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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1933
Page
3
Bandits hid near Gulf Refining Company warehouse and shouted stick em up. Night watchman T F Sims reached for his gun, was shot, and bandits fled toward the railroad. A large posse began a man hunt as details continued on the last page.
Blackwell and its sister town Bronte unite to form a progressive Commercial club. J. C. Robins named president with Rev. Cecil Fox as secretary. The September 21 1933 meeting set by laws and committees to promote industrial educational and social growth. First street entertainment planned for September 28 with refreshments and rural participation. The effort aims to boost town morale and fall winter business.
Miss Opal Bledsoe as honoree at a shower hosted by Nelda Clark Ana McCleskey and Mrs Geo Chisholm in Blackwell. The festive event coincided with the town’s new Commercial Club launch and a large crowd attended. Rev Cecil Fox led the program with addresses music and refreshments. The gathering aimed to build community spirit and foster town progress.
A number of Blackwell youths have left to pursue higher education. Edward Sweet and Robert English enrolled at Alexus Tech in Lubbock. Leo Corley also studies in Lubbock. Ruth Carter is at Simmons University in Abilene after winning a Simmons scholarship last year. Rev. and Mrs. John English moved to Abilene for theological studies at McMurry. Lucile Vivian is a sophomore at Abilene Christian College.
The Methodist church lists Sunday School at 10 A M and preaching at 11 A M with a sermon titled The More Earnest Heed. Epworth League at 7 P M and evening worship at 7 45 P M. The text notes a new year for Sunday School and urges all to attend and sign the new class rolls.
Mrs Royce Hayley hosted a bridge club gathering Wednesday at Mrs R J Hayley’s home. Ice cream and cake were served to attendees including Mesdames Roe Williams Mae Powell W W Ivey Cumbie Ivey W H Maxell Me Me Alfred Taylor and others with several guests from San Angelo and Center Point noted.
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