Governor veto blocks expansion of Upper Colorado River Authority
Gov. Connally vetoed a bill to enlarge the Upper Colorado River Authority by eight counties citing feared police powers and pollution regulation authority. He argued the extension would exclude existing pollution statutes. Some directors favored a revised bill next session to address his concerns with approval required from Tom Green and Coke counties and individual votes from the additional eight counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Colorado River Authority
John Connally
Connally
Ucra Board of Directors
Tom Green
Coke Counties
UCRA
Organize Bronte and Robert Lee fire corps after drowning tragedy
The group discussed forming a combined fire corps around the Bronte and Robert Lee departments. The drowning death of James W. Allen Jr. underscored the need for trained local responders. If organized, near at hand equipment and personnel could save lives in future emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Robert Lee
James W. Allen Jr
Young Allen
Ice Cream Supper Tonight at Church by Youth Fellowship
An ice cream supper is sponsored by the Methodist Youth Fellowship tonight in the church fellowship hall from 6 30 p m. Attendees will find plenty of homemade ice cream and cake for 50 cents. Proceeds go to defray expenses of special projects for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Church Fellowship Hall
Pee Wee Baseball Sets Two Games Next Week
Ro bert Lee and Bronte Pee Wee baseball teams schedule two contests for next week. The Monday game starts at 6 p.m. at the Robert Lee field and the Thursday game at 6 p.m. at the Bronte diamond. Bronte’s game this past Monday was cancelled due to a wet field. Bronte boys practice at 5 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee Wee
Robert Lee
Bronte
Bronte Boys
Funeral Services Held June 19 for Mrs Lee Richards
Funeral services were held Saturday June 19 at First Methodist Church for Mrs Nora Richards 80 widow of Lee Richards of Bronte. She died June 17 in Meliard Hospital. Burial was in Old Fort Chadbourne Cemetery, north of Bronte. Survivors include three daughters and three brothers. Pallbearers were local men from Bronte and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Nora’ ‘Richards
Lee Richards
Bronte
Richards
Meliard “Hospital
D. Rhea Allison
Menard
A. S. Masterson
Old Fort Chadbourne
Voters in Coke County seek new Texas House seat
In the 7th District race for Ed Carpenter’s seat, Coke County joins Howard Glasscock Irion Martin Reagan and Sterling voters. Three candidates Roger Brown Frank Hardesty and Harold Hall advertise for support. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm at listed precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Texas
Holding the Sun
Robert Lee
Cumbie Ivey, Jr
Court House
Bronte
Matthew Caperton
Tennyson
Bert Cornelius
Divide
Fred McCabe Sr
M McCabe
Lance
J. L. Carwile Jr
Silver
Robert Walker
Green Mountain
Finnell Smith
Olga
O. T. Colvin
Colvin
Lometa
Eugene Brooks
Juniper
Homer Cornelius
Howard
Glasscock
Irion
Martin
Reagan
Sterling
Bronte Sees Record Rainfall Marking Early 1965 Wet Spell
Heavy rain draped Bronte as the week began with 2 to 3 inches in town and into the surrounding counties. Bronte’s yearly total surpassed 18 inches before mid year, while Blackwell and Oak Creek Lake recorded substantial additions. Robert Lee noted 1.40 inches and Silver area measured .8 to 2 inches. Pastures in Coke County stayed green, delaying the usual browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Blackwell
Oak Creek Lake
Robert Lee
Coke County
Twenty New Drivers Practicing In San Angelo
Twenty young persons and adults received temporary licenses Tuesday after a written test in San Angelo. The licenses authorize driving when accompanied by a licensed driver. The new drivers are practicing and often seen around town in a white Chevrolet provided by Caperton Chevrolet Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Caperton Chevrolet Co
Del Rio residents return home after visit
Mrs. G W Gideon and Jean ette of Del Rio returned home last Saturday after spending several days in the home of her sister Mrs Roy Robinson and family.
Central Baptist Revival Invites Area Residents
Area residents are invited to Central Baptist Church revival this week with evangelist Rev. Jack Welch from Lubbock. The Truell duo from Dallas will lead song service. Barbecue planned at 5 p.m. Saturday in Bronte County Park before evening preaching sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Revival
Central Baptist Church
Wayne N. Stout
Jack Welch
Lubbock
W. H. Truell
Dallas
Stout
Welch
Truell
Central Baptist
Bronte
Corley to Preach at First Baptist on Sunday
The Rev Kay Corley of Blackwell will preach at First Baptist Church as the pastor is away on vacation. Be sure to vote Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Corley
Blackwell
First Baptist Church
Royce Lee
Lions
Grudge Grame Set Between Bronte Jaycees and Lions
Bronte Jaycees and Bronte Lions clash on July 10 in a grudge baseball game. Harlin Lee and Mayor Royce Lee trade tough taunts while previewing cautious play and possible new Lions recruits from Robert Lee and Blackwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Lions Club
Bronte Jaycees
Harlin Lee
Jaycee Club
Enterprise
Funeral for James William Allen Jr. held at Bronte Church
Last rites conducted Saturday at Bronte Church for 23 year old James William Allen Jr. who drowned Thursday in a farm pond near his northeast Bronte home. Justice of the Peace ruled accidental drowning. Survivors include his parents a brother and a sister. Burial in Fairview Cemetery directed by Williams Funeral Home.
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Bronte
Christ
James William
Jamie) Allen Jr
Foy L. Moore
Overton
Cecil Cox
Fairview
Wilams Funeral Home
Young Allen
Allens
San Angelo
Church of Christ
Bobby Allen
Abilene Christian College
Gloria Deane Allen
Fort Worth
Ala
R. M. Allen
San
Angel
L. B. Thompson
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PEE Wees
Corley
Ury
Jaycees
Pistol Hood
Robbie Cook
Larry Patton
Ronnie Lee
Jim Morrow
Tad Richards
Jimmy Wells
Royce
Jaycee Lee
Farthagne
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