Bronte School Board Elects Morrow and Richards
Jacob B. Morrow and Conda O. Richards win seats on the Bronte School Board of Trustees after a Saturday election with 270 total votes cast. Election judge D. K. Glenn presided at Bronte City Hall and Green's Store in Tennyson. clerks were Mrs. Otis Smith and Mrs. Wayne Dunnam.
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Jacob B. Morrow
Conda O. Richards
Bronte School
Bronte City Hall
Green‘s
Tennyson
E. L. Cusmglchae
Bill Thomas
J. B. Morrow
C. O. Richards
Morrow
Thomas
D. K. Glenn
Otis, Smith
Wayne
Dunnam
Bronte Wins 3rd at Bangs Meet with Eight Men
Despite tennis conflicts and Coach N. M. Curlee taking eight athletes, Bronte scored 47 points to finish third at the Bangs track meet. Jim Morrow won the high jump, the 440 relay team placed second with 44.9 seconds, Edwin McDaniel claimed a 100 yard dash third, and McDaniel placed sixth in broad jump.
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N. M. Curlee
Bangs
Bronte
Jim Morrow
Mike McKown
Ronnie Lee
Royce Lee
Edwin McDaniel
McDaniel
Morrow
Funeral services held for Mrs. Bessie Bruce
Mrs. Bessie Bruce 8A died Saturday at the Clark home in Tennyson after years of ill health. Born March 3, 1880 in Hamilton County, she lived in Loraine before joining the Clark family. She was twice married to Hugh J. Askins and J. M. Bruce, both deceased. She was a Loraine Methodist Church member. Survived by seven nephews and two nieces. Clift Funeral Home in charge.
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Loraine
Methodist
Bessie Bruce
Bruce
John Clark
Tennyson
Clark
Hamilton County
Hugh J. Askins
J. M. Bruce
Golf Winners Named at Singing Hills Bronte Event
Winners in last Sunday's Scotch foursome at Singing Hills Golf Course Bronte County Park were Clint Low James Golson Clyde Lee and Brian Richards first with 22. Second placed James Scott Conda Richards Elroy Butler and David Sims with 27. Third were George Latimer Curtiss Rouge Bob Bell and J C Mullins. The 22 was the best score ever turned in for the threesome or foursome matches held here regularly.
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Singing Hills
Bronte County Park
Clint Low
James Golson
Clyde Lee
Brian Richards
James Scott
Conda Richards
Elroy Butler
David Sims
George Latimer
Curtiss Rouge
Bob Bell
J. C. Mullins
Junior High Fifth In Silver Track Meet
The junior high team finished fifth at a tough Silver meet last Saturday. Bronte's results included Don Hageman fourth in discus, Doug McCutchen second in 5 yard dash and fifth in 100 yard dash, Davis Corley high jump, Brock fourth in broad jump, Corley second in 440 relay, and the team placing fifth in the relay event.
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Bronte
Don Hageman
Doug McCutchen
McCutchen
Davis Corleyard
Victor
Brock
Corley
The Family Wholesome and Happy program at PTA event
Darrell Hawley of San Angelo accepted bronze for the American Cancer Society as the program titled The Family Wholesome and Happy is set for April 14. Local Boy Scout troops will lead devotional and pledge with rhythm band entertainment directed by Mrs. George Thomas. PTA members and friends are invited per Mrs. QO. L. Shurley.
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Darrell Hawley
San Angelo
American Cancer Society
George Thomas
PTA
QO. L. Shurley
Mrs. Le tha Matter Dies in Las Vegas
Mrs. Ernest Seay was informed Tuesday night of the death of her sister Mrs. Le tha Matter in Las Vegas. Formerly Le thal Malone, she lived in the Oak Creek community years ago. The message arrived too late for the funeral.
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Ernest Seay
Letha Matter
Las Vegas
Visitors to Ernest Seay Home Include Norton Residents
Recent visitors at the Ernest Seay residence were Mrs. Marvin Turner and Mrs. W. A. Inman, both of Norton.
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Ernest Seay
Marvin Turner
W. A. Inman
Norton
Bronze one act play takes district second place
The district contest held last Thursday night at Robert Lee awarded a bronze one act play with cast members Jerry Don Holcombe Kathy Terry Jan Wilkins and Jimmy Wells. Holcombe won the outstanding actor award and special recognition was given to Miss prety.
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Jerry Don Holcombe
Jan Wilkns
Jimmy Wells
Kathy Terry
Robert Lee
Jan Wilkins
Holcombe
Tennis Teams Stun Opponents in District 73 B Meet
In San Angelo last Friday District 73 B action saw seven of twelve first places captured by the host teams. Bronte entered eight events with no junior teams while the elementary entrants posted a perfect 1 000. Firsts went to David Glenn in boys singles, Doug McCutchen and Charles Masterson in boys doubles, Melody Holcombe in girls singles, Janie Collins and Kreta Riker in girls doubles. in high school Glenn Sims won boys singles, Barry Curlee and Jimmy Wells won boys doubles, and Jan Wilkins with Joanna Kay Denman won girls doubles.
