Shields welcome adopted daughter Marla Jo
Mr and Mrs Bob Shields announce the birth of their adopted daughter Marla Jo on Sept 25 weighing seven pounds two ounces She has two brothers Tommy and Bob The Shields are teachers in the Bronte School system An informal faculty open house and shower welcomed Marla Jo at the Shields home with Mmes Tommy Lee Clark Glenn Willie Mae Glenn and E L Champion in charge
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Bob Shields
Marla Jo
Tommy
Bob
Laymen's Day Program at Blackwell Church
The Homebuilders Class of First United Methodist Church in Sweetwater led Laymen's Day at Blackwell United Methodist Church. Bobby J. Sanderson organized, Jack Blanchard led, Melvin McCoy spoke, Mrs. Walt Benz played piano, the McCoy family sang, and a covered dish luncheon followed.
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Blackwell Church
First United Methodist Church
Sweetwater
United Methodist Church
Blackwell
Bobby J. Sanderson
Jack Blanchard
Melvin McCoy
Walt Benz
McCoy
Bronte Texas Publisher Seeks Reduced Mail Rates
Ben Oglesby publisher of the Bronte Texas weekly seeks permission to mail the publication at reduced postage rates under 39 U S C 3626. Filing date Oct 1 1971 states owner and bank as major security holder with office locations in Bronte.
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Bronte
Texas
Ben Oglesby
Bronte, Texas
Bronte Texas
First National Bank
Postal Service
Siaid E. T
Tal
Bronte School Board Hears Auditor Report and Updates
The Bronte school board heard Harold V. Simpson of Austin present the independent auditor’s report. They dropped collision insurance on the agriculture department pickup, approved foundation funds, hired Alice Galvan as a part time lunchroom worker, discussed breezeway plans, issued new student handbooks, and signed budget forms. Superintendent Barbee and secretary Glenn attended a workshop in Eldorado to study accounting. J. T. Henry, agriculture teacher, was chosen by the State Department to join a production agriculture study group. he will attend a Texas A&M meeting Oct 29–30.
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Bronte School
Harold V. Simpson
Austin
Agriculture Department
Alice Galvan
C. B. Barbee
Clark Glenn
Eldorado
J. T. Henry
State Department of Education
Texas A&m University
ABE Classes Still Enrolling at Bronte Schools
Bronte Schools offer Adult Basic Education classes at 6 30 p m Tuesdays and Fridays with three levels in language arts writing math social studies and literature. Seventeen students are enrolled. program runs until February 17 or longer with no charge and aims to keep enrollment high for continuation.
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Bronte
Supt
C. B. Barbee
Bronte School
Barbee Attends Rural Education Meeting in Reno Nevada
Supt C B Barbee state president of the Texas Small Schools Association joined regional Rural Education Association meetings in Reno Nevada October 10 13 Also present were R K Sams Whiteface president elect Earl Tate Paradise vice president Dale Carmichael Aust secretary Charles Bitters San Angelo Service Center Clinton Schulze Mason and two Angelo State University delegates The group will meet next year in Philadelphia Barbee called the trip enjoyable Reno a beautiful city with fine weather and quiet
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Supt
C. B. Barbee
Reno
Nev
Rural Education Association
Barbee
Texas Small Schools Association
R. K. Sams
Whiteface
TSSA
Earl Tate
Paradise
Dale Carmichael
Aust
Charles Bitters
San Angelo Service Center
Clinton Schulze
Mason
Angelo State University
Philadelphia
Time change scheduled for fifth Sunday in October
The semi annual clock adjustment moves back one hour from Central Daylight Saving Time to Central Standard Time on October 31 2 a.m. The rule sets the spring change at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in April and the autumn change at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in October.
Adair and Rutherford Couples Vacation Visit Here
Mr and Mrs J T Adair of Houston and Mr and Mrs Ver non Rutherford of Roswell NM spent last weekend here with Mr and Mrs J T Adair.
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J. T. Adair
Houston
Vernon Rutherford
Roswell, N. M
Tennyson Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events
Local residents share a weekend of family gatherings and visits. The Corleys Morrow and Tidwell clans joined by Davis Corley in Lubbock for a Texas Tech Boston College game. Blackwell marked the Tucker 50th anniversary as the Bakers connected with relatives in town. Open house at Lance post office drew several Williams Arrott and related families. Hospital and birthday notices clustered among weekend calls and church association meetings.
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Jack Corley
Jim Morrow
James Arnold Tidwell
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Tommy Latham
Rankin
Davis Corley
Red Raider
Mmes
Tom Green
J. C. Boatright
Tom Williams
James Arrott
Deeana Arrott
Lance Post Office
W. D. Fulgham
Friona
Williams
Alfred Williams
San Angelo
Wagner
Jim Williams
Roy Berg
Herman Yancys
Roy Bakers
Baker
Bronte Hospital
Mildred Washam
Wellington
Tom Greens
Mable Williams
Happy
Mable Myers
Bronte
J. C
Mrs Gentry Wins Football Contest in Tyler
Mrs Billy Jack Gentry of Tyler won 25 dollars cash and a 10 dollar gift certificate for a perfect football guessing entry. She tied 16 correct predictions out of 16 games, remembered here as Ginger Clark, daughter of C E Clark. Sponsors note a perfect score is rare, with only one similar record last year.
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Billy Jack Gentry
Tyler
ASU Homecoming Planned for October 30
Angelo State University outlines homecoming activities on Saturday October 30. A downtown parade starts at 2 p.m. Registration and a reception follow at 3 30 p.m. The day ends with a 7 30 p.m. football game between the ASU Rams and McMurry College Indians.
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Angelo State University
ASU Rams
McMurry College Indians
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Tennyson
By Susan Arrott
Louis Bakers
W. O. Tucker
W. E. Bakers
Runnels Baptist Association
T. G. Gleghorn
Mrs. Gentry
ASU
Matt Caperton
Matt
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