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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1962

Page

5

Polio Vaccine Drive Draws About 700 At Bronte School

About 700 persons received the first Sabin oral polio vaccination last Thursday at Bronte school under Dr. John R. Harris with Mrs. A. R. Bagwell supervising. Harris urged full participation this weekend as Type I protection and announced plans to offer Type II Sabin vaccine in about six weeks with notices to follow in The Enterprise.

Bronte School John R. Harris A. R. Bagwell R. N Harris Clinic Harris

Observer Copies Available At The Enterprise Office

The Robert Lee Observer may be purchased at The Enterprise office. The Enterprise has exclusive franchise to handle papers from the Capital of Coke, with Observer publishers sharing rights. Observers cost 10 cents a copy. Friday night at the Bronte Trent game Supt Barbee mixed up pallbearers and crown bearers during the halftime announcement.

Robert Lee Observer Enterprise Coke The Observer Supt. C. B. Barbee Bronte-Trent

Suzanne Hickman and Tommy Hipp Blackwell Royalty at Halloween

Suzanne Hickman and Tommy Hipp Blackwell were named Queen and King of the Court of Enchanted Times on October 30 at Blackwell Halloween program. Johnny Barnes and Lana Oden were Prince and Princess, with Paula McCoy and Jay May as third place royals.

Suzanne Hickman Tommy Hipp Court of Enchanted Times Blackwell Prince Johnny Barnes Lana Oden Paula McCoy Jay May Glenda van Zandt Alfred Treveno Mary Sparks Hoppy Sedberry Carolyn Montgomery Dick Bell Melvina Kemp Robert Bledsoe Peggy May Glen Burwick Carole Hamilton Danny

Jimmy Forman Visits Stephenville With Waco Friend

Jimmy Forman a John Tarleton student from Stephenville spent last weekend visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Forman. He was accompanied home by Forrest Jenson from Waco.

Jimmy Forman John Tarleton Stephenville Robert Forman Jimmy Forrest Jenson Waco

Basketball Play Starts Monday

The 1962-63 season opens next week with all A and B boys and girls teams at Blackwell on Monday November 19. The A and B boys also travel to Talpa on Tuesday night. A fuller rundown on basketball and season prospects appears in next week’s Enterprise.

Blackwell Talpa

Death of Mrs Lester K Walker In Livingston

Rev and Mrs A S Neely received word Monday of Mrs Lester K Walker's death in Livingston. She died in a Monday morning fire that destroyed the family home. Other family members were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

A. S. Neely Lester K. Walker Livingston

Mrs J C Mullins Visits Son in Dallas

Mrs J C Mullins is visiting her son J C Mullins Jr and his wife in Dallas as reported in local society notes.

J. C. Mullins J. C. Mullins Jr Dallas

Bronte and Robert Lee Clash In Final 1962 Tilt

The Longhorns visit Robert Lee Friday night for the season finale and homecoming. Kickoff at 7 30 p m with activities at 7 10 p m. Robert Lee holds the district 8 B best mark while Bronte aims to upset and extend Coke County title lore. Coaches note good team condition and anticipation for a hard fought game.

Longhorns Robert Lee Steers Robert Lee Steers Loraine Bulldogs Steer Bronte Coke County

FFA boys attend meeting at Ozona

Bronze FFA boys placed third in a skills demonstration meet in Ozona Monday. A junior chapter conducting team and a tile laying team, composed of third year students, competed under advisor J. T. Henry. The conducting team included Larry Corley Wayne Hester Royce Lee Tony Olivas Manuel Reyes Tad Richards and Alvaro Martinez. The tile laying team featured Jimmy Wells Marshall Freeman Ellis Freeman Leester Mayberry and Ray Sissom. Ozona placed first and Wall second.

FFA Ozona J. T. Henry Larry Corley Wayne Hester Royce Lee Tony Olivas Manuel Reyes Tad Richards Alvaro Martinez Jimmy Wells Marshall Freeman Ellis Freeman Leester Mayberry Ray Sissom Wall

New Speech Club Officers at Bronte High School

New officers of the Speech Club at Bronte High School are Vic Glenn president Jimmy Wells vice president Marilyn Glenn secretary. John Hartsell serves as sponsor of the club.

Speech Club Bronte High School Vic Glenn Jimmy Wells Marilyn Glenn John Hartsell

Thanksgiving Holiday Coming to Bronte

Bronte residents anticipate a Thanksgiving holiday next Thursday with schools dismissing at 2 30 p m and classes resuming Monday Nov 26. Most businesses close, some cafes and service stations may stay open. The Bronte Enterprise will publish a day early to reach subscribers before the holiday.

Bronte Bronte School Bronte Enterprise Enterprise

Bronte Residents Donate to World Clothing Drive

Supt. C B Barbee said 300 to 400 pounds of clothing were donated to the World Clothing Drive. Sunset Motor Lines provided free freight to move the items to a central sorting warehouse. He praised community participation and noted the drive is an annual school event.

Supt C. B. Barbee Sunset Motor Lines Barbee

Longhorns Win 6-0 Over Trent Gorillas

The Bronze Longhorns secured their first win of the season by defeating the Trent Gorillas 6-0. Malcom Johnson scored from the 3 yard line after a Barry Curlee pass from Jimmy Wells set up the drive. The Wells Curlee passing combination sparked the scoring drive and the defense held Trent throughout the game.

Longhorns Trent Gorillas Malcom Johnson Barry Curlee Jimmy Wells Wells- Curlee Trent Johnson Keegans Griffith Gorillas Bronte Sims Curlee Wellson Wells Almot Rudy Phillips Tony Olivas Claborn

Bonfire and Pep Rally Ahead of Robert Lee Bronte Game

Supt. C B Barbee says football players and fans will meet at the school at 6 15 p m Thursday and proceed to a secret bonfire and pep rally site for the annual Robert Lee Bronte game. Secrecy aims to prevent premature bonfire lighting.

Robert Lee-Bronte Supt. C. B. Barbee

Scheduling clash blocks Robert Lee contest reschedule

The office received requests to move the Robert Lee contest to Thursday night to avoid a conflict with the Ballinger-Winters game on Friday. He said the change was impossible due to Homecoming plans already made by Robert Lee residents.

Robert Lee

City Hall Construction Progress Report

Bronte officials say the new city hall is advancing with bricklayers lining walls and rough plumbing and concrete work completed. S J May of Oak Creek Village supervises the project with May Bros Construction Co of Sweetwater the successful bidder.

Bronte S. J. May Oak Creek Village May Bros. Construction Co Sweetwater

Loading Zones Observed at Bronte School Front

School officials insist on front loading and parking zones for buses and service vehicles at Bronte School. Visitors are asked not to park in these zones unless a driver is present to move the car. A rear gate keeps trucks off the school grounds and preserves the front zone for use.

Bronte School C. B. Barbee Barbee

Pictures at Bronte School for 1962 63 annual

Provine Picture Co. photographer will be at Bronte School today to take pictures for the 1962 63 annual. New students and those who missed earlier sessions will be photographed along with group photos of staff athletic teams class officers favorites and various organizations.

Provine Picture Co Bronte School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sabin Nissen Tommy Hipp Blackwell Horn N. M. Curlee Speech Club Officers World Clothing Jessie Acuna Clabhorn
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