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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1971

Page

2

Bronte School Elects Class Officers at Yearly Meeting

Bronte School held meetings last Friday to elect officers for several groups. Yearbook Staff sponsor Lynda Thornton and members include Julie Snead Kim Arrott Sandra Stnoebel Linda Carper Nell Champion Gene Glenn Bobby Skelton Vicky Minjarez Mary McGuire Debbie Carper. Seventh Grade officers: Donald Butler president Sherri Cooper vice president Tim Sett secretary treasurer James Versup reporter. Nelson Coulter president Jamie Raughton vice president Marla Thomson secretary treasurer Savannah Caperusa reporter Louis Martinez president Jim Dunnam vice president David Chapman secretary treasurer Wayne Alexander reporter Jim Dan Raughton Student Council representative.

Bronte School Lynda Thornton Julie Snead Kim Arrott Sandra Stnoebel Linda Carper Nell Champion Gene Glenn Bobby Skelton Vicky Minjarez Mary McGuire Debbie Carper Donald Butler Sher Nelson Coulter Janie Raughton Marla Thomson Savannah Caperusa Louis Martinez Jim Dunnam Vce David Chapman Wayne Alexander Jim Dan Raughton Brian Pruitt Michelle Golson Sandra Stroebel Larry Hooper Ginger Snead Susan Arrott Lynn Lawden Dixie Versyp Ann Ivey Andra Cooper Debbie Bryant

CRMWD Opens Spence Reservoir To Water Skiers

CRMWD opened E. V. Spence Reservoir for water skiing in a limited area near the dam last weekend. Skiing in deep water is allowed while creek systems and upstream areas remain closed for now. Boat launching ramps at Wildcat Recreation and Paint Creek are usable though not finished. Water safety rules require Coast Guard life preservers for all aboard and other equipment rules. Public areas urge caution about floating debris from recent rises and remind privately owned shoreline.

CRMWD E. V. Spence R. A. Schooling Wildcat Paint Creek R. L. Flanagan Coast Guard Schooling Gale Fin Robert Lee

Friends Honor Mr. and Mrs. Whitt Golden Anniversary

A large crowd gathered last Sunday at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall to honor Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Whitt on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Their children hosted the reception with extensive table settings, silver service, a three tier cake, and music from local performers.

H. O. Whitt Fellowship Hall The Methodist Church Harold Fleming San Angelo Hubert Whitt Jr Midland LaMarr Whitt Richardson A. N. Rawlings Willie Mae Gienn W. H. Maxwell Cecil Kemp Helen Kirkland Mmes R. W. Rees Fred Brown LaRue Broussard Colorado City Whitts Ron Chokston Jeff Commerce Donald C. Meads Melinda el Paso Lennie Parcifall J. T. Henderson John Mc Houstion L. C. Lofland Henry Raney Blackwell Thehild

Hughes Spend Sunday with Baughs on 64th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J F Hughes visited Mr and Mrs B A Baugh in stantion on Sunday to celebrate the Baughs sixty fourth wedding anniversary.

J. F. Hughes B. A. Baugh Instantion the Baughs

Fort Worth visitor J L Alexander visits relatives

J L Alexander of Fort Worth spent several days here last week visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Monike Alexander and other relatives.

J. L. Alexander Fort Worth Monike Alexander

New Fort Worth Baby: Starling Gregory Whalen Born

Mr and Mrs Greg Whalen of Fort Worth welcomed a son named Starling Gregory born at 8 30 p m August 31 in a Fort Worth hospital. He weighed six pounds two ounces and measured 19 inches. Grandparents are Mrs Olga Whalen of Bronte and Mr and Mrs Ed Riddle of Fort Worth.

Greg Whalen Fort Worth Starling Gregory a_ Fort Worth Olga Whalen Bronte Ed Riddle Firt Worth

Tennyson Social Notes Record Local Visits and Moves

Local residents and visitors are listed visiting families in Tennyson and nearby towns. Notable entries include San Angelo residents stopping by the Burlesons and McCarty families, Arrotts visiting in Miles and Ballinger, and families from Odessa, Petrs, Little Rock, and Pottstown joining gatherings.

Bill Burleson San Angelo Tom Greens Mmes. Green Risbert Brown Cy Young A. D. McCarty Charlie Brown B. D. Dunn Shannon Hospital James Arrotts D. R. Champion Mr. Pulliam Fort Firith Lewis Elliott Shannon Roberts Wayne Arnott Arnottss N. M. Arrott Wayne Arrott O. T. Weaver Bronte Tennyson Odessa Gene Berg Roy Pottstown Tom Williams Louis Bakers R. T. Baker Little Rock Ark Margie Cindy Cheryl Baker Petrs Will Lenoir Gene Baker O. B. Graves Jr W. B. Baker Ernest Henrichs Rowena James Arrott J. C. Boatright Miles W. A. Smith Ballinger J. B. Arrott Arrotts and Boatrights Balinger J. B. Arrotts Tim Frances. Crawford Buck James J. F. Giton Dean Huddleston Debbie Gary Joe Walker Bobby Joe Clark Odesa Leonard Marburger Kenneth Marburger Glenwood Marburger Marburger's Pat McCrea

Ricks Doggett Vows Read in San Marcos

Carolyn Ann Doggett and Claude M. Ricks were married on August 20 in San Marcos. The bride is the daughter of O. C. Doggett of Evant and the groom son of Claude F. Ricks of Houston. They will reside in Austin with he employed at the airport and the bride to attend Southwest State University.

