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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1970
Page
5
A rare heavy snow event fell last Friday ushering in spring with 4 am to night snow about three inches deep in many areas. Estimates suggest up to 12 inches in spots while melting occurred as temperatures hovered near freezing and rose into the 70s by weekend, triggering optimistic reports for grazing and small grain prospects.
Bronte Elementary School students finished second at the District UIL Literary Meet in Sterling City with 42 points while Sterling City led with 57. In spelling, seventh and eighth graders swept top three spots Diane Arrott won first Norma Thompson second Joanie Rivera third. In fifth and sixth grade, Janie Raughton tied for first with Kim Capertion and Sherrie Cealson tied for fourth. Lori Lamberth was an alternate. The picture memory team earned third place with Tanya Skeluim Bobby Taylor Leah Barbee Shelley Cumbie Becky Morris and alternate Karen Arrott.
Easter revival at Tennyson Baptist Church runs nightly with Rev. C. R. Blake preaching and Don Hill directing singing. Sunrise service at 5:30 am includes a Mount Margaret climb or church service, followed by breakfast with bacon and eggs. All in the area invited.
Laura Glenn and Craig Lee, children of Mr. and Mrs. E F Glenn and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lee, sustained fractured arms after falling at a skating party on Wednesday.
Randy Capertén is at home for Easter break from A&M University where he is a student. The note mentions his stay at Caperton.
Mrs. Beulah Lee Bounds 85 died Wednesday in Bronte Hospital after illness. Survived by daughter Mrs. Marvin Phillips of Bronte and six sons including Milton and Robert Lee Bounds of Rockdale. Funeral Thursday in Rockdale with burial at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Born February 3, 1885 in Rockdale. Married Luther T Bounds May 19, 1908 in Rockdale. Church of Christ member.
Bronze High School track team will compete in the San Angelo Relays this weekend with preliminaries Friday at 1 p.m. and finals Saturday at 1 p.m. Coaches Toliver and Sandusky expect a good showing despite a small squad. Participants include Willie Zuniga Nicky Arrott Randy Barbee Donnie Thompson Bobby Skelton Gary Skelton and Willie Sanchez.
The Rev Johnny Smith a Bronte native and associate with the Baptist General Convention of Texas will preach at a revival at First Baptist Church from April 1 to 5 nightly at 7 pm and morning services Thursday and Friday at 7 am A nursery will be provided Pastor Henry Mobis invites all area residents to attend Smith grew up in Bronte and has pastored multiple Texas churches before his current Dallas based role.
Frank Keesee 72 lifelong Bronte resident died Sunday likely of a heart attack. Funeral at First Baptist Church with Rev. Morris and Rev. Sunt officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Survived by one son Ollie Keesee and two daughters Ruby Collins Lavada Boies, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild.
Mayor Royce Lee reports residents complain of youths firing air guns within city limits. He notes an ordinance banning such shooting and warns offenders face fines. He urges precaution from youths and parents to prevent repeat incidents.
An apology notes three Band members did place at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest. A cornet trio of Andy Eubanks Mark Murtishaw and Mike Wrinkle earned a Division II rating.
Keith Morris Marvin Thompson and Janet Lee return to their hometown for the Easter holidays while studying at Baylor University.
The first community singing at the Blackwell Baptist Community Center is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m A gospel oriented program with some country and western music will be held A pie supper during intermission will raise funds to equip the center for future activities
Bronte high and elementary volleyball teams won the opening district round and advance to meets at Water Valley on April 1. Elementary players Jean Ann Raughton Ophelia Minjares Diane Arnit Tanya Hubbard led in scoring while Kathy Riker and JoLene Vaughn topped the high school scoring with Dana Lee also contributing. Practice games are Tuesday at Ballinger at 5 p.m. and district matchups at Water Valley begin with the elementary game at 1 p.m. and the high school at 1:45 p.m.
J W Martin was released Wednesday from Ballinger Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for several days. He is reported to be much improved.
Mr and Mrs Aubrey Denman travel to Dallas for medical care as he consults a bone specialist. A prior letter indicated he was admitted to a hospital for examination and tests.
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