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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1956
Page
9
The Coke County discussion centers on separating the Sheriff and Tax Assessor-Collector offices. The move stems from a 1954 constitutional amendment, with several nearby counties already implementing the division.
The piece explains a 1954 constitutional amendment enabling counties with under 10 000 population to vote to create a separate Assessor-Collector of Taxes offices. It notes prior sheriff ex officio role and aims to ease sheriff workload. Also includes brief local social notes on Tim Alderson family and Mrs J H Turner’s visit.
Mr and Mrs Billy Ray Scott of Winters welcomed a son at 7 20 p m on March 14 at Bronte Hospital weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces. The name was unavailable at press time. Paternal grandmother is Ava Scott. Mr and Mrs Neil Byers of Bal linger welcomed a daughter at 6 45 p m on Wednesday March 14 at Bronte Hospital weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces.
The Enterprise plans a special historical edition next summer to mark Bronte’s golden anniversary at its present location. A homecoming barbecue with visiting dignitaries is envisioned, along with community donations of old photos and clippings. The paper seeks old timers for interviews and asks merchants to consider full or multiple page ads to fund the issue.
A Boy Scout Court of Honor is set for 8 p.m. next Monday at the Baptist Church. Several local scouts seek advancement and the public is invited. Rev. Douglas Brown will speak.
A March hospital log notes admits and discharges for multiple patients across names such as Joey Langford Fort Chad Humble Camp and Odalia Min jarez. Daily entries include Mrs J W Labenske Mrs C B Mitchell and Rev C E Gaines among others with several dismissals and Sunday visitors listed.
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