Bronte Ready For Homecoming Showdown With Loraine
Bronte Longhorns league up for homecoming this weekend hosting Loraine Bulldogs in district 4B action. Despite Jerry Parker’s cracked leg, Bronte aims for full strength as top contenders like Trent and Robert Lee pace 4B. Parade, pep rally and 7:30 kickoff cap a day of town events led by Noah Pruitt Jr. Ex-Student Association.
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Bronte Longhorns
Loraine Bulldogs
Texas
Bangs
Trent
Robert Lee
Longhorns
Jerry Parker
Cecil Toliver
Charles Masterson
Wayne Carlton
David Scott
Bob Bell
Manfred Thompson
Victor Brock
Steve Williams
Keith McCutchen
Bronte
Noah Pruitt Jr
Ex-Students Association
Bronte Welcomes Clement Bros Construction for Robert Lee Dam
Bronte officials and merchants plan a welcome for Clement Bros. Construction Co. workers who will move to Coke County for the Robert Lee dam project. The Hickory N C firm bid 8686440 to build the dam, with construction set to begin by November 1 and about 900 families expected to relocate. An ad in the Enter prise announces Bronte Mobil Home Park opening by Mrs. Guy Strickland and daughter Lillian, with full utilities and paved streets nearby.
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Bronte
Clement Bros. Construction Co
Robert Lee Dam
Big Spring
Hickory
N. C
Bronte Mobil Home Park
Guy Strickland
Lillian
Humble Camp
Royce Lee
Coke County
Absentee Voting Window Announced for Local Election
Absentee voting begins next Wednesday October 19 for residents unable to reach polls on election day November 8. Balloting continues through November 4.
Bronze volunteers respond to car fire at 7 30 p m
Bronze Volunteer Fire Department answered the 7:30 p m call Sunday to extinguish a car fire. No injuries were reported and the blaze caused minor damage to the vehicle.
Shorthorns To Tangle With Robert Lee Dogies
The Bronte Shorthorns face the Robert Lee Dogies in the final game of the season at home. A large crowd is invited to attend and cheer the team to a victory. The Junior High Band, led by Director Russell Fuller, will perform at the game.
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Robert Lee
Bronte Shorthorns
Robert Lee Dogies
Shorthorns
Russell Fuller
Farm Bureau Sets Annual Meeting in Robert Lee School
Coke County Farm Bureau members will meet at 6 o'clock Tuesday night in Robert Lee School lunchroom for their annual convention. The event includes barbecue supper, program, and business meeting with entertainment afterward. Ladies attending are asked to bring pies cakes or potato salad. The remainder of the food will be supplied by Farm Bureau. All members and interested families are invited.
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Coke County Farm Bureau
Robert Lee
Farm Bureau
County Exhibit This Weekend in Robert Lee
The Coke County Exhibit to be held Friday and Saturday in the Recreation Hall in Robert Lee features divisions for antiques, arts, crafts, vegetables, flowers, and plants. Exhibits enter Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and pick up Saturday 4 to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments served. Annual event sponsored by the Home Demonstration Council.
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Coke County
Recreation Hall
Robert Lee
Recreation Building
The
Home Demonstration Council
Clement Brothers win $8.5 million dam contract in Texas
Colorado River Municipal Water District awarded Clement Brothers of Hickory North Carolina the dam contract for a 488000 acre foot lake on the Colorado River near Robert Lee. Bid came in at 4.686 million with full project expected to start within two weeks and finish by March 1 1969. District trustees noted engineer checks confirm bid and completion date.
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Colorado River Municipal Water District
Colorado River
Robert Lee
Clement Bos
H. B. Zachary Co
San Antonio
R. N. Adams Kaufman
Heldenfeld Bros
Corpus Christi
Richard Goodwin
Clement Brothers
Goodwin
Odessa
Big Spring
Say
Longhorns Topple Jayton in 50-14 District Opener
Bronte Longhorns overpower Jayton Jaybirds 50 to 14 in the First District game. McCutchen, Corley, Brock and Glenn sparked the attack as Bronte built a 22-0 lead by late first half and continued scoring with strong defense and multiple TD plays.
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Longhorns
Jayton
Jaybird
Bronte Longhorns
Jaybirds
Longhorn
Bronte
Dow
McCutchen
Davis Corley
Victor Brock
Steve Williams
Charlie Masterson
David Glenn
Terry Moore
Masterson
Mike Morales
Glenn
Corley
Moore
Brock
Mike Seago
Morales
Seago
Jaybon
Cecil Toliver
Keith McCutchen
Tony Barrett
Jerry Parker
Williams
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Loraine
Exes
McCauley
Nolmes
Highway 277
Bronte Jaycees
Main Street
Washington Street
Scott Butane
Jaycees
Boy Scouts Color Guard
Bronte Longhorn Band
First National Bank
Gary Stroebe
Noon Lions Club
Sims Food Store
Zeta Delta HD Club
Central Baptist Church
Mackey Feed Store
West Texas Utilities Co
Sorusis Club
Ditmere — Floral
Cub Scouts
Fire Department
Clement Bros
Settles Hotel
W. L. Eeds
Freese, Nichols and Endress
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