Bronte Longhorns Run Over Ira Bulldogs 18 to 0
Bronte Longhorns defeated Ira Bulldogs 18 to 0 on Friday night. Scoring came in the first and fourth quarters, with Steven son and Smith catching passes and Archie Phillips contributing two touchdowns. Bronte stops Ira drives late, then heads to Robert Lee for the next game at 8:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ean Bronte
Robert Lee
Ira
Bronte Longhorns
Ira Bulldogs
Longhorns
Stevenson
Bulldogs
Smith
Bronte
Archie Phillips
Phillips
Steers
Runnels Baptist Association Holds Forty-Sixth Annual Session
More than 200 messengers and visitors gathered at First Baptist Church for the Runnels Baptist Association annual meeting. Highlights included talks by Rev. Clifford Nelson and Rev. C. E. Buchanan, an evening sermon by Rev. Taylor Pendley, and elections of Rev. B. T. Shoemake and R. P. Canady as moderator and treasurer. The next meeting is set for Norton on Sept 13-14, 1954 with Dr. Evan A. Reiff delivering the annual sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runnels Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Runnels
Coke Counties
Women's Missionary Union
Clifford Nelson
Brownwood
Istrict Sixteen Baptist
C. E. Buchanan
Dallas
Elliot Kemp
Ballinger
Taylor Pendley
Associational Missions
Wingate
Training Union, Brotherhood, Women’s Missionary Union
Bronte
Carolyn Kemp
R. H. Cagle
FE. J. Gregory
San Antonio
B. T. Shoemake
Winters
R. P. Canady
Norton
C. F. Cloud
Wilmeth
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Evan A. Reiff
Focus Baptist
Maynard R. Rogers
Junior Study Club elects new secretary at Richards residence
The Junior Study Club met at Mrs. Dolph Richards home last Friday night. A short business session elected Mrs. Bill Clark secretary, succeeding Mrs. Allen Williams who resigned. Secret pal names were exchanged. One visitor, Mrs. Allen Williams, attended along with members Mrs. Bill Clark and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph Richards
Bill Clark
Allen Williams
Mmes
Marvin Leck
le Drew Arrott
Brady Mills
Bobby Vaughan
Jodie Hedges
Charles Oliphant
J. 3
Arrott
the Hostess
Hool On Duty Across From School Schedule
The note mentions hool duties on Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday afternoons across from the school. It lists dates as weekday afternoons with no specific times or names.
Bank Remodeling Begins at First National Bank Bronte
Work has begun toward remodeling and enlarging the First National Bank in Bronte. The firm plans an extensive program to get things in shape. Business will be carried on upstairs while the work is going on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Bronte
Fire truck finds new home at Bronte city hall
The Bronte fire truck now resides in the remodeled front section of city hall. A large east door lets the vehicle drive onto Main Street instead of exiting via the rear alley, simplifying access and response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
City Hall
Main Street
Farm Bureau Membership Drive Set for October 5 10
Gov. Allan Shivers proclaims the Week of October 5–10 as Texas Farm Bureau Membership Week. More than 10 000 volunteers in about 180 counties will urge farmers and ranchers to join. Coke County sets a 250 member goal, up from 185 last year, with kickoff at C. E. Arrott’s home near Bronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Shivers
Texas Farm Bureau
Texas
Farm Bureau
Coke County Farm Bureau
C. E. Arrott
Arrott
Bronte
Coke County Organization
Coke County
J. Walter Hammond
State Farm Organization
Voice of Texas Farmers and Ranchers
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
American Farm Bureau
Puerto Rico
Illinois
James Arrott
James Allen
V. V. Wojtek
Finnell Smith
C. T. Colvin
Bryan Gartman
QO. T. Covin
W. L. Carr
Typhoid Shots Free Till Tuesday in Anson
Anson residents urged to get free typhoid shots at the local hospital before Tuesday September 22 to complete the three injection series. Health Officer Dr John R Harris noted 14 unofficial typhoid cases in Anson and warned of outbreak risk after a recent epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
John R. Harris
Here
Harris
Lcad
Plans for Bronte Ex-Students Homecoming October 17
Bronte Ex-Students Association prepares for the third annual Homecoming set for Saturday October 17 at Bronte High School. Earl F Glenn says all former students teachers and trustees and their spouses are invited. Registration and tea 2 to 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church. banquet 7:30 p.m. in the high school gym. Tickets 1.50. mail reservations by October 5. door sales available. Honored classes: 1913 1923 1933 1943 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte Ex-Students Association
Bronte High School
Earl F. Glenn
Bronte
First Baptist Church
Schreiner Institute hires Theo Blue as new teacher
Theo Blue son of Mr and Mrs T H Blue of Sheffield formerly of Bronte accepts a teaching position at Schreiner Institute Kerrville. He is a graduate of the Junior College and has just completed a UT degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Blue
