Two in Family Become Doctors
A son and son in law of Mr and Mrs James W Allen of Bronte earned medical degrees this spring. Robert Lloyd Allen received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Baylor University College of Dentistry at May 25 graduation exercises. Kent Collier Comolli earned a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston on May 30. The Comollis plan to settle in Brownwood to establish a practice, with Dr Allen planning to stay in the Dallas area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Allen
Bronte
Robert Lloyd
Bobby) Allen
Baylor University College of Dentistry
Abner V. McCall
Baylor
Kent Collier Comolli
Sweetwater
Deanie Allen
University of Houston
Gomolli
Newman High School
Abilene Christian College
Dallas
Comollis
Craig
Dee Ann
Brownwood
Dr. Allen
Bronte High School
Darwin Scotts Buy Local Snak Bar Opens
Mr and Mrs Darwin Scott have purchased the Snak Bar from Mr and Mrs W B Mic Shan and opened for business this week. They plan a formal opening Saturday from 9 to 11 am with free coffee and donuts. The menu features short orders drinks fountain items and hot apple turnovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin Scott
W. B. Mic- Shan
Scotts
Mrs
Central Baptist Revival Meeting Begins in Bronte
The Central Baptist Church in Bronte hosts a revival from Sunday through June 14 led by evangelist Rev. Harold Small of Jacksonville Baptist College. Music by Andy Higue and Elmcrest Church choir, with services daily at 7 am and 7:30 pm, noon coffee, and a Sunday schedule including Sunday school and multiple preaching sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Church
Bronte
Harold Small
Jacksonville Baptist College
Andy Higue
Abilene
Bing
Elmcrest Baptist Church
Ken Whitten
Population Decline Reported in Coke County
Preliminary figures show Coke County population dropping by about 700 people over the past decade. The report notes a steady decline affecting local economy and services.
Violent Storm Drops Rain and Winds on Bronte
A violent thunderstorm hit Bronte early Monday dumping 1.5 inches of rain with brilliant lightning and strong winds. Some damage to small grain gardens and trees reported though not extensive. The system moved in around midnight and lasted a couple of hours with heavier rainfall north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Ten Coke County 4-Her Attend State Round-Up at A&M
Ten Coke County 4-H Club members travel to Texas A M for State Round-Up with contests in Clothing Demonstration Share-The-Fun and Soil Judging. Sheri Pitcock, blue ribbon district winner, to present The Pants Scene. Janeye Riker, Sandra Otto Sonnenberg, James Vaughn, and Roger Graves perform in Share-The-Fun. Crew includes Millican, Matlock, and Harvey Wink in Soil Judging. Accompanied by Mrs. Fay C Roe and Sterling Lindsey. Departure Wednesday morning, return Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Sheri Pitcock
Sheri
Janeye Riker
Sandra Lee Otto Sonnenberg
James Lynn Vaughn
Roger Graves
Troy
Marshall Millican
Mark Matlock
Harvey Wink
Fay C. Roe
Sterling Lindsey
Bronte High Honors Honor Students Honor Roll Recognition
Nell Champion led Bronte High School with a 97.000 average earning top honors at the year end assembly. Eight students in four grades posted averages above 96 as valedictorian Mary Champion and salutatorian Linda Carlton also received top scholastic awards along with Who’s Who selections and perfect attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Champion
Bronte High School
Nell
E. L. Champion
Randy Barbee
C. B. Barbee
Brian Pruitt
Paul Pruitt
Miss Champion
Linda Carlton
Mary Champion
Honor Roll Named By Grade At Area School
Honors students listed by grade include 9th grade A Neil Champion and Brian Pruitt. 9th grade B Larry Hooper Jan Magness Brad Reed Gary Skelton and Sandra Stroebel. 10th grade A Susan Arnott Lynn Lawhon. 10th grade B Dixie Versup. 11th grade A Joe Basquez Paula Landers. 11th grade B Susan Cumbie Cathy Bryan Phyllis Morris Sallie Richards. 12th grade A Randy Barbee Linda Carlton Mary Champion. 12th grade B Dee Ann Perch full Patty Rawlings Janet Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand
Dee Ann Percifull
Janet ‘Thomas
Randy Barbee
Susan Cumbie
Linda Carlton
Willie Zuniga
Mary Champion
Paula lTandera
Lynn Lawhion
Larry Hooper
Jan Magness
Brad Reed
Gary Skelton
Sandra Stroebel
Dixie Versup
Joe Basquez
Paula Landers
Cathy Bryan
Phyllis Morris
Sallie Richards
West Texas Population Shifts Reported by Census Bureau
The Census Bureau late last week released county counts showing West Texas counties mostly declined. Robert Lee gained 170 persons since 1960, Bronte fell from 999 to 900, and overall West Texas losses tied to oil downturns. Local residents urged to report counting discrepancies to Mrs. Louise Clendennen of Silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of the Census
Robert Lee
Bronte
Louise Clendennen
Silver
Clendennen
Brown Returns As Methodist Pastor
The Rev. Fred L. Brown was reassigned as pastor of First United Methodist Church as appointments were read Friday evening at the Annual Conference of the Southwest Texas Conference in San Antonio. Also attending were Mrs. C. E. Arrott and other local residents. Other appointments included Austin Masterson to Pearsall and Rev. Kermit Gibbons reassigned as district superintendent of the San Angelo district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Brown
First United Methodist Church
Southwest Texas
San Antonio
C. E. Arrott
Brown
Charles Ragsdale
Austin Masterson
Pearsall
G. Robert Grimes
Coker
James W. Campbell
Los Angeles Heights
A. S. Neely
Burnet-Chapel Hill
Kermit Gibbons
San Angels
Arthur Kendall
Robert Lee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kent Comolli
Robert L. Allen
Allen
Darwin Scotts
Donuts
Central Baptist Revival Meeting
Whitten
Harald Small
Texas A&m
Linda Carltton
Russell Carlton
Gilbert Basquez
Marvin Landers
Lynn Lawhon
Jerry Lawwhon
Susan Arrott
Wayne Arrott
Diane Arrott
Tiony Mackey
Dylan Mackey
Linda Carper
Kenneth Stroebdel
Neil Champion
Susan Arnott
Dee Ann Perchfull
Patty Rawlings
Janet Thomas
West Texas
San Angelo
Lubbock
el Paso
Amarillo
Odessa
Midland
Wichita Falls
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