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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1970
Page
5
Bronte firefighters plan a Friday evening bulb sale June 19 starting at 6 p.m. They will also offer fire extinguishers and a full range of bulbs to suit any size, aiming to raise funds for their work. An ice cream supper follows the sale, and residents are urged to support the effort.
Bennie Canal spends the summer in Caracas while applying for four English teaching jobs. She describes humid heat, siesta closures, and living near the U S Embassy. The letter notes a concert by Venezuelan institute students, local fruit markets, and a dozen roses bought for two dollars.
Funeral services for Lula Hines aged 84 of San Angelo were held at the First Baptist Church Chapel. Rev. Gordon Clinard and Rev. A L Huff officiated with burial in Fairview Cemetery at Bronte. She died at Baptist Memorials Geriatric Hospital in San Angelo. Survivors include daughter Gay Copeland, sister Annie Wilkins, four grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
David Denman spends the summer in Ohio working for Southwestern Book Co. He reports a great time in his job. Denman attends Howard Payne College and rooms with a fellow student from Howard Payne and a Lebanese student from McMurry College in Abilene.
The Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District board met on June 4 and voted to eliminate the district tax. President D. K. Glenn said it is rare for a levied tax to be removed. The district, which oversees dams on Kickapoo Creeks, also shifted meetings from monthly to quarterly.
James Brunson led the tiys calf riding event at Eldorado Junior Rodeo last weekend. Marvin Ensor finished third in the same event and also claimed third in pole bending for boys under 12.
Funeral services for Mrs. A. R. Keele 49 were held at Central Baptist Church with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Survivors include husband A R Keele four daughters and four sons with relatives across Ballinger Bronte Odessa and Ontario California. Pallbearers named from Ballinger Merkel and Bronte.
Bronze Band Boosters Club will hold a meeting Tuesday night June 16 at 7 30. All members are urged to attend.
Donald L. Bailey a maintenance foreman of Bronte has completed 20 years with Humble Oil and Refining Co. He and his family moved to Bronte in 1969 and live in the southeast part of town with sons Bobby and Mike. The Baileys attend Bethel Lutheran Church in Ballinger and he received a service emblem at a luncheon.
Central Baptist Church hosts a revival this week inviting all in the community to attend the remaining services. A Saturday night music program will feature the Elmcrest Baptist Church Choir of Abilene at 7 p.m. led by Andy Hogue with Rev. Harold Small of Jacksonville Baptist College preaching. The revival ends Sunday night with a 6 45 p.m. preaching service.
Coke County 4-H Soil Judging Team placed third among 18 at the Texas A&M state contest in College Station. Members Marshall Millican Troy Millican Mark Matlock and Harvey Wink earned team medals and high individual honors. The Share-the-Fun entry by Coke County earned a red ribbon, and Sheri Pitcock competed in the Clothing Demonstration Contest with strong scores.
Bronte Eastern Star Chapter 1048 installed new officers led by Worthy Matron Ivy Spiller and Worth Patron Travis Spiller. Installing officer was Winnie Waldrop with a team of past matrons assisting. A patriotic program by Melissa Lee and Norma Lynn Pruitt preceded refreshments. Guests from Balinge, Norton, Blackwell, Hylton and Robert Lee attended.
Mike McKown returns home after a May 23 graduation from East Texas State University at Commerce with a B S in Physical Education. He is a Bronte High School 1965 graduate and plans to teach and coach next school year.
In Bronte the town issued a tornado alert by sounding the fire siren three blasts. Emergency officials urged residents to seek shelter immediately and monitor local advisories for updates.
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