Commission Okays Closing SF Depot in Bronte Texas
The Texas Railroad Commission approved Santa Fe Railway Co. to close and dispose of its Bronte depot after a May 24 hearing. Protestants included K A Vose, a Topeka union representative, and Bronte Mayor Royce Lee. Freight operations will move to agents in San Angelo or Maryneal.
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Texas Railroad Commission
Santa Fe Railway Co
tBronte
Don Mills
Santa Fe
K. A. Vose
Railroad Workers Union
Topeka
Kans
Royce Lee
Bronte
W. A. Shofner
The
Railroad Commission
C. B. Barbee
Marvin Bryant
M. G. Caperton
Royce Fancher
D. K. Glenn
Earl F. Glenn
Clyde Lee
Connally urged for 1968 Texas re election by Chronicle
A column advocates Gov. John Connally seeking a second full term in 1968 citing national and Texas political dynamics. It warns of a potential shift harming his programs, notes no opposition to Preston Smith, and pledges to publish material on monopolies from the National Federation of Independent Business. The piece invites readers to review the material.
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Houston Chronicle
John Connally
Connally
Preston Smith
Texas
Gov. Connally
National Federation of Independent Business
United States
Seaman Recruit Sidney O Eubanks Finishes Navy Training
Seaman Recruit Sidney O. Eubanks, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney M. Eubanks of Bronte, completed nine weeks of Navy basic training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego. He learned seamanship survival techniques military drill and other subjects under veteran petty officers as he transitions to naval life.
Wildlife Group Set for Oct 16 Meeting and Barbecue
Coke County Game and Wildlife Association schedules its annual meeting at 6 30 pm Monday October 16 in Bronte park. A barbecue supper and wildlife program are planned with a business meeting to elect new directors. Members and prospective members are invited.
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Coke County Game and Wildlife Association
Bronte Park
Bank Closed Today in Bronte for Columbus Day
First National Bank in Bronte will be closed today in observance of Columbus Day. No business will be transacted during the day.
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Columbus
First National Bank
Bronte
Bronte School Homecoming Planned for October 28
Bronte High School hosts a special homecoming for alumni and teachers on Saturday October 28 with a 5 pm pep rally in the gym and a 5 30 pm registration. Activities move to the football field for a Bronte Longhorna versus Trent Gorillas game with post game ceremonies and a 25 cent ex students registration.
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Bronte Longhorna
Trent Gorillas
Eddie Alexander
Ex-Students Association
Pepper Firemen Light Bulb and Pepper Sale
Bronze Firemen plan an annual light bulb sale for Thursday week October 19 and will also offer pepper cans. They meet at City Hall by 6 p.m. and aim to canvass by 8 p.m. A chili supper follows at City Hall with all proceeds for department work.
Fall Festival Planned at School November 4
The Evening Lions Club and school faculty will sponsor a fall festival at the school on Saturday November 4. Organizers promise more details as planning advances.
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Evening Lions Club
Longhorns Face Loraine In Tough Friday Clash
Bronte coach Cecil Toliver expects a harder game than ratings suggest as Loraine Bulldogs bring speed and a 3 game win streak into the Friday night tilt. Bronte stars Brian Richards and the squad prepare for a full-strength showdown with kickoff at 8 p.m. A pep rally is planned and buses depart in the late afternoon.
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Longhorns
Loraine Bulldogs
Loraine
Bronte
Bulldogs
Hermleigh
Roby
Harris
Cecil Toliver
Brian Richards
Jayton
Toliver
Jayton O
Forsan
Trent
Central Catholic
County Exhibit Set For Oct 20 21
The Coke County Exhibit will run Friday and Saturday October 20 and 21 in the Robert Lee recreation hall. Entries should be delivered Friday 9 am to noon. Public viewing 2 to 5 pm Friday and 9 am to 4 pm Saturday. Divisions include needlework clothing crafts and arts hobbies historical antiques horticulture and gifts for special occasions.
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Coke County
Fay C. Roe
Recreation Hall
Robert Lee
Fencing War Marker Dedication in Robert Lee Planned Today
A historical marker for The Great Fencing War will be unveiled at the Coke County courthouse in Robert Lee at 2 p.m. A Pioneer Day with noon lunch follows at the recreation center, honoring area oldtimers. Elton T. Mims will deliver the main address.
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Robert Lee
Coke County
Robert Lee Recreation Center
Elton T. Mims
Water Valley
Edwards Plateau
L. W. Parker
Bronze
Tommy Walter
L. E. Dudley
Abilene
Texas Historical Survey Committee
Dempsey Salter
First Methodist Church
Eldorado
Joe David Key
Danny Smith
Roy Ivey
Jimmy Bickley
Coke County Committee
Ulmer Bird of
Lance
Mims
Ag Dept Rescinds Skip Row Order
The White House says Skip Row rules revert to 1965 program with no penalties for the historic skip row practice. Reductions in voluntary and mandatory diversion acres and payments are included as part of the announcement. Rep Omar Burlesson, Washington, D. C. confirms details.
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Enterprise Preas
White House
Omar Burlesson
Washington, D. C
March of Dimes Golf Tourney Set for Oct 21
The annual March of Dimes golf tournament is scheduled for October 21 in Bronte. Tournament director Clyde Lee aims to attract golfers from Bronte and Robert Lee, with proceeds supporting the March of Dimes.
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Bronte
Clyde Lee
Robert Lee
Youth Choir to Sing at Abilene Revival and Robert Lee Market
The Community Youth Choir will appear twice this week. Last night they were guests at Elmwood West Methodist Church in Abilene for revival services led by Rev. Edmund Robb, invited by Gene and Robbie Moore. Today they perform at the Robert Lee market dedication.
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Elmwood West Methodist Church
Abilene
Edmund Robb
Gene
Robbie Moore
Robert Lee
Shorthorns to Clash With Robert Lee Dogies
The Bronte Shorthorns travel to Robert Lee tonight for a junior high football contest against the Dogies. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. A pep rally is set for 11 45 a.m. in preparation for the game.
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Bronte Shorthorns
Robert Lee
Robert Lee Dogies
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