Bronte and Robert Lee Ready for Turkey Day Gridiron Clash
The Bronte Longhorns travel to Robert Lee Griffith Field for a 2:30 p.m. Thanksgiving showdown that decides Coke County bragging rights despite both teams missing the District 6-B race. Robert Lee holds a 6-3 record to Bronte 2-7, with high offensive output on the line and a large crowd expected.
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Bronte Longhors
Robert Lee Steers
Coke County
Robert Lee
Griffith Field
Robert Lee Greers
Bronte
Bronte Band to Stage Thanksgiving Drill at Bob Lee Game
The Bronte High School band directed by Vershal Smith will perform a Thanksgiving themed halftime drill during the Bronte Robert Lee football game tomorrow at Robert Lee. The show features three march routines ending with Uncle Sam conducting America, marking the final Bronte band drill of the 1950 season.
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Bronte High School
Vershal Smith
Uncle Sam
Bronte
Charles Watch Repair Relocates to Central Drug
H. L. Manley owner of Charles Watch Repair moves shop from Bronte Pharmacy to Central Drug for more space. Manley aims to serve customers better and notes J. M. Rippetoe from Bronte Pharmacy approved the deal to move to J. A. Perciful’s Central Drug.
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H. L. Manley
Charles Watch Repair
Bronte Pharmacy
Central Drug
Manley
J. M. Rippetoe
J. A. Percifull
Central Ding
Bridge Ready Soon On Sterling Road
Texas Highway Department spokesman said a replacement bridge over the Colorado River five miles west of Robert Lee on Highway 387 will be ready in three or four weeks. The new span allows traffic to Sterling City via Robert Lee after the old bridge was closed for hazard.
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Texas Highway Department
Colorado River
Robert Lee
Sterling City
Johnson Taken to Coke County Memorial Hospital
Mr. Johnson of West Apartments was transported to Coke County Memorial Hospital in Robert Lee for medical treatment on Monday.
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Mr. Johnson
West Apartments
Coke County Memorial Hospital
Robert Lee
Longhorns Scare Coahoma in 14 12 Thriller
Bronte High’s pass heavy attack mustered 165 passing yards but fell 14 12 to Coahoma. Key plays featured Sandusky’s 63 yard scoring run and Echols 93 yard TD, while Ensor and Gentry led Bronte defense in a hard fought Friday night clash.
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Longhorns
Coahoma
Jack Price
Bronte Longhorns
Bronte
Gerald Sandusky
Marlin McCutchen
Bulldogs
Jed
Jack Wolf
Billy Jack Gentry
McCutchen
Coahomans
BR. J. Echols
Rodney Cramer
J. Lee Ensor
Coke County
Heevo
Amis
Ro J. Echols
Stonewall
Gentry
Ensor
Waldrop
Sandusky
Billy Paul Thomason
Bobby Joe Clark
Melvin Brown
Bobby Lasswell
John Rusk
J. W. Caudle
Lyndon Waldrop
Coachoman
Thanksgiving Reflections and local Bronte Preparations
An editorial notes Thanksgiving gratitude to God and fellow citizens, urges unity amid world tensions, and highlights Bronte traditions. It cites a large Robert Lee Bronte football Classic crowd, town closures, and family gatherings as families shop for holiday meals.
Residents Released From Ballinger Hospital Last Week
Mrs. Charlie Lee of Maverick was discharged Monday after treatment. Donald Rovers, also of Maverick, was discharged Tuesday following medical care.
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Charlie Lee
Maverick
Ballinger
Donald Rovers
Maveriik
Blackwell Hornets Claim Tri County Grid Title
Blackwell Hornets defeat Highland Hornets 7 to 0 to win the tri county district football championship at Highland. Bob Ragsdale scored the winning late third quarter touchdown with an extra point by Ragsdale. Attendance was high and Blackwell praised for defensive play led by Edmond La hier. Lineups include Bob Ragsdale and Harley Waggoner for Blackwell and Hollie Liogd Jr. and James Quinney for Highland.
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Highland Hornets
Ragsdale
Ted
Earler
Highland
Tous
Int
Pslit
Divide
Blackwell
Hornets
MB. Maxwell
Blackwell High
Edmond Lahier
Hob Henderson
Cleburne Roland
Tades Tom V. Copeland
G. K. Gaston
Cecil Thom
Bob Gaston
Troy Johnson
Bob Ragsdale
Harley Waggoner
James Ware
Edmond Lanier
George Thomas
Wayland Petty
Ray Pearce
Manuel Reyes
Roman Pantoja
Ray Saunders
Thomas Bain
Hollie Liogd, Jr
Dwayne Blair
Billy Dean Campbell
James Quinney
Hi Way and Railroad Relocation Discussed Near Lake
Sweetwater city officials met with Santa Fe Railroad and State Highway Commission representatives to discuss relocating the railroad line and highways crossing Oak Creek Lake northeast of the city. The agencies will study and design options, with final decisions to be announced later.
