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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1972
Page
5
Town meeting called for Monday at 7 p.m. at the fire station to discuss reorganizing the fire department and insurance rates. The event invites all Bronte residents and potential new recruits, following last week's election of new officers for the Bronte Volunteer Fire Department.
Superintendent C B Barbee reports 314 students enrolled on the first day, below last year’s 335 but described as a solid start. Kindergarten through sixth grade total 160, with 55 in junior high and 38 24 18 19 in grades nine through twelve. Construction updates include the breezeway enclosure, new offices, and central heating and cooling.
Congressman O C Fisher toured his 30 county district during a congressional recess visiting Bronte. He praised Coke County noting its fit for farming and ranching and highlighted his past role as Coke County district attorney. Fisher is known for agriculture support and chairs a key House Armed Services subcommittee.
The First Annual Coke County Fair will open in Robert Lee on Tuesday, Sept. 22. County Agents Fay C. Roe and Sterling Lindsey urge entries across 12 general categories including women’s, food, art, crafts, and youth. Entry blanks must be filed by Sept. 15 with no entry fee except for selling or taking orders. Further details available at the Extension Service office. more details will be published before the fair.
Coach Gerald Sandusky announced a Longhorn Booster Club meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the school to boost the football program and help operate the concession stand. Sandusky said the team looks good for early season. depth remains a concern. The Longhorns’ first action is Friday Sept 1 at Bronte against the Bangs Dragons at 7 p.m. Regular season opens Sept 8 against Newcastle at 8 p.m.
Kerry Evans a 17 year old Spearman High School junior becomes the first local student to apply and be accepted for an exchange to Brussels Belgium He will study nine months with host family the Perdaens and return to Spearman for his senior year The program is sponsored by the American Field Service and his 1100 fee was raised by local civic groups
All band parents and interested residents are urged to attend the inaugural Band Boosters Club meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday August 29 in the band hall.
Glenda Caudle an 11 year old Bronte girl with leukemia is reported to be improving while receiving treatment in Galveston. Her best day recently included brief out of bed activity and walking. Local residents have raised a fund with 1079.39 in donations and several pints of blood have been credited to her account at the local bank and area businesses. Blood donors are urged to go to the San Angelo blood bank.
Supt. C. B. Barbee was appointed advisor of the Rural Development Commission on August 16 by Gov. Preston Smith. The commission, created to study and aid rural life in agriculture medicine and education, was established in April with Raymond Prewett as director and Roy Davis of Lubbock as chairman. Barbee will serve on the education committee.
Cub Scout Pack 452 launches season with Aug 28 start and regular weekly meetings. Den 1 and Den 2 meet with mothers and leaders on Monday and Tuesday while Weddles Scouts meet with J P McClure and Bill Jackson. New scouts join Den 2 until Dec 1 and Pinewood Derby is highlighted. The Bronte Evening Lions Club sponsors the pack with many volunteers from the community.
The Coke County Saddle Club schedules a Saturday play day at Bronte Arena starting at 6 p.m. Sponsors include the San Angelo Saddle Club and Concho Riding Club. All are invited regardless of horse ownership to compete in barrels poles potato and keyhole events.
The District 6 Farm Bureau Queen Contest and the District Talent Fund Contest will be held at Robert Lee School auditorium Friday Aug 25 at 8 pm. Coke Howard and Tom Green counties are represented with Debbie Hendry and Sterling Allen as Coke entrants. Edward Cumbie in charge of arrangements with Gordon Beall as master of ceremonies. Homemade ice cream will be served after the events.
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