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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1961
Page
3
A community notice promotes Avon Cosmetics Box 1629 in San Angelo as a way to earn money for Christmas. It also advertises funeral expense policies from Mrs. Louvenia Rees of Bronte Texas, suggesting a $500 policy for every family member at a low cost.
In a hard fought high school football clash Bronte and Helmleigh battled to an 8–8 deadlock. Key plays included long drives by Bronte led by Lee and Spiller while Helmleigh countered with Walker and Olivas runs and a late defensive stand. Time expired with the score tied at the Bronte 8, Helmleigh 8.
Bronte Volunteer Fire Department held its October meeting to organize a recruitment drive and maintain interest. Fire Chief Bill Luckett urged more members, especially older volunteers, as the group planned to obtain films from the Austin Fire Commission and join the Hill County Firemen's Association. A pump and truck test followed with satisfactory results before coffee and adjournment.
Local residents are reminded that October 27 has been set as Bronte High School homecoming. Plans include a coffee and registration in the afternoon and a program in the auditorium. Two local high school girls will be honored at half time and pre game ceremonies when Bronte Longhorns meet Roby. Gwen Kirkland will be crowned Homecoming Queen and Sue Blackmon named football sweetheart. No written invitations will be sent. residents asked to inform out of town relatives.
The upcoming homecoming festivities will feature a debut of the new school song with the music already written and a contest underway to select the words. Interested entrants may hear a tape of the music at the school. Mr and Mrs Allen Sherrod returned last weekend from a two week vacation to West Texas and Oklahoma. their daughter Carol Ann was home from Lubbock over the weekend.
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