Local Teachers Elected To Serve Another Year
J L Carroll re elected Bronte schools superintendent with a one year extension. The Bronte board renewed all teachers for another year conditional on meeting state requirements. Re elected Granomic school staff includes Mrs Vetal Flores and others. junior and high school posts filled by Ver shal Smith and Jack Price led by J L Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
State Band of Education
Vetal Flores
George Thomas
George Anderson
Late Phillips
Miers
Chet Holcombe
Betty
Sanderson
Departmental
Junotor
Hay School
Vershal Smith
Jo Fo Plenty
Golden Creel
Frank Millerath
McAteeaunedt
Bovee Paneber
J.T. Henry
Coke County Near 15 Million Valuation This Year
Coke County valuation to approach 15 million dollars with annual gains near three million. Frank Eady of Thos Y Pickett & Co presented to the commissioners noting a 2.4 million increase in oil property values due to 53 wells completed this year. Oil furnishes about two thirds of county taxes amid boundary disputes with Runnels County over oil fields north of Bronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Frank Eady
Thos, Y. Pickett & Co
Evaluation Engineers of
Fort Worth
Commissioners Court
Coke
Runnels
Bronte
Road Funds Continue to Flow to Counties Despite Bill
The Graham bill failure leaves gasoline tax funded road money in Coke County to retire old bonds and fund new road work. County officials opposed the measure, with Judge Jeff Dean and commissioners traveling to Austin for hearings and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County and District Road
Austin
Coke County
Jeff Dean
Otis Smith
Claude Dupore
T. R. Harmon
Graham Bil
State Highway Department
Dean
Bronte PTA elects D K Glenn president for coming year
Mrs D K Glenn was elected president of the Bronte Parent-Teacher Association at a Tuesday meeting. New officers include first vice president Mrs Whatley second vice president Mrs Gaddy third vice president Mrs Taylor fourth vice president Mrs Coulson secretary Mrs Rees treasurer Mrs Bodeking parliamentarian Mrs Lee and publication representative Mrs Phillips. Installation is set for April 10 with Rev J E Fuller addressing marriage and homemaking in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.K. Glenn
Bronte Parent-Teachers Association
Glenna
Mars Will Thomason
Alfl Whatley
von Gaddy
Tom Taylor
Joly Coulson
H.W. Rees
Charlie Bodeking
James Lee
Charlie Phillips
Warnock Hipp
W. W. Millikin
J.T. Henry
J. E. Fuller
Tiaubers
Betty Sanderson
Jack Pree
Two Way Radio Purchased for Sheriff Good
Coke County officials including Sheriff Paul Good bought a two way radio system for the sheriff's department. One unit will stay in the Rob ert Lee office and another in Good's new car, with the antenna on the square water tower. The system will join the Highway Patrol in San Angelo, improving interagency communication and reducing long distance calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Good
Coke County
Otis Smith
Claude Ditmore
RB. Harmon
J. W. Service
San Angelo
Sheriff's Department
Robert Lee
Good
Highway Patrol
Commissioners Court
Correction on talent show scoring at local school
In the week's school talent show report a top score was listed as supplied by Patsy Duchenen and the number came from Beatrice Cannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Het Week
Patsy Duchenen
Beatrice Cannon
Grass seeding expands cropland restoration in Coke County
District cooperators seed 400 acres of cropland to grass as part of a native and introduced grasses restoration plan led by AL Vo Sheppard and the Soil Conservation Service. Farmers across the county plant Side Oats Grama Blue Grama and King Ranch Bluestem to reduce erosion and boost forage. An elevated grader and tractor were bought with 1950 Texas funds to aid terracing, while new plans cover contour farming and water development on farms like Shamlin orphaned B.A. Boykin’s lease near Robert Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Vo Sheppard
