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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1960
Page
5
Forty tons of fabricated steel is hoisted into place at West Texas Utilities Co. generating plant at Oak Creek Lake near Bronte. The Worthington condenser section is lowered to the basement, welded, and set on the pedestal while J. N. Green oversees the operation.
The PTA Fall Festival drew crowds last Saturday night delivering a net profit of 593.12 after expenses. Queen and king winners came from multiple grades including Melissa Lee and David Bell with Cathy Miller and Douglas McCutchen among Bronte Elementary and Linda Taylor with Jack Bailey at the high school.
Dee Arrott of Bronte finished fourth in area scoring with 104 points in the season. The Abilene Reporter News lists leaders including Joe Paty of Hermleigh at 110, Don Jones of Trent at 108, Kenneth Thetford of Graham at 107, and Larry Robinson of Bronte at 80.
Bronte firms largely close Thursday November 24 for Thanksgiving. Cafes and service stations stay open. Schools dismiss at 2:30 pm Wednesday and reopen Monday. Turkey Day game Texas University vs Texas A & M will be televised from Sweetwater on KPAR TV. Regional playoff Helmleigh vs Baird set for Thursday night in Sweetwater. Public safety warns motorists of increased holiday traffic and potential accidents.
Bronte Jr High teams traveled to Blackwell last Thursday with both boys and girls suffering decisive defeats. The Bronte boys lost 48 to 13 while the Bronte girls fell 44 to 13.
Joe Smetana Texas Farm Bureau safety director gave a short talk at the Lions Club meeting on November 17.
Bronze High School girls open the season next Tuesday at 6 30 p m with both the A and B teams in action at Blackwell.
Charles Taylor, Ozona language teacher and renowned pantomime artist, will perform Saturday night December 3 at the Bronte School auditorium. Sponsored by the Bronte Band Boosters Club, Taylor has TV appearances in Chicago, San Antonio and Tyler. Proceeds fund new Longhorn Band uniforms.
Deputy Sheriff Frank Keesee suffered a broken neck last week while assisting with Bracelossis testing of cattle. He expects release from Bronte Hospital later this week and will wear a neck brace for several weeks. Visitors include son Ollie Keesee and family from Baird, and daughter Ruby Collins with children Deborah and Randy from Concord California.
Funeral services for J D Luttrell Sr Bronte pioneer and longtime gun operator were held Saturday at 3 pm at First Methodist Church Bronte. Burial followed in Fairview cemetery under Clift Funeral Home. Surviving are Miran da Luttrell widow son J D Luttrell Jr daughter Elsie Mackey two brothers A C Luttrell two sisters and seven grandchildren.
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