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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1968
Page
3
Rates listed for classified ads include five cents per word with three cents for subsequent insertions. A minimum charge of fifty cents and an additional fifty cents for blind ads apply. Cards of thanks priced at five cents per word with a one dollar minimum. All ads payable in advance unless a regular account exists. Ledger shows a one dollar nine cent minimum.
A collage of small ads lists a 1950 Ford pickup for sale at 100 dollars with contact Tommy Lee, a groovey store job posting in Bronte, pest control services and cheap roaches and termites with inspection numbers, a thank you note from the West family, electric blankets repairs at Hughes TV Service, a Saturday garage sale with Mrs. Youngblood, a church breakfast prayer event, and a Brownsburg Indiana acreage for sale at 115 dollars per acre.
About 200 women from 50 counties served by West Texas Utilities will attend the annual conference in San Angelo starting September 22. Mrs Jean Wojtek of Bronte will participate, with events including a pre conference dinner, a workshop, a memoriam for Waldene Lewis, and an address by WTA President Rot W. Hardy.
A meeting of all band parents has been called for Thursday at 6 p.m. in the pall. Louis Thornton, band leader, said it will be an organizing meeting for the band.
In a game marked by interceptions and fumbles, Bronte-Eldorado fought hard but the Eagles control grew through the second half. Key plays included Page and Davis scoring, Nixon extra points, and multiple stops by Bronte’s defense before Eldorado sealed a 42 to 8 win.
History Week continues with a history gift presentation to Bronte and Robert Lee Schools on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Coke County Courthouse. Friday and Saturday focus on cemetery cleaning and marker site upkeep. Sunday features a combined dedication program and historical tour starting at 3 p.m. at the Robert Lee courthouse.
Mrs. Jimmy Irwin and Andrea of Lubbock vacationed with Mrs. Irwin's mother, Mrs. Myrtle Keeney, over the weekend.
O. T. Colvin is named to lead offices in Bronte and Robert Lee. The appointment covers administrative duties and oversight within the local operations. Colvin’s management will focus on service delivery and community roles in both towns.
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