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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1961
Page
4
The Bronte area shows strong enthusiasm for agriculture as seasonal prospects brighten. Small farms have mostly moved to towns, limiting tenant and small-owner options and trapping production. the town seeks incentives to lure young farmers back to family plots.
The Bronte High girls upset Miles 53 to 41 with Yvonne Mc Cutchen scoring 30 points. The Bronte boys fell to Miles as Tommy Boecking led the Longhorns with 10 points. Both teams travel to Barnhart Friday and junior high games are scheduled.
Tax assessor O. B. Jacobs announced the 1961 Texas vehicle license plates have arrived and will be issued. Residents will note a new design with a different letter and numeral style and a distinct color change for easier reading.
The Bronte School District census lists 328 eligible pupils for next fall, 12 fewer than last year’s 340. First grade next year will have about 20 six year olds, roughly the same as last year, while last fall first grade enrollment ran about 30 students.
Mrs. Mary Krall of Robert Lee sworn in as deputy with Sheriff Melvin Childress. She will handle office work and serve as dispatcher. Another Coke County deputy is Jesse Parker of Bronte.
Snowfall reached eight to twelve inches with five to six inches on the ground. Farmers expect better prospects for small grains and grass next spring despite losses to livestock. Bronte schools closed due to hazardous driving. warmer weather expected with potential moisture by weekend.
Coke County Commissioners approve a new rattlesnake bounty during denning period. Ranchers sign up at Judge W. W. Thetford’s office to participate and bounty hunters receive affidavits and rules. Bounties pay 25 cents per snake to hunters and 25 cents to the county, with payments on the first two Mondays after affidavits are filed.
Division 58 LVNA Texas heard Dr Eleanor Irvine of Wichita Falls discuss Recent Advances in Our Knowledge of Cancer at a Feb 2 meeting in Ballinger. She spoke on cancer care through surgery X-ray and drugs. Marguerite Gailey presided. A dinner preceded the meeting. The next Division 58 gathering is March 2 at Kickapoo Baptist Church Bronte with an executive board meeting Feb 27 at the Harris Clinic.
Nolan Butler had a tonsillectomy at Clinic Hospital in San Angelo on Monday and was reported Tuesday to be recovering satisfactorily.
The Bronte city council adopts an ordinance detailing sewer charges to take effect after the new system is completed. Most residences pay 2.50 per month. fixtures beyond eight add 0.25 each. Cafes, auto service, and other businesses have specified monthly rates. Schools and hospitals face a 25.00 monthly cap. Construction progress continues despite weather delays.
H A Springer of Bronte was named chairman of the 1961 Heart Fund Drive by Dr T G Coleman president of the district Heart Association. The campaign runs February with Heart Sunday on February 26 marked by door to door collections to fight heart and blood vessel diseases. Contributions can be sent to West Texas Utilities or The Bronte Enterprise.
The East Side March of Dimes faces a slow start worsened by cold weather. John King of Robert Lee, Coke County chairman, aims to place coin containers in businesses and plan weekend activities. Mothers' March may go ahead, but other fund raising plans are unclear. The Tad Richards dance is unlikely this year due to lack of sponsorship while west side efforts in Robert Lee and Silver area report about $700.
Citizenship classes begin at 7 30 p m on February 14 in Ballinger City Hall free for area residents aiming to become citizens. Lessons in English with Spanish aid when needed led by Mrs H N Lusk assisted by volunteers. sponsored by the City of Ballinger with materials from First Baptist Church Ballinger.
The American Camping Association local chapter held a park campout last Friday night with eighteen boys and leaders E. L. Hopson Wendell Gideon Eddie Glenn and Donald Spiller. Saturday morning focused on Junior First Aid training.
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