Soil Conseration Service
C.on. Webb
Veron Flagverton
Foster S
Pranell Smith
Wendland
P Culvin
WE. Burs
Noo Jo Valdor
Ivler & Jones
Sheppard
Kang Ranch
Shep
G.on. Webb
Mn Wah
Board of Supervisors
Coke County
Sei Conservation District
Sumbhi
Texas
Shambin
B.A. Boykin
Robert Lee
Soil Conservation Service Perennel
Senior Class to Present Three Act Comedy March 20
The Senior Class of 1952 will stage the three act comedy Here Come The Brides in the school auditorium at 8:00 PM on Tuesday March 20. Directed by H H M Daniel the cast includes Neal Woods Jim Took Bill Hippo Bill Thompson Doyle Adair Mr Oswald Kitty Sue Gaddy Madge Barns Don Daniel Viele Dan Juanettha Coulson Anant Ellen Maury Brossu Mrs Sis the Dewan Bosaver Herbble Duvalle Johany Jost Hanes Tad Misebeths Gyps Bidok Pegi Westfield Vanee Winooo and more. Admission is 25 and 50 cents with tickets available now by contacting seniors. The showtime is 7:50 PM on Tuesday night with top entertainment awaiting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhas
Neal Woods
Jismiy
Bill Hippo
Bill Thompson
Doyle Adair
Oswadel
Kitty Sue Gaddy
Madge Barns Don Daniel
Viele Dan Juanettha Coulson
Anant
Ellen Maury Brossu
Sis the Dewan Bosaver
Herbble Duvalle
Johany Jost Hanes Tad Misebeths
Gypss Bidok
Pegi Westfield
Vanee
Bs Conticting
Ans
Tops Am
Mrs Hiram Brock Disappears Near Bronte
Mrs Hiram Brock of Bronte vanished Thursday after leaving her home to fetch clothing for her hospitalized father. Her car and clothing were found near her father’s lane while officers searched Ballinger area for any trace of her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Brock
Hiram Brock of
Bronte
Teachers Attend Brownwood Meet
Teachers from Robert Lee and Bronte districts joined the Brownwood High School gathering of the Pexay association with Gadds and Carroll as delegates. Carroll noted Bronte teachers were unable to attend due to backlogged classes and a Saturday make up. Pecans educator De Fo TL spoke on education in the prison system and urged broader efforts to aid underprivileged children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaidds
JD. Caroll
Pexay
Browenwood
Gadds
Coke County Teachers Association
Carroll
Nical
Robert Leo
Brownwood
Bronte
de Fo TL Pecans
Howard Hane
Vesas
Farm Bureau Meeting Eyed in Coke County Tonight
Coke County Farm Bureau members are required to attend a 7 30 pm meeting at the Coat house on Robet Pee Sata Adlen. State officer of the Farn Bateau from Lamesa will be principal speaker. Major business includes a $951 dues for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County Farm Bureau
Coat House
Robet Pee
Sata Adlen
the Farn Bateau
Lamesa
Ammon
Inettbers
Early April elections set for city and school seats
Voters will decide two elections in April with a trustee race for the CADDIOS ON shul board on April 7 and a city council vote on April 3. Incumbents Springer Spruell Mackey Wilkins McGuire Whitt face re election options while others Seek ballot spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ha, Springer
Sam Spruell
Cate
J.B. Mackey
Joe George Wilkins
J. P. McGuire
JL OQ
Awhitt
Tuall
Red Cross Quota Drive Closes In East Side
HAL Springer said the East Side has about 348.35 collected toward a 600 quota with aims to wind up by next Tuesday. George Thomas urged early contributions while Robert Tee’s report was pending. Miss Metha Tariff noted nationwide efforts in first aid disaster readiness and Texas disaster plans with local Red Cross units ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Springer
American Red Cross
George Thomas
Robert Tee
Younasia Ciainee
Metha Tariff
Bronte Lions Club
Mass Tariff
Red Cross
Birth Announcement for James Dale Ko Mitauire
