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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1972
Page
5
Heavy thunderstorms and a brief tornado alert disrupted the Bronte area as a heat wave continued. Rainfall ranged from.25 to.50 inches with winds and dust, while Oak Creek Lake and Blackwell reported significant showers. Water officials warn pumping limits and urge conservation to prevent future shortages.
A one year subscription sale starts Saturday July 1 at reduced rates. Coke County and nearby areas pay 3.00, outside the Bronte trade area 4.00, with renewals and extensions eligible. Orders and subscriptions available at The Enterprise office or through area representatives including Mrs Rockey Thompson and others.
Plans are underway for the first Coke County Fair with dates to be announced, aiming for a late September event. The paper will publish updates as they come and urges entries from businesses, organizations, and individuals across divisions like canned vegetables, fruits, jellies, crafts, and baked goods. Contacts include county extension agents Mrs Fay C Roe and Sterling Lindeey. Local travelers Mr and Mrs Bill Luckett and Mr and Mrs J A Dunkin of Borger report a six day Red River trip with Lake Meredith fishing and cool weather.
The Coke County Dress Revue will be held Thursday July 6 in the Recreation Hall in Robert Lee. The event starts at 3 p.m. with judging earlier in the day and the public is invited to attend.
Bronte businesses plan Tuesday closures for Independence Day. Post office, First National Bank and City Hall shut. courthouse office in Robert Lee closed. Other firms announcing closings include Margaret's Flowers, Sim: Food Store, Cumbie & Mickey White Auto Store, West Texas Utilities, Bronte Enterprise, Highway Garage, Hughes TV. A community picnic is planned at Tennyson.
The Yankees finished 11-4.1 for the season and clinched the title with a 14-4 victory over the Robert Lee Cardinals on Tuesday night. Wayne Coulson pitched the game. Bill Jackson and Bobby Hart coached the team.
Funeral services for Silas Bird Jr 23 of Sweetwater were held at McCoy Funeral Home in McCoy on June 17. Burial followed at Divide Cemetery. Mr Bird died suddenly at home. Survivors include wife Mary Bird, mother Nettie Lou Bird, brother Dean Bird, and parents in law John and Mary Sparks Blackwell.
The Upper Room Bronte Youth Center seeks sponsors as adult supervisors are required whenever the center opens. Interested individuals should contact Louis Thornton or Bob Shields to volunteer.
Jack Shelley service manager at General Telephone Co in San Angelo will retire July 31 after 33 years with the company. His last day worked is June 30. He began as a plantman in Seymour and rose to service manager in San Angelo in 1968. He and his wife plan to move back to Seymour to 508 South Foley and enjoy gardening and fishing.
Noon Lions Club volunteers join Going Landscape to beautify the facility lawn as L O Clark administrator notes financing shortfall left little for landscaping. State welfare and health inspectors found no deficiencies and issued excellent commendations for the Nursing Home in East Coke County. Clark urges local volunteers to help complete the project and make the area a tribute to citizens.
A Tennyson community picnic is planned for July 4 at the community center. Residents and former residents are invited to bring a basket lunch for their family and guests and enjoy a day of visiting.
Mr and Mrs Matthew Caperton and family will move to Big Spring where he serves as general sales manager of Pollard Chevrolet Co. He has already begun work, reporting Monday. A Bronte native, he previously ran Caperton Chevrolet Co with his father and brothers for 23 years and spent two years at Mustang Chevrolet in San Angelo.
Nelson Rynard and Christy Wooldridge of Newcastle spent last Thursday night in the home of Mrs. Patsy Coop as guests of Tammy Leigh.
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