Bronte hosts Hawley as district play opens Friday
Fort Chadbourne Exes meeting drew over 100 at Bronte Park with officers elected including Dolph Richards and Royce Fancher. Bronte Longhorns begin District 3-B vs Hawley Bearcats with Bronte leading scorers Alan Barbee and a 2-2 record, while Hawley sits at 1-1-1 after a 43-0 loss to Wall.
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Bronte leaders praised in Texas School Business feature
The August Texas School Business magazine spotlighted Bronte leaders including Supt C B Barbee as president of the Texas Small Schools Association. Also pictured were Mrs J T Henry Mrs C B Barbee Supt Jimmy Bickley and Principal Clifford Wilson of Robert Lee. The Homecoming parade was canceled due to lack of interest and community effort, with remarks on rising passivity among youth.
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Bank to Close Monday for Columbus Day
First National Bank in Bronte will be closed Monday for Columbus Day. Postmaster Noah Pruitt Jr. said the post office will be closed as well and officials urged customers to plan ahead.
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Blackwell Homecoming Set for Oct 21
Annual Blackwell Homecoming scheduled for October 21 with events starting 3 p.m. including a junior high football game. A 6 p.m. pep rally follows and supper from 4 30 to 6 30. The day ends with a football game between the Blackwell Hornets and Divide. More details to come in The Enterprise.
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Shorthorns Suffer 14-0 Loss to Dogies
The Bronte Shorthorns were defeated 14 to 0 by the Robert Lee Dogies in a hard fought Thursday night football game. Shorthorns defense held in spots but could not overcome the Dogies offense.
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J B McCoy 69 Accident Victim Funeral Held in Midland
Jasper Benjamin McCoy 69 died from injuries in a two car crash on US 80 near Odessa last Thursday. Funeral services were conducted at First United Methodist Church in Midland by Rev. Howard Hollowell. Burial followed at Resthaven Cemetery. He owned McCoy Uniform Services in Midland and was survived by his wife Ima Joy five sisters and a brother in law.
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Junior Class presents two one act plays Thursday night
The Junior Class play is scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday in the school auditorium. This year two one act plays, The Hangman's Loose and It's Cold in Them Thar Hills, replace the usual three act format.
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Hornets to Play Water Valley Homecoming Game
The Blackwell Hornets travel to Water Valley for a Homecoming district opener against the Wildcats. Water Valley seeks first win after a 0-3 start while Blackwell aims to rebound after a 36-19 victory over Flu vanna. Other district results included Ira over Christoval 34-16 and Rachelle 14, Paint Rock 0.
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Bronte Hospital Cleared After Medicare Board Review
Bronte Hospital was investigated last week by a Medicare examiner board to verify compliance with program requirements. Dr. John R. Harris owner reported the examiners complimented the hospital’s operations and said the review came through with flying colors.
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Burglary at Oak Creek Lake Reported by Deputy Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff Don Thorpe assisted by Lakekeeper Aaron Wells investigated a burglary at Oak Creek Lake last Saturday morning. Woody Dickson of Morton reported the loss of a two ton air conditioner valued at about $685.
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4 H Week Observed In Coke County And Texas
Texas and Coke County join National 4 H Week October 1 7 with the theme A New Day A New Way 1972. 4 H promotes youth driven projects and community development under Texas A M University extension guided by county agents and volunteer leaders. Enrollment open to youths 9 19 contact the Extension Office in the Courthouse Robert Lee for details.
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Services Held for Albino Gutierrez in Bronte
Funeral services for Albino Gutierrez 75 longtime Bronte resident were held Wednesday afternoon at St James Catholic Church Bronte Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery directed by Newry Funeral Home He died Monday at West Coke County Hospital He was born March 1 1897 in Mexico lived in Bronte since 1936 and was a retired laborer Survivors include his wife three sons Modesto Gutierrez Sr Cruz Gutierrez Danny Gutierrez three daughters Mrs Joe Trevino Mrs Justino Montez Mrs Edward Minjarez two brothers Mike and Jesus Gutierrez 23 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren Pallbearers were Louis Minjarez Robert Reyes Manuel Sanchez J B Mackey Royce Fancher and T F Sims
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Longhorn Club To Meet Tuesday
The Longhorn Club schedules a Tuesday meeting in the school cafeteria at 7 30 p m. The agenda includes film showings from Friday's Hawley game and the 1959 Bronte Hermleigh game with a plan to show Southwest Conference highlights. A drawing offers two free game passes. all are invited.
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