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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1961
Page
5
The Coke County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 invites bids for two flood control dams on the Kickapoo watershed sites No. 1 and No. 4. Bids open at 2 p m on December 19. Site 1 lies on Barton Waldrop land and Site 4 on W D McDonald property.
School officials announce 2 30 p m dismissal on Wednesday and no classes until Tuesday morning. The extended break honors the Eden Bronte football game Thursday. Superintendent C B Barbee says report cards will be distributed next Tuesday due to the long holiday period.
Bronte High hosts Eden in a Thanksgiving Day regional playoff at 2 30 p m after bi district wins. Bronte maimed by injuries with fullback Buddy Walker out for the season and key backs doubted. Eden brings seven wins, two losses, and one tie with several injured players listed.
Funeral services for James William Anderson 84 were at 2 p m Friday at First Methodist Church. Burial followed at Rocksprings Texas with graveside rites Saturday morning. He died Thursday at his Bronte home after years of illness. Born October 11 1877 in Bell County he retired as a rancher. Survived by wife a daughter two grandchildren five sisters and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers named for both ceremonies.
The Enterprise expresses gratitude for the town and its readers during Thanksgiving. The note thanks everyone who supports the newspaper and advertising users, wishing them joy and wisdom in the season.
A blaze last Sunday leveled the Tennyson Baptist Church after water shortages hampered efforts. Rev Robert Ritchie says services will move to the community center temporarily with rebuilding plans unknown. The 1952 building seated 100, housed five Sunday school rooms and a rear fellowship hall.
The First Baptist Church hosts a week long missionary revival from November 27 to December 1 led by Rev. Herman Dee Stout and twin brother Herbert. Stout, a Wiesbaden English speaking Baptist Church pastor, will share photos and experiences from Germany and Europe. Morning services start 10:00 a.m. and evening services at 7:15 p.m. A nursery is provided and Foreign Missions Christmas offering aims for 1000 dollars.
Most of Bronte will close Thursday for Thanksgiving while cafes and service stations stay open. The Enterprise reports the staff will take the holiday a day early. Many families plan large dinners as out of town visitors are scarce due to the regional football game between the Brome Longhorns and the Eden Bulldogs.
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