Thompson to attend West Texas Conference
Rev and Mrs J H Thompson left Wednesday for the 1937 West Texas Conference in San Antonio. The Bronte Methodist church reported full payment of annual assessments totaling 2585 dollars and hailed the year as the best in its history. The community hopes the conference will return Reverend Thompson for another year.
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J. H. Thompson
San Antonio
West Texas
Bronte Methodist Church
Thompson
Enterprise
Mazeland School Highlights Education Upgrades
Attendance reaches near perfection as Inspector Murdock and Superintendent Grindstaff praise the year and approve funds. New blackboard study tables for Miss Hash, health charts for grades 4 through 6 and 8, plus maps. Science equipment expansion in high school. A Wingate sing song and strong Runnels County Roar parade presence with forty two participants on October 15.
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Murdock
Grindstaff
Mazeland
Hash
Mazeland School
Wingate
Runnels County Roar
Aff
Dressler Father of Mrs. Tom Carlisle Dies in Sweetwater
Gustav Earnest Adolph Dressler died at the family home in Sweetwater after a heart attack following a stroke. He was born July 31 1858 in Saxony Germany and was a baker for 31 years. Surviving are his companion and seven children including Mrs. Tom Carlisle of Blackwell and Mrs. J P Ayler of August Dressler.
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Gustav Earnest Adolph Dressler
Sweetwater
Saxony
Germany
San Angelo
Dressler
Tom Carlisle
Blackwell
J. P. Ayler
August Dressler
Leo Dressler
Arnold Dressler
Margaret Dressler
Carl Jameson
Midland
California
Bronte B Football Team Beats Ballinger Junior High
Bronte high school B team defeated Ballinger Junior High 19 to 6 last Friday on the local gridiron. Leland Carlton scored Bronte first quarter points and B Modgling added a third period TD as Bronte rallied after Ballinger's fourth quarter score. Starting Bronte lineup listed with Modgling and Carlton among the backs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte High School
Ballinger
Bronte
Leland Carlton
B. Modgling
Shorthorns
W. Modgling
I. H. Ivey
Lid Cumbie
Robert Brunson
Clyde Lee
Robert Buford
Bobby Modgling
Glenn Simpson
J.B. Oliver
Noel Percifull
Marl Spencer
Sam Seay Injured In Car Wreck Near Maine
Sam Seay escaped fatal injuries when his truck overturned while returning home from Bronte. He was taken to a San Angelo hospital in serious condition, then recovered and was sent home Thursday afternoon. He suffered severe cuts to the face and head and heavy bruising with no complications and no further fear for his life.
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Sam Seay
Maine
Bronte
Mr. Seay
San Angelo
Wellington resident Mrs J D White wintering with relatives
Mrs J D White of Wellington travels to spend the season with her daughter Mrs A F Taylor and other relatives.
Scout Den Chiefs and Pack Meetings Set
Scouts details show dens of Wolves Bears and Lions selecting Den Chiefs Ed Williams Billy C Baker and Ivey Eubanks. Cubs will meet weekly Fridays during Recreation period and lists of den members follow for Wolves Bears and Lions with names.
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Bears
Cubs
Wolves
Ed Williams
Billy C. Baker
Lions
Ivey Eubanks
Billy Dan Labenske
Billy Frank Robbins
Leslie Clapp
Bobbie Good
Junior Hensley
Jack Good
Darwin Scott
Clayton Davis
Hubert Whitt
Leonard Heidel
Jack D. Ivey
Jas. Scott
Leo Berry
Dwain L. Hudman
James Weaver Williams
Mathew Caperton
J. Wrinkle
Floyd Hudman
Carroll Hudman
Douglas Buford
Tanald Allard
Card of Thanks for Loss of Father
The Clark family expresses gratitude to friends for kindness and help during their loss of father and grandfather. They note appreciation for support and quote a saying about friendship in need. John Clark and family.
Carnival of the P T A Hallowe'en Carnival Opens
The poem describes a family friendly Hallowe'en carnival hosted by the P T A. Children collect nickels for treats at Beano and Wishing Pond while parents praise the tea room. The event, scheduled for October 29, promises a large, festive evening under one tent and supports the PTA's good work.
P T A Halloween Carnival Offers Relaxation and Low Cost Supper
Hint to tired housewife suggests attending the P T A Halloween Carnival for a relaxing evening and wholesome fun. Families can enjoy a delicious supper at tea rooms with prices cheaper than preparing the same quality foods at home.
Halloween Carnival at Mazeland School Ends in Big Fundraiser
The P T A sponsors a Halloween Carnival at Mazeland School Friday October 29 1 7 with side shows a fortune teller and vendors selling popcorn peanuts and candy There will be costumes a best masquerade prize and proceeds go to the school to fund activities.
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Mazeland School
P.T. A
Community News Highlights Local Visits and Travel
Miss Willie Smith of Dallas returns home after a week with Mr. and Mrs. King Barker. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bedford and daughter plus Miss Novelle Bedford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ju M Ciridwell. Alton Ballew and others were stationed at Phoenix in the CGC Camp. J G Ensor visited relatives in Brownwood. Earnest Overman visited Mrs. Ellen Condra, Sunday morning. Mesdames Lois Willoughby Genevieve Wylie and Edward Rawlings Jr departed Tuesday.
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Willie Smith
Dallas
Mrs. King Barker
Marvin Bedford
Novelle Bedford
Ju. M. Ciridwell
Alton Ballew
Buster Rutherford
Alton Phillips
Jonas Vosburg
Phoenix
Arizona
Earnest Overman
Ellen Condra
Lois Willoughby
Genevieve Wylie
Edward Rawlings Jr
Halloween Shower for Mrs Modgling Hosted by Bridges
Mrs Bridges hosted a Halloween shower on October 20 at her home for Mrs Elmer Modgling. Guests were directed to a spooky dining room and served black coffee and orange cake with Mrs Carroll Robins overseeing the coffee service. The gathering continued with a cat guessing contest in the living room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Bridges
Linnie Percifull
Floyd Modgling
Carroll Robins
Dallas Visit Ties to Rawlings New York World Series Trip
In Dallas the ladies visited their mothers while Mr. Rawlings traveled to New York to attend the world series of football games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Mr. Rawlings
New York
Nine Little Goblins Fete At Mrs Medgling’s Bridal
Mrs Geo Thomas read Nine Little Goblins by James Whitcomb Riley. A witch guest Miss Fay Kirkpatrick told fortunes for guests including the bride Mrs Elmer Medgling who received the witch’s pot of gifts. The bride was surprised with more than fifty gifts. Annie Louise McCleskey kept the bride’s book.
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Geo. Thomas Grave
James Whitcomb Riley
Miss Fay Kirkpatrick
Mrrs
Elmer Medgling
Annie Louise McCleskey
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