Bronte Bicentennial Plans Advance for July 3 Event
Bronte prepares a July 3 celebration with a 10 30 a m parade starting at the old Santa Fe depot. Activities run 11 a m to 6 p m at the Community Center and park with booths games beard contest barbecue and a talent show. Lions clubs sponsor tickets selling 2 00 each. Louis Thornton chairs the Bronte Bicentennial Committee.
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Bronte Nursing Home
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Joanna ‘Lee
White Auto Store
Ed Sprenkle
Oscar Koenig
Glenn Sims
Lions Clubs
Work Starts on New West Texas Utilities Building
Cleanup finished and soil base prepared for the West Texas Utilities Co building site. The new sidewalk and curb were poured on Thursday, with construction on the structure expected to begin soon. M N Lee Construction Co of Bronte holds the contract for the project on Main Street near the former Sims Food Store.
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West Texas Uncilities Co
M. N. Lee Construction Co
Bronte
Main Street
Sims Food Store
Walker commended for Bell Telephone training service
Gene Walker of Fort Worth praised by district manager for Dimension training. He led five sessions for about 65 students in Fort Worth and South Dallas, drawing compliments from Charlie, Bill Millholland, Jack Mullins, and Marvin Stevens. Walker a Bronte High School graduate once worked at The Bronte Enterprise.
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Gene ‘Walker
Fort Worth
Mary Walker
Bronte
Gene Walker
Dimension
South Dallas
Charlie
Gene
Bill Millholland
Distict Manager
Jack Mullins
Marvin Stevens
Walker
Bronte High School
The
Bronte Enterprise
Three Teachers Resign From Bronte School District
Mr and Mrs James M Baughton submitted their resignations to the Bronte School District board of trustees and were accepted at a board meeting.
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James M. Baughton
Bronte
Bronte Area Welcomes Hammons Family New Residents
Walter Hammons and family move into Bronte after purchasing 40 acres from J L Brunson. He retires as a rural letter carrier and will coach head boys basketball. his wife becomes a third grade teacher at Haskell School. The Raughtons also long time Bronte residents discussed at meeting. Board approved tax rates, maintenance plans, and bids. evaluated property, and named a Title I advisory committee. Officials noted ongoing hiring pending board action.
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Walter Hammons
Bronte
J. L. Brunson
Hammons
Michigan
Haskell School
Boys Basket
Raughtons
Physical Exams To Be Given July At Bronte School
All Bronte School students planning to participate in next year's sports may take physical examinations on July 1 starting at 1 pm. Examinations continue until all students are finished, in arrival order. Exams conducted at Bronte Hospital Clinic Building for boys and girls in the sports program.
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Bronte School
Bronte Hospital Clinic
Funeral Rites Held for Charlie Walls
Graveside services for Charlie Ray Walls 32 were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Blackwell Cemetery with Rev. H L Bloodworth officiating. Burial followed under direction of Newby Funeral Home Bronte. Walls died from injuries after being hit by a train in San Bernardino California on June 13, 196? He was born June 13 1944 in Blackwell. Survived by mother T F Walls Robert Lee two daughters Rhonda and Ray Delle of Sweetwater two sons Clayton and Wilson of Sweetwater three sisters Helen Mothers of Silver Joy Spradlin and Lois Hurley both of Grand Prairie four brothers Troy of Westbrook T J of Forsan Bob of Andrews Thac Jr of Mosley VA Preceded in death by father and sister Mildred Thorn.
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Charlie Ray Walls
Mildred Thorn
Efforts Underway to Secure Doctors for Coke County
Two meetings in Bronte and Robert Lee discussed attracting physicians for Bronte and West Coke County Hospital. Residents from both towns urged cooperation to obtain medical care, agreeing that a full time doctor for the county would improve care over current conditions.
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Bronte
Robert Lee
Bronte Nursing Home
West Coke County Hospital
ABC Tourney Sunday At Local Golf Course
An AIBC tournament will be held at the local golf course on Sunday. Tee off is at 1 15 p m and all golf players are invited to enter.
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AIBC
Coke County 4-H Horse Show crowns champions in 12 categories
The Coke County 4 H Club Horse Show crowned champions across 12 classes with 34 contestants and about 100 spectators. Kris York led with three Bicentennial trophies while Lisa Devoll and Lynn Gulley earned multiple titles including grand and reserve champions in gelding and showman categories.
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Coke County
Kris York
Gary York
Lisa Devoll
Lendy Devoll
Bells to Toll Across Nation for 200th Anniversary
A nationwide bell ringing on July 4 marks 200 years since 1776. Communities and individuals will toll from 2 pm to 6 am in sync with Philadelphia to honor freedom and unity. ARIBA administrator John W. Warner promotes widespread participation with local times listed, including 1 pm in CDST for Coke County.
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John W. Warner
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