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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1961
Page
5
A Q A with the Montello Tribune editor reveals playful responses to reader questions. The column covers why there is no Advice to the Lovelorn humor, misprints, poem rejections, collective “we,” and plans for a bigger paper while emphasizing community and local character.
The local American Camping Association group camped overnight at the park grounds. E. L. Hopson and 18 boys entertained several parents during the evening.
State or U S Health officials arrive in Bronte for final inspection of the new sewer system. City secretary says engineer Larry Little arranged the Thursday date after talks in Austin. About 300 residents have paid 25 tie on fees. loans are available through First National Bank of Bronte via city hall.
Bronte High School schedules Friday elections for Student Council officers and five cheerleader spots. Council candidates include for president Donald Hester and Eddy Spiller. vice president Dee Arrott Vic Glenn Rudy Olivas. secretary Dana Eubanks Gwen Kirkland. treasurer Johnnie Sims Jan Wilkins. parliamentarian Glenn Sims Marilyn Glenn Jimmy Wells. reporter Buddy Walker Charles Lee. Cheerleader contenders include Janis Hester Sue Blackmon Tricia Andrews Johnnie Sims Peggy Corley Elaine Glenn Mary Corley Georgia Owens Linda Taylor Frances Brice LaJan Riker Judy Lee Laura McGuire.
A pre school day will be held Friday May 12 at 1 pm to introduce prospective first graders to school routines. Parents of all pre school boys and girls who will be six before Sept 1 1961 are asked to bring them to school. Mrs C B Barbee and E L Hopson will lead the session with acquaint ance story telling and a school tour. They will be dismissed at 2 30 pm.
Bronte School schedules two weeks of activities closing the term. Examinations start May 16 with report cards issued after an assembly May 19. Baccalaureate May 14. graduation May 19. eighth grade promo May 18. Graduation edition will feature seniors and honors lists. Enterprises notices offer congratulatory messages.
First National Bank Bronte reports rises in deposits to 2 525 982 64 from 2 386 265 39 in 1960, with loans up to 825 519 20 and assets totaling 2 803 958 95. President L T Youngblood cites broad business trend and out of town customers as factors. statement appears in this week’s Enterprise.
James Lorraine Golson is employed as Bronte School's elementary principal. He teaches at Big Lake Junior High, with five years there and one year at Fort Stockton. He holds a master of education from Southwest Texas State College. His wife is a qualified elementary teacher. they have two children in 1st and 4th grades.
People of many faiths across the United States will join religious leaders during the week of May 7 14 to thank God for stewardship of soil water and related natural resources. The observance dates back years with Rogation Days once on church calendars and grew nationwide by 1954 under the guidance of the NASCD and church leaders.
Baseball fans plan meetings over the next two days at Bronte ball field. Vernon Glenn invites Blackwell residents to a 5 30 sign up for Little League. Nolan Butler schedules Pee Wee sign ups at 5 15 with a 1 dollar insurance contribution but no boy turned away.
Dr Ray Ellis of Hardin Simmons University Abilene will serve as interim pastor at First Baptist Church during Rev Lester L Vinson's 10 week leave. Ellis will preach May 7 and teach First John on Wednesday nights. Vinson begins in Miami with Cuban refugees then moves to Virginia to aid farm laborers from Puerto Rico and Cuba.
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