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worked with others in setting up a school. He
operated his business finances much like a
bank-extended credit, made loans to his
customers and others, accepted deposits of
cash, accepted drafts from other banks, etc.
In 1910, with the help of J.W. Butler, he
secured a loan of $10,000 from an individual
in Colorado to use as the capital stock for the
charter of First Guaranty State Bank at
Cranfills Gap. Bronstad was on the Board of
Directors who elected him first president.
He was associated with W.T. Tergerson,
Pitt Barnes and H.E. Tippet in organizing
the Cranfills Gap Development Company in
1913. This organization brought about the
move of the business section to its present
location.
In 1904, G.O. and Laura Bronstad enjoyed
several days at the World's Fair in St. Louis.
The Fair was in celebration of the centennial
of the Louisiana Purchase.
He made two trips back to Norway. Otto
Reesing accompanied him on the second trip
in 1914. They narrowly missed being stran-
ded in Europe when World War I began.
G.O. Bronstad died in the family home in
Cranfills Gap, 1937. Chris Rhone wrote in the
History of Cranfills Gap, "For fifty years
until his death, Bronstad's Store was the
heart and soul of Cranfills Gap. He befrien-
ded many with credit, when the giving was a
real sacrifice to his business and his family,
but many forgot to pay him. But through it
all he lived a life radiating friendship and
good will."BRONSTAD,]
by Homer Bronstad
HOMER FAMILY
F135he earned his Bachelor's and Master's de-
grees.
In 1932, he was married to Travis Knud-
son, daughter of Martin and Rosie Knudson,
in St. Olaf Lutheran Church at Cranfills Gap.
He was a teacher and principal at Boggy,
Cayote, and Mustang schools. He served as
superintendent of Cranfills Gap schools
during the time Boggy, Meridian Creek, Mt.
View and Mustang were consolidated to form
the present school system.
Homer and Travis built their house in
1936. Gorlyn was born in 1937. In 1939,
Maurice joined the family just in time to
move to Blanket, Texas (Brown County)
where Homer accepted the position of super-
intendent of Blanket schools. The family was
joined by the third son, John David, in 1943,
as the family was moving back to Cranfills
Gap. Homer and Otto Reesing bought the
Bronstad Store. Homer was drafted into the
Navy in 1945. After the war ended, he
returned to Cranfills Gap where he and his
brother Clyde bought the Bronstad Store.
They managed the store for two years. Then
Homer decided to go back into the teaching
field. Clyde moved to Fort Worth.
In 1947, Homer accepted the position of
Distributive Education Coordinator in the
Vernon schools.
In 1951, the family moved to Denton,
Texas, where Homer served as Coordinator
for Distributive Education in Denton High
School. This was the last move for the family,
as Denton continues to be "home."
In 1957, Homer became consultant for the
Texas Education Agency. He retired in 1971.
Travis enrolled in North Texas State Univer-
sity where she earned her Bachelor's and
Master's Degrees in elementary education.
She taught second grade for twenty years-vA
Homer and Travis (Knudson) Bronstad, 1945. Sons: John David, Gorlyn, Maurice.
Homer Hansen Bronstad was born in
Cranfills Gap, Texas in 1907, the son of G.O.
Bronstad and Laura Hansen Bronstad. He
attended the Cranfills Gap schools, Clifton
College, and the University of Texas wheretwelve of these were at North Texas State
University Laboratory School as a teacher
and trainer in the student teaching program.
She retired in 1973.
Since their retirement, they have traveledextensively in the United States, Canada,
Hawaii, Biblelands and eight countries in
Europe-including Norway. A "special" on
this trip was visiting the house where Hom-
er's father had lived until he came to
America.
The family started tent camping in 1955.
Five winters were spent in the Rio Grande
Valley with friends from Denton.
In 1978, Homer developed glaucoma, so
this ended the travel-trailering days. They
have continued to travel by plane, train, bus
and car to visit their sons and families with
some sightseeing, including attending an
Elderhostel.
Being together, as a family, continues to be
important. All are active in church, school,
business and community.
Gorlyn graduated from Southern Method-
ist University with a degree in Mechanical
Engineering. He married Jane Lakie. They
have two children-David and Mary. Both are
graduates of A&M University. Mary is
married to Kenneth Lawrence. Gorlyn is
National Manager of manufacturing services
for Moore Business Forms. They live in
Libertyville, Illinois.
Maurice received his Architectural Engi-
neering Degree from the University of Texas.
He married Roxie Churchill. They have four
children-Kandi, Debra, Scott and Mark.
Kandi graduated from the University of
Texas and is married to Randy Fuchs. The
other three are university students. Maurice
works for Southwest Research Institute with
a specialty in guard rail safety. They live in
San Antonio.
David graduated from North Texas State
University with a degree in accounting. He
married Joann Griffin. They have two sons-
David, II and Jason. They live in Edmond,
Oklahoma and attend school there. David
served two years in the Army. He is vice
president in charge of electronic consumer
sales for Delaney's in Oklahoma City.
In 1982, the Bronstad sons and families
honored their parents with a reception for
their Golden Wedding Celebration. Homer
and Travis continue to be grateful for many
blessings.
by Homer Bronstad
BRONSTAD, LEROY
SEE STORY F730
* BRONSTAD, MAY PERNELLA
F136
May Pernella, daughter of Martha and
Christian O. Bronstad, was the third daugh-
ter and eighth child in the family. She was
born February 17, 1890, and was raised
during the time of the wide-brimmed, merry-
widow hats and the high-buttoned shoes.
After her years in the Harmony School, she
attended Clifton Lutheran College. She spent
some years as saleslady with the Clifton
Mercantile Co., Clifton. Later she took a
business course in Hill Business College,
Waco. Thereafter she was employed as
bookkeeper for Freeman Grocery in Waco.
Later she was employed in the business office
of Goldstein-Migel in Waco.
Although doing well in the business world,
she was not settled or satisfied. Deeply rooted
in her nature, there seemed to be a desire for
service-where she could be active in minist-
ering to people who needed her help. In
response to this apparent call, she, together,AOL
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