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Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1961

Page

4

Public School Week Observed Here in Bronte

Bronte observes Public School Week with Thursday assembly at 1 30 p m in Bronte School Auditorium and 2 30 p m dismissal for the program. Some Bronte faculty will depart for Brownwood for a Texas State Teachers Association meeting. A Tuesday banquet in the school cafeteria was sponsored by the Bronte Lions Club and Masonic Lodge.

Bronte School Texas State Teachers Association Brownwood Bronte Lions Club Masonic Lodge Supt. C. B. Barbee

WWI Veterans Endorse Legislation At Bronte Meeting

Coke County Barracks No 2409 WWI Veterans of U S A unanimously endorsed national and state bills. They urged Congress to raise WWI pensions by 30 percent and seek additional hospital benefits. They also backed keeping a 2 cent levy for Confederate Veterans for future veteran benefits and planned a WWI memorial in Austin.

Coke County Bronte O. C. Fisher U. S Yarborough Blakley Congress Austin

Honor Roll List For Fourth Six Weeks at Local High School

The honor roll announces the fourth six weeks recipients including Freshman A Marilyn Glenn Van Wilkins LaJan Riker Freshman B Judy Lee Lynda Taylor Jimmy Wells Charles Coppock Sophomore B Rudy Phillips Vic Glenn Johnnie Sims Junior A Gwen Kirkland Dana Eubanks Junior B Kay Powell Douglas Rogers Senior A Carol Ann Sherrod Deanie Allen Senior B Bette Blackmon Carolyn Gienn Yvonne McCutchen Grady Becksworth Kenneth

Marilyn Glenn van Wilkins LaJan Riker Judy Lee Lynda Taylor Jimmy Wells Charles Coppock Rudy Phillips Vic Glenn Johnnie Sims Gwen Kirkland Dana Eubanks Kay Powell Douglas Rogers Carol Ann Sherrod Deanie Allen Bette Blackmon Carolyn Gienn Yvonne McCutchen Grady Becksworth Kenneth

Four Candidates Enter Bronte City Council Race

Bronte will elect council members on April 4 at city hall. Incumbent Royce Fancher joins three filed candidates H Springer John Harris and Dolan Mackey to fill two vacancies. Mayor J A Stephenson and councilmen Matthew Caperton Joe McCutchen Cecil Kemp have one year remaining. Noah Pruitt appointed election judge.

Bronte Royce Fancher Fancher H. *. .Springer John. R. Harris Dolan Mackey Billy Joe Luckett J. A. Stephenson Matthew Caperton Joe McCutchen Cecil Kemp Noah Pruitt

Bronte Seniors Take National Merit Tests And More

Bronte High School seniors undertake several college and scholarship exams. Thirteen students took the National Merit Qualifying Test led by Kenneth Shaver, Carolyn Glenn, Deanie Allen, and others. Five math students contest statewide. top local and top state prizes available. Seven seniors enroll for the American College Testing Program on April 22 at San Angelo College with college preferences to be sent.

Bronte High School Carolyn Glenn Kenneth Shaver Patsy Woods Deanie Allen Gwen Kirkland Kay Powell Dana Eubanks Tommy Boecking Donald Spiller Eddy Spiller Bobby Allen Jack Corley Mike Luttrell Interschoastic League San Angelo College Jimmy Ed Mackey Bette Blackmon Care’ Sherrod

Dee Arrott Wins Big at Houston Fat Stock Show

Dee Arrott of Bronte excelled at the Houston Fat Stock Show last weekend. His lambs placed 6th and 48th in the lamb division, his steer calf 15th, and he earned premium money for the 6th place lamb and a $150 certificate for a heifer purchase. Robert Wink and Arrott won a beef cattle judging trophy. 4-H andFFA members from Robert Lee also exhibited.

Dee Arrott Bronte Houston Arrott Robert Wink Robert Lee Jim Bob Arrott

Trackmen to Ozona track meet this Saturday

Coach Bob Howard will take his high school track team to Ozona for a Saturday meet. The relay team includes Rudy Olivas Donald Spiller Buddy Walker and Dee Arrott competing at Ozona. Larry Robinson will enter the broad jump event. Several other Bronte track meets are planned in the coming weeks.