Mr and Mrs Jo Ko Mitauire announce the birth of a son named James Dale on Tuesday March 10 at 1 30 a m The Rutherford and Hills families from Uvalde visited Bronte with Mrs JM Rutherford on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ko Mitauire
Aoson
Mar O
Dittle
James Dale
al Vo Rutherford
Hudson Hills
Uvalde
JM. Rutherford
Bronte
Bronte Receives Half Inch Rainand Freezing Spell
Weather over the weekend brought Bronte about half an inch of rain Friday night. Temperatures fell below freezing Sunday and Monday nights. Scattered warm spells later raised hopes that the harsh spell was ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Berg Droken
Bronte Band Program Tonight Promises Community Showing
A free concert at Topana High School begins tonight featuring the Bronte band under director Verhel Smth. The program includes a dance number by grade sextet and several speakers from nearby communities. Local residents Mrs Frank Saver and family, plus Frankie and Patsy, are noted attendees among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topana
Cominasion
Verhel Smth
Two Athene Men Injured in Wreck Near Bronte
Two Athene men were injured in a Tuesday morning automobile accident six miles north of Bronte. CG BL Polk and E C Adams, driver, were taken to Athlone hospital by Cliff ambulance. The car rolled over after the driver fell asleep at the wheel while returning from San Angelo where they had been working. The crash happened about 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Polk
E. C. Adams
Athlone
Meing Computing
San Angelo
Marine Recruiter Visit Opens Doors for Local Men
Sergeant Fick Harmon of the United States Marine Corps recruiting office in San Angelo will be in Broote today to interview eligible young men. A buddy squad departs San Angelo on March 20 from West Texas for those who join with friends, and interested men should see Harmon today to start papers before the 10th. Minimum enlistment age is 17 with parental consent. veterans, especially former Marines, get special consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fick Hannon
United States Marine Corps
San Angelo
Broote
Jlarmon
West Texas
Harmon
Bronte Merchants Clean Main Street After Trash Haul
Bronte merchants gathered Thursday morning to sweep the town main street after a thorough cleanup. They arrived around seven o clock and hauled away the refuse to ready the busy thoroughfare for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
SGT FLOYD MURTISHAW ARRIVES IN BRONTE AFTER KOREAN DUTY
SGT Floyd Murtishaw returns to Bronte after Korean service. He traveled via jeep legs to Tokyo and Midway, then to Honolulu and California before reaching Bronte. He plans to report back to Korea after leave but hopes for state side duty. He visits his parents Mr and Mrs Hi C Murtishaw and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
Floyd Murtishaw
Bronte
Murtishaw
Jeep
Korean Peninsula
Dando
Tokyo
Korea
Midway
Honolulu
T. HW
Hon
Ahahi Martos
Caltoria
Sweetwattre
Hin Murtishaw
Yong Dong-Po
Enterprise
Far East
Hi. C. Murtishaw
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. L. Carroll
Board of Trustees
Carroll's Town
Jack Price
W.on, Gaddy
House of Representatives
Agriculture Committee
D. K. Glenn
PTA
Sheriff Good
HH M Daniel
Brownwood Meet
Farm Bureau
Wow Manwell
Cee Keays
Sad Evans
Cass
Supt
C. Carrel
Beard Dias
Sid By
Dassie Eleetiant
Matthew Caperton
Jod. Branson
Atthtres Denman
Ben Owleds
Millikin
Jesse Parker
Mhack Powell
Brown
Howth
Corton
Snchill
Meare
Ciy Council
Spiuell
Cohen
East Side
Fie
The
Offiewd
Com
Bat
Han River
Bronte Band
Stirs Deft
Haber Pees
Mites Betts Sandersean
Woondia Seaith
Shirley Dodson
Neddia Pasdasas
Mas Chet Hel
Cab Franklin
Vernon Greenwood
Ballinger
Frank Saver
Adhildren
Frankie and
Patsy
Kuckerboecker
Flos
Phyggebethnan
Dallas
Mur
Jack Hamilton
Main Street
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