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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1960
Page
5
In nearly 13 years The Enterprise faced a subscriber's demand for a refund over an untold offending article. The paper invites letters to the editor on any subject, requiring good taste, reasonable length, and a signed original letter if desired. A reader threatened violence over Democratic promises but did not cancel.
Bronte residents woke to cooler conditions after a weekend and early week spell of unseasonably warm weather. Forecasters expect a continued drop in temperatures with relief from the heat.
Bronte will observe Thanksgiving with a city holiday next Thursday November 24. Most business firms will close except for some cafes and service stations to aid residents and travelers. The Enterprise will publish a day early to accommodate pre holiday advertising and notices. Advertisers and correspondents should submit copy by Monday.
Repair crews of General Telephone Co. were busy in Bronte last Wednesday afternoon and night repairing a line broken when a truck hit it Wednesday morning. The outage affected much of the east part of town. General used up to date equipment to complete the restoration.
The Bronte Longhorns defeated the Robert Lee Steers 32 to 8 at Robert Lee to finish the season strong under Coach Bob Howard. Bronte seized early control, with Dee Arrott scoring on the second play and Rudy Olivas and Donny Robinson adding touchdowns. Robinson and Arrott led the offense through the game as Bronte built a 26–0 lead by the end of the third quarter, then Arrott scored again in the fourth to reach 32 with final kickoff play ending the scoring. The win secures second place in District 6-B behind Hermleigh, the team that defeated Bronte, on a night marked by strong ground games and big plays.
The Bronze PTA hosts a Saturday night Winter Festival at Bronte School with a gym based carnival features games foods and a talent show. Queens from primary to twelfth grade will be crowned at 8 30 pm with race closing at 4 pm and coronation after.
Mr and Mrs Bobby Gentry and their daughter from Odessa spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Gentry in the same area.
Bronte High School Home Economics teacher Mrs. Royce Fancher urged continued clothing donations for the World Clothing Drive. Students in Home Making classes repair and mend items already received and plan to pack and ship the shipment soon.
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