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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1965
Page
4
Wonderful rains drenched the area at the start of the week with up to three inches in parts. Farmers and ranchmen reported improved crop prospects as drought conditions eased. Measurements include 3.25 inches near Bronte and Oak Creek Lake receiving runoff over nine inches.
Funeral services for Bill Brunson 60 of Beaumont were conducted by Rev Harry K. Morris. Burial followed at Fairview cemetery under Williams Funeral Home. Brunson, born April 26 1905 in Erath County, died after an extended illness at Beaumont City Hospital. Survivors include his wife Dave Brunson of Bronte five brothers and four sisters. Pallbearers listed from Bronte and nearby towns.
PTA president Elmer Hurley says about 340 dollars remains to finish the fund drive for a new scoreboard at the local football field. The scoreboard has been ordered and Hurley notes progress this week.
Friday results show Giants 6 Indians 7, Yankees 17 Blackwell 10. Tuesday results list Dodgers 10 Giants 8 Yankees 7 Cardinals 3. Two games lacked results at press time. May 14 matchups include Blackwell versus Giants and Yankees against Dodgers. May 18 features Giants versus Yankees and Cardinals versus Blackwell.
Bronte School Board called a 325000 bond election for May 22 after a petition by 38 citizens. The plan funds demolishing the 1922 three story building and remodeling the newer section, with major work for new classrooms offices a gym and other facilities at the present site. Absentee voting runs through May 18 and polls are Bronte city hall and W T Green store in Tennyson.
A total of $565.39 was collected for the Cancer Crusade on the east side of the county. Mrs. C. O. Richards chaired the drive and received a telegram of congratulations from Mrs. John B. Connally of Austin. Donations by clubs and groups totaled amounts from $8 to $150.11 with contact points at banks for late contributions.
Bronte School board calls a Friday night meeting after 8 o'clock to explain the proposed school bond election and related construction matters. Supt. C. B. Barbee urges every patron and interested friend to attend. board members, administrators, and financial advisor Gordon Chariton will be present to explain.
Bronze Enterprise announces a special Senior Class edition to be published next week with pictures of all class members and features. A greeting section will carry good wishes and calls for inclusion via the Enterprise office. outreach will target local business and professional people.
Jim Morrow led Bronte in the State Inter scholastic League meet in Austin by clearing 6 feet 2 inches to win the high jump. Larry Corley finished fourth in number sense, Margi Oglesby competed in ready writing, and the mile relay team placed sixth with members Mike McKown Rickey Wheat Tad Richards and Roye Lee Jerry Don Holcombe as alternate. Lee ranked seventh in the 440 yard dash. Coaches praised all contestants for earning state competition.
Barbara Bridges daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Bridges won as Bronte meet results list nine entrants from Bronte with a close field.
Karl Hoblitzelle reports No 2 Boecking well drilling this week below 1800 feet located 1214 feet south of No 1 Boecking. The No 1 Boecking Canyon discovery yielded 158.41 barrels of 43 degree API oil, signaling productive potential for the operator.
Funeral services were held in Big Spring for Ed J. Carpenter a Coahoma resident and state representative for the 78th district. He died of a heart attack Tuesday morning in his Austin apartment. Born May 2 1900 he lived most of his life in Howard County and served as county commissioner and county judge.
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