Bronte Longhorns Sweep District 18-B Track Meet
Bronte wins district 18-B track meet here Saturday with 72 points led by record times and multiple event wins. Robert Lee second with 45 points, Mertzon third with 18, Norton fourth, Wall fifth, Water Valley sixth. Bronte champions in junior division and Norton tops grade school. Coach H A Jolley directs meet as Bronte claims numerous events including 440 yard relay and 100 yard dash victories.
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Bronte Longhorns
Bronte
Wall
Robert Lee
Metrzon
Norton
Water Valley
H. A. Jolley
Mertzon
Miles
McAfee
Diersche
Freitag
Mitchell
Davidson
R. Lo
Scott
McCombs
Braswell
Russell
Milligan
Hurley
James
Steger
Tankersley
Denton
Time
Duncan
Waldrop
Porter
R. L
Stephenson
Brown
Gentry
Poehls
Baze
Roberts
McCutchen
Robertson
Ensor
Franklin
Harkey
Latham
Alexander
Davis
Carwile
Waldrup
Hobby Show To Be Held April 17
The Diversity club sponsors a Hobby Show for all ages on April 17 with speaker Mr. Steinman from McMurry College Abilene assisting. He returns from last year to boost interest and display a large hobby collection. Local hobbyists may enter by contacting committee members Mrs. J. T. Henry Mrs. H. A. Springer or Mrs. Wade Rees.
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Steinman
McMurry College
Abilene
J. T. Henry
H. A. Springer
Wade Rees
Bronte Voters Set April 1 Election For Mayor Council
Bronte residents head to Bronte City Hall next Tuesday April 1 to elect mayor and three councilmen. Incumbents H O Whitt J 3 Mackey Joe George Wilkins and J P McGuire face no opposition in the ballot. The mayor urges support and confidence in city administration as a busy period lies ahead. H A Springer and Sam Spruell also serve on the council with nonexpiring terms.
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Bronte
H. O. Whitt
J. 3. Mackey
Joe George Wilkins
J. P. McGuire
Bronte City Hall
Whitt
H. A. Springer
Sam Spruell
Shooting Stars to Be Presented Tonight in Bronte
Shooting Stars a 60 member local cast stage show opens this evening at 8 13 p m in the school auditorium. Miss Rosalie Handy director hails strong support and co operation. Proceeds benefit nurseries at five local churches with acts including Milton Berle impersonation Eddie Cantor and Queen for a Day style scenes. Tickets 42 cents and 1 20 with tax.
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Shooting Stars
Rosalie Handy
Bronze American Legion Post
Miss Handy
Bronte
Matthew Caperton
Milton Berle
Marla Lou Rees
Lady
Bola Tourney Consolation Wins Highlight Local Girls
Bronze A and B teams competed in the Bola tourney last weekend. The A team lost to Paint Rock 40-26 in the opener with Kitty Geddy as captain. The B team fell 38-30 to Lohn led by Rena Singleton. The A squad won the consolation final 44-13 over Miles, with Fayrene Brice as captain, earning the consolation crown and Paint Rock claimed the championship with Lohn taking runner up. Mary Gray made the all tournament team.
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Paint Rock
Kitty Geddy
Lohn
Rena Singleton
Bronte
Barbara Robertson
Camille Martin
London
Rita McCutchen
Miles
Fayrene Brice
Bola
Mary Gray
Parade marked opening of Shooting Stars show
A Friday parade will celebrate the Shooting Stars opening with cars, music, the American Legion Guard of Honor, drum majorettes and the full cast. It forms at 3 p m at the depot and proceeds through town. residents are urged to turn out.
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Shooting Stars
American Legion Guard of Honor
Bronte Church of Christ hosts gospel meeting
A gospel meeting at the Bronte Church of Christ has drawn large crowds this week. It began Monday night March 24 and continues through Sunday night March 30 at 8 p.m. Eddie M. Steph of Aledo, Texas leads the services, with all invited to attend remaining sessions.
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Bronte Church of Christ
Eddie M. Steph
Aledo
Texas
Sean Sharp
Birth of Donna Sue Sowell in Coke County Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs R R Sowell of Bronte greet the birth of a daughter Donna Sue at 11 15 PM March 25 in Robert Lee hospital weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces. Grandparents are Mrs R W Sims of Bronte and Mrs Alice T Sowell of Brownwood.
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R. R. Sowell
Bronte
Donna Sue
Coke County Memorial Hospital
Robert Lee
R. W. Sims
Alice T. Sowell
Brownwood
County Tax Office Reports Car Tags Sold
About 1,000 automobile licenses had been sold at the office of county Tax Assessor Paul Good through Wednesday. He expects 1,700 registrations by the Monday night deadline. Of the 1,000 issued, 715 were passenger, 85 commercial, and 200 farm licenses. About $20,000 revenue so far this year.
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Paul Good
Good
Father Fidelis Speaks to Bronte Study Club on Easter
Father Fidelis of San Angelo, pastor of Bronte Catholic church, addressed the Junior Study club in a Wednesday night session on the theme Easter. Mrs. Jack Price hosted at Mrs. Noel Percifull’s home, with Lenten refreshments served to members and guests including Father Fidelis and three hostesses.
