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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1964
Page
2
Elmer Hurley, chairing the Coke County drive, urged area residents to attend a ball and games between Bronte and Blackwell. He said the basketball matches showed how enjoyable the older folks' games can be and asked the public to come out, have fun, and donate for heart research.
Bronte boys win both district games and finish the season with six victories and four losses while Bronte girls split their pair, ending at three wins seven losses. In Water Valley Bronte boys won 50 to 9 and girls 69 to 42. Wells led boys with 21 and Peggy Corley led girls with 28. Other Bronte scorers included Broussard, Morrow, Johns, and Lee. Water Valley’s Wayne Fincher had 20. In Garden City, Bronte boys won 68 to 38 with Morley high for the Bronte girls at 12 and Judy Hirt 26 for Garden City. Junior High girls beat Norton 17-9, Lisa Morrow top scorer with six. Bronte Junior High lost to Robert Lee 21-17, Janie Collins with six for Bronte.
Mrs Grady Collier and Mrs George Thomas will present a book review as part of the upcoming program at 7 30 pm. The event details include remarks on the chosen work and discussion to follow.
Carole Landes of San Angelo and Buddy Walker formerly of Bronte wed in a Friday February ceremony at First Baptist Church San Angelo. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs T D Bloodworth wore a white wool suit with white accessories and carried a white bouquet. Attendant Miss Johnna Leathergood wore yellow with white accessories. Best man was Larry Robinson of Bronte. Mrs Walker a Wichita Falls High School graduate attended North Texas State University and San Angelo Business College and works at an accounting firm. Mr Walker a Bronte High School class of 1962 graduate works for an electrical construction company. A reception followed at the bridegroom’s home and they will reside at 1607 Highafter in San Angelo.
A birthday dinner honored Wilson Boatright on his Feb 11 birthday at Lawake. Attendees included Mrs. Bobbie Altman Estelle Brown Victoria Wayne Ables and many others from Big Lake San Angelo Miles Bronte Ballinger and surrounding towns.
Mr and Mrs J C Boatright hosted a birthday dinner for her father C H Hester at their home last Sunday with family and friends.
The Enterprise announces candidates authorized for the Democratic Primary on May 2, 1964. For Sheriff Melvin Childress seeks re election. For Tax Assessor-Collector O B Jacobs and for State Representative the announced candidates are listed.
Names may be placed on the ballot by petition signed by five qualified voters living in the district. Petition forms are available in the office of Supt. C. B. Barbee. Holdover trustees listed include A. E. Bell Jr., Horace Taylor, James Wells, Joe Rawlings, Edward Cumbie. Thomas has served a full term. Morrow was appointed last year to fill the vacancy left by Allen Sherrod's resignation.
The Sorosis Club changes its next meeting from Friday night to Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Royce Lee will host the gathering.
Junior Girl Scouts will meet today at 3 45 P M. The location is to be announced.
Text fragment indicates a performance by Bronte at Abilene's ACC with a speech professor Dr Rex Ryker serving as judge. Limited readable details suggest an auditorium event in April, with a single judge named Rex Ryker presiding.
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