Bronte and Mertzon set for Lakeview clash in bi district
Bronte Longhorns extend district record with a win over Water Valley and advance to bi district play. Coach James Raughton’s team will face Mertzon on Tuesday Feb 21 at 7 30 p m in Lakeview gym San Angelo for the bi district crown and regional finals berth. The B team also plays Bangs in a 6 p m start.
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Bronte Longhorn
Water Valley
James Raughton
Mertzon
Lakeview
San Angelo
Bronte
Otis Rolls
Jim Arrott
Willie Zuniga
Keith Morris
Ronald Cooper
Manfred Thompson
Norma Pruitt
Linda Carlton
Kreta Riker
Lisa Morrow
Davis Corley
Gary Don Allen
Nets
Wayne Carlton
Douglas McCutchen
Don Hageman
Charles Masterson
Bangs
Corley
Glenn
McCutchen
Masterson
Carlton
Hageman
Allen
Robert Gallaway
Sports Banquet Set Friday Night
An all sports banquet to honor high school athletes will be held Friday night in the school lunchroom. Guest speaker is Stamford native Bob Harrison of the San Francisco 49ers, a 1955 Stamford High School graduate and All American center at Oklahoma. The Rev. A S Masterson will preside. tickets are sold out.
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Bob Harrison
Stamford
San Francisco Forty-niners
Harrison
Stamford High School
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Harison
A. S. Masterson
Janet Lee Chosen for State FHA Choir in Texas
Janet Lee, a sophomore and daughter of Clyde and Mrs. Lee, was selected for the Texas Future Homemakers of America state choir for the upcoming spring convention in Dallas. Bennie Carol Oglesby, daughter of Ben and Mrs. Oglesby, is an alternate. They have performed together as a duet at district FHA events including Forsan.
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Janet Lee
Texas
FHA
Dallas
Clyde Lee
Bennie Carol Oglesby
Ben Oglesby
Forsan
The
Ares
Frank Coalson Buried At Edith
Funeral services for Frank D. Coalson, 63, overflowed the Robert Lee High School Auditorium and adjoining areas. A native of Coke County, he died February 10 in St. John’s Hospital, San Angelo, after five days of illness from multiple malignancy with diabetes. Burial was at Terry Memorial Cemetery in Edith. Williams Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Frank D. Coalson
Robert Lee High School
Coulson
St. John’s Hospital
San Angelo
Bill Beaty
Robert Lee Baptist Church
Lee Hemphill
Billy Smith
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene
Terry Memorial
John Reed
Edith
Williams
Coke County
Frank Derwood Coalson
Bronte
A. E. Coalson
Trustees Inspect New Building Dedication Set for March 7
Bronze School trustees and officials inspected the new high school and facilities. The board approved the project except for one door hardware. A public dedication and open house are planned for March 7 with a Lions Club Masonic Lodge program and a 6:30 p.m. dinner followed by an 8 p.m. program in the auditorium. A public tour will be offered.
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Bronze School
Masonic Lodge
Bronte City Election Set for March 4
Bronte voters will elect two aldermen to the city council on Tuesday March 4. Terms of Norman R Riker and Horace Grigg expire this year with a vacancy created by Buddy Reed leaving town. Filing ends March 4 or via petition. contact city secretary Helen Kirkland. Riker will not seek reelection.
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Bronte
Norman R. Riker
Horace Grigg
Buddy Reed
Reed
Helen Kirkland
Riker
Enterprise
Grigg
Snake Roundup Brings Prizes and Snake Shows to Bronte
Bronte Jaycees announce March 11 and 12 for the annual Rattle snake Roundup with $335 in prizes for pounds collected, longest snake, most rattles, and top deliveries each day. Shellie Downs from Florida headlines exhibitions. Hunts in Coke County attract national crowds and ranchers urged to sign up hunters at Mackey Feed & Supply or Hurlin Lee Humble Station.
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Bronte Jaycees
Texas
Shellie Downs
Florida
Engag
Coke County
Martin Lee
Lee
Mackey Feed & Supply
Hurlin Lee Humble
Barbee Golson and Raughton Elected Principal Roles
Bronze School announces contracts for Barbee Golson and Raughton extended for one year. Barbee remains head administrator entering eighth year. Golson and Raughton become high school and elementary principals, with Golson previously serving as elementary principal.
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Bronze School
Couple Hurt In Auto Crash Near Azle
Mr and Mrs John Gunn of Rockwell were seriously injured in an automobile accident at Buless while en route to Azle. Their two children were unharmed. Mrs Gunn suffered cuts and a broken pelvis while Mr Gunn had broken ribs and a concussion. The couple are hospitalized in Euless. Myre Gunn is a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John Clark.
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John Gunn
Rockwell
Buless
Azle
Gunn
Euless
Myre
John Clark
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Longhorn
Keith McCutchen
Randy Bar
Ton
AG Boys
Bronte High School
Frank Coalson
Barbee
Golson
Raughton
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