Primary races heat up as county contests draw focus
Democratic precinct races in Precincts 1 and 3 shape up with seven candidates, while long-time officials retire. Amid statewide dramas, Governor contenders include Smith Barnes Briscoe Farenthold, and eight run for lieutenant governor. Johnson of Bronte Nursing Home to attend Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup in August. he has entered his eighth year of participation.
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Johnson
Bronte Nursing Home
Gallup, N. M
Fern Havins
Floyd Harmon
Fred McCabe Jr
Jett Hood
Elmo Bell
McCabe
Hood
Bell
Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
Dolph Briscoe
Frances Farenthold
John Tower
U. S
Ralph
Students and Sponsors Head to State Meet in Austin
Four Bronze High School students and their sponsors travel to the University Interscholastic League state competition in Austin after regional victories in Lubbock. Larry Hooper competes in spelling at 8 30 am Friday with sponsor Mrs Royce Fancher. Brian Pruitt leads science at 9 am Saturday with sponsor Wayne King. Andra Cooper and Jean Ann Raughton, coached by James Golson, play girls doubles tennis at 11 am Friday with possible 9 am Saturday follow ups if they win. The group departed Bronte Thursday and expects to return late Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Lubbock
Brian Pruitt
Paul Pruitt
Wayne King
James Golson
Andra Cooper
Dick Cooper
Jean Ann Raughton
James Raughton
Bronte
Endorsement Letter Urges Ben Barnes For Texas Governor
A Coke County reader group urges voters to support Ben Barnes in the upcoming gubernatorial election. They defend his qualifications and honesty, citing enthusiasm for his youth and experience and urging participation in the Saturday vote.
New English and Math Teacher Hired for Bronte Schools
Bronte Board of Trustees announced the hiring of Mrs Linda Eddy Granzin as English and math teacher. She holds a bachelor from Sam Houston State University and is pursuing a master at Texas Tech University. The Granzins reside on the Sayner place near Jennyson. Mrs Carolyn Sue Lee was also hired as librarian to replace Mrs Wile Mae Glenn. Mrs Lee, originally from Crane, and her husband are building a home east of town. Mr Lee works for the Standard.
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Linda Eddy Granzin
Bronte Schools
Board of Trustees
Es‘tacado
Lubbock
Jimmy
Carolyn Sue) Lee
Wile Mae Glenn
Crane
Lee
The
Standard
Where to vote Saturday announced by local judges
The notice lists judges mbie Ivey Jr. Joyce Fancher Bob Large James Arrott Noah Pruitt L. Bloodworth and Dave King guiding voters on Saturday polling locations. The document directs residents to the appropriate voting sites and confirms the officials overseeing the polling.
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Mbie Ivey Jr
Joyce Fancher
Bob Large
James Arrott
Noah Pruitt
L. Bloodworth
Dave King
Band Offers Varied Program
Annual spring concert by five Bronte School Bands next Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Public invited. Awards presentations include outstanding bands and the John Philip Sousa Award to a senior bandsman. Tonette Band features There’s Music in the Air and other tunes. Fifth Grade Band plays Caisson Song America Camptown Races Home on the Range and Marine’s Hymn. Junior Band includes Marching Along Amigos Bells Across the Grid Iron Space Cadets Hand-Clap Blues. Stage Band performs Joy to the World Night Train Rainy Days and Mondays Disse to You Superstar Oh Happy Day. Longhorn Band includes Satellite March Two Moods British Isle Medley We’ve Only Just Begun Exodus School Song Music Man Castile Gap.
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Bronte
Thschool
John Philip Sousa
Tonette
America
Camptown
Marine’s Hymn
Juniior Band
Sandra Stroebel
Dana Lee
Music Man
Castile Gap
Precinct Conventions Set Saturday Across Coke County
Precinct conventions in Coke County will convene at 7 15 p m on May 6 near the Democratic polling place. Each precinct chairman calls the meeting, delegates will be elected to caucus and state conventions, and participation requires voting in the Democratic primary that day. Precinct chairs also serve as election judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert N
Bob) Fields
Wilson Bryan
Roy Casey
Larry Jameson
Fields
Bryan
Robert Lee
Casey
Jameson
Clendennen Welding
Melvin Childress
O. B. Jacobs
Roy Ford
Ollie Roe
Sam Sissom
Texas
Coke County
Bronte
San Antoni
Three Charged With Burglary In Oak Creek Lake Incidents
Three men faces burglary charges after incidents at Oak Creek Lake last Thursday. Ronnie Ashley Forrest Wayne Baucom and Danny Pate were released on bond as investigators pursue evidence against a fourth suspect. Officers Hart and Thorpe linked break ins to cabins and sheds owned by D E Glenn of Bronte and Jack Wescott and Lawrence Day of Midland. A boat tied to D E Partridge was taken from the lake and other boats were tampered with. The case is headed to the next session of the 51st District Court grand jury.
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Oak Creek Lake
Ronnie Ashley
Forrest Wayne Baucom
Sweetwater
Danny Pate
Blackwell
Bobby Hart
Don Thorpe
D. E. Glenn
Bronte
Jack Wescott
Lawrence Day
Midland
D. E. Partridge
51St District Court Grand Jury
Scotch Tourney Sunday at Local Golf Course
A Scotch tournament is scheduled for Sunday at the local golf course, starting at 1 45 p m. AA golfers are invited to participate.
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Prise Editor
Bronte Nursing
L. O. Clark
Cattelo
Yarborough
Barefoot Sanders
Alfonso
al) Veloz
Thomas M. Carttridge
Hugh Wilson
Bill Continued
Berry. Johnson
Larry Hooper
Royce Fancher
Hooper
Marshall Hooper
Barnes
Dallas News
R-Lee
Tennyson
Silver
Green Mt
Becky Morris
Space Cadets
Wayne Coulson
Bobby Taylor
Richard Baill
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