Pastor Thompson Preaches Last Sermon in Bronte
Rev. J. H. Thompson pastor of Bronte Methodist Church and his wife are deeply loved as their tenure ends with Sunday worship. Parishioners hope for return. community wide esteem persists despite sadness. Subject is Gods Greatest Work with duets by Mesdames Bowden and Taylor and further features. All are invited to attend both services. conference location corrected to San Antonio with date October 20.
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J. H. Thompson
Bronte Methodist Church
Rev. Thompson
Thompson
Walter Bowden
Alfred Taylor
The
Enterprise
West Texas
San Angelo
San Antonio
Bronte
Mrs. B. F. Gilreath Injured By Car On Main Street
Mrs. B F Gilreath narrowly escaped a fatal car crash on Main Street when she stepped behind a car backing from the curb. The collision left her badly bruised with no broken bones and she received prompt medical care from Dr Leonard. She remained in fair condition at last report.
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B. F. Gilreath
Mrs. O. W. Chapman Hosts Progressive Club Meeting
Mrs. O W Chapman presided over the Woman's Progressive Club gathering on October 8 with a Federation themed program. Members sang the Federation song, reviewed General Federation activities, and heard readings before refreshments. The column also notes local visitors Dana Dauerty and Ruth, plus a report on Driller A J Johnson's Maverick well mishap and a funeral attendance for D Hull with remarks on Thad Knox’s legacy in Coleman County.
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O. W. Chapman
Woman’s Progressive Club
Federation
A. N. Rawlings
Ool
C. C. Glenn
R. E. Cumbie
State Federation
W. T. Knox
Coleman
D. Hull
Thad Knox
Texas
Coleman County
Braswell Receives Thanks for Cash-In-Advance Sit
Bill Braswell earns public thanks for arranging a cash-in-advance visit to the old home town, coordinating support and participation from local residents.
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Bill Braswell
Boy Scouts and the New London Explosion
Bronte Troop members heard A Holmes Jr Scoutmaster recount his ambulance mission and rescue work after the New London disaster. Scouts aided relief with food and drinks while Salvation Army volunteers set up kitchens and distributed sandwiches to 1500 workers. He described rescuing thirteen victims and the parents’ anxious reactions.
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Bronte
New London
A. Holmes, Jr
Mr. Holmes
Salvation Army
Schol Gymnasium
Henry Clark Dies in San Antonio Hospital
Henry Clark died in a San Antonio hospital on October 11. His funeral services were held at the Tennyson Baptist church, with interment at Fairview Cemetery in Bronte following religious services led by Rev. Denton of Brookshier.
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Henry Clark
San Antonio
Fairview
Bronte
Tennyson Baptist Church
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Brogkshier
Methodist Young People Entertain
The Methodist church youth hosted a party Monday evening at the church. Aliss Faye Kirkpatrick leads their social activities. Members of the Baptist church attended the event and enjoyed time with friends.
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Methodist Church
Aliss Faye Kirkpatrick
Baptist Church
Bronte Native R I Collier Named Anson Band Director
Bronte born R I Collier, known as Po, has been chosen to direct the Anson municipal band. A Bronte alumnus, he studies at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene and will balance directing with university work. His wife Mrs Collier has been named hostess at a Mardin-Simmons girls dormitory.
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R. I. Collier
Bronte
Collier
Anson Municipal
Abilene
Mardin - Simmons University
Ile
Anson
Mr. Collier
Hardin-Simmons
Mrs. Collier
Mardin-Simmons
Religious services held for deceased father of John Clark
Ty and Rev. J. N. Thompson led the religious services. The obituary notes lack of life details, and identifies the deceased as the father of John Clark of Tennyson.
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J. N. Thompson
Jyonte
John Clark
Tennyson
Mrs. Johnson Made President M. E. Zone Meet
Central Zone Methodist Women’s Missionary Societies held in Bronte drew 87 attendees from Miles Sterling City San Angelo and Robert Lee. Officers were elected with Robert Lee chosen as next meeting site and January set for the next gathering.
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Central Zone
Methodist Women’s Missionary Societies
Bronte
Miles
Sterling City
San Angelo
Robert Lee
John T. Williams
George Thomas
Nathan Johnson
Earl Hoggard
Walter Bowden
la Marr Chapman
Allen Roe
Trinity Church of San Angelo
H. W. Lyons
Marvin Simpson
Louida Parker
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Sam Gray
Goldie
C. W. Bannowsky
Bernice
Progressive Club
Dana Dauerty
New York
New York State
Lloyd
Mrs. Dauerty
Miss Ruth
Phoenix
Arizona
A. J. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Maverick Well
Boy Scouts
Methodist
Anson Band
the Enterprise
Maritime Commission
Ame Jc Marine
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