Longhorns Entertain Rochester in Football Clash
The Bronze Longhorns host Rochester Steers ranked No 3 in AP and No 2 in Harris with undefeated 2–0–1 record. Kickoff 8:00 p m on local field as Roby shutout last week. Rochester large and fast, seeks win after recent tough results. Local fans urged to attend and support the Horns.
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Longhorns
Rochester Steers
Harris
Ruby Lions
Horns
Roby
Bronte
Eden
Robert Lee
Rocksprings
Irion County
Sterling City
Miles
Rising Star
Richland Springs
Goldthwaite
Santa Anna
Rochester
Sanderson
Garden City
Brady JV
Hawley
A V Andrews Dies at Junction
Funeral services held for A V Andrews 62 at Hodges Fife Chapel in Junction with burial in Junction Cemetery. He died Friday in Kimble Hospital. Born August 20 1914 in Oklahoma, he married Matta Hurley June 3 1937 in Junction. He was a cafe owner a former Bronte resident and Bronte School custodian. Survivors include his wife a son Edward and a daughter plus siblings and six grandchildren. Attending Bronte relatives listed.
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A. V. Andrews
Hodges-Fife
Junction
Burail
Kimble Hospital
Mr. Andrews
Oklahoma
Matta Leah Hurley
Bronte
Edward Andrews
Throckmorton
Mike Bobbit
Leander
Merl Andrews
Gladys Markwood
Coke County Water Supply Corporation Organizes in September
An organizational meeting for the Coke County Water Supply Corporation was held September 14. Bob Owens explained the legal setup and William E. Fox discussed Phase I along Hwy 158 near Lake Spence. Nine directors were elected for one to three year terms, and officers were chosen with Don Fields as president. Membership fees are $100 per tap and inquiries were invited.
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Coke County Water Supply Corporation
Bob Owens
William E. Fox
Hwy. 158
Robert Lee
Lake Spence
Floyd Harmon
Horace Scott
Don Fields
Martin Lee
Wayne McCabe
LeDrew Arrott
Royce Fancher
Johnny Service
J. W. B. Robertson
Corporation
Publisher in Hospital Ben Oglesby Admitted
Ben Oglesby was admitted to Shannon Hospital in San Angelo last Sunday night. Reports say he is improving and expects to be home soon.
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Ben Oglesby
Shannon
San Angelo
Ben
Bronte JR High Girls Sweep Miles In Volleyball
Bronte junior high girls volleyball opened with two wins over Miles. September 13 results were 15-2 in both games, then 15-3 9-15 15-8 in a two out of three match. Listed players include Jana Ragsdale Camille Badgett and Susane Parker among others.
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Bronte
Miles
Bronte Girls
Jana Ragsdale
Camille Badgett
Shiela Lee
Connie Bryan
Jan Frazee
Susane Parker
Marty Dunn
Lisa Lee
Tanya
Teresa Puentez
Genni Taylor
Pam Smith
Reyes Traps Coyote at Don Glenn Place
Manuel Reyes trapped a coyote on the Don Glenn place Wednesday of last week. Glenn and J Lee Ensor had lost 13 lambs to the predators before Reyes began trapping them.
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Manuel Reyes
Don Glenn
Glenn
J. Lee Ensor
Predators
Reyes
Large Crowds Attend Annual Coke County Fair
The Fifth Annual Coke County Fair at the Coke County Recreation and Show Center in Robert Lee drew about 1200 visitors over Friday to Sunday. Displays covered canned and baked foods, art, crafts, antiques, horticulture, and historical items with booths from Artex Hobby Products to White Auto of Bronte. Youth winners in foods, clothing, and crafts were named, including Melanie Epperson and Teresa Clawson, with Best of Show honors noted.
