Pastor Lester L. Vinson resigns from First Baptist Church
Reverend Lester L. Vinson announces resignation effective April 1 after serving since February 1959. He and wife are pioneer full time home missionaries for migratory agricultural workers in Texas and Oklahoma, aiding churches with programs, Bible schools, home making classes, and education efforts during harvest season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Vinson
First Baptist Church
Chaplin Baptist Church
Chaplin
Kentucky
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Texas
Oklahoma
Vinsons
Local fans rally behind Bronte Longhorns coach Bob Howard
The Bronte Longhorns celebrate a change in community attitude toward football under mentor Bob Howard. His enthusiasm and ability to field strong teams, backed by the Longhorn Club and fans, unite the town toward a common purpose and a thriving program.
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Bob Howard
Bronte Longhorns
Longhorn
Bronte
Ladies Aid Society
John Nelson Buys Humble Station in Bronte
John Nelson becomes owner of the Humble Service Station in Bronte by purchasing it from retiring O L Pittman. Nelson is Pittman’s son in law and Patsy Pittman’s husband. The station will continue Humble petroleum products and Atlas tires sales.
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John Nelson
Humble
Bronte
Nelson
O. L. Pittman
Bronte Bands Win Regional Solo and Ensemble Awards
Bronte High School and junior high bands contesting in Abilene produced several honors. A Division II saxophone quartet comprising Jan Wilkins Lynda Taylor Jeanna Denman and Marla Rees earned a regional award. Individual awards went to Ida Lee Parker Johnny Jackson and Royce Lee. A junior high flute trio Janie Collins Kreta Riker Dorothy Ruth Martin placed in Division II. Band director Bobby Bingham led the groups with accompanying mothers Mines Royce Lee C. O. Richards and J. W. Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Wilkins
Lynda Taylor
Jeanna Denman
Marla Rees
Ida Lee Parker
Johnny Jackson
Royce Lee
Janie Collins
Kreta Riker
Dorothy Ruth Martin
Mines
C. O. Richards
J. W. Martin
Bobby Bingham
Church of Christ Gospel Meetings Underway
A series of gospel meetings are underway this week at the Bronte Church of Christ and continue through Sunday. Ralph Byers of Ballinger preaches, Foy L. Moore of Robert Lee Church of Christ directs songs, with services each evening at 7 30 p m except Sunday at 6 p m. Joe Wolf of the local church invites all area residents to attend.
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Bronte Church of Christ
Ralph Byers
Ballinger
Foy L. Moore
Robert Lee Church of Christ
Joe Wolf
Bronte Coach Bob Howard Resigns for Marfa Post
Bronte School Board accepts the resignation of head football coach and athletic director Bob Howard as he leaves to lead Marfa High School. Over three seasons his teams won two district titles, placed second once, with records 10 1 1, 8 1 1 and 6 4 2. He came from Cisco Junior College and previously coached at Comyn Boyd and Bynum.
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Bob Howard
Bronte School
Marfa High School
Bronte
Howard
Longhorns
Helmleigh
Marfa
Cisco Junior College
Comyn, Boyd and
Bynum
Youth revival at First Baptist Church led by Howard Payne students
A weekend revival at First Baptist Church features five Life Service Band members from Howard Payne College Brownwood to lead March 23 24 and 25 with Roy Epperson as evangelist and Miss Gladys Funaki Hawaii on organ. Betty Fowler Keith Vaughn and Neil Howard assist. Services start 7 30 each evening with Friday and Saturday closes augmented by a fellowship. Rev Lester L Vinson invites all community members and especially youth to attend.
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First Baptist Church
Life Service
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Roy Epperson
Gladys Funaki
Hawaii
Betty Fowler
Keith Vaughn
Neil Howard
Howard Payne
Lester L. Vinson
Vinson
Bronte School Hires Most Teachers for Next Year
Bronte School rehires most teachers for another year. Ada Fay Landrum and Coach Bob Howard resign. James L. Golson elected third grade teacher to fill Landrum vacancy. Head football coach position remains open with multiple applications noted by Supt. Barbee.
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Bronte School
Ada Fay Landrum
Bob Howard
Supt
C. B. Barbee
Rogers Services Held Thursday
Funeral services for John J. Rogers aged 67 were held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Kickapoo Baptist Church with Rev. R. W. Blackmon and Rev. Lester L. Vinson officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery Bronte under Clift Funeral Home arrangements. Rogers, found dead near his Bronte home, died of natural causes per Justice J. T. Liles. He was born June 24 1894 in Bronte and was a Woodmen of the World member. Survived by mother Ida Rogers two sisters Mrs Lula DuBose Mrs Ara Scott and brother Henry Rogers all of Bronte.
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John J. Rogers
Kickapoo Baptist Church
R. W. Blackmon
Lester L. Vinson
First Baptist Church
Fairview
Clift Funeral Home
Bronte
Mr. Rogers
Justice of the Peace
J. T. Liles
Mr.Rogers
The
Woodmen of the World
Ida Rogers
Henry Rogers
Lula DuBose
Ara Scott
Eastern Star Members to Attend Church as Unit
Bronze Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will attend First Methodist Church next Sunday March 25 with husbands and families invited to sit with them. If rain disrupts travel they will meet in the church parlors. Mrs Pearl Hall Grand Worthy Matron urged Texas chapters to attend church together during her term. Local members chose the church of their Worthy Matron Mrs JR W Rees.
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Order of the Eastern Star
First Methodist Church
Pearl Hall
The
Eastern Star
Texas
JR. W. Rees
Absentee Voting Open for City and School Elections
Absentee voting is available for the upcoming city and school board elections. Voters can cast ballots at city hall for the city election or at the county clerk’s office for the school election, with a mail ballot option for those unable to travel. The city election includes a mayor J A Stephenson and five council candidates Caperton Kemp Luckett Pitts Glenn. the school election lists A E Bell Jr Harlin Lee and Edward M Cumbie with two seats open.
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A. E. Bell, Jr
Harlin Lee
Edward M. Cumbie
Lee
Cumbie
J. A. Stephenson
Matthew Caperton
Cecil Kemp
Billy Joe Luckett
James O. Pitts
Clark Glenn
Caperton
Kemp
Ivey Hurt in One Car Wreck Near River Bridge
Jack D. Ivey was seriously injured in a one car accident last Saturday night near the river bridge. His pickup left the road, struck a culvert and ditch, and he was thrown through the windshield with severe facial lacerations. He was listed as getting along fine and expected to be discharged later in the week. the pickup was demolished.
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Jack D. Ivey
Ivey
Track Team Captures Fourth at Rotan Meet
The Longhorn high school track team scored 32 points to place fourth at Rotan last Saturday. Barry Curlee earned two firsts in the 100 yard and 220 yard dashes. Jim Morrow is expected to show jumping ability while Jim Wells won a heat in the low hurdles. The squad heads to an invitational at Bangs Friday and 7th to 9th graders travel to Sweetwater Saturday.
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Rotan
Barry Curlee
Longhorn
John Boyles
Buddy Walker
Jim Morrow
Jim
Jimmy Wells
Bangs
Sweetwater
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Jeanny
Eddie
Fort Worth
Eastland
Ozona
Colorado City
Haskell
Church of Christ Meeting
Tommy
Joe
Cindy
Methodist Church
George Thomas
R. C. Lasswell
W. G. Murphy
J. T. Henry
Clint Low
LaRue Broussard
John Hartsell
Royce Fancher
Supt. Barbee
James L. Golson
Joe 8B. Simpson
Rogers
Tee
Tommy Boecking
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