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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1958
Page
5
A tamale sale hosted by the Latin American Citizens of Bronte proceeds the March of Dimes drive with a sale at 514 N Washington on Saturday at 10 a.m. The Mothers March occurs tonight Jan 24, residents asked to leave porch lights on for canvassers.
In a prior issue we argued Bronte’s nine year finances show debt limits. The city must avoid new borrowing as revenue seems unlikely to grow. A paved 68 foot wide north south highway could be funded if curb costs are covered, and city hall remodeling is overdue. County crews prep a ball park site for youth softball and Little League use. Per-Continued on Back Page.
Bronte advances to the consolation final by a 51-50 win over Rochelle as Benny Corley scores 21 and Albert Grace 15 for Bronte. Rochelle’s Kidd tops with 15. Christoval defeats Bronte 46-38 in the consolation final with Solomon netting 24. Corley earns All Tournament honors with 49 points across the event.
Bronte figures fuel local races with Ernest Ivey announcing for county judge and Charlie Boecking for county and district clerk. Incumbents Jeff Dean and J L Tinkler consider re election, while Pete Nutter seeks Justice of the Peace Precinct 2. City seats open with Boecking and uncertain mayoral fate. Elections set for April 1 and April 6 for city and school board posts. filing ends 30 days prior.
Two Bronte youths, Bobby Hester son of Mr and Mrs Joe Hester, and Richard Rees, will be honored at a Court of Honor at First Methodist Church Saturday night January 25. Hester will receive the Eagle Scout Award and Rees the Bronze Palm. Both attend Texas A&M and Texas Tech respectively. County Auditor Weldon Fikes of Robert Lee speaks. Oscar Dorsey and R C Huntley lead Scout programs.
Coke County tax assessor-collector Paul Good will be in Bronte 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Tuesday January 28 at the First National Bank building to collect poll taxes. He notes 598 receipts issued so far and warns taxes must be paid by January 31 to avoid delinquency.
J B Mackey manager of Cumbie and Mackey department store says the January Clearance Sale draws good response. The store extends the sale this week with additional bargains listed in this week's Enterprise advertisement.
Kenneth Caulder age 16 son of Mr and Mrs E L Caulder was seriously injured late Saturday when his 20 gauge shotgun discharged as he entered his home. His right thumb was severed and 16 buckshot lodged in his face and ear after rabbit hunting with Jimmy Coppedge and Wilburn Wrinkle. He was taken to Bronte Hospital in shock and remains in good condition after surgery.
James Vernon Andrews of Texas Tech visited his parents Mr and Mrs Merle Andrews over the weekend and planned to return to Lubbock on Wednesday to take mid term exams.
Mrs S A Kiker is in Rotan this week visiting her daughter in law Mrs Lizzie Kiker.
Texas car license fees rise by 10 percent the first hike in 28 years. Coke County Sheriff Paul Good announces new tags go on sale Monday February 3 with April 1 deadline. Tags feature white letters on black. First 50000 in tag funds stay locally for road work. Bring last year’s receipt or title when applying.
Mrs Harlin Lee is open for business in her new Bronze Flowers and Gifts shop located in the former Estelle's Flower Shop building. She offers a full line of potted plants and cut flowers for all occasions and will also handle upholstery work orders.
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