Renshaw to Run for Constable in Precinct No 2
Oscar Renshaw, Bronte nightwatchman since 1958, announces his candidacy for Constable of Coke County Precinct No 2 in the Democratic primary. He has lived in Bronte 13 years, farms with his brother Louis, and is married to Essie Pearl Eads with daughter Jessie Pearl.
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Oscar Renshaw
Bronte
Coke County
Renshaw
Norton
Runnels County
Louis
Mr. Renshaw
Essie Pearl Eads
Jessie Pearl
Bronte High School
Ame
Roy Max Hester Serves Aboard Coral Sea Carrier
Bremerton Washington FHTNC Roy Max Hester son of Mr and Mrs H O Hester of Bronte serves aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea which was recommissioned January 25 after three years of modernization at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard The Coral Sea will undergo sea trials in Puget Sound and a shakedown cruise to California The ship originally commissioned in May 1947 was active with U S and NATO forces before decommissioning in May 1957 Current improvements include an angled flight deck streamlined hurricane bow and a modern combat information center
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Bremerton, Wash
Roy Max Hester
H. O. Hester
Bronte
Coral Sea
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton
Wash
Puget Sound
California
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Coke County 50 Cent Rattlesnake Bounty Paid in 1959
The Coke County Commissioners paid 3921 dollars as a 50 cent bounty for 5842 rattlesnakes captured in 1959. Snakes were delivered to County Clerk J L Tinkler as bounties rose through spring and summer with Calder brothers accounting for over half in December. Calder says dens yield many snakes and notes no live-snake market recently prompting continued bounty payments.
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Coke County Commissioners Court
J. L. Tinkler
Cliff’Calder
E. L
Bronte
Calder
Calders
John Walker Place
Silver
Harris Ranch
Old Saul Place
C. C. Drennan
Floyd Modgling
Edith
Aldwell & Rudd
Fred Roe
Willis Smith & Sons
Bill Allen
Freddie Lee Roe
Weaver Ranch
Curtis Walker
Russell Ranch
Jim McCutchen
Wojtek
Jack Walker
Fred McCabe
A. F. McKinsey
John Walker
Allen Jameson
Allison Place
Whitt Farm
Spade Ranch
Blanks Estate
Coke County
Grade School Honor Roll Lists By Grade
The grade school honor roll for the third six weeks is announced. Third grade names include A students David Baggett Ann Miller Bennie Oglesby and more. Fourth grade lists A students Janie Collins David Glenn Kreta Riker Dorothy Ruth Martin Mary Plackie, plus B students Linda Cumbie Johnny Gaston Mason Glenn Don Hageman Cynthia Howard Douglas McCutchen Catherine Miller Brian Richards Merritt Scott Donna Sheppard David Sims Patricia Smith Doak Snead Marvin Thompson Bob Wells. Fifth grade includes A students Linda Geryk Frances Glenn Lillian Strickland and B students Jimmy Baggett Jimmy Bailey Mary Lou Basquez Wayne Carlton Kaye Mayben Charles McGuire Diane Sissom. Sixth grade lists A students Joy K Moore Royce Lee Theralyn Joplin Elaine Collins Patricia Robinson Tony Olivas and B students Sharon Mackey Jan Maybew Larry Corley Janet Caperton. Seventh grade shows A none and B students Ida Parker Tricia Andrews Janelle Gaston Margia Oglesby Marla Lou Rees Anita Hallmark John Palmer. Eighth grade A Marilyn Glenn Jan Wilkins.
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David Baggett
Ann Miller
Bennie Oglesby
Jo Nell Geryk
Sharon McCutchen
Gary Smith
Janie Collins
David Glenn
Kreta Riker
Dorothy Ruth Martin
Mary Placke
Linda Cumbie
Johnny Gaston
Mason Glenn
Don Hageman
Cynthia Howard
Douglas McCutchen
Catherine Miller
Brian Richards
Merritt Scott
Donna Sheppard
David Sims
Patricia Smith
Doak Snead
Marvin Thompson
Herron Visit Noted by R. H. Herron Family Guests
Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Herron included their daughter Mrs. Carroll Leathers and noted other family members among the gathered company.
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R. H. Herron
Carroll Leathers
Charles Coppock and Rex Harris Featured in Local Names
The notice lists Charles Coppock Rex Harris Judy Lee Tommy Glenn Sims and Jimmy Wells as individuals connected to the local community record, highlighting residents named in the public notice.
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Charles’ Coppock
Rex Harris
Judy Lee
Tommy Glenn Sims
Jimmy Wells
Census Plea Urges Counting Six-Year-Olds for School Funding
Barbee urges all parents with children turning six by September 1 1960 to ensure they are listed in the annual census. He notes the count affects state funding for the next school year and asks families without other children in school to contact Mrs Clarke Glenn for the proper census form.
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C. B. Barbee
Barbee
Clarke Glenn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uss
St Oa Dd
Woltz Studios
Texas
Ida Parker
Tricia Andrews
Janelle Gaston
Margia Oglesby
Marla Lou Rees
Anita Hallmark
John Palmer
Marilyn Glenn
Jan Wilkins
Bronte Lodge
A. F
A. M
Royce Fancher
Oleo
AEDE
Turnips
Greensgandy
Frozan
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