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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1965
Page
4
County Judge W W Thetford reports federal funds to match local money for Bronte park improvements. A Monday night meeting backed a community center and stock show barn, with a plan to send a delegation to Austin to discuss a long range recreation program.
Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace J. T. Liles handled fines after two automobile accidents and other matters. Incidents included a late Thursday collision at Randall and park road with Dr. John R. Harris Cadillac driven by Jake Henry Jr and Mrs. Janie Hammond. both fined 16.50. Another Saturday collision at Main and East Railroad involved McAdams and Barrett. McAdams and Barrett each fined 16.50. Additional fines ranged from 16.50 to 23.50 for various offenses including stop signs, speeding, and an assault and battery charge. The week also lists an upcoming Football Barbecue hosted by the Robert Lee Quarterback Club on Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. at the football field.
Abilene Reporter-News lists Bronte Longhorns as runners up in district 1965 standings. Tonight they travel to May for a scrimmage at 6 p.m. with the Bulldogs as coaches Toliver and Baughton prepare the squad for the September 10 opener at Zona Lions and September 17 home against Eden.
An Eagle Scout Court of Honor will honor Brian Richards son of Mr and Mrs C O Richards. The ceremony at 12 30 p m Thursday will be in the sanctuary of First Methodist Church with Elmer Hurley Lions Club president urging Lions to attend the luncheon before the court. Out of town visitors are expected. The Eagle rank, the highest in the Boy Scouts of America, requires stringent criteria.
Bronte Jaycees plan a regular meeting on Tuesday September 7 at 8 p.m. in City Hall. A new slate of officers will be selected or nominated, with the election set for September 21. Dues must be paid before September 7 to George Latimer or James Carroll.
The Texas Water Rights Commission unanimously approved a permit to build a 489000 acre foot lake on the Colorado River above Robert Lee. The decision allows LCRA 30 days to appeal under new rules, with hearings dating to 1964 and objections previously filed. The plan includes a dam 20400 feet long, cost about 13 million dollars, plus a 22.5 million dollar pipeline, and would alter local roads and wells.
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