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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1967
Page
5
The Coke County Roping Club sponsors a Junior Rodeo on Saturday night at 8 p.m. in the roping arena north of the Robert Lee highway. J. Lee Ensor, club president, said many youngsters have entered.
Coke County Roping Club hosts junior rodeo this Saturday with nine events for local youths. A parade at 4 30 PM in Bronte promotes the event. admission is 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults.
The 1967 Longhorns begin pre season practice under Coach Cecil Toliver with about 30 players, 20 returning lettermen. They host Santa Anna at Stephenson Field on Aug 25 and Merkel for a Sept 1 scrimmage before opening the season Sept 8 at Bangs and Sept 15 at home against Robert Lee Bronte.
Bronte School opens in a week with high school registrations on Tuesday and Wednesday and elementary on the first day of school. Seniors register at 10 am Tuesday, juniors at 2 pm Tuesday, sophomores at 10 am Wednesday, and freshmen at 2 pm Wednesday. All high school registration is in the lunchroom. Superintendent Barbee says enrollment may reach 3820 with 115 in high school and 206 in elementary, and notes no resignations. Buses run on the start date and only service vehicles may enter campus rear entrance to reduce accidents. deliveries use the street in front. The new building is in full use with added drinking fountains to ease traffic.
The 51st District Court convenes Monday with Judge Joe L. Mays presiding. Forty eight jurors were summoned for 10 a.m. reporting, four civil cases listed including Ennis Favors vs Adams, Sammy Moser vs Liberty Mutual, R C Patterson vs Red Oliver, and John H Beard vs Fidelity & Casualty. Five other docket items were pending. two passed, two settled, one dismissed. Juror summonses listed for numerous individuals.
Funeral services for 71 year old Mrs. J G Mills were held at Central Baptist Church with Rev Wayne N Stout and visiting pastors officiating. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery. She died Saturday in Bronte Hospital after a long illness. Survivors include her husband a son brothers sisters and two granddaughters. Pallbearers were Harlin Lee Lester Webb Garland Spencer J L Brunson H C Murtishaw and Jack Corley.
Bronte Longhorn Band rehearsals are set for today and Friday at 2 p.m. Director Russell Fuller urged all members and prospective members to attend. The band moves to a new, larger band hall in the old high school study hall area, with redecorations expected to improve the program.
Bronte Evening Lions Club sponsors a bat eradication campaign with the City of Bronte as official agent. A local drive has raised 118 of 215 dollars needed to sign a contract with an exterminating firm for a $50 initial treatment and 11 monthly follow ups guaranteed to kill the bats. Public contributions continue through Lions volunteers and Bronte Enterprise.
Coke County 4 H Clubs host annual Rally Day at Bronte Park this Friday August 18 with 9 am registration. Activities include swimming isometrics Indian lore bird study and a senior 4 H program from Tom Green County. Night vesper service follows supper at 7 pm with helpers from Robert Lee and area leaders.
Bronte Jaycees plan a get acquainted social at the park on Monday night August 21 at 8 p.m. to enlist new members. About 49 to 50 visiting Jaycees from Menard Sweetwater San Angelo and Midland are expected to assist in renewing local interest and organizing a stronger club. Free snowcones and soft drinks will be served. Kenneth Wilkins George Latimer and Tommy Lee attended a district board meeting in San Angelo where the local Jaycees were praised for their activity.
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