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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1970
Page
5
Congressman Omar Burleson announced that Postmaster General Blount will expand city delivery to 4 million people, adding home delivery for residents near 18 700 post offices. Bronte and Robert Lee in Coke County will gain eligibility, with requirements that a majority in the area request service.
Bronte officials publish a new city ordinance listing stop and yield sign locations. Mayor Royce Lee urges citizen study of intersections and warns that missing signs will lead to tickets. Highway Patrolman Bobby Hart and other officers will patrol at various times to enforce traffic laws.
The piece notes a proposed house to house mail delivery for Bronte and Robert Lee, aiming to aid elderly residents and fit with a broader post office cost saving plan. It questions viability of a break-even outcome and mentions ongoing Washington discussions. Also congratulates Bronte Longhorn players Keith McCutchen and Willie Zuniga on Super Team honors.
Mrs. Ben Ogiesby and Mrs. J. W. McCullough of Midland attended funeral services for their uncle John D. Young last Thursday in Austin.
The annual March of Dimes golf tournament between Robert Lee and Bronte golfers is set for Sunday at Mountain Creek Golf Course in Robert Lee. Tee off at 12 30 p.m. with a rotating trophy and golf balls for winners. Proceeds go to Ooke Q County March of Dimes.
The Bronze city council set an April 4 election date for a new mayor and three council members. Incumbents with expiring terms are Mayor Royce Lee and Councilmen Martin Lee, Billy James Clark, and Cecil Kemp. Holdovers are Jerry M. Parker and Ben D. Snead. Filing closes March 4 with City Secretary Mrs. Helen Kirkland. Royce Fancher will be election judge and Noah Pruitt Sr. alternate. two clerks will be appointed by the judge.
Bronte Independent School District lists 314 scholastic pupils in the recent census, down from 333 last year. Sixteen six year olds were counted and first grade classes are expected to be large next September. Census cadence shifts to every five years under a new Texas law tying state aid to average daily attendance.
First National Bank in Bronte will close Monday February 23 in observance of George Washingtons birthday. The holiday falls on Sunday February 22 so Monday will be taken as a holiday. KE F Glenn executive vice president asks customers to note the closing to avoid inconvenience.
The Class B Bronze Longhorns routed the Class A Wylie Bulldogs 71 58 in a Rosse tuneup game as both teams wrapped district play. Willie Zuniga led with 22 points while Keith McCutchen added 18 and Randy Barbee 17. Bronte boys beat Water Valley 84 51 as McCutchen led with 20 and Barbee 18. Girls defeated Water Valley 59 32 with Cathy Riker scoring 15. Coach James N Raughton set practice games ahead of regional action beginning March 2 or 3, facing District 12 B champion candidates Miles Paint Rock Meridon. upcoming games include May at home and Throckmorton away.
Bronte Junior High boys basketball won three straight at Miles, beating Christoval 34-28 then Wall 39-37 before an 37-32 final over Bola to take the championship. Buie led scoring with 10 in all three games, supported by Mackey Barrett and Barbee. The Bronte girls were eliminated after two opening losses.
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