Carolyn Ann Doggett Claude M. Ricks San Marcos O. C. Doggett Evant Claude F. Ricks Houston A. L. Rogers Bronte

McCarty Family Moves Back To Tennyson

Mr and Mrs A D McCarty and family return to Tennyson from Odessa. He will attend Angelo State University.

A. D. McCarty Tennyson Odessa Angelo State University

Ranchmen Urged to Record Brands in Six Month Window

Coke County ranchmen have six months from Aug 30 to record their brands with County Clerk Winnie Waldrop under Senate Bill No. 249. Brands recorded since 1943 retain prior rights, while older records may belong to the first filer after Aug 30. Brands must be re-registered every 10 years.

Coke County Winnie Waldrop Senate Mats Iit

Long distance rate changes delayed by wage price freeze

President Nixon’s price freeze halts new intrastate long distance rates in Texas. General Telephone traffic director L. L. Porter explains that direct dial rates would have started Sept. 1 but were tied to higher operator rates, creating conflict with guidelines. Rates will be postponed until the 90 day freeze ends.

Nixon Texas L. L. Porter General Telephone Fla

Millican Service Set for Mrs Millican

Funeral services for Mrs Lil ly May Millican 990 will be held at 3 p m Friday in Robert Lee Baptist Church Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery Bronte under direction of Newby Funeral Home She died Wednesday morning in West Coke County Hospital Born May 6 1881 Wise County She married Andrew Nail in 1901 San Angelo He died 1955 She married Dave Millican Sept 10 1961 Sterling City She was a Baptist Survivors include husband four daughters Mrs A A McDole Alvarado Mrs Oczcar Kres ta and Mrs A L Ballard Santa Anna and Mrs Mary Fore man Abilene flour stepson S C and Bunyton Millican Silver Dalton Millican Midland Gerald Millican Hobbs N M a sister Mrs Annie Alexander Ballinger three brothers George Gann Sanderson Fred Gann Ballinger Arthur Gann Wichita Falls 43 grandchildren 71 great grandchildren three great great grandchildren

Lilly May Millican Robert Lee Baptist Church Fairview Bronte Newby Funeral Home Millican West Coke County Hospital Wise County Andrew Nail San Angelo Dave Millican Sterling City A. A. McDole Alvarado Oczcar Kresta A. L. Ballard Santa Anna Mary Foreman Abilene S. C Bunyton Millican Dalton Millican Midland Gerald Millican Hobbs N. M Annie Alexander Ballinger George Gann Sanderson Fred Gann Arthur Gann Wichita Falls

Honored on Birthday for Mrs Neva Jo McKee

Neva Jo McKee was honored with a Tuesday morning birthday party at the home of Ma Wayne Stout. Pink and white cake squares pink punch and coffee were served as she opened gifts with guests Mimes Mattie Glenn Ida Adams Laverne Clark Edna SButner Mayme Crow Lennie Percifull Margaret Brunson Mabel Myers and Evie Seabolt attending.

Neva Jo McKee Ma. Wayne Stout

Personal News From Local Week in Review

Delan Mackey returns home after several days in Clinic Hospital San Angelo following a cattle related injury. Mr and Mrs Byron Hedges of Big Spring visit this week with her parents Mr and Mrs Matthew Capertion. Mrs Robert Forman discharged Wednesday after medical treatment at Bal linger Memorial Hospital.

Delan Mackey Clinic San Angelo Byron Hedges Big Spring Matthew Capertion Robert Forman Ballinger Memorial Hospital

Braswell Family Visit Highlights Portland Weekend

Mr and Mrs Donnie Braswell and family of Portland traveled here last weekend to visit his parents Mr and Mrs George Brasswell.

Donnie Braswell Portland George Brasswell

Arlington visitors vacation with Lee Kyker family

Mr and Mia Ronnie Lee and LaVerne of Arlington stay a few days this week with their parents Mr and Mrs Clyde Lee and Norman Kyker during a family visit and vacation.

Mia Ronnie Lee LaVerne Arlington Clyde Lee Norman Kyker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ri Cooper Tim Sett James Versup Spence Reservoir Tony Mackey Bettye Deans Diane Arrott Andy Eubanks Kim Barrett Mrs. Whitt By Susan Arrott Ricks-Doggett Hurley
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