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Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1970

Page

2

Nutter seeks reelection as precinct two JP

Earl D. Nutter announces candidacy for reelection as justice of the peace for precinct 2. He has served 24 years since 1947 and has handled about 650 cases. A Bronte resident and World War II veteran, Nutter and wife Inez run the Cactus Cafe and he belongs to the Masonic Lodge and American Legion.

Earl D Pete Nutter Enterprise Justice of the Peace Justice Commissionery Court Bronte Inez Masonic Lodge American Legion

Coke County Livestock Sale Buyers Honored in Ad

The Coke County Livestock Association and exhibitors publish thanks to 115 buyers from the county sale held Monday Jan 6 after the Coke County Livestock Show. Auctioneer Edward Cumbie sold 67 animals including eight champions at unlimited price and 49 at preset price.

Coke County Livestock Association Edward Cumbie

Open House Hosted by Mashburn and Reed at Hearn Home

Contractors Wayne Mashburn and C. R. Reed sponsor an open house Sunday at the new residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hearn in Robert Lee. The public is invited to inspect the structure with hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wayne Mashburn C. R. Reed Frank Hearn Robert Lee

Sorosis Club Meeting At Mrs Luttrell Home

The Sorosis Club met last Thursday night Jan 9 at Mrs Margaret Luttrell home. Mrs Novah Pruitt Jr led a program on Safety and showed a film. The group voted to order street signs to be erected in town in coming months with Mrs T F Sims Jr as guest and several members present including Mines CC Boecking C O Richards Royce Lee Royce Fancher Clyde Lee R T Caperton Clark Glenn E F Glenn C B Barbee Pruitt and Luttrell.

Sorogis Club Margaret Luttrell Novah Pruitt Jr T. F. Sims Jr Mines CC. C. Boecking C. O. Richards Royce Lee Royce Fancher Clyde Lee R. T. Caperton Clark Glenn E. F. Glenn C. B. Barbee Pruitt and Luttrell

Mrs Arrott Celebrates 91st Birthday at Bronte Area

Nora M. Arrott of San Angelo was honored with a Sunday party at the Arrott cabin near Bronte for her 91st birthday on January 8. Forty three guests attended including many Arrott relatives from Bronte Bal linger Miles Palo Pinto Stephenville and San Angelo and several nieces from Lubbock Amarillo Evant Stanton Midland and Odessa.

Nora M. Arrott San Angelo Arrott Bronte LeDrew Arrott Nicky Mike Kim Alisa James Arrott Tennyson Minns J. B. Arrott Jim Bob Timmy Don Diana Ballinger Monroe Arrott A. V. Smith Miles Leeman Arrott Judyth Debbie Ballinger Palo Pinto Buck Arrott Orient Stanley Westbnook Angela Amy Jagon Stephenville Jimmy Arrott Jack Arrott San Angela C. A. Gentry Lubbock L. M. Reeves Amarillo J. C. Johnson Tom Posys Evant Inez Woody Stanton Ruby Hardin Midland Jimmy Luce Luce Odessa

Kiker and Glenn Reelected to Coke County Water Board

D K Glenn and Norman R Kiker were reelected as directors of the Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District in Tuesday’s election. Each received 24 votes with no other candidates on the ballot. Glenn serves as president and Kiker as secretary. Other board members with terms include Royce Fancher Preston Davis and Wayman Percifull Nicoah Pruitt Sr led the election.

D. K. Glenn Norman R. Kiker Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District Glenn Kiker Royce Fancher Preston Davis Wayman Percifull Nicoah Pruitt Sr

Junior High Teams Defeat Miles Guests In Varying Numbers

The junior high boys beat Miles 39 to 28 led by Mony Mackey with 138 points. The Pee Wees fell 42 to 8 as Wayne Coulson top-scored with 3. Girls game results unavailable at press time. They host Wingate next Monday in the local gym.

Miles Mony Mackey Pee Wees Wayne Coulson Wingate

Coke County Historical Survey Committee Sets 1970 Goals

The Coke County Historical Survey Committee meets Friday at 3 30 p m in the county courthouse conference room to outline the fiscal year program for 1970 started Oct 1 1969. Requirements include four historical markers or 600 for markers, six programs, three tours, one observance, four meetings, one preservation phase, 800 budget and 200 investments, plus publishing a County Committee Newsletter four times or a regular column in the local paper. Membership dues start at 5 25 and Texian members 100 or more.

Coke County Historical Survey Committee Texas Historical Foundation Coke County

Area Officials to Hear Tort Claims Act Panel

Coke County commissioners court and the county attorney host a conference of officials from area counties on January 24 at the Robert Lee courthouse. A panel of lawyers led by Judge E B Keyes and District Attorney Royal Hart will discuss the new law that makes political subdivisions liable for damages by officials and employees in official duties. Invited are area commissioners, county attorneys, and municipal representatives.

Coke County Commissioners Court E. B. Keyes San Angelo Royal Hart Curt Steib Worth B. Durham Sterling City Charles A. Griggs Sweetwater Commissioners Courts Robert Lee

Bank Report of Condition Attestation by Wanda Parker

Wanda Parker assistant cashier attests the report of condition for National Bank Region No. 11 with figures 440,570.28 and 50,000.00. Directors attest the report as correct and examined, totaling 2,193,805.03.

National Bank Region NO Wits Wanda Parker

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Earl D. Nutter Livestock Assn Mrs. Arrott Water District My’ Ranch Coke County Livestock Protective Association N. C. Pentecost Mrs Bryan Yarbrough Coke Texas Highway Department Highway Department Tourist Information Bureaus Travel and Information Division Austin First National Bank OF Bronte Texas U.S. Treasury Cyeee United States Susan OneHusreerenan Wenewesa Emrecereenvesussen Vanesenens
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