a new law mandating that auto accidents with damage above a threshold be reported within 48 hours. A special form is available from patrolmen and other outlets and must be filed with the Department of Public Safety in Austin. Reports are confidential and cannot be used in civil or criminal suits.
Bronte High School Longhorns prepare for a football matchup at Robert Lee. Local fans urged to attend as Bronte aims to secure a decisive win against the Bees in a regionally watched game.
Francis Mae Anderson of Bronte High School and Brookshire has been at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo for some time with friends wishing her a speedy recovery. Wayne Johnson also at Shannon Hospital has received several blood transfusions over the past week and is hoped to recover soon.
Snyder Enterprise reports Glenn Holland struck three horses on the highway near Hermleigh as night fell. He swerved to avoid two but struck one and knocked another. Holland escaped injury though his car was badly wrecked.
The Borderland Shows carnival attraction is in Bronte this week led by B. F. Deason who owns and manages the show. Deason is well known in candid circles and invites friends and the public to visit before the show ends Saturday night. Buy Defense Bonds.
A longtime driver recounts a first wreck after hundreds of thousands of miles of safe travel. Blinded by truck lights on a hill curve, the vehicle collided with a truckload of onions, tearing the bed, scattering onions, and totaling the car.
Mrs. John Athey and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Lamera finished remodeling their home after a busy period. The project is nearly complete with painting and minor incidentals remaining. The families are proud of the updated residence.
An obscure report notes the Pink Aar being ill starred and Notre Dame abandoning the Rockne system, signaling a shift away from Rockne era results and strategies.
Curtis Beaty and son Amy from Angelton travel with Mrs. 3 Deere to Hale Mere. Also joining are Mrs. A Gideoggin Bronte Mrs. Don Gore and A. See and Win IL.
The senior class will host magician Frye on Tuesday October 7 1941 at 2:00 pm in Bronte High School. Admission is 10 cents for all. The program includes Skating through Fire Doves of Azra Mystery of Fourth Dimension and Pictures from Rags with cloth and rag art.
E C Baker buys Conoco service station in Bronte and invites friends and residents to view his announcement and learn more about the purchase. The local businessman is known to the community and plans to run the station going forward.
Mrs. Frank Hagaman was the honoree at a gift shower held Thursday September 26. Hosts were Mrs. Emery Caperton Mrs. Ronald Walton and Mrs. Bill Johnson. Attendees listed sent gifts include Mrs. Henry Wrinkle Mrs. Bill Wrinkle and other local ladies. Refreshments featured tuna fish sandwiches tea and cookies with fall floral decorations.
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