Coke County Stock Show Set for Saturday in Robert Lee
The Coke County Livestock Association hosts its annual show Saturday January 19 at the show barns in Robert Lee starting at 10 p m. About 15 calves 90 sheep and 40 hogs are entered with fat stock and breeding classes. J F McCabe Jr of Robert Lee serves as president and Fred Campbell of Sterling County will judge. Prize money totals around 400 dollars plus trophies and special awards. Women Home Demonstration clubs operate a concession stand on the grounds.
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Coke County Livestock Association
Robert Lee
J. F. McCabe, Jr
Coke County Livestock Ass'n
Fred Campbell
Sterling County
Last Rites Tuesday For C. H. Conner
Funeral services for Charlie H. Conner 70 were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Bronte with Rev. Floyd Harris officiating and burial in Fairview Cemetery. He died January 12 at a daughter’s home in San Angelo. He was born January 1 1882 in Italy Texas and lived in Coke and Tom Green counties since 1916. He married Anna Belle Hudspeth and eight children survived. Four sons and three daughters, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren, attended the service. Pallbearers named were Floyd McCarty Marvin Stephenson Ira Stephenson O M Bennett Floyd Hollenbeke and Theo Brashears.
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Charlie H. Conner
First Baptist
Bronte
Fairview
Clift Funeral Home
Conner
Coke County
Tom Green County
San Angelo
Italy
Texas
Anna Belle Hudspeth
Frank Davis
Brookshire Baptist Church
Floyd Harris
Harris Avenue
A. J. Conner
Raymond Conner
Bakersfield
California
J. T. Conner
Sweetwater
Geo. Conner
Clare Beecher
Ventura
Leonard Blinn
Gliden
Iowa
Wylie Thernhanger
Beecher
Blinn
Bronte Boys Rally To 43 11 Victory Over Miles
In Bronte gym the Bronte Longhorns beat Miles 43 to 11 as J W Caudle led with 11 points for the undefeated boys. Miles’ girls lost 18 to 16 in overtime after a 16 16 tie and playoff. Jo Dell Walton and Kitty Sue Gaddy led the Bronte girls with a 9 point top performance by McCutchen.
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Miles
Bronte
Bronte Longhorns
Jo Dell Walton
Kitty Sue Gaddy
Rita Beth McCutchen
Muery
J. W. Caudle
Grade School Cagers Split With Blackwell
Grade school teams traveled to Blackwell on Monday. The Shorthorn boys beat Blackwell 8 to 6 while the girls edged to a 20 to 11 win.
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Cagers
Blackwell
Shorthorn
A. Dolley
Poll Tax Payments Lag in Coke County Election Countdown
The Coke County sheriff’s office reports only 702 poll taxes paid by Wednesday, about half the usual qualified voters. With January 31 the deadline, residents are urged to pay at the sheriff and tax assessor-collector office in Robert Lee to participate in the 1952 election year.
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Coke County
Court House
Robert Lee
New Chevrolet Will Be Shown Tomorrow in Bronte
Caperton Chevrolet Co. of Bronte invites the public to view the 1952 Chevrolet tomorrow Saturday January 19. The dealer will offer free coffee and donuts, plus perfume for ladies and small banks for kids. The display features eleven 1952 passenger line models with two series Special and De Luxe and Powerglide transmission options.
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Caperton Chevrolet Co
Bronte
Chevrolet
Fisher
Capertons
Paul Leonard Headlines Bronte High School Show
Comedian Paul Leonard appears in Bronte high school gym next Thursday January 24 at 9 am. The Bronte Band sponsors the program with Southern School Assemblies backing. Admission ranges 10 to 25 cents by grade and adult tickets at 25 cents. Leonard performs with a mystery instrument played without touching it and harmonizes bird songs.
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Paul Leonard
Bronte High School
Bronte Band
Southern School Assemblies
Leonard
Bronte Teams Win Bronze In Robert Lee Invitational
In the Robert Lee Invitational, Bronte boys won the tournament title by edging Robert Lee 71 to 68, with Bagwell scoring 20 points and Mainman adding 10. Mary Ann Grey led Bronte girls to second place with 8 points, while Grey and Joyce Wrinkle earned all tournament honors for the girls.
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Christoval
Bronte Girls
Mary Ann Grey
J. O. Bagwell
San Angelo Kittens
J. O. Barwell
Bronte
McCutchen
Gaddys
Cora Beth Whatley
Joyce Wrinkle
Camille Martin
Wheo
Wan
Robert Lee
Bagwell
Mainman
Narthan Roberts
Tates
Miles and
Fost
Mary Grey
Marlen Mefutchen
Othe Bronte Teins
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs. Leo Hollon
A bridal shower for Mrs. Leo Hollon, formerly Winkie, was hosted by Mrs. Chinde Beaver in the afternoon. Guests checked in with stewards including Mrs. Hollon and Mrs. Beaver, while hosts and helpers served squares and punch from a central table adorned with white carnations and candles.