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Father Fidelis of
San Angelo
Bronte Catholic Church
Jack Price
Noel Percifull
Matthew Caperton
Dale Glenn
Royce Lee
Binks McCutchen
Bill McKown
Charlie Phillips
Roy Robinson
Bob Wilson
H. A. Jotley
W. Percifull
Father Fidelis
Drafted 32 Men Including Salvador Garcia From Bronte
Salvador S. Garcia of Bronte was among 32 men drafted into the army last Tuesday at Abilene. The group was inducted in a local draft ceremony with selectees from surrounding counties.
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Salvador S. Garcia of
Bronte
Abilene
Mrs Roberts and Springer Family Weekend in Bronte
Mrs. R. T. Roberts visited Bronte with her daughter Mrs. H. A. Springer last weekend. Their home remains in San Angelo while Mr. Springer took a fishing trip to Devil's River.
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R. T. Roberts
Bronte
H. A. Springer
San Angelo
Springer
Devil's River
Weather signals possible showers in cautious forecast
Rain fell intermittently all day Thursday though measurements were minimal. Forecasters warned against big expectations but residents hoped the precipitation would continue despite the discouraging outlook from meteorologists.
UCRA to Sign Pipeline Contract and Candidate for County Attorney
The Upper Colorado River Authority aims to award the Oak Creek Reservoir pipeline contract within days after bids exceeded estimates and right of way issues delay. Wilks Duke and Steed of Tyler led with 214322 dollars. Bronte urged council approval for extended loan terms. EB Fuller 27, a Fort Stockton born lawyer, announces candidacy for Coke County Attorney opposing Frank Dickey, with Texas Bar admission in 1951 and World War II service.
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EB. Fuller
Frank Dickey
Fuller
Fort Stockton
University of Tenn
Third Army
Texas Bar
Upper
Colorado River Authority
Oak Creek Reservoir
Ismonte
Youngblood
UCRA
Bronte
Wilks, Duke and Steed
Tyler
Pelphrey and Basham, Inc
Fort Worth
R. B. Hodgson & Co
Lubbock
H. O. Whitt
Necesary
Big Oak Creek
Highwy
Wall
Muyy
Old Age Security Benefits For Farm And Household Workers
San Angelo officials explain Social Security may yield significant retirement payments even for those aged 65 and older. Farm and private household workers gain coverage with steady, regular employment, with benefits based on average wages since 1950 and eligibility after two years of work for retirement.
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Geo Clark
San Angelo
Mr. Clark
Social Security
Bronte Athletes Shine in San Angelo Meet Four Firsts
Bronte students earned four first places in the District 18-B Inter scholastic League meet at San Angelo College. Bronte finished fourth with 42 points, trailing Robert Lee, Miles, and Wall. In grade school events Drente students led with top finishes, while high school and primary divisions saw multiple runners up and podium placements.
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Bronte
San Angelo
Aut
San Angelo College
Robert Lee
Miles
Wall
Drente
Warnant Franklin
J. O. Baynell
Jami Gray
Thad
Mary Gray
Cora Beth Whaltes
Tiny Tot Voting Ends Tomorrow Contest at Four P.M.
The Tony Tot popularity contest closes Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. Readers can vote one penny per vote with jars placed in town businesses. Leading contestants include Jum, Bob Hambight, and Nancy Worhoon. Miss Rosalie Handy will announce winners during the Saturday night performance of Shooting Stars.
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Tony Tot
Enterprise Warrdew
Jum
Bob Hambight
Nancy Worhoon
Rosalie Handy
Shooting Stars
Big Rig Heads North to Williston Oil Boom
Phul t Rutledge moved a drilling rig from Bronte to Williston North Dakota for the oil boom. Thirteen rail cars carried the rig with workmen and families traveling by auto. The crew, including Harold Sheppard and E M Rogers, aims to reach the site in about three weeks.
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Bronte Santa Fe
Phul T Rutledge
North Dakota
Williston
Coke County
Bronte
Harold Sheppard
E .M. Rogers
Robert Lee
Rutledge
Jerome Sheppard
R. C. Gaser
J.D. Simpson
Kenneth W. Tate
Johnny Thornton
Four Names on Trustee Ballot for School Election
Four names appear on the trustee ballot for the school election to be held Saturday April 5. Two men will be elected to fill vacancies from the terms of G M Powell and Jesse Parker. The candidates are Jesse Parker Carroll Robbins Dr John R Harris and C hm Webb. Bronte City Hall.
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G. M. Powell
Jesse Parker
Carroll Robbins
John R. Harris
C. Hm. Webb
Bronte City Hall
Judge Arnold 80 of Robert Lee Dies Suddenly
G. S. Arnold aged 80 of Robert Lee former Coke County Judge and County Attorney was found dead at home Monday morning after a period of ill health. Funeral services were held at Robert Lee Methodist Church with Rev Ray Lee officiating and burial followed in Robert Lee Cemetery. He moved to Bronte in 1912 then to Robert Lee where he served as judge for several terms and as county attorney for ten years. Survivors include two sons Victor H. Arnold of Arlington Virginia and George Arnold of San Angelo.
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G. S. Arnold
Robert Lee
Coke County
Robert Lee Methodist Church
Ray Lee
Clift Funeral Home
Judge Arnold
Bronte
Victor H. Arnold
Arlington
George Arnold
San Angelo
Higginbothams Host Relatives from Dallas and Houston
Mrs Higginbotham returned Sunday from a 10 day visit in Dallas with her daughter Mrs Jack Hamilton and family. Another Higginbotham daughter Mrs George Hughes of Houston is visiting in their home now.
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F. S. Higginbotham
Dallas
Jack Hamilton
Higginbothams
George Hughes
Houston
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