Price Construction Co wins sealcoating bid in Coke County
Price Construction Co of Big Spring and Smyder edged Jack and Reece Albert by 324 and won a $112 018 bid to sealcoat and repair county roads. Four bids were opened by County Judge W W Thetford with completion about 60 working days after signing. Bond funds of $200 000 finance the project, plus previously awarded bridges by Ferrier Bros Bridge Co for $66 855.81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Construction Co
Big Spring
Smyder
W. W. Thetford
Coke County Commissioners Court
Price Company
Jack
Reece Albert
San Angelo Contractors
Wilson Paving Company of
San Angelo
Pioneer Construction of
Abilene
Columbian Securities Corp
Ferrier Bros. ‘Bridge Co
Snead Creek
Messbox Creek
Mute Creek
Robert Lee and Bronte
Subscriptions offered at 50c discount in July
The Bronze Enterprise announces a July sale giving a 50 cent discount on all subscriptions. Coke County and immediate Bronte trade area get 3.00, elsewhere 4.00, with regulars at 3.50 and 4.50. Orders can be mailed or delivered via local representatives. Ben Oglesby notes possible future rate increases due to costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronze Entterprise
Coke County
Immedialte Bronte
Blackwell
Ben Oglesby
Jacoby Retires After 29 Years with Coke County Office
W. E. Jake Jacoby district soil conservationist retires after 29 years with Soil Conservation Service and 13 years leading the Coke County office in Robert Lee. Army Reserve Corps of Engineers lieutenant colonel also retires from the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E
Jake) Jacoby
Coke County Soil and Water Conservation District
Soi Conservation Service
Soil Conservation Office
Robert Lee
Army Reserve Corps of Engineers
Jacoby
Army
Kim Glascock Undergoes Major Surgery in San Antonio
Kim Glascock daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Glascock underwent major surgery in San Antonio on Wednesday. Local relatives report she is doing well. She may be addressed as Paula Kim Glascock at Santa Rosa Children's Hospital Room 843.3 San Antonio.
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Kim Glascock
Jack Glascock
San Antonio
Paula Kim Glascock
Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital
Cool Weather Grips Bronte Area Amid Rain and Cool Spell
The Bronte area stayed cool under cloudy skies as a weak cold front moved through. Light rain cooled July 4th and rainfall of 1 to 3 inches boosted crops and filled area lakes after last week’s 100 degree heat.
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Bronte
Hibbs Family Moves to Bronte
Mr and Mrs Willie James Hibbs relocate with their children Debra and Johnny to 424 S Jefferson Bronte where Hibbs former Blackwell school administrator retires after 25 Texas years. He buys Mobile Home Mooring distributorship for 12 counties west of here and will base in Bronte. Debra 15 and Johnny 13 will attend Bronte schools this fall.
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Hibbs
Bronte
S. Jefferson
Blackwell
Texas
TSTI
Sweetwater
Debra
Johnny
Mrs Green Retires As Tennyson Postmaster
Mrs. Tom Green, Tennyson postmaster, retires June 29 after nearly 30 years in that post. Her son William Jesse Green is named officer in charge. She notes she would have reached 30 years on January 1, 1973, and the Greens will continue running their Tennyson grocery store and station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Green
Tennyson
William Jesse Green
Tennyson Picnic Draws Big Crowd on July Fourth
About 65 people attended the Tennyson July 4 gathering. A basket lunch and fish fry were served at noon. Youths hiked Mount Margaret as part of the day’s activities with many visitors from Odessa Midland Graham San Angelo Eldorado Ozona and Bronte.
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Tennyson
Mount Margaret
Out of Town
J. A. Howell
Odessa
Grace Hoeckendorf
Midland
Rob Freeman
Graham
Leo Stewart
Gene Stewart
H. L. Stewart
Bill
Laura Martin
San Angelo
Allen LaHee
Eldorado
Charles Ray Brown
Ozona
Cumbie and Mackey announce semi annual clearance sale
Bronts dry goods merchants Cumbie and Mackey start a semi annual clearance sale this week. The advertisement lists merchandise and marks many items for sale with savings of one third to one half. Mr and Mrs J B Mackey invite everyone to visit the store to save.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumbie and Mackey
Bronts
J. B. Mackey
Ed Richards Hospitalized in Bronte for Pneumonia
Ed Richards is hospitalized at Bronte Hospital undergoing treatment for pneumonia.
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Ed Richards
Bronte Hospital
Alpine Tabs K Scott as New Head Football Coach
Kenneth Scott, son of Mrs. Faye Scott of Bronte, named head football coach and athletic director at Alpine High School. The former Bronte San Angelo College and Sul Ross standout signs a four year deal effective Aug. 1. He replaces Joe Boyd who moved to Crane High School.
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Faye Scott
Bronte
San Angelo College
Sul Ross
Buck
Joe Boyd
Crane High School
Scott
Alpine
Ments
Snyder
Maurice Hodges
Hodges
Monahans
Marfa
Paducah
Max Bumgardner
SAC
Rams
ASU
Phil George
Screwworm Cases Jump in Coke County 1972
Screwworm cases in Coke County rise to 26 for 1972, up 16 in a week. Most new cases center in the county middle, with Simpson Brothers accounting for 10. Other submissions come from Gene Baker near Robert Lee, James Arrott near Tennyson, Fred and Larry Jameson near Silver, Clyde Bowen near Robert Lee, Frank Percifull near Robert Lee, and Don Stewart near Lamesa. Wet pastures from recent showers aid cattle exposure. officials urge regular livestock checks and sampling. Sterile fly drops accompany confirmed-site locations.
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Coke County
Simpson Brothers
Gene Baker
Robert Lee
James Arrott
Tennyson
Fred
Larry Jameson
Silver
Clyde Bowen
Frank Percifull
Don Stewart
Lamesa
Mrs Wayne Stout in Lubbock for Medical Tests
Mrs Wayne Stout visits her daughter and family in Lubbock and undergoes a series of medical tests during the stay.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Citizens of
Somorrow
Wesley Gibbs
Kendall
Anissa
Donna
Mrs
Jerry McShan
Rockey Thompson
Susan Arrott
Brookshire
Herbert Holland
Soil Conservation Service
Rex Brand
L. L. Wilkins
Coke County Sheriff's Office
Linda Link
Long Island, N. Y
Nancy Jameson
Corpus Christi
Mr. and
Willie
James
Mrs. Green
Douglas Ditmore
C. E. Hageman
Imogene Griffin
Mabel Dyess
Don Thorpe
Girlie Webb
Joe Lanai
Tom Wiliams
Cumbie & Mackey Sale
K. Scott
Kenneth Scott
Pine High School
Sterling Lindsey
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