Bronte Labor Day barbecue hosts after moving parsonage
The Bronte Labor Day Barbecue at County Park, led by the Bronte Jaycees and four local ministers, aims for a 6:30 p.m. serving start and features the Community Youth Choir under Tommy Walter and Garry Bivins. The event includes a brief program, dessert bring by local women, and merchant support, with Rev. Austin Masterson and Rev. Wayne N. Stout as MC and program coordinator.
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First Methodist Church
the Park
Tommy Walter
Garry Bivins
Enrollment up over last year in Bronte schools
Bronte schools opened with 308 pupils this year, up 37 from 271 a year ago. High school 111 students, 22 more than 1966. elementary 197, up 15. Grade counts range from first grade 24 to twelfth grade 28, six percent above the 1966-67 average. Faculty unchanged except three new hires replacing two resignations.
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Bronte
Supt
C. B. Barbee
Barbee
Darrell Windhaus
Charles D. Taylor
Keith D. Noe
Tommy Walter
Bronte Labor Day Barbecue Draws Townwide Attendance
A-115-pen Monday marks Bronte's annual Labor Day Barbecue inviting all residents to eat visit and enjoy a program. The event is touted as the town's best tradition uniting people from all walks of life for school club church and community activities. A dog poisoner is reportedly at large after a resident's dog was poisoned earlier in the week, prompting warnings about safety and law.
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Bronte
James Ash
Bronte Recreation Center Opens in Town
The Bronte Recreation Center opens in the former Ivey building on North Highway 277. Larry Reding of San Angelo owns and runs the center which welcomes women couples and teenage girls with no alcohol or gambling. The air conditioned facility offers pool tables pinball machines a juke box and soft drinks. Reding plans to promote pool leagues if interest grows and invites all locals to visit.
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Bronte Recreaton Center
Jack D. Ivey
Martin Lee
Larry Reding
San Angelo
Reding
Commission Approves Santa Fe Depot Closure in Bronte
The Texas Railroad Commission approved Santa Fe’s request to close its Bronte depot after May 24 testimony at Bronte City Hall. The commission also approved disposal of the depot building and advised freight customers to contact the San Angelo or Maryneal agents for service. Bronte Mayor Royce Lee led residents in the May hearing against the move.
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Texas Railroad Commission
Santa Fe
Bronte
Railroad Commission
San Angelo
Maryneal
Royce Lee
City to Close for Labor Day Observance
Most Bronze business firms will be closed Monday for Labor Day while some stations and cafes stay open for highway travelers. Lammers Grocery and Spencer’s Grocery will open. Sims Food and McDonald Food stores close. Dr John R Harris clinic closed. Bronte Hospital open. First National Bank and U S Post Office close. city hall closed. School students also observe holiday. classes resume Tuesday.
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Lammers Grocery
Spencers Grocery
Sims Food
McDonald Food
John R. Harris
Bronte Hospital
First National Bank
U. S. Post Office
Bronte
Longhorns Prep For Morgan Merkel Scrimmage
The Bronze Longhorns travel to Merkel for a Friday scrimmage after a 5-1 victory over Santa Anna at Stephen son Field. Captain trio announced with Cecil Toliver as head coach. band leadership and early season schedule noted, including Sept. 8 first full operation and Sept. 15 home opener vs Robert Lee Steers.
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Longhorns
Merkel
Santa Anna
Stephenson Field
Mountaineers
Bronte
Keith McCutchen
David Glenn
Randy Barbee
Manfred Thompson
Charles Masterson
Danny Cooper
Joe Basquez
Steve Williams
Nicky Arrott
Tony Barrett
Wesley Ash
Douglas McCutchen
Mason Glenn
Ronald Cooper
Don
Longhorn
Russell Lee Fuller
Dorothy Ruth Martin
Lana Low
Norma Pruitt
Sallie Richards
Lisa Morrow
Kreta Riker
Lynn Wells
Melodie Holcombe
Cynthia Robinson
Bangs
Robert Lee Steers
Arrott Elected President Of Bronte Longhorn Club
The Bronte Longhorn Club elected J. B. Arrott president with Clark Glenn as vice president and Marvin Bryant re elected secretary treasurer. Membership is five dollars for the season to cover extra expenses, including game filming starting this week with a scrimmage against Merkel. The club meets again next Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
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Bronte Longhorn Club
J. B. Arrott
Clark Glenn
Marvin Bryant
Mor
Bronte Longhorns
Merkel
Longhorn Club
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