Bronte Boys Rally Through Regional Run to Final
Bronte finishes second at Brownwood regional, edging Evant 37 36 then Scranton 49 36 before a 49 34 loss to Hawley in the title game. J W Caudle scores 26 points, Lyndon Waldrop adds 12, and coach Jolley commends conditioning and teamwork across four games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
Alexander
Bronte
J. W. Caudle
Evant
Evans
Dean Stephenson
Lyndon Waldrop
Bronte Boys
Scranton
Jolley
J. W. Caudie
Hawley
McCutchen
Bronte Mayor and three councilmen seek re election
Bronte Mayor H O Whitt and outgoing councilmen J B Mackey Jove George Wilkins and J P McGuire announced last Friday they will allow their names on the April 1 ballot. Whitt urged continued public support and civic involvement while noting the town faces costly water improvements and a challenging road ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Whitt
City of
Bronte
J.B. Mackey
Jove George Wilkins
J. P. McGuire
Whitt
H. O
Bronte Hosts Weekend Girls Volleyball Tournament
Bronte hosts a two day girls volleyball tournament in the high school gym. Friday schedule opens at 6 p m with Blackwell versus Merkel and 7 p m Helmleigh against Eden, then 8 p m Lake View versus Sterling City, Bronte begins at 9 p m with Melvin. Finals start 7:30 p m Saturday with consolation final at 8:30 p m and trophies for winners runners-up and an all tournament team selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Blackwell
Merkel
Helmleigh
Eden
Lake View
Sterling City
Melvin
Frank Miller
Hermleigh
Sweetwater
Robert Lee
Water Valley Am Eola
Sweetwater Tourney
Five Indictments Return ed Court Convenes Monday
The grand jury returned five true bills in under two hours at Bronte during the March term. Indicted were Ira Walter Patton for theft from the Highway department, T. W. Anderson of Coleman for check forgery, and an unnamed co‑conspirator. Judge Sutton granted two divorces. jurors and a large jury list were announced for upcoming trials and reporting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Walter Patton
Abilene
Highway Department
Bronte
T. W. Anderson
Coleman
Robert Lee
J. B
Bronte Lions Sponsor Minstrel Show
Bronte Lions Club agreed to sponsor the Minstrel show produced by the Blackwell Lions with date to be announced. The group also plans a plaque for the outstanding farmer or ranchman in Coke County Soil Conservation District, to be awarded by district directors in April. Three visitors from Blackwell Lions attended and described their show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Lions Club
Blackwell Lions
Coke County Soil Conservation District
Blackwell Lions Club
Bronte Lions
Commissioners in Special Session Discuss Oil Valuation
A special session of the Commissioners Court convened with Pickett Co representatives and Dallas valuation engineers to review taxable oil and utilities in Coke County. At year start 245 oil wells were taxable and officials expect a substantial rise in total county valuation over last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Thomas Y. Pickett Co
Dallas
Coke County
Hospital News Admits Dismissals By Dates
Feb 28 Mrs Vernon Glenn admitted. Mar 1 Patty Gray dismissed. Mar 2 Mrs Earl Black admitted and Jimmy Coppedge and Oren Keesee dismissed. Mar 3 Ben Murphy and Steve Fiveash admitted. Mar 4 Mrs Luther McCutchen admitted and son born Elaine Luttrell and Mrs Earl Black dismissed. Mar 5 Barry Van Hilliard and Mrs W W Percifull admitted. Mar 6 Daughter born to Mr and Mrs W W Percifull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Glenn
Patty Gray
Earl Black
Jimmy Coppedge
Oren Keesee
Ben Murphy
Steve Fiveash
Luther McCutchen
Elaine Luttrell
Barry van Hilliard
W. W. Percifull
UCRA Seeks Bids for Oak Creek Bronte Water Pipeline
Upper Colorado River Authority chair L. T. Youngblood announced bids are due by 2 pm March 25 for the Oak Creek reservoir to Bronte water line. The project includes an intake tower pumping station 50000 gallon reservoir and treatment plant with about 31440 feet of 4 inch pipe and 29000 feet of Beach main. Rights of way are in place and the city may pay the cost over 20 to 25 years interest free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Youngblood
Upper
Colorado River Authority
Oak Creek Reservoir
Bronte
Upper Colorado River Authority
Oak Creek Lake
Cty
Io Bronte
UCRA
Blackwell Lions Announce Minstrel Show Next Friday
Blackwell Lions Club presents a minstrel show in Bronte on March 14 featuring a 25 member cast. The program lasts about one hour forty five minutes with tickets at 1.00 for adults 50 cents for students and 25 cents for children. Proceeds support civic projects run by the Blackwell Lions.