T. H. Blue
Sheffield
Bronte
Schreiner Institute
Kerrville
Blue
University of Texas
New Sprayer Debuts in Bronte Wednesday Night
Bronte, with Robert Lee and Coke County funds sharing the cost, test sprayed a new machine Wednesday night to combat a post flood rise in flies and mosquitos. Mayor H O Whitt notes a little over $500 town cost and a quick payback from one or two uses. The Lions Club led fundraising for town spraying efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
H. O. Whitt
Bronte Lions Club
Lubbock Couple Donates Flags To Legion Auxiliary
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Watson of Lubbock donated post colors and a national flag to the George Scott Post of the American Legion. The Watsons, active in the Allen Bros. Post Auxiliary, attended Memorial Day ceremonies in Bronte with Mrs. Kathryn Scott. Legion Commander A. F E. Bell Jr announced a cabinet for colors and belts, and the group voted to form a Legion Auxiliary at the post. Marvin Leck was elected adjutant, succeeding J. L. Alexander who resigned and moved to San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Legion
Auxiliary
George Scott Post
American Legion
Roy Watson
Bronte
Kathryn Scott
George Scott
A. F E. Bell, Jr
Legion Auxiliary
Marvin Leck
J. L. Alexander
San Angelo
Coke County SCS Enters National Soil Conservation Award Contest
The Coke County Soil Conservation District enters the national Soil Conservation Awards program sponsored by Goodyear. District chairman C N Webb announced that Coke County will compete with Texas districts for the top award based on performance. National winners will be announced at area meetings with plaques awarded to top districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
C. N. Webb
Tennyson
Texas
Goodyear
Goodyear Farms
Litchfield Park
Ariz
Bryan Yarbrough
W. C. Shamblin
W. E. Burns
Robert W. Walker
Goodyear Soil Conservation Awards
National Association of Soil Conservation District
Bronte High Names Class Officers for The Year
The Bronte High School student body elects officers for all grades. Persons named include Vera Flares as secretary and Noel Dean Scott as president for a class with Mrs Jol. Carrat as sponsor and Wanda Beil Snead as president for another class with Jane Powel as vice president. Junior and senior classes assign officers as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte High School
Vera Flares
Noel Dean Scott
Bobby Hester
Joey Wilkins
Richard Rees
Teasurer
James Andrews
Jol. Carrat
Wanda Beil Snead
Jane Powel
Johnny Smith
Linda Lasswell
1953 Debut of Band And Pep Squad Tonight at R L
Rob ert Lee and Bronte game hosts the debut of Bronte band and pep squad for the season. Thomas Knox leads about 15 musicians. more to enroll. New band officers include Jo Dell Walton president Ruby Overstreet VP Rita McCutchen secretary treasurer. Pep squad sponsor Mrs J L Carroll and 24 parlandt cheerleaders. Drum major Jo Dell Walton with majorettes Rita McCutchen Frances Carlton Maury Ann Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Robert Lee
Thomas Knox
Jo Dell Walton
Ruby Overstreet
Rita McCutchen
Carol Ann Yoes
Doak Snead
Carol Ann
EE. L. Yous
Doak
Douglas Snead
J. L. Carroll
Ruby Overtreet
Jane Powell
Ginger Clark
Frances Carlton
Maury Ann Gray
Caperton Family Vacation Trail Through New Mexico
Mr and Matthew Caperton left Thursday morning on a short vacation trip to Carlsbad Caverns Ruidoso and other points in New Mexico. They were accompanied as far as Denver City by Mrs E J Caperton who will visit her daughter Mrs Jack Belcher and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Caperton
Carlsbad Caverns
Ruidese
New Mexico
Denver City
E. J. Caperton
Jack Belcher
Enroll Now Price School of Dancing Ad
Price School of Dancing invites new students to enroll now. Call 245 for information and class schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price School of Dancing
County Adopts 161 211 Budget for 1954 in Budget Hearing
Coke County Commissioners Court approved a 1954 budget totaling 161 211 with expected receipts of 231 900 and projected expenditures near 127 663. The court leased 16 Bronte lots for road equipment storage with a 40 per lot bonus, discussed deepening a test well on L T Youngblood property, hired Joyce King as county agent and home demonstration secretary at 150 monthly, and agreed to use Farm to Market Road funds to replace washed out bridges and culverts. They also planned a jointly used sprayer for Robert Lee and Bronte, with half of 92145 cost previously agreed to be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Robert Lee
Commissioners Court
Bronte
Taylor Emerson
L. T. Youngblood
Joyce King
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Baptist Association
Mrs. Dolf Richards
New Place
Schreiner
SCS
Walter AB. Tesa
Washington
Jim Taylor
Texas Famous
86Th Division Association
Gunter Motel
Taylor
Kerens
Texea Motor Transportation Association
Austin
Maseran
Fiies
J T Henry
Mary Ant Gray
Stanley Phillips
Bull Maxwell
Kenneth Scott
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