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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1974
Page
3
Coke County Roping Club schedules a junior rodeo for Saturday night July 27 at the Bronte arena. Trophies awarded to first place in each event. ribbons for second through fourth. Girls compete in barrel racing flag racing and pole bending. boys in five age groups with events such as barrel racing steer riding ribbon roping bull riding and tie down roping. Entry fee is $1 per event.
The Coke County Saddle Club plans a Monday practice in the arena in preparation for a playday set for Saturday July 20 at 7 p.m. Additional playdays are scheduled for August 3 and August 17 with results from the July 8 event showing winners across Pee Wee Junior and Senior divisions in keyhole races poles barrels and flags.
Central Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School next week with evening classes from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday for all age groups. A closing program is scheduled for Sunday at 7 p.m. All community children are invited.
Eight Bronte teachers join the annual summer workshop of the Texas Small Schools Association this week on the University of Texas campus in Austin. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Barbee, Mrs. James L. Golson, Mrs. Jerry Lawdon, Bennie Hambright, Mrs. James M. Raughton, Mrs. Jimmy Lee, and Mrs. Elroy Butler.
Mrs Lois Wallace and her niece Rebecca Ann Laxson returned this week from Germany. They visited Mrs Wallace’s son and his wife in Wiesbaden, where he serves in the Air Force. They described the trip as wonderful and many places seen, but were glad to be back home.
Mr and Mrs A L Lanceton Brid and Scott of Lubbock visited her parents Mr and Mrs Neal Stout and their son’s family in town. The Sam Ceflars were en route to San Antonio. Mrs Elsi Singleton of Pomona California spent Thursday through Saturday with sister Mrs K C Seay, joined by grandson David Shelton and Zelda Low.
Bronze city officials face several dump site issues southwest of town. State Health Department inspector Michael W. Menzies proposed two measures including on duty attendants and clear loading signs, plus fencing when closed. Mayor Caprion urged residents to stop dumping along ravines and approach routes.
The Colonado River Senior Little League will face Winters Senior Little League in Robert Lee on Thursday July 18 at 7 30 p m. The All Star roster includes Randy Bessent Bobby Dunc an Mickey Baker Wayne Coulson Randy Leigh Tommy Hansen Mark Moorman Carey Day Rory Niches Clayton Wieshuhn Greg Halfman Roger Hanna Roy Carrington Tony Navarro Dean Jones Louie Houer Boots Deme ne and Don Fergeson from Sterling City. The winner advances to the tournament next weekend at Weatherford.
Mrs J W Miantin attended funeral services for Mrs Tony Crockett Thursday morning in Ballinger. Mrs Crockett was the aunt of the late Mr Martin.
Mr and Mrs L B Thompson of Maverick celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary dating to 1914 in Temple. Their sixth family reunion runs July 5 to 7 at the daughter in law J C Martins home near Temple with open house July 7. Family members from Abilene Austin Bronte Cameron Coleman Fort Worth Houston Lubbock Maverick San Angelo Temple Trey Robert Lee Waco and beyond attend.
The Collowaido River Little Lebigue All Stars beat the Ballinger All Stars 9 to 6 Tuesday night to claim the Area 1 Tournament win. The game was postponed from Monday due to bad weather. CRUL All Stars were set to face Winters All Stars at 7 30 Wednesday in Winters. The winner advances to play Snyder at Colorado City Friday at 7 30 p.m.
The Enterprise offers reduced rates for Coke County and Bronte territory at 3.50, with Texas wide pricing lower than regular. Subscriptions can be mailed or brought to the office. Local representatives Mrs. Rockey Thompson, Mrs. Herbert Holland, and Mrs. Tom Green handle orders. Do not request billing. statement and mailing costs prevent this service.
Funeral services for Jackson Clay Lanier 75 of Itasca were held July 12 after a car-truck crash that killed him Wednesday. A former Blackwell resident born May 4 1899 he was married to Lucille Daylor. Survivors include his wife a daughter three brothers two sisters and two grandchildren. Several relatives attended the services from Blackwell Maryneal Robert Lee and Sweetwater.
Larry Hooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Hooper of Bronte, was named to Baylor University's Provost Academic Honor List for the spring semester. He ranked among 123 men on a 3.6 to 3.79 grade average while enrolled in at least 15 semester hours.
Bronte Hospital employs Mrs. Manie Thomas of Robert Lee as the seventh R.N. on staff. Dr. Jon RB Harris, owner, says her hiring aligns with the hospital policy of providing the best qualified nursing care for patients.
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