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Blackwell Lions Club
Lions
Bronte
Enterprise
Lions of Blackwell
Formal Opening of Jones Store Set for Saturday
Mr and Mrs L M Jones announce the formal opening of the newly remodeled grocery store and service station set for Saturday. The building has been repainted inside and out with new concrete driveways. They invite friends and customers to visit and view the improvements with free gifts for all the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JONES
Red Cross Drive Underway in County Progress Toward 700
H A Springer announced the Red Cross Drive is advancing and the county should exceed its 700 quota within a week. George Thomas chairs the fund drive with Mrs Carter Dibrell handling Robert Lee. Sections including Bronte Tennyson Ft Chadbourne and Hayrick are assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Springer
Red Cross
George Thomas
Harry
Williamson
San Angelo
Springer
Carter Dibrell
Robert Lee
Bronte
Tennyson
Ft. Chadbourne
Hayrick
J. L. Carroll
Vetal Flores
Cecil Kemp
J. T. Henry
W. O H. Maxwell, Jr
J.B Mackey
D. K. Glenn
Otis Smith
James Arrott
PTA Meeting Set for March 11 At School House
The public is invited to a PTA meeting at the school house Tuesday night March 1. The program titled What Makes Good Schools includes a song led by H M Daniels, a Bronte band number, and a talk by Rev G M Rickles. Mrs J D Luttrell leads. a nominating committee report is planned. Rev W A Reeves will close with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Daniels
Bronte
G. M. Rickles
J. D Luttrell
W. A. Reeves
Jury panel dismissed as case settled out of court
The county court jury panel convened last week was dismissed after Judge Jeff Dean announced the suit A. F. Ball et al versus Otis Campbell et al scheduled for Wednesday was settled out of court. A continuance was granted in another docketed case.
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Jeff Dean
A. F. Ball
Otis Campbell
Ensor Champions Rambouillet Ewe at San Angelo Stock Show
J Lee Enson of Bronte displayed the champion Rambouillet ewe in the extra division at the San Angelo Stock Show last week. Edo Ratliff of Bronte bred the ewe. Ensor is a Bronte high school junior in agriculture, active in 4-H and VA work with multiple show wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Lee Enson
Bronte
San Angelo
Edo Ratliff
Ensor
J. Lee Ensor
Ewe
Ed Ratliff
J. T. Henry
Longhorn 1961 52 Annual Preview Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd attended the Longhorn presentation at the auditorium on Monday night. Vershall Smith directed the program with Jeff Dean as soloist and Mrs. Chet Holcombe on piano. An instrumental trio and several student acts accompanied by named performers highlighted the event. The program announced Who's Who and featured class favorites and Halloween royalty among the student body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longhorn
Vershall Smith
Hirs
Jeff Dean
Chet Holcombe
Sue Robertson
Bill Maxwell
Rudy Gutierrez
Chopan
Madelon T. Price
Glenda Littlefield
Carolyn Kemp
Jimmy Rickles
Cora Beth Whatley
Jack Price
Winnie Carolyn Gentry
Don Glenn
Who's Who
Aretha Murtishaw
Douglas Looney
Camille Martin
Lyndon Waldrop
Ruby Overstreet
Donnie Roy Braswell
Rita McCutchen
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Marlon McCutchen
Billy Paul
Kara Robertson
Big Spring
Jo Walton
Minstrel
Hospital News
Here
Youngblood
Tennyson School
Springer Or Creorge Thomas
Thomas Dean
PTA
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