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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1966
Page
4
The Third Annual Rattlesnake Roundup drew 2,000 to 2,500 spectators over two days in the Rawlings Building. About 1,600 to 1,800 snakes were captured with top prizes awarded for most pounds and longest snake.
Eight schools will send entries to District 44-B one act play contest in Bronte School auditorium Thursday night. Participants include Water Valley Sterling of Miles Bronte Mertzon Wallant Robert Lee. Bronte High School directs Mr Flannerys Ocean with cast Jim Flannery Gary Stroebel Maug Janet Caperton Mrs Kiappington Brenda Scott Young Boy Doak Snead Young Girl Sharon Mackey Mr Morrison Keith Morris Mrs Morrison Frances Glenn Mrs Pringle Donnah Hal Janet Caperton may fill in if Janet Lee or Brenda Scott illness requires cast changes.
Rains ranging from 0.2 to 3.25 inches fell in Bronte Sunday night with 3.2 inches on the P. J. Cervenka farm southeast of town. Lightning killed six cows and a calf under a mesquite tree near his house. Other measurements included James Wells 1.3, Edward Cumbie 0.5, and Renza Lee 2.5 inches. Ranchers seek quick grass growth for grazing and small grain fields are expected to benefit from the moisture.
Bronte worshipers turnout fell slightly as five churches logged 463 attendees on March 20 compared with 444 the previous Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Jim Butler of Sterling City were Sunday visitors at the Elroy Butler home.
The PTA Hootenanny held last Saturday night was successful. President Mrs. E. G. Colins said she was pleased with the program and attendance and estimated the PTA would net about $100 from the event.
Bronte boys and girls captured first place with 55 points at the District 44-B Literary Meet held in Sterling City. Robert Lee finished second at 41, Sterling City third with 38, Garden City 20, Forson 15, and Water Valley 7. Larry Hooper earned top honors with a perfect sixth grade spelling and writing paper, teamed with Susan Arrott for first place under coach Mrs. J. T. Henry. Kenneth Stroebel's ready writing entry, coached by Miss Linda Jones, earned second place. Randy Barbee led in number sense with Mike Stephens taking second, coached by James Golson. Marla Thompson, coached by Mrs. George Thomas, took second in storytelling, with the picture memory team also in second. participants included Diana Arrott, Sue Ann Lee, Jean Ann Raughton and Norma Thompson under coach Mrs. R. C. Lasswell.
A fragmented image caption lists several people by name including Kenneth Siroebel Sue Ang Lee Susan Arrott Norman Thompson Barbee Larry Hooper and others. The text appears to be a partial informal lineup with missing context and roles.
Bronte High School tracks for district action in Bobcat Stadium San Angelo on Saturday April 2 with prelims at 9 30 a m. District 44B includes Robert Lee Miles Mertzon Barnhart Wall Forsan Water Valley Carden City Sterling City Christoval. Bronte entries list multiple hurdlers sprinters relays pole vault jumps and throws led by Larry Corley Davis Corley Wayne Carleton and others.
The Enterprise corrects a previous list by noting Darrell Windhaus was reelected to the Bronte Schools faculty for another year. The apology explains the omission and confirms Windhaus remains on the faculty roster.
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