Coke County to advertise bids for paving under $200,000 bond
Commissioners at their Monday session voted to advertise for bids to carry out paving repairs and maintenance funded by a $200,000 bond issue. Estimates totaled 131,800 with a 6 percent Schmidt fee reaching 7,420.60. Major costs cover re-topping streets in Robert Lee and Bronte plus rural roads, with asphalt, pre-mix, ditch work, grading revisions, and widening. Final payment to Ferrier Bros. Bridge Co. completed bridge work in Coke County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County Commissioners’ Court
Harvey W. Schmid
Amarillo
Schmidt
Rober, Lee and Bronte
Coke County
Ferrier Bros. Bridge Co
Scouts Work Play At Summer Camp
Bronte Boy Scouts attended Camp Sol Mayer near Menard last week led by Scoutmaster Dewain Smith through Wednesday. James Lee joined and remained with the troop until Saturday. Robert Teschendorf earned merit badges in lifesaving rowing and archery plus a mile swim patch, and progressed toward First Class. Joe Bob Ragsdale earned swimming merit and advanced to Second Class. Brett Broom earned swimming merit. Mark Lee earned safesaving rowing and archery badges with a mile swim patch. John Heaner completed requirements and attained Second Class. The troop placed first in Senior Patrol Leader makeout and third in waterfront relay with Broom Lee and Ragsdale. They performed a skit Betsy the Donkey, praised as good. Scouts plan next year’s camp and secured the best Sol Mayer site. Sol Mayer commissioners aided the camp. a July camp out on Spring Creek near Merizon was planned. An Order of the Arrow ceremony Friday night impressed leaders.
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Bronte
Sol Mayer
Menard
Dewain Smith
James Lee
Robert Teschendorf
Joe Bob Ragsdale
Brett Broom
Mark Lee
John Heaner
Broom
Lee
Ragsdale
Betsy
Church of Christ Meeting Ends Tonight
The special services at the Church of Christ conclude at tonight's service. Preacher J. B. Hudson of Pecos has led the series and all are invited to the 7 30 p m Wai services.
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Church OF Christ
J. B. Hudson
Pecos
Swim Lessons At Bronte Pool Begin Next Week
Beginners will be taught at Bronte Pool in the county park by lifeguard Renzie Cooper. The 10 day course runs from 10 to 11 a.m. and costs $5. Registration is available at the concession stand.
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Jessen
Renzie Cooper
Pierce Named New Bank Employee At First National Bank
Mickey Pierce will start at First National Bank next Monday as Security Officer and Insurance Officer among other roles. A ASU basketball alumnus from West Virginia, he and his wife Frances Glenn taught in San Antonio last year and now reside in a house owned by Mrs. L. T. Youngblood. Douglas Snead, executive vice president, plans to retire January 1 1973 after a long tenure beginning in 1941.
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Mickey Pierce
First National Ban
Pierce
Angelo State University
West Virginia
Frances Glenn
ASU
San Antonio
L. T. Youngblood
Charlie Boecking
Douglas Snead
Foy
Snead
First National Bank
Bronte Independent
Workshop in Abilene Ties to Utility Education Program
Still learning J.T. Henry Bronte agriculture teacher watches Bob Jaska connect equipment during a two day workshop in Abilene held June 15 and 16. Curly Hays hosts the event sponsored by West Texas Utilities Co. Jaska heads the Adult Education Specialists of the West Texas Education Agency. Earlier Henry attended a cattle grading workshop also sponsored by WTU.
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J.T. Henry
Bronte
Bob Jaska
Abilene
Curly Hays
West Texas Utilities Co
Jaska
College Station
West Texas Education Agency
Henry
WTU
Central Baptist To Have Revival
The revival starts next Sunday at Central Baptist Church and runs through July 2. Evangelist Rev James Schoenrock and song leader Noah Pruitt Jr lead daily services with 7 am and 7 30 pm sessions. Morning coffee and doughnuts begin at 6 30 each day. Pastor Rev Pete Patterson invites all area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Church
James Schoenrock
Noah Pruitt Jr
Schoenrock
First Baptist Church
Red Oak
Pete Patterson
Hurlin Lee Installed as President of Evening Lions
Hurlin Lee was installed as new president of the Evening Lions Club at a June 6 meeting. Homer Hodge district governor of Winters installed officers. New officers include Dwain Pruitt first vice president C E Hageman second vice president A E Stroebel third vice president J F Hughes secretary treasurer. New directors are James Tidwell one year Bob Ragsdale two years Ben Hambright three years Joe A Smith four years L O Clark Leon Tanner and Jermy Parker tail twister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlin Lee
Evening Lions Club
Homer Hodge
Winters
Dwain Pruitt
C. E. Hageman
A. E. Stroebel
J. F. Hughes
James Tidwell
Bob Ragsdale
Ben Hambright
Joe A. Smith
L. O. Clark
Léon Tanner
Jermy Parker
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Timate
Methodist
Spring Creek
Merizon
Order of the Arrow
New Bank
Central Baptist
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