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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1960
Page
5
A Bronte reader laments poor sportsmanship after the Longhorns lose to Mertzon on free throws. The writer blames local fans for affecting referees and calls for better treatment to ensure the team plays to its full potential.
Word arrived Sunday of the death of W. B. Phillips age about 39, a former local resident killed in an accident on a pipeline near Roswell New Mexico. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Northside Baptist Church Lovington with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Survived by his mother Mrs Edna Phillips of Santa Barbara and father George Phillips of San Angelo, he leaves three sisters and other relatives.
About 55 young people attended the Sweetheart Banquet on Friday night February 19 in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church. The Love Story theme featured blue and silver decorations with a red rose centerpiece. Rev. Lester Vinson emceed and Hal Haralson of Abilene was guest speaker. Menu included fried chicken potato souffle green beans rolls cherry pie whipped cream and iced tea.
More candidates than seats for three city council terms as H A Springer files for re election bringing four contenders for three seats. Mayors race also features J A Stephenson and Dr John R Harris. Other candidates include C E Bruton Matthew Caperton and Charlie Boecking. Election set for Tuesday April 5 with filing deadline 30 days prior.
H A Springer announces Coke County Red Cross annual fund drive will begin March 1 with Cecil Kemp named drive chairman. County quota is 932 dollars. Volunteers are urged to contact Springer or Kemp to form a full team by next week as the Red Cross aids civilians and soldiers in disasters.
Bronte city council called an election on sewer bonds with two propositions: $85,000 revenue bonds to be repaid from sewer earnings and $50,000 general obligation bonds payable over 30 years with tax levy power. Financial advisor Brown proposed 300 users at $2.50 monthly to cover costs and debt.
A petition to place Marvin Sanders on the Bronte School District ballot was filed with the county judge. Earlier petitions listed current trustees Joe Rawlings and Conda Richards. Filing must be completed by next Wednesday March 2, with three vacancies to be filled at the April 2 election. Polling will be at Bronte city hall and at Tennessee.
Snow blanketed Bronze as the day wore on with ongoing snowfall from early morning. Temperatures fell below 20 degrees, with a Wednesday high near 32 degrees as the storm persisted.
Five cast Bronte one-act entered in Inter scholastic League. Miss Maurine Brewer, high school English teacher, directs. She reports practice going well and anticipates a solid performance. Bronze residents will have opportunity to attend.
Last week the Enterprise reported a sewer system tax example as 40 cents raising owner of a $5,000 house by $10 annually. The correction states the true cost is $20 per year. Readers should note the error and adjust expectations accordingly.
The Bronte Longhorns lost 38 32 to the Mertzon Hornets in Central High Gym San Angelo Tuesday night. Bronte led 21 11 at halftime but fouls in the second half gave Mertzon free throws key to the win. Steve Baggett Benny Corley Dee Arrott and Jerry McCutchen fouled out for Bronte.
Next week February 28 to March 5 marks Public School Week in Bronte with the Bronte Schools inviting the public to visit anytime. Supt C B Barbee notes the aim is to show parents and others the work in public schools. Bronte Masonic Lodge and Bronte Lions Club plan a joint banquet Tuesday evening in the school lunchroom with Lions and Masons ladies as guests.
Mildred F. Whisenhunt of Abilene was treated for minor injuries at Bronte Hospital after a one car crash nine miles north of here at the intersection of Highway 70 and AV7. She was released the same day.
Readers are invited to write letters to the editor on the sewer bond issue from now until March 19. Letters may be for or against the proposal and will be published unless unsigned or excessively long. sign or request withholding of your name by deadline.
Brown outlines two year lower payments totaling 6750 annually with 8670 post two years for bonds and a 25 construction charge or 50 post completion. A city tax survey shows 9.5 percent of taxpayers would pay over 17.50 yearly to cover a full tax levy, while 90.5 percent pay less.
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