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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1953
Page
3
A high school auditorium program set for Thursday March 19 at 7 30 p m features the 5th and 6th grade chorus the band the 7th and 8th grade chorus and the annual staff The program includes sacred numbers variety selections and favorites with proceeds split between the band and the 7th and 8th grade chorus All are invited to attend
County Chairman H A Springer reports over 202.44 dollars collected on the east side of Coke County as the Red Cross drive begins. Fund chairwoman Mrs A S Whatley will appoint a volunteer superintendent and a countywide track meet practice is set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Sterling City Lakeview Robert Lee Garden City and Bronte students expected to participate. Coke County’s quota is 1209 dollars, reflecting higher demand for blood gamma globulin amid national defense efforts. Officials urge full community cooperation to meet the goal and support the Red Cross’s demanding tasks.
Otis Smith was named water superintendent for Bronte by the City Council on Monday afternoon, succeeding the late Jesse Coppedge. Smith recently completed a city water management course at San Angelo sponsored by Texas A&M College Extension Service. Council also approved bills and handled routine business.
Bronte schools dismiss today for a Brownwood teachers association meeting. Supt J L Carroll says all Bronte teachers signed up to attend and lunchroom staff will join. Classes resume as usual Monday.
Mrs. J. R. Johnson hosted the Eureka Craft club last week as members worked on ply board what not shelves. Refreshments were enjoyed by several members including Mrs. Bob Woods Mrs. Trecie Wrinkle Mrs. Altha Best Mrs. Mamie Lammers and Mrs. C. J. Jackson. Birthday gifts were exchanged and the next meeting will be at Mrs. Olivia Stinebaugh's home.
Scottie Ray Muckelrathz and Byron Ralph Moore, ages 23 and 24, were indicted by a federal grand jury for the January 27 armed robbery of the First National Bank in Bronte Texas. They allegedly entered the bank tied up staff, took $8,927, and fled. later captured in Las Vegas Nevada with $1,100 in cash, two loaded revolvers, and 20 to 30 new suits.
Bronte and most of West Texas were soaked by weekend rains with Bronte at about two inches and nearby areas similar. San Angelo recorded four to four and a half inches, filling Lake Nosworthy as water was released from the reservoir. Farmers hope for planting soon as moisture aids weeds and small grain. Reports from multiple towns list inches ranging from under an inch to over four, with forecasts hinting at more moisture ahead.
Coke County notes the death of Daniel W. Smith aged 100 years 1 month 23 days at his nephew Tom Smith's home. He had lived in Coke County for at least fifty years never married, survived by sisters in law and many nieces and nephews. Graveside rites were held at Fort Chadbourne Cemetery with Rev. Maynard R. Rogers presiding. Interment under Clift Funeral Home direction.
Bronte High School FFA team finished sixth among 42 teams at the San Angelo Fat Stock Show. J Lee Ensor earned third high individual, with team judging cattle sheep and hogs. Other local members included J T Heny organizer and four boys entered.
Lions Clubs from Coke Runnels and Concho Counties meet in Bronte tonight to discuss district business. Next Tuesday executive secretary Carl A. Cahan of Boys Ranch will speak with Gene Keeney, president of the San Angelo Optimist Club, joining a planned program. The Bronte Lions recently donated a school bus to Boys Ranch and the Optimist Club is refurbishing it for use by the boys.
Sam Spruell H A Springer A F Ball and Leonard Fletcher appear on the ballot for two council seats in the city election on Tuesday April 7. Springer and Spruell seek re election while Ball and Fletcher are new candidates. Write in names accepted despite filing deadline. Election judge D K Glenn oversees the process.
Mr and Mrs Frank Keesee are driving a new Buick in a social notes item highlighting local residents acquisition of the latest automobile.
The Bronte Independent School district schedules a trustee election for April 4 to fill two terms. Four candidates, including Brown from Brookshire and Marvin Corley of Tennyson, vie for seats. A new voting system will let any registered voter cast two votes at four boxes in Bronte, Brookshire, Oak Creek-Maine, and Tennyson.
The Bronte School Board re elected all current teachers at a Monday night meeting. Superintendent J L Carroll had his contract extended through the 1954 55 term. The district plans new furniture and a modernization program to re equip facilities.
In Shannon Hospital San Angelo Mr and Mrs O R McQueen recover from injuries after a collision with a Bryan Texas couple and their baby. The Hughes family were treated at Bronte Hospital and released. A separate noon crash eight miles NW of Robert Lee fatally injured Clyde Turner his wife and Mrs Elton Palvadore. Turner died Tuesday at Coke County Memorial Hospital. Wet pavement blamed.
The Brownwood region girls basketball team lost 51 to 22 to Avoca in the regional meet. Coach notes upcoming volleyball practice with Sterling City next Tuesday in the local gym for three practice games.
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