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Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1973

Page

5

Ten Blackwell Seniors Finish Commencement Plans

Ten Blackwell High seniors graduate Friday night at 8 in the school auditorium with Everett Beaver delivering the commencement address and Bill Hamilton presiding. Eighth graders move up to high school at the ceremony. Treva Phariss is valedictorian and Tommy Bledsoe salutatorian. a full program and senior photos are printed elsewhere.

Blackwell High School Thomas Loren Bledsoe William Randolph Chapimlan Rikkey Gene Conradt Marilynn S. Jarvis Treva Jean Phariss Darwin Eugene Scott Richard Wayne Scott Retha Merle Sissom James Earl Treva Phariss Tommy Bledsoe

Eighth Grade Program Officials Map 1973 Events

Becky Coalson to perform preludes and recessional while Becky Morris leads invocation and Leah Barbee plays Consolation. Principal Golson to present awards and introduce speaker. Tim Lee presidents eighth grade class with officers and sponsors listed. Honor students include Shelley Cumbie and Becky Morris with high averages. Next issue to feature senior edition with 1973 graduates.

Becky Coalson Becky Morris Leah Barbee Golson Supt. C. B. i Barbee Shelley Cumbie Karen Arrolt Tonya Skelton Randy Parker John Paul McGuire Edward Cumbie Harry Morris the Enterprise

Corley to Play In Coaches' Game

Texas Tech defensive tackle Davis Corley, a 1973 Southwest Conference star, will play for the West in the 13th Coaches All-America Game. A Bronte High School graduate, he joins fellow small town product Donald Rives of Wheeler as WC players earning national recognition. Corley was an outstanding Longhorn end for four years with two bi-district titles and a regional pennant.

Corley Longhorns Longhorn

Yankees Fall 16-5 to Giants on Home Field

The Yankees were defeated 16-5 by the Giants Friday night at home. Pitchers Marty Reyes Jeff Waldrop and Donnie Jackson contributed for the Yankees while the Giants lineup rolled to the win.

Yankees Giants Marty Reyes Jeff Waldrop Donnie Jackson Robert Lee Cardinals Robert Lee Jimmy Tidwell Carlsbad Mets Clark Glenn Doug Snead

Joe Hester Released After Hand Injury Roping Accident

Joe Hester left the hospital Saturday after a hand injury from a roping accident. He lost a major portion of the hand but is making a good recovery. Visitors over the weekend included Bob Hester of Dallas Donald Hester of Levelland Dean Blakney of Sweetwater and others from San Angelo Blackwell Weatherford Bronte and Wea therford in attendance.

Joe Hester Hester Bob Hester Dallas Donald Hester Levelland Dean Blakney Sweetwater Steve Colvin Wayne Hester San Angelo Jerry Ware Blackwell Weldon Hester and Rickey Weatherford and Mirs Jerry Proctor Bronte

Hiway Employees Get Safety Awards

The Texas Highway Dept. issued certificates and pins to accident free drivers in the Ballinger Bronte area. Bronze Maintenance staff Audrell M. Littlefield 1 year Roland R. Sowell 2 years John P. McClure 3 years Julio C. Galvan Jr. 5 years Robert H. Reyes 4 years Gilbert G. Basquez 14 years Basquez has the longest record of accident free driving in the Ballinger Bronte area J. B. Arrrott is foreman of Ballinger and Bronte Maintenance Sections.

Texas Highway Dept Highway Department Audrell i M. Littlefield Roland R. Sowell John P. McClure Julio C. Galvan Jr Robert H. Reyes Gilbert G. Basquez Basquez Ballinger-Bronte J. B. Arrrott Ballinger and Bronte

Vacation Bible School Planned at Bronte Methodist Church

The First United Methodist Church of Bronte plans a Vacation Bible School the week of June 11 for children of all ages. Mrs E J Halamicek is director and Mrs LeDrew Arrott serves as co director inviting area children to attend.

First United Methodist Church Bronte E. J. Halamicek LeDrew Arrott

Funeral Thursday for Mrs. S. B. Henry in Bronte

Funeral services for Mrs. S. B. Oma May Henry 80 were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bronte First United Methodist Church. Rev. Russell Heaner officiated. burial followed at Fairmont Cemetery San Angelo. Mrs. Henry died Monday night in Bronte Nursing Home. She was born September 24 1892 in Williamson County and married S. B. Henry in 1911 Vernon. The couple moved to Coke County in 1969. Survivors include her husband two sons Maurice Henry Casper Wyo and J T Henry Bronte a daughter Minnie Lee Watkins Odessa four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Charlie Everett Retty Lowe Wayne Henry Clifford Clark Marvin Bryant.