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Sweetwater
Santa Fe Railroad
State Highway Commission
San Anapelo
Oak Creek Lake
Here
Railroad and Highway Department
Ins
Mrs Jeff Dean Guest Speaker for Study Club
Mrs Jeff Dean of Rober Lee served as guest speaker for the Junior Study Club at the home of Mrs Noel Perestull. The club reviewed Pearl S Buck novel Pears 7 about a Chinese bondmaid in a wealthy Jewish household in China and honored Mrs Dean with a plate and refreshments.
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Jeff Dean
MYF Plans Weiner Roast and Skating Night
The Methodist Youth Fellowship held a Weiner roast in the city park on Thursday at 6 PM. After roasting, the group went skating at the Bob Lee Soller rink with sponsor HP OM Daniels MYF E.
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MYF
City Park
tHhrante
Hospital News Update November 9 15 20 admissions
Hospital notices list multiple patient movements with admissions and dismissals. Names include Mrs Keith Loftia, Luis Keith, Carol Wilks, Kay Powell, Mrs J W Latham, Mrs Hi Mo Garrett and son, Dick Moers, KT Wrinkle, Ava Minawell, Genie Thomas, Jinny Forman, Mrs L Ms Service, Valentina Fuentes, Mrs J W Simpson, Ava Maxwell, Herbert E Rhodes, Mrs Charlie Phillips, Mrs Preston Davis.
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Luis Keith
J. W. Latham
Carol Wilks
Kay Powell
Hi. Mo Garrett and Son
Dick Moers
Wrinkle
Ava Minawell
Charlie Phillips
AOL
Genie Thomas
Jinmy Forman
J. W. Simpson
Ava Maxwell
Herbert E. Rhodes
New
Family Reunion Highlights Warmer Home Visit
A Warner family gathering in the J. W. Warmer home featured Mt. Warmer relative Wall Darden and his wife visiting from Ehaskell. Thirty cousins reunited after 30 years, with 26 relatives joining Sunday dinner from Bronte and San Angelo.
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J. W. Warmer
Mt. Warmer
Wall Darden
Ehaskell
Dinden
Warner
Mattie Gibson
Zadie
Ruth Spencer
Mae McQueen
Monroe Alexander
Eddie
Billy
Noah Pruitt
Noah
Miso
Pat Beaver
Warren
Dean
Marl Andeas
James Vernon
Don
Triene
Bronte
Mes
Ida Warner
Truman Parker
Hola Tne
Jerry
Joe Walters
Tommy Joe
San Angelo
Mins
Mattie Gabson
Warmer
Darden
Miss Jo Nell Phillips Becomes Bride of Billy Gene Scott
Miss Jo Nell Phillips daughter of Mrs Edna Phillips of Bronte wed Billy Gene Scott son of Mr and Mrs C L Scott of Sweetwater in a double ring ceremony last Saturday at 3 o clock The couple traveled to San Angelo for a short honeymoon and now reside in Bronte The groom works as a roughneck for Robertson Drilling Co and is a Sweetwater High School graduate The bride has lived in Bronte all her life and attended Bronte High School Attendants were Charles Timmons and Wilme Nell Hester of Bronte
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Billy Gene Scott
Jo Nell Phillips
Mors
Edna Phillips
Bronte
C. L. Scott
Sweetwater
Charles Timmons
Wilme Nell Hester
San Angelo
Robertson Drilling Co
Sweetwater High School
Bronte High School
Scott
Roberts child buried in Angelo
Funeral services for Brenda Sue Roberts three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Travis Roberts of San Angelo were held there Monday morning from Cos Funeral home. Burial was in Lawalaven cemetery east of San Angelo. She died Saturday morning in a San Angelo hospital after a tonsillectomy. She is survived by her parents paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ed 8 Roberts of Robert Lee maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Elgin Dennis of Mercury and a great grandmother Mrs M H Havins of Robert Lee. Roberts served this territory for a long period as representative of Bronte friends.
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Brenda Sue Roberts
Travis Roberts
San Angelo
Cos Funeral Home
Lawalaven
Roberts
Robert Lee
Elgin Dennis
Mercury
M. H. Havins
Bronte
Faulk Promoted to Sergeant in Tech ROTC
George Faulk of Lubbock has been promoted to sergeant in the ROTC at Texas Tech. A geology student, he is married to the former Dosis Adair of Bronte.
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George Faulk
Lubbock
Texas Tech
Faulk
Dosis Adair
Bronte
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