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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1939
Page
3
Mrs Irene Hunt Ellis of Blackwell is highlighted as one of Texas rare women pharmacists. A native Texan, she has spent most of her life in the state and is noted for her outstanding attainments among women in Texas.
Mrs Irene Ellis of Blackwell manages Hunt Drug with her husband E L Ellis. A licensed Texas pharmacist she grew up with the trade and has worked in all store departments. The Hunts’ drugstore, once run by her father D T Hunt, is noted as a leading West Texas store carrying rattlesnake antitoxin for miles around.
The Bronte Service Club met Wednesday at noon with President H. O. Whitt presiding and Gilbert Case's luncheon. Reports from committees highlighted road plans near Oak Creek and J. B. McCutchen field, a blinker installation, and a planned trades outreach. Covey outlined the Maine and Bronte school district consolidation election set for October 7, with Prof. Covey contributing analysis in next week’s Enterprise.
The young mens class of the Baptist Sunday School held a sunset barbecue at the church Monday evening. Dr. A. D. Foreman Jr pastor of the First Baptist Church San Angelo was the speaker. His address drew high praise from attendees.
Williams travels from Stephenville to the plains country and finds crops there not very encouraging. He calls the visit delightful and notes his extended trip for the record.
Mrs Ellis from Blackwell and Bronte Sweetwater area gains praise for achievements as a registered pharmacist while her junior year at the University of Texas shapes a medical career. She is noted for wide friendships and careful work ethic.
The Blackwell Methodist church under Rev. I. F. Huckabee is constructing a native stone annex for Sunday school use. The substantial addition will enhance the church’s Sunday school work and reflect stable finances during wartime.
The Y. W. A. meeting on September 18 established the Lucille Regan Circle name after Lucille Reagen. Members approved new prayer day October 2 with a meeting at Mrs. Otis Smith and began a book study The Wondering Jew. Various committee duties were outlined and will report monthly. by laws and constitution were read and adopted.
Bronte baseball club tops Veribest 6 to 4 in the Concho Basin League playoff opener. Pitcher Marvin Corley earns praise for a sharp performance while Luke Scott and Homer Walton contribute strong defense and timely hitting. Crowd turnout pleased with the show.
Bronte Longhorns defeated Talpa 6-0 in their season opener. The team showed fight and good coaching. Next game is at Sonora on September 23.
G A Best spent the weekend with his brother at Lameau where they enjoyed quiet time together and discussed family matters.
A reflective poem urges reaching out to a sad friend to lift spirits. It encourages kindness, friendship, and sharing burdens to bring light and joy. The verses repeat that helping others rekindles hope, frees the heart, and makes life feel meaningful and golden.
Dr. J Leonard lists births since the last Enterprise report. Jimmie Royce born September 7 to Mr and Mrs J L Brun. Francis Florenc born September 13 to Mr and Mrs Millard Mc Kinney. Wanda Maurine born September 15 to Mr and Mrs Hardie Kirkland. Dorothy Charlene born September 21 to Mr and Mrs Charles Franklin.
Floyd Bridges took four Bronte boys to A and M College on Monday to begin study. The students are Earl Frank Glenn Edward Cumbie Abe Caudle and Louis Bridges with Mr Bridges returning Monday night.
Mr and Mrs Carl Robinson visit Mr and Mrs H M Robinson in Fort Smith Arkansas Carl drives for a major Arkansas bus company on the Fort Smith to Little Rock 163 mile route Friends greet the couple and their bride with warm welcomes.
A damaged line in the record notes a brother is gradually deteriorating, with reference to a lingering illness and worsening condition. The fragment hints at concern for the ill sibling and a decline in health.
Elrod Furniture in Sweetwater displays a new Cavalier line including cedar lined bedroom suites. The long established store emphasizes fair dealing and invites customers, especially ladies, to inspect prices and selections for fall furniture needs.
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