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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1971
Page
5
Mrs. A E Stroebel and the Rev and Mrs Harry K Mor ris have led active high school careers. Phyllis serves as president of the FHA and holds the position of vice.
Mrs Annie Wilkins 82 Bronte pioneer died Sunday in Bronte Hospital after a long illness Funeral services were held Tuesday at First Baptist Church led by Rev Harry Morris with Rev Wayne Stout assisting Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery under Newby Funeral Home direction She was born August 2 1889 in Coleman County moved to Bronte as a child and helped build the community She was married to Clint H Wilkins December 23 1911 in Bronte Survivors include son Joe George Wilkins three grandchildren Joe Don Wilkins Jerry Wilkins and Mrs Rudy Phillips and two great grandchildren Pallbearers were Carroll Robbins R M Andrews Walter Phillips C B Barbee Edward Cumbie and J L Brunson.
Bronte High finishes season with losses to Forsan in both games at home. Jolene Vaughn led the girls with 23 points while Dana Lee 17 and Michelle Golson 18 supported. Boys top scorers were Gary Skelton 13 and Mike Arrott 10 as Donnie Thompson added 8.
The new Adult Basic Education program at Bronte School opened with 18 to 20 participants. Supt. C. B. Barbee said the response pleases officials and expects growth as word spreads. Classes cover basic, intermediate, and upper levels taught by Mrs. Cc. B. Barbee, Mrs. Jerry Lawhon, and Mrs. James L. Golson. The program is free and open to adults in the community seeking reading and math basics.
Students will have a holiday Monday while teachers attend an in service training workshop at Bronte campus. The session involves all teachers of Region XV Texas Small Schools Association and marks the second workshop this school year.
Vijay K. Michael a McMurry College student from India will speak at the 11 oclock service Sunday at First United Methodist Church. Pastor Rev. Fred Brown invites everyone to attend and hear Michael. Brown notes Michael is a third generation Christian from a family formerly practicing Sikh religion.
Bronze Band Boosters Club schedules a Mexican Supper at 5 30 p m in the school lunchroom followed by a Hootenanny at 7 30 p m in the auditorium on March 6. Proceeds aim to fund new Longhorn Band instruments and related equipment.
School annuals are available from any yearbook staff member. A reservation requires a $3 deposit with $3 due on delivery, or the full $6 price can be paid now.
Bronte junior high boys swept Butterfield 39-1 and Highland 45-15 then edged Wingate 59-25 for the championship. Raughton led with 20 and 18 points in the two wins. Barbee added 12. Girls took third, beating Blackwell 43-15 after 37-31 win over Butterfield, with Sherrie Coalson scoring 21 and Kim Arrott 10.
Coke County totals 1485 registered voters as of January 31 amid a law extending registration through February. Tax Assessor O B Jacobs notes many are already registered and only nine signed up since the extension. January registrants gain March 1 voting eligibility while February registrants wait until April 1.
The United States Post Office will close Monday February 15 to honor Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The observance aligns with a new federal statute to move holidays to Mondays for long weekends. No other offices or businesses are reported to observe the holiday.
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