Coke County Texas Holds Second Democratic Primary Runoff
Voters in Coke County and Texas vote Saturday June 1 for U S Representative District 21 and State Representative District 63. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm with absentee voting ending May 28. precincts listed with locations judges and note Green Mountain center not used.
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Coke County
Texas
Robert
Bob” Kimeger
New Braunfels
Nelson ‘W. Wolff
San Antonio
U. S
Michael H. Ezzell
Snyder
C. Glenn Thombs
O. C. Fisher
Renal B. Rosson
Recreation Hall
Coke County Park
Robert Lee
Golda Smith
Bronte City Hall
Royce Famicher
Bob Lamge
Bronte Depot
Noah Pruitt Sr
Green Mountain
City Divided for Watering Days in Bronte
Bronte plans split watering districts with Washington Street as the divider. East side waters on Mon Wed Fri, west side on Tue Thu Sat, with Sundays included for both. A booster pump from Oak Creek Lake is planned, weather and high usage strain supply.
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Billy Joe Luckett
Walter
R. T. Caperton
Jeist
Washington (Church) Street
Washington
Caperton
Fort ‘Chadbourne
Wajided
Cmd
Heavy Weekend Rains Hit Bronte Area With Damaging Hail
Rainfall measured from .5 to 2.2 inches across Bronte and surrounding areas with hail and tornadic winds. Officials report damage in Bronte and nearby Concho City exceeding $10 million. Colorado City also affected. Weather this week marked by heat and unsettled skies, with temperatures near 100 degrees.
Banking in Bronte Faces Shortage and Competition
Small banks in Bronte struggle as loans exceed supply while savings rates lure deposits to larger cities. Institutions like Bronte National compete with savings and loan associations that offer higher, though modest, interest. A $10,000 CD with a savings and loan earns about $50 more yearly, highlighting limited gains from local banks.
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Inst National
Bronte
Savings and Loan Associations
A.s2ivings and Loan Association
Parents to Discuss Future of Center
The Upper Room teen center faces questions as a meeting of all parents of young people is set for Sunday at 2 30 pm. Organizers say the center provides leisure space and aims to address problems with plans to continue. First National Bank furnishes space and utilities free of charge.
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First National Banik
Oscar Renshaw Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Oscar Renshaw has returned to his home after three weeks in Sem Angelo hospital where he received heli sugeny treatment. He is reported making a good mecoventy and is said to be recovering steadily with family at his side.
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Oscar Renshaw
Sem Angelo Hospital
Trash Hauling Rules Tightened by Bronte Officials
Bronte city fathers announce trash hauling rules amid issues with Bironte's trash correction. Barrels will accept kitchen waste and burnable items only. rocks bricks dirt and other heavy nonburnables are prohibited. Raymond Sanchez will handle special hauling for unallowed items by private arrangement. Mayor Asperton urges public cooperation.
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Bironte
Raymond Sanchez
Bronte
Sanchez
R. T. Asperton
Swimming Pool Set to Open This Saturday
Bronte Park pool will open Saturday from 2 30 to 6 p m with admission at 15 cents or a $5 season ticket. Dick Cooper explained no bikinis or shirts bearing beer ads. lessons are planned later in the summer.
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Bronteooh Park
Dick Cooper
Park Carpetaker
Cooper
Bronte Declares June Beautification Month
Bronte Mayor R. T. Caperton proclaims June 1974 as Bronte Beautification Month urging residents to tidy homes, yards, lots, and properties. City sponsorship includes a cleanup drive, alley trash collection, and awards for the best groomed properties with cash prizes and a yard plaque. A committee will tour the city for first, second, and third place recognitions.
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R. T. Caperton
Biuinte
Leaders Honored at District 7 4-H Banquet in Ballinger
At the District 7 4-H Adult Leaders banquet in Ballinger, leaders were cited for their leadership and extensive 4-H work and community activities.
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Ballinger
Funeral Held Here For Mrs Gilreath
Mrs. Fannie Gilreath, 79, longtime Bronte resident, died after a six month illness. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery Bronte. Rev Harry Morris of First Baptist Church officiated. She was born June 17 in Fannin County and married Manry Gilreath April 1915 in Merkel. He preceded her in death. She moved from Bronte to Odessa in 1968. Survivors include one daughter Doris Cook of Odessa and a sister Mrs P S Ad-
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Fannie Gilreath
Bronte
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa
Fairview Cemetery
Harry Morris
First Baptist Church
Gilreath
Fannin County
Manry Gilreath
Merkel
Tber
Odessia
Kenneth
Doris) Cook
P. S. Ad
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Oak Creek Lake
Enterprise
Jim Mackey
Edward Cumbie
North
Sum Lasswell
Nortth
Imogene Giriffini
South
L. W. Duncan
Northwest
Hmp Thomas
Tennyson
Minger
The
Bronte City
Clifford Barrett
Bob Gulley
Mrs. Gilreath
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