Longhorns Face Tough Class A Wylie Tonight
The Bronze Longhorns host Class A foe Wylie in a Friday night showdown at the local stadium. Wylie sits in District 10 A with Eastland Albany Clyde and Throckmorton, holding five wins two losses and one tie while scoring 144 points to opponents 61. Hermleigh and Trent results noted in other district games.
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Loraine
Robert Lee
Trent
Cardinals
Coke County and nation swing in contrasting election views
The piece notes mixed reactions to the primary results with Coke County voters split and a Dallas County Republican win. It contrasts hopes for political change with looming European revolutions and criticizes Britain’s colonial stance, ending with a political prompt to vote Tuesday.
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Dallas County
Longhorns Fall 20 to 13 as Santa Anna Edges Soliders
The Longhorns fumbled four times enabling Santa Anna to avenge last year with a 20-13 victory. Santa Anna built a 14-7 halftime lead then added a late third quarter TD and a final score to seal the win. The Longhorns managed 169 rushing yards and six first downs while Santa Anna had 202 rushing yards and ten first downs.
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Bronte
May Postpone Murder Trial Of Bronte Man
Vernon Glenn of Bronte faces a postponed murder trial in Tom Green County District Court on a Coke County venue change. Defense lawyers Runge and Hardeman seek delay due to Austin proceedings in the Harry Washburn case. Washburn awaiting rehearing before the Criminal Court of Appeals. Glenn is charged with the fatal Bronte shooting of Hollis Stevens last summer.
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Runge & Hardeman
Austin
Harry Washburn
Washburn
Helen Weaver
Criminal Court of Appeals
Glenn
Hollis Stevens
Coke County Votes Democratic in Local Results
Coke County backed Democrats in the national and state races with Stevenson leading Eisenhower 630 to 548. Total county votes were 1178, down from 1312 four years ago, and all eight constitutional amendments saw substantial support. Bronte box favored Amendment 4. write‑in governor candidate O’Daniel trailed.
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Eisenhower
W. Lee
Pappy
O'Daniel
Texas
D. K. Glenn
Rites Held for Mrs Claude Gentry
Funeral services for Mrs. Claude Gentry age 51 were held at the First Christian church in Ballinger with Rev. C B Orahood officiating Burial was in Belvedere Cemetery in San Angelo She was born April 18 1905 in Kentucky moved to Runnels County in 1950 from San Angelo Survivors include her husband three step daughters one sister two nieces and two step grandchildren Pallbearers were H P Largent Marvin Clark Dave Compton Royce Lee Jack Lee and Sid Evans.
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Bronte
First Christian Church
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C. B. Orahood
Belvedere
San Angelo
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Kentucky
Runnels County
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Norton Chapter
Eastern Star
Ziphron Temple No. 100 Daughters of the Nile
R. J. Seago
John N. Larsh
Midland
Jo Ann Gentry
Roy Barlinger
Brooklyn
Ark
H. P. Largent
Marvin Clark
Dave Compton
Royce Lee
Jack Lee
Sid Evans
Another Shower Boosts Area Rain Total
Last Saturday night added .6 inch to rainfall in the area bringing total since the first rain to five to six inches. Showers dust and brisk winds have marked the weather for three weeks. Winter crop prospects are better than in many years.
Bronte Observes Veterans Day Holiday on Monday
Bronte will observe Veterans Day on Monday after Nov 11 falls on Sunday. Most business houses offices post office city hall and First National Bank will close. Bronte schools will be dismissed and shoppers are urged to plan ahead as some highway firms remain open for local needs.
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United States
First National Bank
Special Election Next Tuesday in Coke County
A special election set for Tuesday November 13 will vote on one remaining amendment. The measure would provide annual financial aid to needy disabled persons aged 18 to 65 and authorize up to 1 million dollars annually. Ballots will be in Coke County regular voting boxes.
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Coke County
City Council Vows Crackdown on Traffic Violations
Bronte city officials and the Sorosis Study Club agreed to pursue stronger enforcement. They favor a daytime traffic officer near Bronte school and will study possible enforcement measures with club assistance.
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