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James Golson
San Angelo
Bronte
David Glenn
Doug McCutchen
Charles Masterson
Melody Holcombe
Janie Collins
Kreta Riker
Glenn Sims
Barry, Curlee
Jimmy Wells
Jan Wilkins
Joanna Kay Denman
Mrs Cantfta Olivas Visits From Albuquerque
Mrs Cantfta Olivas from Albuquerque New Mexico visits the Manuel Reyes and Simon Olivas families.
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Manuel Reyes
Simon Olivas
Cantfta Olivas
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Royce Lee Elected Mayor of Bronte
Royce Lee won the Bronte mayoral race Tuesday with 136 votes while opponent H O Whitt had 73. Two new council members joined an incumbent for two year terms as 217 voters turnout. Elmer Hurley led the ticket for council with 159, Billy Joe Luckett 157, Martin Lee 121. Matthew Caperton 107. James O Pitts 69. Holdover council members are Royce Fancher and C Bruton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royce Lee
Bronte
O Whitt
Elmer Hurley
Billy Joe Luckett
Martin Lee
Luckett
Matthew Caperton
James O. Pitts
Royce Fancher
C. Bruton
Noah Pruitt Sr
Charlie’ ‘Keeney
Dwain’ Pruitt
Norman R. Riker
Cecil Kemp
Braves to Play Softball and Baseball This Week
Braves face Sterling City in a softball game tonight and St Joseph Hawks of San Angelo in a Sunday baseball clash. Manager Gilbert Basuez says both games should be thrilling after a close 87 loss to Ballinger last Sunday. Basquez appeals for donations to buy balls bats and equipment, with contributions at The Enterprise office or to Basquez.
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Bronze Braves
Sterling City
St. Joseph Hawks
San Angelo
Gilbert Basuez
Braves
Ballinger
Basquez
Bronte Baseballers
Track and Volleyball on UIL Schedule This Weekend
Track and volleyball appear on the UIL calendar for this weekend. The district track meet takes place Saturday at Big Spring and the volleyball district contest Friday at Forsan. The high school girls team defeated Robert Lee yesterday, with events starting at 4. Elementary and high school track athletes join the meet at Howard County Junior College, beginning at 9 a.m.
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Big Spring
Forsan
Robert Lee Day School
Howard County Junior College
Methodist Bible School Set for June at Bronte
First Methodist Church Bronte announces Vacation Bible School to run June 8 to 13 with four age divisions. Director Mrs. Bill Thomas named. Kindergarten teachers Mrs. John Nelson and Mrs. Elmer Modgling. Primary teachers Mrs. O. L. Shurley and Mrs G. W Murphy. Juniors Mrs A. S. Masterson and Mrs. Ernest Ivey. Junior High teachers Mrs. Royce Lee and Mrs. D. K. Glenn. A Bible school teachers training institute will be held April 14 at St. Luke's in San Angelo. attendees to bring sack lunches and meet at 8:30 p.m.
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First Methodist Church
Bronte
Bill Thomas
John Nelson
Elmer Modgling
O. L. Shurley
G. W Murphy
A. S. Masterson
Ernest Ivey
Royce Lee
D. K. Glenn
St. Luke's Methodist Church
San Angelo
Farm Bureau Sets 1964 Membership Goal for Coke County
Coke County Farm Bureau sets a 1964 membership goal of 240 and urges members to recruit neighbors. The announcement followed a Tuesday dinner meeting at First Methodist Church Bronte. Directors noted policy conflicts with HR A106 and discussed funding for volunteer fire departments attending state fire school. Queen Contest plans include a talent show and improved district results.
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Coke County Farm Bureau
Bureau
United States
First Methodist
Bronte
Bill
Farm Bureau
State Fire Department
Claude Anderson
Fred McCabe Jr
Dallas
McCabes
Wayne
Former Resident Robert Bowden Dies at 66
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday at Carlton for Robert T. Bowden 66 a former resident of this area He died Tuesday at Carlton where he resided Burial will be in Evant Cemetery He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs R S Bowden early day residents of the Bronte and Maverick areas
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Carlton
Robert T. Bowden
Mr. Bowden
R. S. Bowden
Bronté
Maverick
Evant Cemetery
Waiting Eye Surgery for Bronte Student in Houston
Kenneth Wilkins son of Mr and Mrs L L Wilkins is a Bronte High School junior in Methodist Hospital Houston awaiting eye surgery in room 597. His family accompanies him in Houston for the procedure.
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Kenneth Wilkins
L. L. Wilkins
Bronte High School
Methodist Hospital
Houston
Wilkins
Mr. and Mrs. Strickland Vacation Visits Reported
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Strickland spent last weekend in Whitney with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Davis and her brother Herschel Davis. They also visited in Brownwood with his sister Mrs. W. E. Johnson and family.
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Guy Strickland
Whitney
W. T. Davis
Herschel Davis
Brownwood
W. E. Johnson
Arrests Made In Threat Case Near Blackwell
Nate Smith of near Blackwell was arrested in Sweetwater by Deputy Jesse Parker and Ranger Gene Graves and charged in Justice Roy Ross's court with threat to kill Howard Brock, commissioner of precinct 2. Smith was held on $1,500 bond.
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Nate Smith
Near Blackwell
Sweetwater
Jesse Parker
Bronte
Gene Graves
Roy Ross
Howard Brock
Smith
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Bessie
Hurley
L Lee
Methodist Bible School
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