Boy Scout Drive Nets 167 50 and 170 in fines
The Boy Scout Fund drive has netted 337 50 so far. Scouts patrolling the city last Saturday collected 170 in traffic-violation fines. A 167 50 donation campaign backed the drive begun Tuesday at a Baptist church kickoff. Chairmen listed include H A Springer D K Glenn J L Carroll Chas Boecking and others with guest speakers H C Grafa and O K Reynolds.
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The
Baptist Church
H. A. Springer
D. K. Glenn
J. L.carroll
Prospect
Chas. Boecking
Geo. Thomas
J. L. Brunson
C. E. Bruton
H. C
March of Dimes Contributions Over $1,400 in Coke County
The Coke County drive totals show the east side at 1446.53 led by Ernest Ivey, with 1361.50 raised before the official end and 85.03 added since. Countywide, 2135.13 is recorded with the west side at 688.60 for Robert Lee, while Silver area is still gathering gifts.
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Coke County
Ernest Ivey
Robert Lee
Ivey
Sleepy editor notes roadside pay push and scouts’ fines
A morning incident on Main Street saw drivers charged a dollar for not signaling a left turn, collected by a group of scouts totaling 170 dollars. The writer reflects on daily driving habits and wealth, then recalls a sand storm memory from the Plains and plans a follow up on Fay Moore's speech about school taxes from the Parent Teachers Association meeting.
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Main Street
Fay Moore
Parent Teachers Association
Foy
Looks of Bank Corner Changing Looks of Bank Corner
Remodeling at the First National Bank alters the corner site with Templeton Cannon builders at work five days weekly. The former Bronze Pharmacy space is opened to show interior size, stone work on the exterior progresses, and a new vault is being added on the west side of the old drug store building.
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First National Bank
Templeton ‘& Cannon
Heart Campaign Underway in Coke County Drive
The American Heart Association begins its Coke County fund drive led by Dr. John R. Harris. Coin collectors will visit business houses to gather donations for heart disease research, a leading cause of death with progress in treatment noted. Dr Harris urges all to help meet the county quota.
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American Heart Association
John R. Harris
Coke County
Harris
Revival Begins Sunday at First Baptist Church Bronte
Revival services at the First Baptist Church in Bronte start next Sunday after cottage prayer meetings across town and at Humble Camp. Pastor Rev Maynard R Rogers says interest is high for a genuine revival. An all night prayer meeting at the church runs from 7 p m Saturday to 7 a m Sunday led by varied church groups. The revival pastor is Dr John W Salzman of Muskogee Oklahoma, noted for missionary work and a large church program.
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First Baptist Church
Bronte
Humble Camp
Maynard R. Rogers
John W. Salzman
First Baptist Church of
Muskogee
Oklo
Oklahoma
Pastor Salzman
Caperton Chevrolet Buys Building from Butane Service Co
Caperton Chevrolet Co has purchased the building occupied by Butane Service Co along with the adjacent vacant lot owned by Otis Smith. Matthew Caperton, partner in the local agency, said the extra building will be used for parts storage and other needs once the site is developed, with no immediate changes planned.
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Caperton Chevrolet
Caperton Chevrolet Co
Butane Service Co
Chevrolet
Otis Smith
Matthew Caperton
City and School to Collect Back Taxes
Bronte School trustees voted to join Coke County and the City of Bronte in collecting delinquent taxes and approved a two year contract with Clyde Boose of Sweetwater for a 15 percent commission. The city council also hired an attorney to collect city delinquent taxes with March 1 as the effective date and waived penalties on 1953 taxes to that date.
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Bronte School
Coke County
City of
Bronte
Clyde Boose
Sweetwater
Boose
Supt
J. L. Carroll
D. K. Glenn
Simpson Iron Pipe & Metal Co
Iraan
Oak Creek Lake
J. P. McGuire
H. O. Whitt
Bronte Firemen Excel In Hill Country Convention
Bronte Volunteer Fire Department performed well at the Hill Country Firemen Association convention in Brady. Despite limited practice, the six man team finished seventh of ten, the three man team eighth of thirteen, and the one man team seventh of thirteen. Attendees included Coke County Commissioner Howard Brock and Bronte members H A Springer E J Smith Steve Badley Mack Eubanks Clarence Doggett Charles Timmins and George Eubanks. Fire Chief Steve Badley praised steady drill times 40 seconds six man 26.8 seconds three man and 21.5 seconds one man. Local men practiced with limited prior drills and aim to improve equipment readiness. Meetings are held Thursdays at 7 0 p m and the public is welcome.
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Bronte
Hill Country Firemens Association
Brady Tuesday
Howard Brock
Coke County
Bronte Volunteer Fire Department
H. A. Springer
E. J. Smith
Steve Badley
Mack Eubanks
Clarence Doggett
Charles Timmons
George Eubanks
Bronte Teams Reach North Half Title in 22-B District
Bronte boys and girls win the north half of district 22-B and earn a playoff berth. The district championship is a best two of three, with Bronte girls facing Water Valley from the south half. Boys opponent undecided as Christoval leads the south half. Playoffs head to Brownwood regionals the following week.
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Bronte
Water Valley
Christoval Boys
Brownwood
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March of Dimes
Plains
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