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Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1971

Page

5

Nurses Aide Class Pins Awarded at Ceremony

Members of the Nurses Aide class received pins and certificates at the conclusion of the course last Thursday night. Pictured from left to right are Virdis Fancher, Margaret Martin, Verdie Mae Hooper, Patsy Brown, Rachel Robinson, Christine Corley, Marie Gonzales, Marjorie Cooper, Betty Gardner, Lola Reyes, June English, Clay Dell Bell, Eva Flores, Zell Moore, Johnnie Smith, Doris Richards, Alice Minjarez, Odelia Wrinkle, Ozella Wilkins, Becky Garcia and Dora Alien with R N instructor. Camilla Corder also belonged to the class but is not pictured. Doris Richards led the final test, Ozella Wilkins was second, four tied for third: Christine Corley, Betty Gardner, Verdie Mae Hooper, and Zell Moore.

Nurses Aide Virdis Fancher Margaret Martin Verdie Mae Hooper Patsy Brown Rachel Robinson Chris Tine Corley Marie Gonzales Marjorie Cooper Betty Gardner Lola Reyes June English Clay Dell Bell Eva Flores Zell Moore Johnnie Smith Doris Richards Alice Minjarez Odella Wrinkle Ozella Wilkins Becky Garcia Dora Alien R.N Camilla Cor Christine Corley

Special Subscription Discount At The Enterprise

The Enterprise offers a July 50 cent subscription discount. Coke and adjoining counties pay $3.00, elsewhere $4.00. Mail or bring orders to The Enterprise office. outlying areas contact local representatives. Publisher notes possible rate increases soon due to costs.

Coke Enterprise Blackwell Rockey Thompshin Tenny

New Beds Arrive For Bronte Nursing Home

Forty beds have been received for the Bronte Nursing Home as announced by Rev. C R Blake chair of the board. The beds were bought early to save on steel costs and are stored in the Caperton Building. Blake said donations are welcome though checks with L O Clark administrator are advised to ensure needs are met. Memorial gifts to the local hospital are also welcomed.

Bronte C. R. Blake Caperton Blake L. O. Clark

Quiet July 4th Observed in Bronte and Coke County

Law enforcement reported a quiet Independence Day with no injuries. Oak Creek Lake and Lake Spence drew holiday crowds while hot, clear weather persisted. Patrolman Bobby Hart and Deputy Grady Coulter said traffic control was their main weekend duty.

Bronte Coke County Oak Creek Lake Lake Spence Bobby Hart Grady Coulter

Mrs Joe McCutchen Released After Minor Surgery

Mrs. Joe McCutchen has been discharged from Clinic Hospital in San Angelo following minor surgery last week and is reported to be recovering well.

Joe McCutchen Clinic Hospital San Angelo

Cumbie and Mackey Announce Clearance Sale

Cumbie and Mackey begin their annual clearance sale this morning with a full page ad listing many bargains. Mr and Mrs Mackey invite everyone to visit the store and take advantage of the savings available during the sale.

Cumbie & Mackey

Nurses Aide Class Receives Pins at July Ceremony

Members of the Nurses Aide Class received pins and certificates in a ceremony at the Methodist Church on Thursday night July 1. Mrs. James Allen led the instruction and pinning, with Mrs. J. W. Martin presenting certificates and serving as emcee. Melissa Lee sang a solo as Rev. Fred Brown gave the benediction.

Methodist Church James Allen R.N J. W. Martin Melissa Lee Martin Lee Fred Brown

Four Bronte Lads Named to Senior Little League All Star

Four Bronte players Kim Barrett Jim Dan Broughton Andy Eubanks and Wayne Alexander earned spots on the Senior Little League All Star team. The opening game is set for Thursday July 22 at Wingate against Ballinger with Benny Rogers of Robert Lee as manager and Eddie Alexander of Bronte as coach. The Bronte squad finished the season 8 3, losing to Wingate 11 9 and beating Winters 6 2.

