Dickey Corrects Biography Note in Local Letter
Bronte Texas October 21 1933 Hon Frank C Dickey writes to Bronte Enterprise correcting San Angelo Standards coverage of his congressional candidacy He explains he was born and raised in Coke County and wishes that fact to be noted He adds he intends to be buried there and endorses his lifelong ties to the county.
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Ballinger
Texas
Bronte Enterprise
Bronte
San Angelo Standard
Congress
Coke County
Coke
San Angelo
Frank C. Dickey
Judge Dickey
Rabies in Texas Raises Public Health Awareness
In Austin on October 2 1938 the State Hygienic Laboratory reported over two thousand animal heads examined for rabies with about one quarter testing positive. Three hundred twenty seven people received treatment. guidance covers bite safety and post exposure steps, including injunctions on proper head handling and seasonal disease patterns.
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Austin
Texas
State
State Department of Health
State Laboratory
Pasteur Institute
Bronte Rural High School Budget Hearing Set
Bronte Rural High School District No will hold a public hearing on the budget for the 1983 1934 school year at the Bronte school auditorium on Monday night November 18 1935 WT. O. Whitt secretary Bronte Rural School Board
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Bronte Rural High School
Bronte School
WT. O. Whitt
Bronte Rural School Board
New Clothes Push as NRA Codes Raise Wages for Garment Workers
A newspaper piece arguing women should buy new dresses now cites NRA dress industry codes raising wages and shortening hours, boosting value in woolens and silk rayon goods. It condemns sweatshops, notes earlier wages and low prices, and urges timely purchases before January sales.
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Mother
NRA
NRA Act Support Ad Runs in Bronte Texas
A political advertisement lists businesses and citizens backing the National Recovery Act. Signed by local merchants and residents including First National Bank Bronte San Angelo Telephone Company Keeney's Variety Store and other community members.
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First National Bank
Bronte
Texas
SAN Angelo Telephone Company
Keeney’s
U. L. Crist
T. C. Price & Company
Kbel Etcher
Farmer and Ranchman Planters Gin Company
W.H. Maxwell, Jr
Continental Oil Agent Home Motor Company
Cumbie & CO
W. Modgling
Grocery & Market JR
Grocery & Market JR. Percifull
J. W. Wall
ICE Company
BE. Modgling
Magnolia
the Bronte Enterprise
C. N. Baker
F.L. Clark
Miss Holder Becomes Gamma Society Member
Miss Mary Louise Hoteuer of Bronte has been formally initiated into Gamma Literary Soviets of Baylor College for Women. This society is one of three social groups for freshmen on campus, Alpha Beta and Gamma, directing underclass social activities.
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Enterprise
Belton
Texas
Mary Louise Hoteuer
Bronte
Gamma Literary Soviets
Baylor College
Infant Daughter Dies in Hayrick
The two month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jhon Eubanks of Hayrick died early Thursday morning October 26 1983. The burial followed services led by Revs. Lewis Stucky Wallace N Danson and the writer. The bereaved couple received sympathy from friends. Mr and Mrs J W Carter of Dallas are guests this week of Mrs Carter’s parents Mr and Mrs F C Rawlings.
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Jhon Eubanks
Hayrick
Lewis Stucky
Wallace N. Danson
J. W. Carter
Dallas
Mrs. Carter
F.C. Rawlings
Fishes Caught by Thousands in Colorado River Near Robert Lee
Report notes massive catch of small fishes in the Colorado river near Robert Lee. The sighting suggests an unusual abundance and prompts local interest, with no further details on cause or impact provided.
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Colorado River
Robert Lee
Old-Time Friends Plan River Talkfest Delayed By Fishing
Revs. Lewis Stucky and J W Leggitt of Robert Lee planned a quiet river getaway to talk, but they were too busy catching fish to converse. They will set another day to meet and discuss.
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Lewis Stucky
J. W. Leggitt
Robert Lee
For Sale About 900 Bundles Ecod Hige Rae In Field
Advertising note lists 900 bundles at 2 1 2 cents per bundle delivered and 3 1 2 cents per bundle. Mentions J. A. Branaman as contact. Local social note recalls Dr. and Mrs. L A Griffin and Leighton visiting editors, after Carlsbad trip to a sanitarium. Dr. Griffin runs a Snyder sanitarium and had to return.
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J. A. Branaman
L.A. Griffin
Gon. Leighton
Suvler
Carlsbad
Tornado Named Most Frequent US Disaster in Red Cross Report
Relief annuals from the American Red Cross show tornadoes as the most frequent disaster across eighteen states last year. They killed 326 people, injured 2,755, and left 21,728 homeless or otherwise affected, with 44 tornadoes reported.
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United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Earthquake Toll Hits Southern California In March Disaster
A severe earthquake killed 95 people and injured 4,911 with thousands of homes destroyed across Southern California last March. The Red Cross faced ground fire while delivering relief and spent a relief fund of $411,000 over more than three months to aid the needy.
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California
Red Cross
Payne Serves as Red Cross Chairman for Twelfth Year
John Barton Payne, a retired judge and international lawyer, continues as chairman of the American Red Cross in his twelfth year. His unpaid service spans appointments under five presidents: Wilson Harding Coolidge Hoover and Roosevelt.
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John Barton Payne
American Red Cross
United States
Wilson
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
Roosevelt
Red Cross Life Saving and First Aid Courses Highlight
The article notes Red Cross life saving and first aid courses as vital public services with guards and lifeguards trained under Red Cross experts. It cites 66 584 first aid certificates and 78 795 life saving certificates issued that year.
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Red Cross
America
Lhat
Red Cross Faces Worst Veteran Claims Load Since World War
War veterans face unprecedented Red Cross claims workload driven by new regulations. Across 3,263 chapters home service workers assisted 411,124 ex service men and families last year while aiding 7,546 regular army and navy personnel.
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Red Cross
Army
Navy
Meritn
An Army of Children in Junior Red Cross Work
The Junior Red Cross last year counted 6,629,868 members across boys and girls in schools public private and parochial. They volunteered in hospitals for orphans and the aged and aided classmates with eye glasses and other services.
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Red Cross
Boya Ara
Juntore
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Frank Dickey
Geo. T. Whson
P. O
Central National Bank
Ao San Angelo Texas
Miss Holder
Gamma Society
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