Local moves and visits noted in Bronte area
Mr and Mrs J R Rasco plan to move into the Bronte Humble Camp after refinishing work on their house, relocating from Ft Chadbourne camp. Mr and Mrs E F Glenn moved into a new home in Bronte’s southeast. Rev C B Blake of Woodrow visited Bronte and Robert Lee to see kin, Dale and Mrs Brown. Brown heads to Abilene for army induction. Mr and Mrs J Smith and three children moved from Junction to Bronte to work for West Texas Utilities, replacing Gale Hufstutler. Phylis Ann and Karen Gayle Wilson visited at J M Rippetoe’s, and Mrs Jack Chapman of Sweetwater visited Bronte for business.
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J. R. Rasco
Bronte Humble
Ft. Chadbourne
E. F. Glenn
Rev
C. BR. Blake
Woodrow
Bronte
Dale Brown
Brown
Abilene
J. Smith
Junction
West Texas Utilities
Gale Hufstutler
J. M. Rippetoe
Corpus Christ
Phylis Ann
Karen Gayle Wilson
Jack Chapman
Sweetwater
Bronte and Robert Lee Basketball Tonight in Local Gym
Bronte and Robert Lee teams meet in a local gym for boys and girls basketball games this evening. Both games count in conference play and earlier Tuesday postponements will be rescheduled at Robert Lee.
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Bronte
Robert Lee
Rob +t Lee
Hicks to Speak at Bronte Lions Club Meeting
Program chairman H C Whitt announced County Agent Travis B Hicks will speak to the Bronte Lions Club Tuesday night next week. Hicks will bring musicians known for hill billy music and outline his office sponsored program of work. All Lions urged to attend.
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H. C. Whitt
The
Bronte Lions Club
Travis B. Hicks
Whitt
Hicks
Youngblood Re-elected UCRA Chairman at Robert Lee
L. T. Youngblood of Bronte was re-elected chairman of the UCRA at a meeting in Robert Lee last Thursday. Frank Cannon of San Angelo was re-elected vice chairman and Gerald C. Allen of Robert Lee was named to another year as secretary. Youngblood reported the Oak Creek to Bronte pipeline is completed and the water treatment plant will be finished soon. The UCRA finances the pipeline and plant for the city.
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L. T. Youngblood
Bronte
UCRA
Robert Lee
Frank Cannon
San Angelo
Gerald C. Allen
Youngblood
Oak Creek
Barbecue Supper Binds Bronte Humble Camp Night
Residents shared a barbecue supper at Bronte Humble camp Monday night. Fay Moore provided the chicken while others brought the remaining dishes. Attendees reported a good time and camaraderie.
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Bronte Humble Camp
Fay Moore
Herron Family Hosts Sunday Guests
Mr and Mrs Robert Herron welcomed their children as Sunday guests in a quiet family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Herron
County Officials Receive Salary Increases Across Board
The document lists raise amounts for county officials including Judge Jeff Dean and staff, Sheriff, County Clerk, treasurer, and commissioners. New annual salaries are set for roles such as judge 4000, sheriff 4800, clerk 4600, treasurer 3100, county attorney 2700, and various deputies and justices of the peace with additional state fund allowances and mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinkler
Frank Keesee
Jeff Dean
Patterson
Bronte Faces New District Split Next School Year
Texas officials split District 6-B into 7-B and retain 6-B portions. Bronte joins 7-B with Robert Lee Trent and Highland. Lorain Coahoma Helmleigh Ira Hobbs stay in 6-B. Bronte Superintendent J L Carroll chairs 7-B. Hermleigh’s O B Paty remains 6-B chair. Conference play counted within districts. admission 75 cents adults 30 cents students.
