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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
5
The Home Motor Company demonstrates tractor farming on a 127 acre field with cotton yields of about fifty bales expected, noting deep early plowing and shallow final passes. Skeptics doubted tractor farming but the harvest shows progress with reduced Johnson grass and projected cheaper feed for 1926.
The fourth quarter conference of the Bronze Charge Methodist Church was held. The report notes fine condition of church work and references the pastorate and related duties.
The Enterprise expresses sincere thanks to all subscribers renewing their subscriptions. It notes being overwhelmed by renewals but avoids naming individuals, praising loyalty and the newspaper’s aim to serve the community with a strong local weekly voice.
A fragmented report notes a vehicle caried by Rawlings who whipped and raced down the quay. The brief mentions a ship or cargo and an event around transportation. No clear names or dates are fully legible.
Professor Carl Tankersley, Norton school principal, announces the opening of the Norton school next Monday October 19 with a full faculty. The staff includes Miss Mary Middleton and Miss Robbie Elliott in the grammar department and kindergarten duties, Miss Elliott from Sul Ross Normal Alpine, Mrs Robert Ford and Miss Della Harding in four primary grades, Miss Emma Alice Walker music, Miss Edith McShan expression, and several returning teachers. Superintendent R E White and county agents Lehmberg and Field will attend opening day. patrons urged to attend as the school looks to a great year.
Rainy morning kept many away from the Cole County Singing Convention in Bronte but afternoon sun brought a huge turnout from surrounding areas. The program featured class singing and quartets with a wholesome noon lunch. The next event will be the fourth Sunday in November at Valley View.
An Episcopalian minister denounces going to church as a bad habit when leaders betray Christ’s principles and foster hypocrisy. He contrasts this with praise for churches that live by New Testament laws, foster humility, fellowship, and mutual aid, praising truly devout congregations.
Friday morning last week the Confederate Veterans gathered at Simmons University Abi lene chapel by invitation of President Deedee Sandefer. Verna Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs 0 M Smith of Ere, wrote about the old soldiers' simple worship and the Dixie band moment with a waving Confederate flag.
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