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Leo Hollon
Misso Hollen
Beret Winkie
Chinde Beaver
Mrs Hollen
Beaver
Geerse Wrinkle
Harold Sheppard
Wanda Jean Ward
Odalia Fuentes
Pespy McCloskey
Lee Drew Arratt
Pitt Disp
Zoes
Ward
Sheppard
Arrott
Wooa
Reeves
Garland Spencer
Brady Mill
Alien Williams
Hollis Ensor
Walter Scott
Will Stephenson
Pegs McCluskey
Hospital News January Admissions and Births
Hospital notes list several admissions and dismissals from January to January 14. Mrs Roy Dunlap of Sonora welcomed son Roy Don. Leste Lammer born. Names include Mrs Alton Phillips, Betty Kiu Stanley, Letha Ware, Marvin Mackey, Mrs Amado Basquez, Kenneth McCutchen, H A Springer, Mrs J W Warner, D M Ott, Donald R Hale, Mrs Joe George Wilkins, Linda Henry, Ben Murphy, and Mrs F M Fuentes.
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Roy Dunlap
Sonora
Roy Don
Leste Lammer
Alton Phillips
Betty Kiu Stanley
Letha Ware
Marvin Mackey
Leste Lammers
Amado Basquez
Kenneth McCutchen
J. W. Crockett
H. A. Springer
Dry and Son
J. W. Warner
D. M. Ott
Raymond Blue
Albert Davis
Donald R. Hale
Joe George Wilkins
Roy Dunlap and Son
Linda Henry
Ben Murphy
F. M. Fuentes
Dimes Drive Urges More Help For March Of Dimes
March of Dimes contributions progress steadily but organizers say the drive is not over. Mrs. Charlie Boecking urges volunteers and notes Bronte residents will hold a Mothers March January 31 from 6 30 to 7 30 PM to collect donations door to door in Coke County. Dr. John Harris chairs the Coke County chapter foundation and A J Kirkpatrick directs the western county campaign.
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March of Dimes
Everyoten
Charlie Boecking
Coke County
Nual
Enrollment Increase Spurs Need for More Teachers
A school district faces crowded classrooms as enrollment rises. Superintendent notes higher grades require additional staff and proposes hiring more teachers to alleviate overcrowding and maintain instruction quality.
County Attorney Seeks Re-Election
Local notice reports Dickey, a Baylor alumnus and World War II veteran, announces candidacy for county attorney. He hails from Edith community west of Robert and seeks reelection to the office.
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Peochoet
Torneo
Coe Dickey
Edith
Robert Wee
Baylor University
Claude Ditmore Seeks Precinct Four Commissioner Seat
Claude Ditmore campaigns for Precinct Four commissioner, pledging to serve a full two year term. The statement to voters emphasizes roads bridges and utilities, urging support for his vision and experience in office.
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Claude Ditmore
Precinet
Admitted and Dismissals Mark Local Admissions List
The record shows multiple admissions and dismissals including Arthur, Kathl Dorn, Danas Pon Jey, Fried Baugpeeh, Mrs Amado Pasquez, Kenneth McCutchen, Jan 15 and Jan 16 ad mittals, Mrs T Bo McDaniels with Corliss Ann born, Mrs T J Flipan, Mrs D Van Pelt admitted, Danny Den Jey dismissed.
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Sen. Arthur
Dorn Kathl
Danas Pon Jey
Donnil Hope
Amado Pasquez
Kenneth McCutchen
Ven Murphy
Fried Baugpeeh
T. Bo McDaniels
Alton Phillips
Corliss Ann
T. J. Flipan
D. van Pelt
Danny den Jey
Sain Teva Sesion Fragment Highlights Voting Note
A fragmented OCR text references a session and voting context with names like Cathy and lat and mentions a polling or meeting hall. It preserves unclear phrases and several proper nouns, though full facts are unreadable.
Otis Smith Seeks Re election For Precinct Two
Otis Smith requests another term as commissioner of precinct two. He notes Coke County population and finances have grown since he was appointed in 1947 to fill the late Jess Eads’s term. Smith thanks supporters and pledges to continue prudent management if re elected.
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Otis Smith
Bronze Enterprise
Smith
Jess Eads
Coke County
Blackwell Boys Take Sterling Tournament Title
Blackwell high school boys won the Sterling City basketball tournament with a 39 25 victory over Lake View B after a 42 37 win in a preliminary game. Tommy Franks led scoring and earned outstanding player honors and a spot on the all tournament team. Conhoma captured the girls crown 32 21 over Sterling City.
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Blackwell
Sterling City
Lake View
Conhoma
Othe
Tommy Franks
Ollie Johnson
J. B. Buckner
Gon
Bud Caruthers
Roy Sanderson
Lettie
Bob Ragsdale
Bronte
Highland
Judge Rampy Addresses Lions During Citizenship Week
Runnels County Judge Rampy spoke to the Lions Club on American Citizenship Week urging broader public participation in civic life. Lewis Bridges Legion Post Commander and Mayor H O Whitt led portions of the program with Rampy also stressing duties to vote and teach democracy. The group discussed a gas processing plant near Bronte to utilize Fort Chadbourne oil field gas flares. Twenty seven Lions and guests attended. next meeting is February 5 at 6 45 p m.
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Jone
Pearl Pace
Boone
Soweto
Texas
Jonee Baran
Runnels County
Lewis Bridges
George Scott Legion
H. O. Whitt
Judge Rampy
Bronte
Fort Chadbourne
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C. H. Conner
Hospital News
Gdran Pyera
Claude Detiere
Caine
Preciniet
Apap
Manner
Eour Vale
Comp
Demetratis Prumair
Claude Diatmiore
Hinde Sain
Sterling
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