Vera Thomas Day Proclaimed in Bronte May 16 3 p.m.
A Vera Thomas Appreciation program will honor the retiring Bronte School teacher after 46 years in education. The event at Bronte School auditorium May 16 includes remarks by J T Henry, invocation by Supt. Barbee, and local students Melissa Lee Susan Cumbie Paula Landers piano, with Mayor Martin Lee issuing a proclamation. Refreshments follow.
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J. T. Henry
C. B. Barbee
Longhorn Band
Melissa Lee
Susan Cumbie
Paula Landers
Thomas
England
First United Methodist Church
Melissa Lee Wins Sousa Award At Spring Fling
Melissa Lee, Bronte student and daughter of Mr and Mrs Royce Lee, is named winner of the John Philip Sousa Award at the Spring Fling band concert. She also receives a drum major trophy for three years of leadership. Sallie Richards earns a four year twirler trophy as the crowd applauds the program. New officers selected for 1971 72 include Sandra Stroebel as drum major and Diane Arrott and Dawn as twirlers.
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Melissa Lee
Royce Lee
Bronte
John Philip Sprin
Sallie Richards
C. O. Richards
Louis Thornton
Sandra Stroebel
Diane Arrott
Dawn
Proclamation Honors Mrs Vera Thomas for 46 Years of Teaching
Bronte Texas Mayor Martin N Lee proclaims May 16 1971 as Official Recognition and Appreciation Day for Mrs Vera Thomas whose 46 years in teaching include 42 years at Bronte Schools Her leadership in church school and community is lauded and the city seal bears witness to the honor.
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Vera Thomas
Bronte
Thomas
Martin N. Lee
Texas
Danny Cooper Takes Second in State High Jump
Danny Cooper earned a state meet second place medal in the high jump with a 6 feet 2 inches leap. He trailed Dan Davis of Turkey who cleared 6 feet 3 inches. Cooper had won the regional meet at Lubbock and set a regional record with 6 feet 3 1/2 inches. the 440 relay team also qualified for state but did not place.
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Danny Cooper
Cooper
Dan Davis
Dick Cooper
Lubbock
Local youths win at Angelo rodeos
James Brunson of Bronte placed third in bull riding for the 13 15 year age group Sunday May 2 at the West Texas Junior Rodeos Association Rodeo in San Angelo. Mickey Davidson captured first on both Saturday and Sunday in steer riding for the 12 years and under group.
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James Brunson
Bronte
West Texas
San Angel
Mickey Davidson
Skelton Elected President Of Bronte School Council
Bobby Skelton heads the Bronte School Student Council for the 1971 72 year after runoff elections. New officers include Mike Arr ot t vice president Dana Lee secretary Michelle Gossin treasurer Tony Mackey parliamentarian and Sandra Stroebel reporter. Ballot results also name Gin Snead as head cheerleader with Michelle Gleison Jean Ann Baughton Andra Cooper and Norma Thompson as other cheerleaders.
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Bobby Skeltim
Bronte
Mike Arrott
Dana Lee
Michelle Gossisn
Tony Mackey
Sandra Stroebel
Gin Snead
Michelle Gleison
Jean Ann Baughton
Andra Cooper
Norma Thompson
Angelo Golfers Win Tournament
Sonny Perez and Don Hartman of San Angelo capture the championship trophy after posting rounds of 59 and 57 for a 116 total. Keith and Jerry McCutchen finish second with 119, while John and Albert Cantu of San Angelo win the final playoff for third with 129. Parker and Hatch of Robert Lee take second flight honors with 141.
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Sonny Perez
Don Hartman
San Angelo
Egtolf
Keith
Jerry McCutchen
John
Albert Cantu
San Angelio
Dublin
Parker and
Hatch
Robert Lee Wn
Markers to be dedicated at Mule Creek and Tennyson sites
A double dedication Sunday at Tennyson will unveil Official Texas Historical Markers for Mule Creek Cemetery and the Community of Tennyson. A noon luncheon precedes services at 2 p.m. in the community center with remarks by County Judge W. W. Thetford and Rev. C. R. Blake.
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Tennyson
Texas
Mule Creek Cemetery
Bryan Yarbrough
Robert Lee
Quake County Historical Survey Committee
U. S. Highway 277
Tennyson Post Office
W. W. Thetford
C. R. Blake
Cub Scouts
Qolling Sayner
Derrick
William Garton
Eugene Brooks
Mule Creek
Coke County Historical Survey Committee
Postal Rates Go Up Sunday
Postmaster Noah Pruitt Jr. announced rate increases take effect Sunday May 16 as the USPS moves toward self sufficiency. General first class rates rise from 6 to 8 cents per ounce and air mail from 10 to 11 cents, with stamps and cards adjusted and newspapers and other second class publications slated for increases.
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Noah Pruitt Jr
United States Postal Service
Pratt
Congress
H. L. Lewis Jr
Kindergarten Graduation at Bronte School A to Z
Members of Bronte School kindergarten class will perform a graduation program titled A to Z next Tuesday at 7 pm in the school auditorium. Principal James M. Raughton will present diplomas after the program. Mrs. Bob Shields, teacher, invites the public and notes no summer pre school program.
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Bronte School
Prin. James M. Raughton
Bob Shields
Shields
Bronte
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The
69 Study Club
Pio and
Con
Dike
Sousa Award
Helen Kirkland
City of
Angelo
Bobby Skelton
Arrott
America
Alfred Tennyson
Sarah E. Kinzer
Mt. Margaret
Pruitt
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