Blackwell Men Specialize in Bobcat Calling and Killing
Edward Poehls, Bill Morris and J D Taylor of Blackwell have called and killed bobcats for 18 months. They report 31 calls and 22 kills, mostly near Blackwell with one on 18 Ranch north of Rosche. A Dallas predator caller, Roy Kerr, visited during a call. Burnham Bros. studied their methods for three days.
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J. D. Taylor
Blackwell
Left
Roy Kerr
Dallas
Edward Poehls
Bill Morris
Blackwel
Rosche
Encnte
Burnham Bros
Marble Falls
Powels, Morris and
Taylor
Last Rites Held For Mrs. Murray
Funeral services for Mrs. Bue na Brasell Murray 61 were held at First Baptist Church in Bronte with Rev. Harry Morris presiding. Burial followed at Teeville Cemetery near Colorado City. She died at West Coke Hospital in Albert Lee after living in Bronte since June with her daughter J. E. Scott. Survivors include three daughters, two sons, her mother, siblings, and many grandchildren. Pallbearers listed from Fort Worth, Colorado City, and other nearby towns.
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Buena Brasell Murray
First Baptist Church of
Bronte
Harry Morris
Teeville Cemetery
Colorado City
Newby Funeral Home
Murray
West Coke Hospital
Albert Lee
Crystal River
Fla
J. E. Scott
California
West Texas
Archie Dee Murray
Charlene Scott
Virginia Johnson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ramona Spurlock
Midland
Archie D. Murray Jr
Imperial Beach
Calif
John Fulton Murray
Lake Isabella
Ida Susan Brasell
Alabama
Amiel Pearl ‘Mann
Mennie Will Hurst
Sarah Bishop
Cecil Brasell
James Brasell
John Brasell
Louisiana
Lawrence Ray Hill
Buster Hill
Jimmy Reid
Fort Worth
Bob McGuire
Bill McGuire
Colorado
School Attendance Law Enforcement Tightened by Board
Supt. Co. B. Barbee reports the school board has voted to enforce attendance laws more rigidly this year. Fines will be levied against parents and guardians whose children of mandatory age do not attend school.
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Supt. Co. B. Barbee
Red
Tax Equalization Boards To Meet Next Week
Citizens may challenge tax assessments as both Bronte city and Bronte school boards schedule meetings next week. The school board plans to hear objections after proposing a 46 percent across the board increase to cover a budget rise, with a slight tax-rate drop from 1.74 to 1.70 per 100 valuation. The city board meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in city hall with no major changes announced. residents may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cumbie
Royce Fanche
C. E. Brutisn
Royce Lee
Board of Equalization
City of
Bronte
Amateur Rodeo in Bronte Arena This Weekend
An open amateur rodeo is set for Friday and Saturday nights at Coke County Roping Club arena in Bronte. West Texas Rodeo Association sponsors with 8 events offering cash prizes from 5 to 12 dollars and gate split with the club. Admission is 150 for adults and 5 cents for children, C M Rodeo Company provides stock, and club members run a concession and take a gate percentage.
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Arena of Coke County Roping Club
Bronte
West Texas Rodeo Association
Calif
C & M Rodeo Company
Coke County Roping Club
Homecoming Set at Tennyson
A large crowd of Tennyson residents and ex residents is expected Saturday September 5 for a community homecoming at the old schoolhouse. A catered meal is planned at 6 30 p m with reservations by September 1 at 1 50 per plate. Reservations go to Mrs Douglas Ditmore Box 187 Robert Lee Texas 76945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
Douglas Ditmore
Robert Lee
Texas
Capaton Joins Mustang Chevrolet Sales Staff in San Angelo
Matthew Capaton accepts a sales position with Mustang Chevrolet Co in San Angelo. Caperton previously worked in the Chevrolet business here for 22 years until August 1 when the firm relinquished the local dealership. The shop remains open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Capaton
Mustang Chevrolet Co
San Angelo
Capertini
Chevrolet
Longhorn Club Plans First Meeting of the Year
Bronte Longhorn Club will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday September 1 at 8 pm in the school. All supporters of the Bronte Longhorns for 1970 are invited. Officers will be elected and plans made to assist the Horns this football season, including financing game filming.
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Bronte Longhorn Club
Bronte Longhorns
Horns
Granddaughter Budding Artist From Midland High
Gay Venda Rogers granddaughter of Lark and Mrs. Rogers of Bronte is a Midland High junior pursuing art seriously. She won first place for Tech Yearbook Best Cover Design 1970 at a Texas Tech Publications Workshop and studied at Texas Christian University. Her work includes pastels watercolors charcoals oils and sculpture with exhibitions at the Museum of the Southwest and a bank display after a Ranch sketch impressed Press Gallaway.
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Gay Venda Rogers
Lark Rogers
Bronte
Midland High School
MHS
Texas Tech
Tech
Texas Christian University
Miss Rogers
E. M
Poss) Rogers
Midland
Rogers
Permian Basin
Bakersfield
Press Gallaway
Wingate Security Bank
Museum of the Southwest
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Murray
Supt
C. B. Barbee
Bly
Boards of Equalization
Bronte Arena
Mies Rogers and Trophy
Longhorn Club
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