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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1972

Page

5

Bronte and Forsan End-Season Showdown in 1972-73 Schedule

Bronte Longhorns and Forsan Buffaloes meet Friday in a non title game that could decide second place in a three way tie among Bronte, Forsan, and Roby. Both teams sit at 5-4 overall. Forsan 4-1 in district, Bronte 3-2. Previous results include Bronte 34-14 Forsan loss last week to district winner Jayton. Last week Bronte defeated Roby 64-14. Jayton beat Forsan 34-14. This week Bronte travels to Forsan for final game. Roby visits Hawley. Jayton 1 hosts Loraine. Sands finished season.

Bronte Longhorns Forsan Buffaloes Bronte Horns Buffs Forsan Longhorns Buffaloes Bullss Jayton Jaybords Longhorn Loraine Hawley Sands

Hornets to Meet Cougars Friday

The Blackwell Hornets end their 1972 season by hosting the Christoval Cougars Friday night. Both teams are out of district contention.

Hornets Cougars Blackwell Hornets Christoval Cougars

Thanksgiving Services Planned in Community

Annual Thanksgiving worship will be held Wednesday November 22 at 7 p m in First Baptist Church. The Rev Russell Heaner of First United Methodist will preach with special music by the Bronte Youth Choir directed by Dale Ellis. Participants include Rev M E Pete Patterson Rev C R Blake and Rev Harry Morris. Public invited. more details in next week's Enterprise. Miles and Mertzon vie for district honors while Blackwell and Christoval face playoff fates. Hornets 66 Blackwell 26. Hornets 4-3-1, 3-2 district. Mer­tzon at Divide Miles at Paint Rock Water Valley season ended.

First Baptist Church Russell Heaner First United Methodist Church Bronte Dale Ellis M. E Pete) Patterson Central Baptist Church C. R Mertzon Blackwell Christoval Divide Water Valley Paint Rock Miles Merizon

Bronte Senior FFA Team Tops District Contest in San Angelo

Bronte Senior Chapter Conducting Team won first in the district FFA contest in San Angelo last Thursday and placed second at the area meet in Big Spring. Members include Gary Skelton president and others, with J. T. Henry as advisor. District banquet set for Nov. 20 at Lucky's Cafeteria in San Angelo.

Bronte San Angelo Gary Skelton Brian Pruitt Danny Carper Sentinel Randy Gibbs Brad Reed Mark Murtishaw Stephen Patterson Snyder Nelson Coulter Chris Ward Mark Lee Craig Lee Mike Dyess Kevin Gibbs Kerwin Denton Wal J. T. Henry Concho Lucky’s Norma. Thompson

Mrs Morrow Visits Mother in Moline

Mrs Steve Morrow of Moline Illinois visits her mother Mrs Dorothy Kiker. She is the former Jannye Kiker.

Steve Morrow Moline, Ill Dorothy Kiker Jannye Kiker

Enterprise Prepares Early Next Week Issue

The Enterprise will print early next week and asks all staff to submit news and acting copy by Monday. Cooperation is appreciated as the team aims to finish before the Thanksgiving holiday next Thursday.

Last Rites Held For Mrs Harlan in Mesquite

Mrs Ida M Harlan 71 of Mesquite died Monday in a Garland nursing home after months as patient. She leaves son Charles E Harlan of Mesquite and daughters Alice Smith Athens M E Paterson Bronte Lucille Edwards Jacksonville plus a brother Walter L Curtis Escondido CA and 18 grandchildren. Funeral at Mt Calvary Baptist Church with Rev A C Corley officiating burial Laurel Oaks Cemetery Restland Laurel Land Funeral Home directed.

Ida M. Harlan Mesquite Garland M. E. Patterson Bronte Mt. Calvary Baptist Church A. C. Corley Laurel Oaks Cemetery Restland-Laurel Land Alice Smith Athens M. E Idamae) Paterson Lucille Edwards Jacksonvile Walter L. Curtis Escondido Calif

Telephone rate increase sought for Bronte service

General Telephone Co. of the Southwest and Bronte City Council will file an application on December 7 seeking higher local rates. The plan targets a rise in return on invested capital from 5.26 to 6.70 percent to fund expansion and maintain service quality amid rising costs.

General Telephone Co Southwest Bronte Bronte Jack Goss San Angelo Goss Bronte Wwe

Funeral for Roy Wilkins Held in Lubbock

Roy Davis Wilkins 39, former Bronte resident and U S district court reporter, died Sunday in Methodist Hospital Lubbock. Services were held Tuesday at Memorial Baptist Church Lubbock with burial at Resthaven Memorial Park. He was born December 31 1932 and survived by his wife three sons three daughters parents a sister two brothers and a grandson.

Roy Davis Wilkins Bronte Memorial Baptist Church Lubbock Lubbock Resthaven Memorial Park B. H. Harris Charles Williams Hobbs N. M First United Methodist Church Mr. Wilkins Methodist Hospital U. S Herbert O. Woodward Bronte High School Stenograph Institute Abilene Miary Roy Davis Wilkins Jr Roger Bennet Wilkins David Joe Holbert Debra Ruth Holbert Robyn Elaine Wilkins Susan Rhea Wilkins L. L. Wilkins Joy Wilkins L. L. Wilkins Jr Houston Kenn+neth R. Wilkins Fort Worth

Band Booster Meeting Rescheduled to December 4

The Band Booster Club meeting postponed from Monday November 20 to Monday December 4 due to schedule conflicts. All band supporters are urged to attend.

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