Caperton and Coulter Lead Bronte High Senior Class
Caperton named valedictorian for 1976 Bronte High School with a 93.679 average. Nelson Coulter is salutatorian with a 93.590 average, narrowly behind Caperton. Both to receive honors at the May senior assembly and May 15 at the West Texas Scholars Awards Program. Caperton also receives DAR Good Citizenship Award for leadership and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Caperton
Bronte High School
R. T. Caperton
Nelson Coulter
Grady Coulter
Miss Caperton
Daughters of the American Revolution
San Angelo
The
DAR
Bronte Students Excel At State UIL Science Meet
Bronte High School students claimed three of four top places in Class B UIL Science at the Austin State Meet. Bobby Hamilton won first in science, John Heaner placed third, and Billy Hamilton finished fourth. Shorthand placed third and number sense fourth. In girls tennis doubles, Janie Raughton and Sherrie Coulson advanced to the semifinals before losing to the champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte High School
Austin
Bobby Hamilton
John Heaner
Billy Hamilton
Bronte
Janie Raughton
Sherrie Coulson
Fort Davis
Nueces Canyon
Coalson
Baughton
Boonte High School
Funeral services for W. T. Crawford headline
Funeral services for W. T. Crawd were held after his arrival in San Angelo in 1921. He married Inez Neal on October 9 1901 in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Craw
San Angelo
Inez Neal
Large collection made for county cancer crusade
A sum of 1220.10 was raised in Coke County for the annual Cancer Crusade. In Robert Lee the drive was led by Alpha Kappa Pisoronty and the A Study Club, while in Bronte the effort was led by the 69 Study Club. Dorene Mashburn of Robert Lee chaired the county fund drive and praised workers for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Robert Lee
Alpha Kappa Pisoronty
Bronte
Dorene Mashburn
Baccalaureate Service Set for Bronte High May 11
Bronte High School will hold a baccalaureate service Sunday night May 11 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Rev. Cecil Harper of Bronte First Baptist Church will speak, introduced by Principal James Golson. The program includes invocation by Miss Sherrie Coulson, a script by Nelson Coulter, a duet by Jodie Freeman and Zena Barbee with Leah Barbee, and music for processional and recessional by Miss Barbee. The 28 seniors form one of the largest classes in years. Commencement is scheduled for Friday night May 21 in the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Harper
Bronte
First Baptist Church
James Golson
Nelson Coulter
Jodie Freeman
Zena McCarty
Leah Barbee
Dale Patterson
Miss Barbee
Bronte High School
Enterprise
Funeral services for John R. Barbee of Rule
Funeral services were held for John R. Barbee, 88, of Rule at 3 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. J. R. Williams officiating and burial in Rule Cemetery. Barbee, born March 28, 1888, in McLennan County, died at his home Monday. He leaves five sons including C. B. Barbee and Otha Barbee, three daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Barbee
Rule
J. R. Williams
First Baptist Church of
Pinkard Funeral Home
Mr. Barbee
McLennan County
Maggie Neeley
Supt
C. B. Barbee
Bronte
Otha Barbee
Amarillo
J. R. Barbee
Densil Barbee
E. G. Barbee
Arington
Eva Penman
Knox City
Iona “Séflers
Fort Worth
Geraldine Pool
Little League to Sell Light Bulbs Bronte Fund Drive
The Bronte Little League launches a spring fund-raising drive on Thursday May 20 selling Westinghouse Heat bulbs. A family pack includes eight bulbs 60 75 and 100 watt plus an outdoor flood light and three 3-way bulbs. Team benefactors include the Bronte Yankees and Bronze Baseball Boosters seek support for new equipment caps and supplies as 45+ players participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little League of Bronte
Westinghouse
C. B. James
Bronte Yankees
Golf Association Meeting Called for May 19
A meeting of the Coke County Golf Association is set for 7:30 PM on May 19 at City Hall. All golfers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County Golf Association
City Hall
Dr Lee Named Consulting Doctor for Bronte Nursing Home
Dr Yung Kee Lee of Winters is named consulting physician during Dr Baldwin's indefinite leave at Bronte Nursing Home. North Runnels Hospital will transfer Bronte patients when needed and perform lab work to ensure daily care and licensure compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Lee
Yung Kee Lee
Winters
Robert Baldwin
Bronte Nursing Home
John R. Harris
Bronte
Robert Lee
L.O. Clark
State Department of Welfare
Baldwin
Clark
May is Mental Health Month drive in Bronte
May is Mental Health Month with donations sought to aid the Texas Association for Mental Health. No door to door canvass in Bronte. Mrs. Oglesby oversees the drive and will collect donations via phone at 473-2801 or 473-2001 or by mail to P O Drawer O Bronte Texas 76933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Pat Oglesby
Texas Association For Mental Health
P. O. Drawer
Promoted Students Named in School Program
Melinda Barrett, average 86 750, is second honor student and daughter of Mr and Mrs Chifford Barrett. The list of students promoted to high school includes Denny Aguero Patricia Angel Gregory Bail Melinda Barrett Jake Bettis Robert Brown Lindy Butler Armok Carper Tanja Carper Patty Chambers Brian Champion Bartana Dyess Katherine Ensor Susan Geist Donald Hamilton and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melinda Barrett
Chifford Barrett
Denny Dee Aguero
Patricia Irene Angel
Gregory Mark Bail
Melinda Lee Barrett
Jake Teenees Bettis
Robert Miles Brown
Lindy Eilen Butler
Armok Ray
Bronze School Bands Stage Spring Concert Let Freedom Ring
The Bronze School bands presented their annual Spring Concert in the school auditorium. Kim Caperton won the John Phillip Sousa Award for leadership and musical talent. Band officers and other award recipients were recognized by Band Director Louis Thornton during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Caperton
Mor
R. T. Caperton
John Phillip Sousa
Louis Thornton
John Heaner
Mike Dyess
Craig Lee
Laura Glenn
Paul Cervenka
Tanya Skelton
Suzanne Brunson
Donnie Jackson
Leah Barbee
Denise McClure
Tonya Teschenderf
Marty Dunn
Harold Dunn
Lisa Lee
Valerie Nixon
Shonda Elliott
Shane Webb
Gale Stout
Jimmy Hacer
Tavits Teschendorf
Connie Bryan
Tanya Lee
Denise Hite
Thornton
San Angelo
Atlee
Texas
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Angelo State University
Valedictorian
Salutatorian
W. T. Crawford
County Cancer Crusade
John. Barbee
Little League
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