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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1962
Page
5
A rainfall report notes widespread rain Monday evening with totals from Bronte between 3.5 and 3.8 inches and nearby areas showing varied amounts. Several farmers report 1 to 3 inches while Oak Creek Lake records about seven inches, and ranchers welcome the moisture for pastures and young grain before frost.
In a Bronte High School appeal the Longhorn Club urges fans to back the football team despite a lean season. Officials warn gate receipts fall and kids need encouragement to build character and loyalty even if wins are scarce.
Bronte's Shorthorns face Sacred Heart School of San Angelo in a 5 p.m. Thursday junior high clash at the local stadium. The following junior high game is set for Oct. 18 at Robert Lee with a 7 p.m. kickoff.
Superintendent C. B. Barbee announced ample free tickets for the San Angelo Symphony concert on October 15. A school bus will transport students leaving at about 7 p.m., and requests for tickets can be made through Barbee's office.
Joe Rawlings was elected supervisor for the Coke County Soil Conservation District in an October 2 election. The zone covers the southeast area south of the river. He succeeds C. N. Webb who moved to San Angelo after 15 years on the board, including long tenure as chairman and a term as president of the State Association of Soil Conservation Districts.
Bronte School alumni and teachers planed an annual homecoming but Supt. C B Barbee said the gathering is cancelled this year due to lack of interest among former students who sponsor the affair.
Junior Class plans a Saturday car wash at Gulf and Texaco stations to raise money for the queen's race.
The Coke County Farm Bureau aims for 122 members in 1962. A barbecue and convention are scheduled October 16 in Robert Lee with a 6:00 PM start at the high school cafeteria for barbecue and beans, followed by a business session in the auditorium. C. W. Hamilton of Blackwell presides, with Frank Coulson as vice president and Mrs. C. E. Arrott as secretary treasurer.
Mrs Jettie Tubb and Mrs Josie Hipp of Blackwell were Sunday guests in the home of Mr and Mrs W Hippp.
Bangs Dragons travel to Bronte for Friday night basketball as Bangs aims to slow Bronte Longhorns coached by N M Curlee. Bangs, fifth in District 9 A, stands 2–2 with 62–64 scoring margin and faces a Bronte squad sharpening pass defense after a loss to Blanket. Robert Lee Steers remain undefeated atop District 8B after a 42–12 win over Iraan with several district games upcoming.
County officers investigate a weekend burglary at Oak Creek Village Grocery. The theft included 125 cartons of cigarettes and various articles of clothing.
The Blanket Tigers overcome a 14 6 deficit to defeat the Bronte Longhorns 20 14. Wayne Shaw intercepted a Longhorn pass and Gene Laughlin scored the winning touchdown set up by the turnover. Bronte counters came on one yard quarterback sneaks by Jimmy Wells and Tommy Glenn Sims.
The First Methodist Church in Bronte will hold its First Quarterly Conference Sunday at 2 p.m. District Superintendent Reverend Lawrence K. Brown will preside. He will also conduct the morning worship service at 10 55 a.m.
Mr and Mrs S B Henry of San Angelo visited Sunday with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs J T Henry.
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