Landslide Wins Across Nation and Local Races
The report notes Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert Humphrey winning decisively, with Ralph Yarborough defeating George Bush in Texas and other Democratic wins. It also covers state results, Goldwater gains, and local leaders such as Coke County figures and Bronte box results in presidential, senatorial, and gubernatorial races.
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Bronte
Coke County
Lyndon B. Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Ralph Yarborough
George Bush
Yarborough
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Johnson
John Connally
Texas
Brice” “Alger
Fell
Bartle Cabell
Big D
Richard White
el Paso
Ed Foreman
Odessa
John Tower
Congress
Longhorns Travel to Jayton for 8-B Conference Showdown
The Longhorns head to Jayton to meet the Jaybirds in an 8-B football game, a first meeting as Jayton joins the conference. Robert Lee and Trent contend for the league lead as Hermleigh and Loraine host other games. Bronte fans recall the Jaybirds' recent 14-6 loss to Trent's Gorillas. A pep rally at Bronte School is set for 12 20 p.m. with early dismissal at 1 35 p.m. The band bus departs at 3 p.m.
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Jaybirds
Jayton
Bronte
Steers
Robert Lee
Trent
Gorillas
Birds
Hermleigh
Loraine
Longhorns
Bronte School
Republican recovery urged as Goldwater moderates path
The editorial urges the GOP to adopt a centrist program after a strong Johnson win and Goldwater criticism. The piece notes Libby’s possible appendicitis at Bronte Hospital and previews Veterans Day events, with a cautious tone on surgery.
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Republican Party
Johnson
Goldwater
GOP
Bank to Close on Veterans Day Observance in Bronte
The Enterprise reports First National Bank of Bronte will close next Wednesday November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. U S Post Office employees in Bronte will also observe the holiday, while other local firms remain open as Veterans Day is not a regular business holiday here.
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First National Bank of
Bronte Advances to Upgrade City Water Mains
Bronte is replacing three inch lines with six and eight inch pipe, building a 75 000 gallon water tower with a 100 foot base, and adding ten fire plugs. R S Beall & Son of Abilene won the bid for 68 913 91 dollars, financed by the Upper Colorado River Authority with no interest to be charged. The project aims to cut fire insurance rates by bringing the system up to state specs.
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Bronte
Royce Lee
R. S. Beall & Son of
Abilene
Upper Colorado River Authority
Deer and permit notices issued Thursday at the courthouse
Antlerless deer and or due permits will be issued Thursday November 12 at the courthouse. Landowners must bring tax receipts and lessees must present a landowner authorization letter at the sheriff's office.
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Court House
Miss Vera Honored by Bronte PTA at Coronation Program
Mrs. George Thomas known as Miss Vera by students was honored Saturday night at Bronte School’s coronation program. Bronte PTA presented a silver tray for her years of outstanding service to the school and community. Postmaster Noah Pruitt Jr. cited her teaching skill and work on extracurriculars, noting her direction of the coronation program and prompting many former students to rise in acknowledgment.
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George Thomas
Vera
Bronte School
Bronte Pta
Noah Pruitt Jr
Thomas
Pruitt
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Donnah Holcombe
Doug
Fresdeuti Johnson Brooke
Larry Corley
Manfred Thompson
Kit Carlton
Marla Thompson
Laura Glenn
Phelan Jo Freeman
Box Johnson Goldwater Rebbert Lee
Tennyson
Divide
Sanco
Silver
Green Mt
Olga
Lometa
Juniper
Box Yarborough
Bush Robert Lee
Box Connally Crichton
Tennyson Divide
Lance
Jayton Tangle
Libby
Bronte Hospital
Harris
MISS
Glenn W. Lewis
San Angelo
Young
Citizens For Johnson
Humphrey
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