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Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1973

Page

5

Bronte School Board Extends Contracts for Teachers

Bronte school board extended two year contracts through 1974-75 for most teachers including Wanda Barbee Jana Dishmen Jean Fancher Elizabeth Gols on Linda Granzin Ben Hambright J T Henry Sybil Henry Wayne King Mary Lawdon Main frances Mackey Jean Raughton Bob Shields P E Jo Beth Shields Zula Sweeten Louis Thornton Lynda Thornton Pat Rawlings with Rawlings excepted. Also extended superintendents principals and coach contracts at prior meetings.

Bronte School Wanda Barbee Jana Dishmen Jean Fancher Elizabeth Golson Linda Granzin Ben Hambright J. T. Henry Sybil Henry Wayne King Ry Lawdon Mainfrances Mackey Jean Raughton Bob Shields Jo Beth Shields Zula Sweeten Louis Thornton Lynda Thornton Pat Rawlings Rawlings Supt C.B. Barbee James L. Golson James M. Raughton Gerald Sandusky

Bronte Voters Approve New Local Phone Rates

Bronte customers will see new rates effective with the April 16 bills after city council approval. Rates apply to business and residence lines including one party, two party, and extension services with rural multiparty options.

Jack Teeene Vee

County Audit Being Published

County spends in all funds shown in the annual audit prepared by County Auditor Weldon Fikes. This week a recapitulation of receipts and expenditures and a table of bonded and warranted indebtedness are printed. Complete audit available in Fikes office or at Robert Lee Observer or Bowie Enterprise offices. Fikes will explain any unclear items.

Coke County Weldon Fikes Fikes Robert Lee Observer Bncite Enterprise

Insurance ad sparks clarifications on crop hail coverage

Local agents Earl F. Glenn and partners clarify that crop hail insurance is not free and must be purchased at standard price with a cancellation option by May 1 if the crop fails. The note follows confusion from a previous ad. The Sorosis Study Club plans a cemetery beautification at Fairview, seeking $5 dues for the Cemetery Association and hedge planting around the grounds with member involvement and fundraising.

Youngblood Glenn Earl F. Glenn Sorosis Study Club Fairview Cemetery Cemetery Association Sorosis Club

Realistic Tornado Drill Conducted At Bronze School

Bronze School held a realistic tornado drill on Tuesday as dark clouds gathered and wind gusts blew. Supt. C B Barbee said basement shelter offers ample space and that drills will continue during tornado season. buses won’t run during danger, though parents may pick up children if desired.

C. B. Barbee Barbee

Bronte Girls Fall To Brady In Consolation at Ballinger Tourney

Bronte high girls volleyball lost to Brady in consolation play at a Ballinger tournament. Earlier they fell to Breckenridge 12 9 and 15 6, with Marla Thompson Sue Ann Lee Mary Ellen McGuire and Sherry Coulson scoring. Norma Thompson Marta Thompson Laura Glenn and Julia Flores contributed in various matches as N Thompson and Lee led scoring in several games.

Bronte Brady Ballinger Breckenridge Marla Thompson Sue Anne Lee Mary Elen McGuire Sherry Coulson Norma Marta Thompson Lee McGuire N. Thompson Julia Flores Debra Hibbs Coulson Laura Glenn

District Superintendent to Preach at First United Methodist

The Rev. Charles L. Giesler District Superintendent of the San Angelo District will preach at First United Methodist Church Sunday at 11 am A covered dish luncheon follows the service Everyone is invited Giesler a Missouri native holds a bachelor’s from Washington University St Louis a divinity degree from SMU and a master’s in psychology from Texas A I University His past posts include St Louis Dallas Travis Park San Antonio Fredericksburg Harlingen and McAllen He is married to a Canyon native and they have three children His text Luke 22 54 62 and sermon Following from Afar

Charles L. Giesler San Angelo First United Methodist Missouri Washington University St. Louis SMU Texas A&i University Dallas Travis Park Affar

Band Boosters Call Meeting for March Twenty

Bronze Band Boosters will meet Tuesday March 20 at 7 p.m. in the Band Hall. All members are urged to be present.

Bandsmen Enter Abilene Contest

Four bronze bandsmen earned Division I ratings at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest at Handin-Simmons University Abilene. Division II soloists included Lewis Stroeter Gonzales Barbee Meaner Dyess Ward. ensembles Mills Gonzales Reed and Caperton Morris Freeman Heener Thompson Lewis. McCarty Freeman. Next contest is UIL Concert and Sight Reading on April 11 in Abilene.

UIL Handin-Simmons University Abilene Kim Caperton Karen Blair Tonya Teschendorf Dale Patterson Pat Lewis Sandra Stroeter Martha Gonzales Leah Barbee John Meaner Mike Dyess Chris Ward Glenda Mills Peggy Reed S8ecky Morris Jodie Freeman Sarah Heener Norma Thompson Zena McCarty

Masons Invited To Dinner In Bronte Texas

All Master Masons of Coke County are invited to a free dinner and fellowship at 7 30 p m Friday in the First United Methodist Church Bronte Texas. Reservations by calling Marvin Bryant at 473 2201 in Bronte. Sponsored by Dallas Scottish Rite bodies.

Coke County First United Methodist Church Bronte Marvin Bryant Dallas

4-H Girls Enter District 7 Food Show Contest

Coke County 4-H girls compete March 17 at San Saba in Gan Sha for District 7. The 1973 4-H Food Show offers a June trip to Texas A M University for State 4 H Roundup. Contestants include Many Elaine Lackey Paula McGuire Martha Gonzales Lindy Butler Lama Webb Ronda Denton Melinda Barrett from Bronte.

Coke County San Saba Gan Sha Texas Agricultural Extension Service Texas A&m University Elaine Lack Robert Lee Paula McGuire Martha Gonzales Bronte Lindy Butler Lama Webb Ronda Denton Melinda Barrett Fay C. Roe Coke

Scotts Close Butane Business After 17 Years

Mr and Mrs Joe Ext Scott have closed their Bronte butane business after 17 years. They cite government regulations and fuel shortages as factors and publish a standing thank you ad for patrons in this week’s Enterprise.

Scotts Joe Ext Scott Bronte

UIL Sites and Dates For 9B Spring Meet Announced

Supt. C B Barbee released dates and sites for the District 9B ULL Spring Meet events. One act play rehearsals are set for March 26 27 in Bronte, golf March 27 in San Angelo, one act play March 28 in Bronte, literary March 30 in Bronte, tennis April 2 3 in San Angelo, literary April 4 in Bronte, track and field April 5 in San Angelo. Howard County Junior College Big Spring hosts area one act play April 6. Bronte School students are preparing for the contests.

Ull Supt C. B. Barbee Bronte San Angelo Howard County Junior College Big Spring Bronte School

Boy Scout Fund Drive Kickoff at Cactus Cafe

The annual Boy Scout Fund Drive begins Tuesday at 7 a.m. with a breakfast at the Cactus Cafe. All workers are urged to attend.

Cactus Cafe

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Education Service Center Media Service Textbook Selection Committee Goss Tinue New Bronze School Hibbs Mr. Giesler Charles Giesler Masons
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