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Bronte
New District
Robert Lee
Trent
Highland
Loraine
Coahoma
Helmleigh
Ira
Hobbs
Bronte Teams Repeat Robt Lee Tourney Championship
Bronte boys and girls captured championships at the Robert Lee annual tournament for a second weekend. The boys beat Sterling City 39 to 30 and the girls defeated Mertzon 33 to 20 before a large Robert Lee Gym crowd. Earlier Bronte squads beat Loraine 26 13 and 47 30, with Saturday morning results 18 40 26.
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Bronte
Robert Lee
Sterling City
Mertzon
Robert Lee Gym
Bronte Girls
Loraine
Boya
Loraine Boya
Miles
Boye
Nosten
Refreshment Plate Served to Members and Visitors
A refreshment plate of chicken salad, ritz crackers, cookies and lemonade was served to a few Members and two visitors.
Card of Thanks from the Wedd Family
The Wedd Family thanks friends for kindness during illness and death of their loved one. They especially thank Dr Harris, the nurses, and those who sent flowers and food. God bless you all. Mr and Mrs Bill Herron left Wednesday for Austin where he will enter the University of Texas.
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Dr. Harris
Bill Herron
Austin
University of Texas
An Act Prohibits Shooting on Coke County Lake
Legal notice announces a new act banning shooting rifles or pistols on any Coke County lake in Texas with penalties and an emergency declaration attached. The action targets all lakes within county borders and seeks to curb dangerous use of firearms near water and public areas.
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Coke County
State of
Texas
Texas bill for Sweetwater Oak Creek Lake fishing season
A bill governing a closed season and expiration date for capturing fish minnows and frogs in Sweetwater Oak Creek Lake Coke County Texas. It bans transporting minnows beyond Coke County and assigns enforcement under state law. If any provision is invalid, others remain, and an emergency declaration is noted.
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Sweetwater
Oak Creek
Coke County
State of Texas
Four year deer turkey and quail protection act Coke County
An act declares it unlawful to kill deer wild turkey and quail in Coke County for four years from passage. It repeals conflicting laws, provides penalties, and declares an emergency to enforce the wildlife protection period.
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Coke County
Notice of Bids for County Depository in Coke County
Coke County Texas invites bids for depository services for County and Coke County Common School District Funds for two years starting February 9 1953. Bids must be sealed and include interest rate, with a certified check of at least one half of one percent of prior year revenues. The County reserves right to reject all bids and re advertise.
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Coke County
Texas
Commissioner's Court
Deét Dean
Open House Week Proclaimed at City Hall Bronte Texas
Mayor H O Whitt proclaims February 1 to 7 as Open House at City Hall inviting all residents to visit during the statewide Government Open House campaign sponsored by the State Bar of Texas and its Committee on American Citizenship. The proclamation, signed February 21, 1953, attested by City Secretary Jerry Proctor.
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Bronte
Texas
H. O. Whitt
City Hall
State Bar of Texas
Committee On American Citizenship
Funeral Services For Gordon A. Thompson
Funeral services for Gordon A. Thompson 55 longtime Blackwell resident were held Sunday at 3 p m from the First Baptist church with Rev R L Cooksley officiating Interment followed at Blackwell Cemetery under Cate Spencer Funeral Home of Sweetwater direction Thompson died 10 30 a m Saturday in a San Angelo hospital after three weeks illness He was a farmer born in Coryell County moved to Blackwell in 1900 He survived by his mother Lillie Wimberly and brothers R A and R L Thompson both of Blackwell Pallbearers were D H Alsup Ollie Modress J M Craig C R Richards Lee Lackey Ernest Ware
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Gordon A. Thompson
Blackwell
First Baptist Church
R. L. Cooksey
Cate Spencer
Lillie Wimberly
R. A
R. L. Thompson
D. H. Alsup
Ollie Modress
J. M. Craig
C. R. Richards
Lee Lackey
Ernest Ware
Bells Visit Ill Brother in Inglewood California
B A Bell and A E Bell traveled to Inglewood California to see their brother Emory Bell who has been in ill health for some time.
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B. A. Bell
A. E. Bell
Inglewood, California
Emory Bell
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