Bronte Kim Barrett Jim Dan Broughton Andy Eubanks Wayne Alexander Wingate Ballinger Robert Lee Randy Gibbs Alan Barbee Kevin Gibbs David Chapman Nelson Coulter Joe Rivera Randy Scott Baughton Alexander Barrett Eubanks

Doctor Smith Appointed Chief of Range and Wildlife Ecology

Dr. Dixie R. Smith of Blackwell was named Chief, Branch of Range and Wildlife Habitat Ecology and Management Research in Washington DC. The appointment, effective May 30, follows his BA from Texas Tech, MS from Texas A&M, and PhD with a University of Wyoming fellowship. He and wife Loma Lehner reside in Vienna, Virginia, with three children Mike, Marc and Toria.

Dixie R. Smith C. B. Smith Blackwell Washington, DC Smith Texas Tech Lubbock Texas A&m University of Wyoming Loma Lehner Mike, Marc Toria Thair Vienna, Va

Legacy of Parks funds aid small Texas cities program details

Concho Valley Council of Governments leaders met Robert Lee and Bronte officials at Robert Lee City Hall on July 6 to explain federal Legacy of Parks program. Initiated July 1 1971, the $200 million fund matches local money to develop parks open spaces and recreation sites in smaller communities with up to 75 percent for urban development sites.

Lee City Hall Department of Housing and Urban Development Concho

E. G. Collins Installed Master of Bronte Masonic Lodge

E G Collins was installed as Worshipful Master of Bronte Masonic Lodge in Bronte Masonic Hall on July 1 in a joint ceremony with Hayrick Lodge of Robert Lee. New officers include Bill Luckett Senior Warden Charles Ragsdale Junior Warden Boyce Fancher Treasurer H O Whitt Secretary CC Blake Chaplain Jack Glascock Senior Deacon Glenn Culp Junior Deacon Noah Pruitt Jr Senior Steward Leonard Fletcher Junior Steward Royce Lee Tiler. Arthur Runnion led Hayrick Lodge installation as Worshipful Master.

E. G. Collins Bronte Masonic Lodge Hayrick Lodge Robert Lee Bronte Masonic Hall Bill Luckett Charles Ragsdale Boyce Fancher H. O. Whitt CC. R. Blake Jack Glascock Glenn Culp Noah Pruitt Jr Leonard Fletcher Royce Lee

Clifford Daniel retires after 35 years with Lone Star Gas

Clifford Daniel of Milles retires June 30 after 35 years with Lone Star Gas Co. He began in Hillsboro and for 14 years served Miles, Robert Lee, and Bronte as Lone Star installed natural gas. A supper in San Angelo honored him and he received a gold watch. No successor named.

Clifford Daniel Milles Lone Star Gas Co Daniel Lone Star Hillsboro Miles Robert Lee Bronte Coke County San Angelo

Funeral Services For Geo. R. Bivins

Funeral services were held Wednesday for George Roas Bivins 70 at the First Christian Church in Iraan with Masonic graveside rites at Fair views Cemetery. A former Iraan mayor and oilman, he died Sunday June 27 in San Angelo. Survivors include a daughter Nelda Walls and a son Jerry Bivins, plus a brother and four grandchildren.

George Roas Bivins First Christian Church Iraan Fairviews Bivins Olive Keeney Vetal Flores St. John's Hospital San Angelo Santa Anna Lucy Lowry Nelda Walls San Marcos Jerry Bivins Gonzales Howard Bivins Clear Field Utah

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der Was The Canolyn Gray San Diego Calif Carolyn Baggett T. C. Baggett Houston Bronte High School Mrs. Gray Susan Arrott Tom Green Brookshire Herbert Holland Ben Oglesby Nurses’ Aide Bronte Lads Concha Valley Council of Gov Ernment Tom C. Adams Robert Lee and Robert Lodge Arthur Runnion Geo. R. Bivins
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