Plane Crashes Monday After Safe Emergency Landing Sunday
A plane forced to land on Highway 277 near the city Sunday at dusk due to water in gas lines was piloted by Douglas Bright of Waco. He and a passerby guided the craft to a landing, sustaining only a dented wing and a clipped highway sign. The Monday takeoff attempt failed, causing a second landing in a nearby pasture.
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Highway 277
Douglas Bright
Waco
Price Dusting Co
Pecos
Bright
Midland
Lin Loeffler
Sewer plans spark Bronte town pride and growth talk
A letter urges Bronte to build a sewer system to protect property values and support growth. The writer cites Robert Lee small stores closing and argues sewer access lowers septic costs, improves health, and boosts future prospects, appealing for a public election after engineers study the project.
Building Group Approves Church Addition Plans
The First Methodist Church building committee approved architect Donald Goss plans for an MYF section four new Sunday School rooms and remodeling with refrigerated air. Pastor Rev Lin Loeffler said bids will be opened Oct 2 and construction could start immediately if a satisfactory bid is received.
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First Methodist Church
Donald Goss
Lin Loeffler
Unbeaten Longhorns Face Jim Ned in Tuscola Showdown
The Bronze Longhorns bring a 2-0 record to Tuscola to play Jim Ned Consoli dated Indians, who sit 0-1-1. Previous week Eden edged Langhorns 7-6 while Jim Ned tied Woodson 0-0. Jim Ned, formed from South Taylor, Lawn, Jim Ned and Ovalo, adds experience and size with eight lettermen returning. The game starts at 8:00 with fans urged to travel to Tuscola for the district clash.
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Bill Alexander
Bronze Longhorns
Tuscola
Jim Ned Consolidated Indians
Indians
Longhorns
Eden
Woodson
Wylie
Jim Ned
South Tay
Lor
Lawn
Ovale
South Taylor
Ovalo
Bronte
Asiatic Flu Fears Rise as Local Health Officials Act
Dr John R Harris city health officer warns a flu outbreak may be likely though only a few cases seen. Vaccine is being administered on a limited basis with about 60 shots given to staff and patients. The shot is reportedly 75 percent effective and lasts six months to a year. More vaccine is on order and will be offered to the public when received. The Asiatic strain is harsher on the elderly and children and lasts about a week, similar to seasonal flu.
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Harris
Farm to Market Road Near Tennyson Approved
Coke County officials and the Texas Highway Department approved a 3 mile Farm to Market road from Tennyson east to the Runnels County line. The project will begin next July as part of a two year program.
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Coke County
Tennyson
Runnels County
Coke County Commissioners
Texas Highway Department
Highway Department
Robert Lee
Commissioners Court
Lometa
Miles
County Court To Fix Damages For Power Plant Site
Condemnation hearings move in West Texas Utilities Co vs Charlie Copeland over 59.85 acres near Oak Creek Lake south of Blackwell for a planned multi million dollar power plant. Judge Jeff Dean ill and Jack Moore to preside. jurors listed.
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West Texas Utilities Co
Charlie Copeland
Oak Creek Lake
Blackwell
Copeland
Sweetwater
Jeff Dean
Jack Moore
Ballinger
Moore
Runnels County
Abilene
Wagstaff, Harwell, Alvis & Pope
Jim Hand
Ralph Lewis
San Angelo
WTA
Frank Sparks
J. W. Teague
Raymond Schooler
Bob Mims
W. F. Fikes
Marvin Stewart
T. M. Wylie, Jr
C. D. Derrick
Chas. C. Cave
S. C. Sayner
Billy Sid Evans
R. S. Walton
A. E. Gentry
R. H. Sims
C. N. Webb, Jr
Douglas Stevens
Fred Roe
Sam Gaston
Marvin Corley
M. G. Caperton
Ernest Ivey
N. C. Pentecost
Chas. Boecking
J. B. Morrow
Victor Wojtek
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Robert Lee Observer
Kirkpatrick
Mr. K
John R. Harris
Brenda Corley
Wandie Webb
Yvonne McCutchen
Shirley Spurlock
Helen Campbell
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