Turkeys and Hatching Eggs Help Solve Drouth Problems
The Latham ranch near Tennyson raises 1900 turkeys and 1350 White Rock pullets plus 150 Cornish roosters to offset drought impact on farming. Other area producers like the Corleys and Estes expand into hatching eggs. Latham plans to market six month old hens and 23 to 24 pound toms in coming weeks, with additional flocks ready before Christmas.
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Tennyson
Jack
Marvin Corley
Corleys
Blackwell Way
Reece McCarley
Latham
J. W. Latham
Saturday Second Primary Voter Call Urges Caution
In Bronte area voters are urged to participate in the Saturday second primary with focus on school tax and the long term effects on local students. The editorial notes the importance of free elections and references a past August primary and a local political anecdote.
Glenn Glenn murder trial moved to San Angelo
Judge Joe L. Mays said no date was set for Vernon Glenn of Bronte as the murder trial moves from Robert Lee to San Angelo after a Monday hearing. Glenn pleaded not guilty to the July 25 killing of Hollis Stevens, with defense attorney Carl Runge arguing lack of fair trial in Coke County. The change of venue was granted by the court over the objection of the district attorney.
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Joe L. Mays
51St District Court
Vernon Glenn
Bronte
San Angelo
Glenn
Hollis Stevens
Robert Lee
Mays
Carl Runge
Coke County
Justin Kever
Wilson
State Supreme Court
Moore
McLennan
E. J
Ebb) Grindstaff
Ballinger
A. J. Bishop
Winters
Grindstaff
Bishop
Second Primary To Be Saturday
Twelve Longhorn football lettermen are expected to return as Bronte High School opens training on August 27. Oscar Dorsey expects to fill losses from last season, including Pinkey Gentry Noel Scott Martin Lee Leslie Caperton and Johnny Smith. Bronte faces Eden South Taylor Wylie and other district opponents. season opens September 8 against the Sweetwater B team at Bronte.
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Bronte Longhorn
Longhorns
Oscar Dorsey
Pinkey Gentry
Noel Scott
Martin Lee
Leslie Caperton
Johnny Smith
Bobby
Don Glenn
Bobby Brock
Sweetwater
Bronte
Longhorn
Eden
South Taylor
Wylie
Taylor
Bangs
Hermleigh
Loraine
Trent
Santa Anna
Robert Lees
Robt, Lees
Bronte Voters Set Sept 1 Tax Increase Election
Bronte Independent School District patrons vote Saturday September 1 on raising school taxes to 1.25 per 100 valuation after a petition by 75 qualified voters. An earlier attempt failed 77 to 59 on July 10. Officials note oil valuations decline reduce revenue and that Humble Oil would support higher taxes if needed. Seeks to fund bond retirement and maintain Bronte High School course offerings.
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Bronte School
Bronte Independent School District
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Reuben T. Con
Ner
Conner
Humble
Garland Black
Bronte
Robert Lee
Norton
Black
Bronte High School
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