Highway Patrol Sends Man Here
H A Anthony of the Texas Highway Patrol, based in Bronte, was sent to curb reckless driving in this county. Justice of the Peace C E Bruton notes the state police focus amid eight local traffic deaths in Coca County over four weeks. Anthony and patrolmen issued 14 tickets this week, strongest for speeding. two for trucks lacking inspection stickers. Bruton and Mayor Ernest Ivey pledge city cooperation.
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H. A. Anthony
Texas Highway Patrol
Bronte
San Angelo
Justice of the Peace
C. E. Bruton
Coké County
Bruton
Anthony
Ernest Ivey
Sunday and midweek Bible study schedule
Sunday includes Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. Worship and Communion at 10:30 a.m. Sermon on Absalom at 6:15 p.m. Young People at 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship follows. Tuesday features Ladies' Bible Class at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday offers Mid-week Bible Study and Worship at 7:00 p.m.
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Absalom
Local Folks Visit Kin and Return from Weekend Gatherings
Mrs Nile Bryant and Paula returned Sunday from a week at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Halencak in Crowell where her father is recovering well. Mr and Mrs Noel Percifull and Gay of Abilene visited their son and his wife in Crowell with Mrs Percifull’s mother Mrs Mary Slaughter also present. Mrs Ben Spoonts and Linda of Priddy called on her Bruton grandparents last weekend. E QO Nicholas of San Angelo joined Bruton family guests. Mabel Pierce of National City Calif traveled briefly through town en route to Kerrville to see her brother who suffered a heart attack. she is niece of Robert and C D Knierim.
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Nile Bryant
Paula
Frank Halencak
Crowell
Noel Percifull and
Gay
Abilene
J. A. Percifull
Bruton
Mabel Pierce
National City
Calif
Kerrville
Boy Scout Fund Drive Total Reaches 228.50
A total of 228.50 has been turned into Auditor Cecil Kemp for the annual Boy Scout fund drive in progress. H. A. Springer heads the campaign and urges workers to collect remaining pledges quickly to wind up the drive in the Concho Valley district.
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Cecil Kemp
Concho Valley
H. A. Springer
Farm Bureau 57 Membership Reaches New High in Coke County
At the Coke County Farm Bureau annual meeting in the Robert Lee school cafeteria on Tuesday night the 1957 quota of 180 members was reached, the largest in the county and above 1956’s 153. Officers were re-elected, board changes made, and delegates named for the Dallas state convention.
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Coke County Farm Bureau
Robert Lee School
Dallas
Avere
Dave King
J. W. Service
Service
Nolan Pentecost
C. E. Arrott
Blue Cross
O. T. Colvin
Farm Bureau Insurance
Clarence Arrott
James Arrott
D. O. King
Farm Bureau
Coke County
County Farm Bureau Discusses Roads and Roles in West Texas
Edward Cumbie of Bronte outlined Farm Bureau benefits and served as field director over West Texas counties. The meeting listed officers led by President Dave King and Vice President Aubrey Denman with Mrs. C. E. Arrott as secretary treasurer. Members approved resolutions opposing diverting farm to market funds, favoring road construction, prioritizing school bus and mail routes, supporting more funds for predator control, and opposing a state sales tax.
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Edward Cumbie
Bronte
Farm Bureau
West
Texas
Dave King
Aubrey Denman
Secy Treas
C. E. Arrott
Jesse Parker
Blackwell
Donna Garvin
Hayrick
Robert Lee
J. W. Service, Jr
Groundbreaking Planned for Bronte First Methodist Wing
After a Sunday sermon at Bronte First Methodist Church, members gathered at the rear for a groundbreaking ceremony. A new Sunday school wing with four classrooms and a MYF room will be built, along with remodeling of current Sunday school rooms and installation of central heating and refrigerated air. Rev. Lin Loeffler led the rites with Rev. Paul Terry assisting.
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First Methodist
Bronte
Lin Loeffler
Paul Terry
Edcouch
Bronte Residents Host Dorseys and Welcome Fletcher Return
Mr and Mrs J L Carroll of Richland Springs visited Mr and Mrs Oscar Dorsey Friday night. Gordon Dorsey spent the weekend with them. William Fletcher, who has been summers in Illinois, returned to Bronte last week and plans to stay.
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J. L. Carroll
Richland Springs
Oscar Dorsey
Gordon Dorsey
William Fletcher
Illinois
Bronte
Fletcher
Chevrolet Introduces Bold 1958 Models with New V8
Ask your dealer for the advance booklet on the 1958 Chevrolet. Expect a new look with longer, lower lines. A radically redesigned V8 engine and full coil suspension headline the launch. Chevrolet will also offer two luxury models. Early delivery may make you a 58 Chevrolet Firster.
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Chevrolet
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Oleo
Pearl
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