S. B Oma Henry Bronte First United Methodist Church Russell Heaner Melvin Placke Bronte Church of Christ Fairmont Cemetery San Angelo Newby Funeral Home Bronte Nursing Home Williamson County S. B. Henry Vernon Coke County Church of Christ Maurice Henry Casper Wyo J. T. Henry Minnie Lee Watkins Odessa Charlie Lowe Everett Lowe Retty Lowe Wayne Henry Lometa Clifford Clark Marvin Bryant

Spanish Service at First Baptist Church Friday Evening

First Baptist notes a Spanish language service at the church Friday at 7 30 p m with Robert Cuellar pastor of Bethel Baptist Mission in Robert Lee as speaker A Baptist youth rally by Runnels Baptist Association at Robert Lee Baptist Church Saturday at 7 30 p m features Steve Stroope of Hardin Simmons University as speaker The association meeting is scheduled Monday at Miles Baptist Church with Dr James Cooper as speaker

First Baptist Church Robert Cuellar Bethel Baptist Mission Robert Lee Runnels ‘Baptist Robert Lee Baptist Church Steve Stroope Hardin- Simmons University Runnels Baptist Association Miles Baptist Church James Cooper

Scotch Tourney Sunday at Local Golf Course

A Scotch golf tournament is set for Sunday at the local course, with play starting at 1 30 p m. Golfers are invited to participate.

Bronte School Board Agrees On Budgets And Staffing

The Bronte School board held a busy meeting. Glenn Skelton and Russell Carlton were sworn in for three year terms. The board approved use of data processing services, student insurance for 1973 74, and a lunchroom agreement. They also leased Hayrick School property, accepted bids on a 1966 48 passenger bus, and approved a safety sale of a 1958 pickup. Jana Dahmen resigned as second grade teacher. Libraries will stay open 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays in summer with volunteers.

Bronte School Board of Trustees Glenn Skelton Russell Carlton James Allen Board of Equalization Joe Rawlings Hayrick School J. W. Labenske Jana Dahmen

Two Newborns Reported in Texas Area

Alonzo and Mrs. Robbins of Fort McKavett announce a son Jonathan Luke born May 15 at 2 57 p.m. in Shannon Hospital, San Angelo, weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces with sister Stefanie. Grandparents are Carrol Robbins Bronte and R D Watson San Angelo. great grandparents L C Robbins Bronte and George Boucher San Angelo.

Alonzo Robbins Fort McKavett Jonathan Luke Shannon Hospital San Angelo Stefanie Carrol Robbins Bronte R. D. Watson L. C. Robbins George Boucher Karmen Kuykendall David Kuykendall All Saints Hospital Fort Worth Kristi Clark Glenn Eva Kuykendall Eldorado Mattie Glenn M. Russell

Visiting Caperton Family Guests From Nearby Towns

Visiting Mr and Mrs E L Caperton last weekend were Mr and Mrs Jack Belcher Doug and Becky and Al Achard all of Ode sa Mr and Mrs Leslie Dean Caperton and children of San Angelo Mr and Mrs R T Caperton and Kim of Bronte and Mr and Mrs Buck Coleman of Bal linger Their other son Matthew Caperton and his family were unable to come since he was hospitalized in Big Spring.

E. L. Caperton Jack Belcher Doug Becky al Achard Odessa Leslie Dean Caperton San Angelo R. T. Caperton Kim Bronte Buck Coleman Ballinger Matthew Caperton Big Spring

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Hartsell Denison High School BHS Sarah Heaner Michelle Golson Louis Thorton Brad Reed Tures and Sandra Stroebel Will Princ James L. Golson Mr. Treaner Lord Steve Patterson Larry Tim Lee Dent Donald Butler Sherri Cooper Don Alberts Mrs Louis Thornton Wayne King Maroon Davis Corley Texas Tech Red Raiders Ference Jack Corley Bronte High School Nestguard Donald Rives The Raiders West Rives Wheeler Hiway Methodist Vacation Bible School First Baptist Education Service Center Nyc Director of Transportation of Tea
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