Coke Goes Solid Democratic in Coke County Texas
Coke County voters backed Democratic candidates by wide margins in Texas races. Bent sen led U S Senate vote 681 to 227 over Bush while Gov Smith won 715 to 212. Three constitutional amendments carried and local offices showed strong Democratic support across the ticket. The Bronte Shorthorn football team prepared for their final game as season records stood 4-1-1 with a roster photo included.
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Bronte Shorthorn
Eden
Donald Butler
James Versup
Timmy
Coke County
Texas
U.S. Senate
George Bush
Lloyd Bentsen
Bentsen
Bush
Preston Smith
Paul Eggers
Shorthorns End Season With 16-0 W In Final Home Game
Bronte Shorthorns close 1970 season at Eden with 16-0 win over Robert Lee Doogies. Nelson Coulter 1 yard and Louis Martinez 5 yard TDs sparked first half scoring. Alan Barbee to Jim Dan Raughton for a 35 yard pass set up the first score. Barbee added both conversions. Coach Gerald Sanduky and Bob Shields praised for coaching strength.
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Marvin Ensor
David Davidson
Louis Martinez
Randy Scott
Alan Barbee
Kim Dan Raughton
Mike Gonzales
David Chapman
Kit Carlton
Bobby Bailey
Gerald Sandusky
Bob Shields
Eden
Shortharns
Wall
Robert Lee
Bealzoe Clodhoppers
Shorthorn
Robert Lee Doogies
Nelson Coulter
Jim Dan Raughton
Barrbee
Band to Take Part In Homecoming At Angelo State
The Bronte Longhorn Band travels to San Angelo for Angelo State University homecoming events. They join a 2 p.m downtown parade and a 7:30 p.m football game as one of twelve area bands in halftime. The Class B group competes for a $100 scholarship and trophy. Local UIL results include Sallie Richards earning Division I and Dawn Cumbie and Diane Arrott Division II ratings.
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Bronte Longhorn
San Angelo
Angelo State University
Longhorn
Eden
Roby
Santa Anna
UIL
Sweetwater
Sallie Richards
Dawn Cumbie
Diane Arrott
Deposits and Loans Rise at First National Bronte Bank
First National Bank in Bronte reports higher deposits and loans in the latest state of condition published in this week’s Enterprise. Deposits grew to 3,071,902.24 from 2,911,527.81, driven by savings and time deposit programs, while loans rose to 1,433,804.86 from 1,192,211.70. Total resources edged up to 3,562,799.47, and capital stock plus reserves totaled 480,897.23.
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First National Bank
Bronte
E. F. Glenn
Horns To Meet Wall In District 6 B Game
The Longhorns travel to Wall for a District 6 B clash as they seek a strong finish. Wall enters with a 6 0 0 season mark and 205 points allowed while Hawley leads the district with a 48 0 win over the Bearcats. The lone district game prior was Wall over Hawley. Jim Ned visits Hawley in the other Friday district matchup.
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Horns
Wall
Longhorns
Hawks
Wall-Hawley
Jim Ned
Hawley
Basketball schedules released for boys and girls teams
Coaches Jama M Raughton and Mrs Zula Sweeten publish the season schedule running Nov 24 through Feb 9 with a list of home and away games at various dates and tournaments including Robert Lee and Hardin-Simmons events. District games and a Robert Lee B team tournament are noted for mid January.
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Jama
M. Raughton
Zula Sweeten
Highland
Risbest Lee
Roscoe
Rotan
Jim Ned
Hardin-Simmons
Robert Lee
Briscoe
Starling City
May
Garden City
Blackwell
Water Valley
Here
Forsan
Mrs Whalen Closes City Cafe on Highway 277
Mrs Olga Whalen has closed her City Cafe on Highway 277. She regrets the decision but says it is for her best interest and thanks customers for their friendship and patronage.
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Olga Whalen
Highway 277
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Didate
U. S
Omar Burleson
Smith
Eggers
Ben Barnes
Byron Fullerton
Crawford C. Martin
Edward M. Yturri
Robert S. Calvert
S. L. Abbott
Jesse James
Robert F. Koennecke
General Land Office
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Harry Trippet
John C. White
Daniel C. Heath
Ben Ramsey
Jack Pope
Ruel C. Walker
James Denton
Court of Criminal Appeals
John F. Onion Jr
Truman Roberts
David Ratliff
Shorthorns
Kit Carltson
Wayne Alexander
Bronton
Gerald Sanduky
Shathorn
Joe Ed Scott
Steve Hines
Houston
Scotts
Viva Roberts
Carolyn
Steve Young
Angelo State
First National
Hawley Bearcats
Hicaris
Sterling City
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