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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1971
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Roy J Ball plan a Saturday opening for their new Bronte food store on Highway 277 in a building formerly used as a W D McDonald grocery. They came from San Angelo with three children and will offer groceries meats produce dairy and household items with hours 7 am to 9 pm. A formal opening is planned in a few weeks.
Bronte plans district competition in San Angelo on April 14 and 15. Elementary boys singles include Bobby Bailey and Alan Barbee with David Chapman as alternate. boys doubles teams Alexander and Raughton, with Marvin Ensor and Mark Lee and Kevin Gibbs as alternates. Girls singles feature Julie Snead and Sherrie Coulson with Jodie Freeman as alternate. Senior division lists Joe Basquez and Steve Clark in boys singles and Michelle Golson with Andra Cooper in girls singles. Jolene Vaughn and Melissa Lee in girls doubles and Susan Cumbie with Dana Lee as alternates. Bronte also fields a girls trophy hopeful with Jean Ann Baughton and Norma Thompson.
Bronze girls win first regional round over Bola Tuesday night and advance to the regional meet at Levelland on Saturday April 17. They face the winner of District 3-B and 4-B at 10 45 a m. Coaches include Mrs Zula Sweeten. Bronte wins first game 16 14 and second 15 11 with scorers Dana Lee Sallie Richard Susan Cumbie Joline Vaughn Melissa Lee Michelle Goslzon Cathy Bryan.
Bronze track team finished fifth with 48 points as Eldorado narrowly beat Mason 80 to 79 for first. Danny Cooper of Bronte won high jump tying the Relays record at 6-1 and placed in hurdles and pole vault. Donnie Thompson of Bronte won the 100 yard dash in 10.4.
Mr and Mrs E G Corky Collins bought the Enco Service Station on Highway 277 from Mr and Mrs Jamez Arnold Tidwell. They took over last week and will offer Enco products Atlas batteries tires and accessories. Tidwells also run a customer thank you ad in this issue.
Sunrise services will be atop Mt. Margaret at Tennyson Easter Sunday directed by Garry Bivins of San Angelo. A second service at Tennyson Baptist Church runs at the same time for those who do not climb. Breakfast afterward. All residents are invited.
Mrs Thomas wife of Mr George Thomas resigns from Bronte School board after 42 years with Bronte and 46 years teaching. She teaches second grade and has made many memories with students and community. She plans to travel and see the world and says Bronte School is the best she has seen.
Easter holiday break announced for Bronte Schools with classes dismissed Wednesday afternoon and students and teachers off until Tuesday morning.
Miles edged Bronte 106 to 101 at the Forsan UIL Literary Meet as Bronte advances four students to regionals in Lubbock. Paula Landers led Bronte in multiple events with top finishes, joined by teammates Hooper Snead and others. Other district entrants included Mertzon Eden Wall Sterling City Christoval Paint Rock Garden City.
A nurses aide course started at Bronte City Hall with 30 participants enrolled, taught by Mrs. Dora Allen under Tom Green County Community Action Council sponsorship via Bradford Multipurpose Center. Classes run Mondays and Tuesdays 4 to 6 p.m. for 72 hours of instruction.
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