County Agent Wins National Career Guidance Award
Coke County agent Sterling Lindsey received one of ten national awards for career guidance work in rural youth programs. The plaque comes with a color TV set, and Lindsey credited Mrs. Fay C. Roe with major contributions. He noted ongoing programs since 1962 with Robert Lee and Bronte Schoals, planning another in 1971.
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O County
Sterling Lindsey
Raymond Fuquay
Abilene
New Holland Division
Sperry Rand, Inc
Lindsey
United States
Sperry Rand Corporation
Fay C. Roe
Roe
Robert Lee
Bronte Schoals
Coke County
Bronze Thursday porch light sale rescheduled after firemen story
The notice informs readers the event was moved to Thursday November 6 with a house to house canvass. Veterans Day is Tuesday and opinions on its meaning are mixed with calls for patriotic remembrance.
Bronte Longhorn Band Wins Trophy at Angelo State
The Bronte Longhorn Band won a trophy and received a $100 cash prize for the band plus a $100 scholarship for Judi Ogilvy, a senior, after performing at a competition hosted by Angelo State University in San Angelo. Band Director Louis Thornton praised the team’s effort and plans to use the prize money for a power megaphone. The UIL marching contest in Abilene was postponed to Nov 12 at Rose Park Stadium with performances starting at 9:30 am and 10:30 am respectively.
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Bronte Longhorn
San Angelo
Louis Thornton
Judi Ogilvy
Angelo State
Abilene
Rose Park Stadium
Twinners
Thornton
Cumbie Bull Tops Money at Concho Hereford Sale
Edward M. Cumbie Bronte breeder topped the Concho Hereford Association bull sale at the San Angelo Fairgrounds. The top bull was Cumbie’s 30 Onward 804 which sold for 2500 to Dorothea Griffin and Weldon Edwards. Cumbie also led in pen of three. six animals averaged 1065. 98 bulls sold for 56610 at an average 598.
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Edward M. Cumbie
Bronte Hereford
Hereford Association
San Angelo Fairgrounds
Cumbie
Dorothea Griffin
Lawn
Weldon Edwards
Clyde
J. B. Mackey
Shorthorns Are Coke Champions
Bronte Shorthorns beat Robert Lee Dogies 16 to 6 on Oct. 30 to claim the unofficial Coke County Junior High title and move to 3-1-1. Kim Barrett scored both TDs and added conversions. teammates Barbee Mackey Martinez and Roughton also starred. Next, Bronte hosts Wall JV on Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m., the teams’ only other meeting this season.
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Bronte Shorthorns
Robert Lee Dogies
Coke County
Kim Barrett
Bronte
Cecil Toliver
Barrett
Alan Barbee
Tony Mackey
Louis Martinez
Jim Roughton
Shorthorns
Wall
FFA District Contests Set for San Angelo
The Concho District FFA Leadership Contest is scheduled for November 18 in San Angelo with events beginning at 1 30 p m J T Henry a vocational agriculture teacher says plans include continuation on back page
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Concho
San Angelo
J. T. Henry
Bank P D to Close for Veterans Day Observance
First National Bank in Bronte will close Tuesday November 11 for Veterans Day. The post office and County courthouse offices at Robert Lee will also close. Enterprise readers should plan around the closures to avoid inconvenience. No other firms announced closing.
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First National Bank
Bronte
Tueday
Noah Pruitt Jr
Robert Lee
Enterprise
Prowlers Attempt Break-In At Caperton Chevrolet
Unknown individuals tried to break into Caperton Chevrolet Co. early Tuesday, knocking a hole in the entrance door but unable to unlock it. Caperton, co-owner, said the door requires a key from inside or outside. Damage estimated at $75.
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Capertons
Caperton Chevrolet Co
Caperton
Longhorns Face Forsan in District 7-B Clash Friday
The Longhorns travel to Forsan for a 7 30 p m district contest with the Buffaloes. Both teams sit 2 0 in district play and 6 1 overall as they chase the district pennant and possible bi district and regional showdowns. Forsan beat Trent 42 8 and Jim Ned beat Hawgy 40 0 last week.
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Longhorns
Forsan
The
Buffaloes
Buffs
Supt
C. B. Barbee
Fort Hancock
Dell City
Anthony
Balmorrhea
Grandfalls Royalty
Buena Vista
Imperial
Lomine
Trent
Jim Ned
Hawigy
Forgan
Bronze Longhorns Schedule Changes for 1970
The Bronze Longhorns announce a revised 1970 schedule with nine games and two open dates. District 6-B includes Hawley Wall Jim Ned and Trent, while non district games run Sept 11 to Oct 16 and district play Oct 23 to Nov 20. Admission will be 1.50 for adults and 0.50 for students.
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Horns
Longhorns
Hawley
Wall
Jim Ned
Trent
Forsan
Robert Lee
Roby
Eden
Rule
Loraine
Supt
C. B. Barbee
Coke's First Frost Hits This Week In Bronte
Cold weather brings the season's first frost to Bronte with temperatures around two dollars and frosty mornings Monday through Wednesday. Warmer air Thursday ends the frost as sunshine returns and a cloudy pattern lingers into Friday.
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Coke
Bronte
Mercury
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Vietnam
Bronte Longhorn Band
Angelo
Angelo State University
FFA
Amherst
Anton
Meadow
Ropenville
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Whiteface
Sands
Helmleigh
Jayton
New Home
Wilson
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