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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1966
Page
7
Weekend weather in the Bronte area brought strong winds and hail causing heavy damage. The storm persisted through the weekend bringing down trees and property impact as residents brace for repairs.
Bronze FFA Chapter held a Parent-San Banquet in Bronte with officers and three agri culture classes reviewing activities. Charles Masterson MCed. David Denman Brian Richards and Edward Brousard presented summaries. Melody Holmcombe and guests attended. gift certificates given to J T Henry and Mrs Royce Fancher. A barbecue grill prize went to Lester Webb. Hail and storm damage reported north of Bronte with Oak Creek power plant losing 268 windows. rainfall totals listed and Oak Creek Lake rising near spillway amid cool, cloudy weather.
Coke County voters prepare for Saturdays Democratic primary with nine precincts voting. County chairman D. K. Glenn says precinct chairmen will also serve as election judges where possible and lists chairmen for Bronte and surrounding areas.
Royce Lee Bronte High School will be the sole entrant for Bronte at the state Interscholastic League meet in Austin this weekend. Lee qualified in both the 440 yard dash and golf but will compete only in track due to a scheduling conflict. Coach Cecil Toliver accompanies him. Lee won the regional 440 dash at Big Spring in 53.9 seconds and tied for medalist in regional golf with a 159 after 36 holes. The Bronte delegation leaves Thursday.
Reading high school announces a band banquet will be held Saturday night for band members and families. Students, instructors, and guests are invited to join in the celebration of musical achievement.
A Coke County report shows 87 residents voted absentee with precinct totals: Robert Lee 50 Bronte 28 Tennison 2 Green Mountain 2 Sance 1. The last day for absentee voting was Tuesday May 3.
Democratic precinct conventions will meet this Saturday at 2 p.m. at Bronte and Robert Lee with possible meetings in smaller voting boxes. County Democratic Chairman D. K. Glenn said precinct chairmen will assemble at polling places. The county convention follows the next Saturday at 2 p.m. in the district courtroom at Robert Lee.
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