Bob Howard Ozona Rudy Olivas Donald Spiller Buddy Walker Dee Arrott Larry Robinson Bronte

Sewer Construction Progress in Bronte

Clyde Construction Co. reports steady progress on Bronte sewer system with mains laid and half the disposal plant finished. Emhoff tank is 80 percent complete. ponds and embankments are 40 to 50 percent done. Local plumbing firms recruit residents to connect homes to mains. Button Plumbing Co. of San Angelo, with Harlin Lee and Teague, handles work. City finances via First National Bank. residents may apply through city secretary Helen Kirkland to borrow for extensions.

Clyde Construction Co Bronte Emhoff Button Plumbing Co San Angelo Harlin Lee Button Teague First National Bank Helen Kirkland

Kickapoo Church Revival Meeting Nearing End Sunday

Kickapoo Baptist Church holds a week long revival with nightly services at 7 and 7 30 p m led by Rev R W Blackmon and Noah Pruitt Jr. Thursday highlights include a talk on the Communist problem and Couple's Night. Youth Night is planned for Friday with invites to local youths. Regular Sunday schedule resumes.

Kickapoo Kickapoo Baptist Church R. W. Blackmon Noah Pruitt, Jr Blackmon

Council Discusses Sewer Issues At City Meeting

Bronte City Council held its regular monthly meeting in city hall Monday night. Much of the session focused on the sewer system under construction with mains relocated to serve more residents and reduce project costs. The council also approved outstanding city bills.

Bronte City

Additional FHA Funds for Farm Housing Loan Program

The Farmers Home Administration adds 50 million dollars for farm housing loans. County supervisor Chester L. Sinclair announced funds will cover the rest of the fiscal year as prior allotments ran low. Loans at 4 percent interest run up to 33 years with eligibility tied to farm income and lack of credit elsewhere. Applicants may apply through the local FHA office, with Sinclair available Thursdays at the Robert Lee courthouse.

Farmers Home Administration Chester L. Sinclair United States Sinclair Coke County Robert Lee Texas

Anti-Communist Meeting Set for March 13 at School Auditorium

Bronze Anti-Communism Education Society schedules a community meeting Monday night March 13 in the school auditorium. Dr. John Stevens of Abilene Christian College will be the main speaker. C. B. Barbee named ex officio on the executive committee.

Bronze Anti-Communism Education Society John Stevens Abilene Christian College C. B. Barbee Lester Vinson Edward Cumbie Conda Richards E. F. Glenn

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Schedule

Hospital news lists admissions and discharges by date. February 28 Juan Pallanez admitted Barney Griffin Mrs. W J Gideon Cleo Doggett dismissed. March 1 G C Casey Robert Lee admitted Mrs W W Millekin dismissed. March 3 Moses Ramirez John ny Galvan admitted Pauline Gowmer dismissed. March 4 Janilyn Kull admitted Juan Pallenez G C Casey dismissed. March 5 J T Brice Mrs C J Campbell admitted J T Brice Johnny Galvan George James Nedra Kay Brock dismissed. March 6 Mrs J A Stevenson Robert Teschendorf Mrs Antonio Dominguez Danny Pate admitted Danny Pate Janilyn Kull

Juan Pallanez Barney Griffin W. J. Gideon Cleo Doggett G. C. Casey Robert Lee W. W. Millekin Moses Ramerez Johnny Galvan Pauline Gowmer Janilyn Kull Juan Pallenez J. T. Brice C. J. Campbell George James Nedra Kay Brock J. A. Stephenson Robert Teschendorf Antonio Dominguez Danny Pate

Band to San Angelo for Fat Stock Show Parade

The Bronze school band led by director Wendell Gideon will travel to San Angelo today to take part in the parade opening the annual Fat Stock Show and Rodeo.

Bronze School San Angelo Wendell Gideon

J Adair In Clinic Hospital Under Observation

J. J. Adair is in Clinic Hospital in San Angelo for observational medical treatment after being taken there last Saturday.

J. J. Adair Clinic San Angelo

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