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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1961
Page
5
The Enterprise notes Libby is in Bronte Hospital since Sunday night and she is doing well. The staff and doctors, from Dr. Harrison onward, are praised for their help during the stay.
Cynthia and Patricia Robinson daughters of Mr and Mrs Roy Robinson spent last week in Midland visiting their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs JR V Robinson and family.
Core drilling crews are at proposed dam sites on the Kickapoo Creeks to determine specifications. Kickapoo Water District directors hope to bid the project soon. Plans call for five structures to eliminate flooding in the area.
The Colorado River League reports last week’s results with Robert Lee Indians 39 over Blackwell Braves 0 and Cardinals 10 to Bronte 7 among other scores. Upcoming games include Bronte Giants and Bronte Yankees in Bronte on June 16 and community donations sought at First National Bank for Little League equipment.
Rev. R. W. Blackmon Bette Blackmon Mrs Noah Pruitt Jr Norma Lynn Pruitt and Ida Lee Parker attended the State Baptist Young People's Association meeting in Lamesa. About 375 delegates registered and an estimated 700 people were present at the Tuesday session before the Bronte group returned Wednesday.
The City of Bronte publishes its annual audit covering April 1, 1960 to March 31, 1961. Prepared by city secretary Helen Kirkland and audited by B. D. Snead and E. F. Glenn, the report notes heavy sewer system costs funded by bonds and a Public Health Service grant. Citizens are urged to study the report to understand tax expenditures and city finances, with details continued on the following page.
President Kennedy proclaims July 23 to 29 as National Farm Safety Week urging all in farm life to make safety a family affair. Texas plans county programs with focus each day on reverence for life home safety chemicals falls highway safety and farm machinery and recreation safety.
A large rain cloud moved in from the west Wednesday afternoon affecting Cedar Creek region and western Coke County. Creeks ran high and auto travel slowed as water covered highways between Robert Lee and Sterling City with additional shower activity reported north of Bronte. At press time Bronte had not yet rainfall.
Mrs. Lester Vinson and children left Abilene by bus last Thursday for Norfolk Virginia to join Rev. Vinson who has been on leave for east coast mission work. They plan to return in about four weeks. Mrs. Willie B. Millikin spent the weekend in Abilene with her son in law Bobby Clark and his wife and daughters.
Nolan Butler, pee wee baseball team manager, announces the June schedule with games on June 15 at Silver at 7 p.m., June 19 at Miles at 7 p.m., June 22 at Bradford School in San Angelo at 5 p.m., and June 26 at Robert Lee at 7 p.m. here.
Rev. Auburn S. Neely pastor of the First Methodist Church invites everyone to bring new or used clothing to the church this Sunday. Clothing and blankets will be collected and distributed to needy people worldwide. any usable garment is welcome.
Freddie and Rodney Richards sons of Mr and Mrs Dolf Richards of Winters spent Friday night with their grandmother Mrs Iva Richards. Mrs Sam Richards and her boys of Muleshoe were weekend visitors at Mrs Iva Richards residence.
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