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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1974
Page
3
Mr. and Mrs. A J Moates were named the town’s most beautiful yard and received a $10 prize sign on Tuesday. Other winners were Mr. and Mrs. O L Pittman for $7.50 and Mrs. Olga Whalen for $5. City officials urged continued water conservation during pump installation.
The Coke County Riding Club met Tuesday in Bronte to announce plans for the year. It will sponsor a 4-H Horse Unit and a 4-H horse show on Saturday Aug 31 at the Bronte arena with events in hatter, western pleasure, western horsemanship, reining, barrels, and pole bending. Officers listed as President Tommy Lee Vice President Mary Franklin Secretary Treasurer Geanette Simmer Reporter Gary York.
The Coke County 4-H Dress Revue takes place Monday at 3 p.m. in Recreation Hall alt Robert Lee with 15 girls expected to model garments built in weeks prior. Construction judging starts at 10 a.m. and appearance judging follows. ribbons will be awarded. Top junior and senior winners advance to the District Revue. the public is invited.
Mrs Fay C Roe Coke County Extension Agent and Mrs O C Boatright led a Health Committee meeting in San Saba with Bronte club member Boatright on the State Health Committee for two years. Plans were completed for the state meeting in Anvallo in September.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Renshaw visited this week in DeLeon with her uncles and aunts Mr and Mrs George Keith and other relatives including Mr and Mrs William Keith Mr and Mrs Earl Clark and Mrs Alice Black.
Funeral services for Mrs Miaranda Luttrell 76 were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Central Baptist Church with Rev. M. E. Patterson officiating. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery. Newby Funeral Home directed. Born January 9, 1898 in Floresville, she lived in Coke County 65 years and was married in 1933 to James D. Luttrell of Bronte who died in 1960. Surviving are a stepdaughter, five step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Noah Pruitt Jr., Garland Spencer, Merle Andrews, Bill Magness, Carl Blair, and Eddie Alexander.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Arrott and families attended an open house in Ulysses Kansas marking the Grand County Feed Yard opening. Dee Arrott, manager, oversees a facility with a 50000 head capacity. The Arrotts hosted a barbecue featuring grilled goats and beef. Louis Blaw of Booker visited the Anotts Saturday afternoon.
Prospective members of the 1974 Bronte Longhorn football team are required to take physical examinations July 8 at the John Harris Clinic. Players should report to the clinic to make appointments, Coach Gerald Sandusky said. He urged all prospects to stay in shape during the summer through basic conditioning.
A Scotch tournament is set for Sunday at the local golf course starting at 1 30 p m. All golfers are invited to participate.
Members of the Ladies Golf Association will have a Dutch treat outing at Robert Lee Monday evening. They will depart the local course at 6 p.m. All lady golfers are invited.
A large crowd filled the arena on Tuesday night for the ladies basketball game. The Winters Green Dragons defeated the Bronte Ladies 23 to 16. Louis Galaway was admitted to Clinic Hospital in San Angelo last Friday and was discharged Wednesday. Robert Galliway from Arlington and Melissa Valler from Dallas visited his parents over the weekend.
Coke County farmers with land held since 1874 or earlier may receive the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land Heritage recognition. Eligibility requires 10 acres or more producing at least $50 in agricultural products and a continuous family line from founder to present. Qualified by Aug. 31 will be listed in the state Land Heritage directory and honored locally.
The Bronze Enterprise launches a July subscription drive with 50 cent savings on all new renewals or extensions. Coke County and nearby Bronze trade area subscriptions are $3.50, Texas subscriptions $4.50, and out of state $5.50. Local reps listed. no billing on monthly accounts.
Michael D. Edwards of Oronte was named to the Dean's List at Texas State University for the spring semester. He is in the College of Fine and Liberal Arts. The list honors undergraduates who register at least 15 hours and maintain a 3.25 GPA.
Cathy Bryan arrived back Saturday after a visit with friends in Norway. She stayed as a houseguest of Sharon Weston and The Walstons and noted several other families employed by Rowan Deilling Co.
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