Two New Aldermen Elected Last Saturday
Bronte voters chose Ben D. Snead Jr. and Jerry Mack Parker as city aldermen in a light, no opposition election. A total of 56 ballots were cast at city hall with Noah Pruitt Sr. as election judge, replacing Marvin Bryant and Horace Grigg on the council.
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Bronte
Ben D. Snead Jr
Jerry Mack Parker
Noah Pruitt Sr
Snead
Parker
Marvin Bryant
Horace Grigg
Royce Lee
Martin Lee
Bill Clark
Cecil Kemp
Ike era memories linger in Clyde Lee wartime photo
Clyde Lee kept a World War II image from Eisenhower’s headquarters showing Allied planners as they prepared the move of mass forces to Europe. Lee recalls Ike’s friendly greetings then and as president, noting his calm leadership, honesty, and strong handshake.
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Clyde Lee
Dwight D. Eisenhower
England
Europe
Lee
Eisenhower
United States
Ike
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
Churchill
Charles de Gaulle
Pioneer Day Observance Planned in Coke County
A Pioneer Day event is set for April 28 at the recreation hall in Robert Lee to celebrate Coke County’s 893rd birthday. A noon covered dish luncheon will invite all attendees to bring a dish, with Mrs. Bryan Yarbrough of the Coke County Historical Survey Committee welcoming participants.
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Creation Hall
Robert Lee
Coke County
Mrs
Bryan Yarbrough
The
Coke County Histori
Cal Survey Committee
First Baptist Bronte To Host Girls Auxiliary Banquet
The Bronte School lunchroom will host a banquet for junior and intermediate girls of the Girls Auxiliary of the Run nels Baptist Association Friday night. Sponsored by First Baptist Church of Bronte, Mrs. Harry K. Morris said a crowd of about 145 girls and sponsors are expected. Banquet begins at 7 p.m.
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First Baptist
Bronte
The
Runnels Baptist Association
First Baptist Church of
Harry K. Morris
Bronte Students Ready for Regional UIL Contests
Bronte High School prepares for regional UIL events with three students in literary contests Randy Barbee Kenneth Stroebel and Paula Landers set for writing and spelling events April 19 on the Texas Tech campus prelims April 18 at the tech facilities Track entrants include Manfred Thompson and Roger Graves with a 440 relay squad and finals on April 19 Golf and tennis teams may also advance with coaches named to attend If golfers qualify Meadowbrook Golf Course Lubbock April 18.
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Bronte High School
UIL
Lubbock
Randy Barbee
Kenneth Stroebel
Paula Landers
Texas Tech
Meadowbrook
Coronado High School
Barbee
Royce Fancher
Sandra Pollock
Linda Jones
Cecil Toliver
Gaylon Woodard
Clint Low
James Golson
James Raughton
Bronte Track Team Heads to Regional Qualifier Meet
Bronte track and field will compete Saturday at Robert Lee in a regional qualifier. Local qualifiers include Manfred Thompson in the 100 and 220 yard dashes and the sprint relay of Randy Barbee Nicky Arrett Willie Zuniga and Manfred Thompson, with Bobby Skelton listed as an alternate and also qualified in high jump.
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Manfred Thompson
Texas Tech
Randy Barbee
Nicky Arrott
Willie Zuniga
Thompson
Bobby Skelton
Robert Lee
Nicky Arrett
Eisenhower death recalls memories of his guards
The recent death of General Dwight D. Eisenhower stirs memories among Americans who once served with him. Clyde Lee of Bronte shares a photograph of his time in the Military Police unit assigned to protect the general.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Clyde Lee
Bronte
Crusade of the Americas Revival At First Baptist
A revival series will be conducted by First Baptist Bronte from April 13 to 20 led by evangelist Rev. Kenneth W. Vaughan of Eldorado. Walter Johnson of Park Heights Baptist Church San Angelo will direct music with a history across several Texas churches. Services 11 am and 7 pm Sunday, 7 am and 7:30 pm Monday to Friday, Saturday night service only. refreshments served on weekday mornings.
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Kenneth W. Vaughan
First Baptist Church
Eldorado
Eden
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Walter Johnson
Park Heights Baptist Church
San Angelo
Mr. Johnson
Austin
Baylor University
Waco
Southwestern Theological Seminary
Arlington Heights Baptist Church
Portales
N. M
Heights Baptist Church
Albuquerque
College Ave. Baptist Church
North America
Central America
South America
Americas
Lighting Demonstration Planned by West Texas Utilities
A lighting demonstration on Thursday night will show proper outside lighting usage. West Texas Utilities Co will stage the event in the downtown area and invites everyone interested to attend after dark.
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West Texas Utilities Co
Help Yourself and Your Country Buy U S Savings Bonds
A wartime urging campaign promotes purchasing U S Savings Bonds to support national finance. The appeal emphasizes individual duty and collective effort, urging citizens to invest regularly and help fund government needs during the period.
Two New Trustees Named to Board
Bronze School adds two new trustees and reelects one incumbent after last Saturday’s city hall and Green's Store election. R T Caperton led with 80 votes, Delbert R Coulson 79, Joe Rawlings 76. Tay lor and Thomas retire. county results show Glenn reelected at large with 213 votes, Noah Pruitt Sr from precinct 2 with 53, C BE Arrott from precinct 4 with 23. Otis Smith and Tom Green served as election judges at Bronte and Tennyson boxes.
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Bronze School
Green’s
Tennyson
R. T. Caperton
Delbert R. Coulson
Joe Rawlings
Horace Taylor
Bill Thomas
D. K. Glenn
Noah Pruitt Sr
C. BE. Arrott
Otis Smith
Tom Green
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Roger Graves
Kenneth
W. Vaughan
Crusade of the Americas
Baptist Church
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