New 1956 Ford models on display at Bronte Motor Co
Ford introduces safety features and styling for 1956 models with lifeguard design including door latches, recessed steering wheel hub, shatterproof mirrors, and optional seat belts and foam padding. 8000 Ford dealers showcase 18 body styles in four series. Thunderbird engine options range from 200 to 202 hp. Traffic enforcement noted after weekend speeding complaints. paper prints early for football game.
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Ford
Fairlane
Customline
Mainline
Eleven Speeders Apprehended by Texas Patrol Last Weekend
Eleven drivers were cited for speeding by Texas Highway Patrol and local officers over the weekend. Justice of the Peace C. E. Bruton urged strict enforcement to curb accidents, noting no leniency for offenders, especially at night. He praised Bronte and Coke residents for none of the violators hailing from the county.
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Justice of the Peace
C. E. Bruton
Texas Highway Patrol
Bronte
Bruton
Bronte and Coke
County
14 Bales Ginned Here in Bronte Area This Week
Wednesday morning reports show 14 bales ginned to date at the local gin. R C Lum Lasswell ginned the first bale in the Bronte area last week and Luttrell bought the first bale. A premium of 82.00 was paid for the first bale. Luttrell noted the cotton crop is turning out reasonably well despite sparse rainfall, and he anticipates a fairly good season.
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R. C
Lum
Grade School Football Game Next Tuesday Night
Bronze's grade school team hosts Ovale next Tuesday September 27 at 7 p m Admission 10 and 25 cents urged to attend.
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Bronze
City Council Adopts 32 877 Budget For 1955 56
Bronze city council approves a 32 877.36 dollar budget for April 1 1955 to March 31 1956 with a 1.00 tax rate based on city valuations of 1 009 229 for all departments except water. Water department uses 4.00 minimum for 0 4 000 gallons and 25 cents per thousand overage. Estimated income totals 39 517.10 with sources including cash on hand and water sales. Expenditures from waterworks and general funds total 32 877.36 leaving a surplus of 6 887.78.
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Bronze City
Water Department
UCRA
Bronte Names Bill Thomas New Fire Chief
Billy Gene Thomas was appointed fire chief of Bronte after A E Bell Jr resigned due to time constraints. Thomas announced Billy Joe Luckett as assistant chief and a list of volunteers including Bobby Vaughan Frank Merrill Dwath Pruitt Noah Pruitt Jr and Marvin Leck agreed to serve. A meeting of volunteer firemen is set for Friday at 6 PM to organize and inspect equipment.
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Billy Gene Thomas
Bronte
Thomas
A. E. Bell, Jr
Bell
General Telephone Co
Billy Joe Luckett
Sweetwater B Team Edges Bronte in Tight 19 12 Win
Sweetwater’s B team overcame a stubborn Bronte squad to post a 19 12 victory. Noel Scott scored on a second quarter keeper for Sweetwater while Bronte countered with long drives led by Robert Neeper and Glenn Reed. The Bronte defense held in the first period as Sweetwater broke through in the later quarters.
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Bronte Longhorns
Sweetwater
Bronte
Longhorns
Richland Springs
Mustang
Noel Scott
Jimmy Lee
Steading
Mustangs
Robert Neeper
Blackwell to Have Dedication of New Water System
On Monday night September 26 the Blackwell Lions Club sponsors the dedication of the lighting of the athletic field and the opening of Blackwell s newly installed water system. Eldon Mahon Colorado City District Attorney and Judge McCain Roby County Judge Fisher County are principal speakers. An auction sale of cakes and pies will follow. Public invited.
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Blackwell Lions Club
Blackwell
Eldon Mahon
Colorado City
Atorney
McCain
Roby
Fisher County
Warning to Speeders in City Streets
City officials issue a warning against speeding after multiple complaints. Street commissioner Joe George Wilkins says violators will be prosecuted for reckless driving on town streets.
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Joe George Wilkins
Bronte City Water Use Rises Through Summer Months
Water consumption in Bronte climbed with hot dry weather. June usage reached 4,256,000 gallons, July 6,071,000 gallons, and August 6,717,000 gallons as the season stayed hot and dry.
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Bronte
Shepard Family Visits Otis Smiths in Town
Mr and Mrs Harold Shepard and their children of Colorado City spent several days this week with Mrs Shepard's parents, the Otis Smiths, renewing family ties.
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Harold Shepard
Colorado City
Otis Smiths
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Bronte Motor Co
Byron
Charlie Boecking
Enterprise
Dearborn
Mich
General Sinking Fund
Waterworks Fund
Bill Thomas New
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