Melon Exchange Sparks Texas Watermelon Feats
A Texas correspondence recalls a 71 1 2 lb melon sent to Coke County readers and a warm reply praising its flavor. The note mentions seed saving for planting and a playful claim that Coke County outscores Parker County as champion melon growers this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
D. M. West
Mr. West
Abiene
Reporter-News
Frank Grimes
Coke County
Parker County
Texas
Doc Huddleston
Ballinger
Mr. Fletcher
Mr. Grimes
Howard McMahon
Wendell Bedichek
Married Javan Vosburg Weds Ruby Keesee in Hubbard City
Javan Vosburg of Wingate and Miss Ruby Keesee of Bronte were married at the groom’s uncle’s home in Hubbard City on August 19 1989 The bride daughter of Frank Keesee attended Bronte schools and Alpine High School graduating in summer 1938 The groom is a young farmer in his community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javan Vosburg
Wingate
Ruby Keesee
Bronte
Hubbard City
Frank Keesee
Alpine
C C Glenn Celebrates 20th Year As Norton Gin Man
Norton gin man C C Glenn marks twenty years in the cotton business with a new drayage plan paying 50 cents per bale. Farmers may haul to Norton or other markets, retaining the drayage credit, praising his fair dealing and service to Norton’s cotton trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Glenn
Norton
Glenn
Mr. Glenn
Norton, Winters, Ballinger
Bronte
Local Visits Highlight Weekend from Robert Lee to San Antonio
Mr and Mrs M J Golden of Robert Lee visited their daughter Mrs Ben Berry and Mr Berry Saturday night. Mr and Mrs J C Bass of Brownsville visited Mr and Mrs R J Gaines. Mrs Bass is sister of Mrs Gaines. Mrs R M Pendergrast from Abilene is visiting mother Mrs Eaton. Mrs C R Hardy hosts guests Mrs A H Veckart Mr and Mrs G R Grimes and Miss Lila Bell Dickehut of San Antonio. Roy Eaton returned from visits to Lubbock Plainview and Lockney reporting a wonderful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Golden
Robert Lee
Ben Berry
Mr. Berry
J. C. Bass
Brownsville
R. J. Gaines
Mrs. Bass
Gaines
Mrs. R. M. Pendergrast From
Abilene
Mrs. Eaton
C. R. Hardy
A. H. Veckart
G. R. Grimes
Lila Bell Dickehut
San Antonio
Texas
Veckert
Mrs. Hardy
Roy Eaton
Lubbock
Plainview
Lockney
Stray Yearling Found Near Tennyson Might Be Yours
A stray yearling was found about a week ago a half mile east of Tennyson. The owner must prove ownership and cover the incurred expenses including this notice to claim the animal. Contact J. M. Myers in Tennyson, Texas. Bronte will play Wall at Bronte Sunday afternoon.
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Tennyson
J. M. Myers
Texas
Bronte
Wall
Bronte P T A Holds Its First Meet Of Year
The Bronte P T A held its first executive meeting of the year with Mrs. C C Glenn as hostess. Officers and committee members present included E Arrott president B E Modgling vice president B B Covey Bronze schools superintendent Flora Smith treasurer Lucy Warner by laws and procedures Alfred Taylor finance committee Walter Modgling room representative A N Rawlings historian H O Whitt student aid George Thomas program W W Millikin publicity chairman C C Glenn membership. An enjoyable afternoon was spent and refreshments were served.
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Bronte P.T.A
C. C. Glenn
E. Arrott
B. E. Modgling
B. B. Covey
Bronze Schools
Flora Smith
Lucy Warner
Alfred Taylor
P. E. Wilks
National P. T. A. Magazine
Janie Hull
Baptist Revival Adds 13 Members By Baptism
The Baptist revival led by Pastor J. E. Eldridge and Rev. R. N. Greer concluded Sunday night after two weeks of meetings. Fifteen new members were added to the Bangs church by baptism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Eldridge
R. N. Greer
Baptist Church
Bangs
Eldridge
Ifteen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Texas Theatre
Motion Pictures
Victor McLaglen
Chester Morris
Blondie
Penny Singleton
Arthur Lake
Baby
Alamo Theatre
the Boss
Maltinee
Claudette Colbert
Don Ameche
Pacific Liner
Gere Elo
Mr. Elo
C.C. Glenn
Ann
Frank Grim
R. C. Maddox
Winters, Texas
Bronte P. T. A
F. C. B. Norton
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