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Coke County
Robert Lee
Angelo Craft and Hobby Center
Katheryn Estes
San Angelo
White Auto of
Bronte
Francilla Flowers
F. C. Millican
J. H. Ruth
Home Demonstration Council
Fireman’s Auxiliary
Order of Eastern Star
T. K. Whiteside
Social Security
Lung Association
First United Methodist Churches of
West Coke Nursing Home
American Heart Association
Coke County Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
Melanie Epperson
Teresa Clawson
Roy Clawson
Cody
Weekend Revival at First Baptist Bronte
A weekend revival will be held at First Baptist Church Bronte on September 25 and 26 led by The Grand Company a dynamic group of five young adults who share Jesus Christ through gospel songs and Bible preaching The services start Saturday at 7 30 p m Sunday at 11 00 a m and 7 00 p m a nursery will be provided and the community is invited.
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First Baptist Church
Bronte
Grand Company
U Uique
America
Bronte Announces Weekend Rainfall in West Texas
Bronte and surrounding West Texas areas received good rains after a passing cool front. Most gauges show two inches or more, with a weekend lasting rainfall. Cool front left temperatures in the 50s at night and 70s to low 80s during the day.
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Bronte
West Texas
High School Volleyball Action Sees A Team Win lone match
The A team defeated Central 11-9 15-10 in San Angelo as B team split two with losses 9-15 15-8 10-15. B team also beat Miles 15-2 7-15 18-16. A team heads to Breckenridge then Albilene for Key City tourney with Friday 1 PM start.
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Central
San Angelo
Sherri Cooper
Leah Barbee
Shelene Tidwell
Shelley Cumbie
Cooper
Barbee
Susie Collins
Cumbie
Kim Glascock
Lindy Butler
Tanya Skelton
Lana Webb
Webb
Angela Sullivan
Skelton
Sharon Littlefield
Butler
Littlefield
Tanya Carper
Miles
Delina Frazee
Beckie Coalson
Carper
Frazee
Karla Ball
Coalson
Breckenridge
Key City
Albilene
Cental of
West Texas Utilities Moves into New Building
West Texas Utilities employees have moved their office from the north to the south side of Main Street. The new building, completed and accepted by the company, sits between Cactus Cafe and Margaret's Flowers in the former Sims Food Store space.
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Texas Utilities
Main Street
Cactus Cafe
Margaret’s Flowers
Sims Food Store
Predator Animal Survey Begins in Coke County
A four man Trouble Shooting Crew began survey work on Tuesday September 21 to map predatory animals and locate trouble spots in Coke County. The effort, approved by the Coke County Commissioners Court and the Coke County Trappers Assoc, runs two weeks or more with participation urged from county livestock operators.
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Coke County
Robert Lee
Encour
Nolan Pentecost
Royce Fancher
Frank Demere, Jr
James Arrott
Raymond Trimble
Eldorado
Rusty Burchfield
Coahoma
Charles Williams
Fort Worth
Dale Rebee
Garden City
Keith Carpenter
San Angelo
Coke County Commissioners Court
Pers Assoc. Board of Directors
Predatory Animal Control Service
Dale Reber
County Judge's Office
County Extension Ser
All Around Winners Named at Bronte Playdays
The Coke County Rodeo Association sponsored summer playdays in Bronte arena to honor top performers. Winners across five age groups include Lori Bloodworth, Darryl Jackson, Lisa Devoll, Janice Bloodworth, and Bob Shields with top honors in their divisions.
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Bronte
Coke County Rodeo Association
Lori Bloodworth
Kris York
Pete Ensor
Kerry Lee
Darryl Jackson
Roma Johnson
Troy Lee
Minnie Lamkin Services Held in Blackwell
Minnie Bell Lamkin 82 of Blackwell died at Bronte Nursing Home. Services were at First Baptist Church Blackwell with Rev. Minton and Rev. Corley officiating. Burial in Blackwell Cemetery. Born January 14 1894 in Indian Territory later Oklahoma. Survived by daughter Leola Alderman, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Blackwell
Minnie Bell Lamkin
Bronte
First Baptist Church
Clarence Minton
Snyder
K. Corley
Blackwell Cemetery
Newby Funeral Home
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Nolan County
Charlie W. Lamb
Leola Alderman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coke Water Group
JR. High
Coyote
Artex
First Baptist
W.T.U
Minnie Lamkin
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