Coke County Fair Caps Fourth Year Run at Robert Lee
About 1500 people attended the Coke County Fair in the Coke County Recreation and Show Center. Sponsors Mrs Fay C Roe and Sterling Lindsey called the event another big success. Exhibits included a 200 year old vase a 108 year old hat pin and a 150 year old Bible among other antiques. Coronation of the Belles and Beaus highlighted Saturday with winners from Bronte and Robert Lee schools and districts. A full list of winners will appear in next week’s paper.
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Coke County
Robert Lee
Fay C. Roe
Sterling Lindsey
Leola Scott
Marie Ferguson
C. R. Barnhill
Ruth Beal
Curtis Walker
W. S. Jones
Eddie Derrick
Bronte
Longhorns Travel to Menard Eyes Upset of Yellowjackets
The Longhorns, ranked No 1 in Big Country Class B, visit Menard Friday night to face the 11 th e Yellowjackets who have won three straight. Kickoff is 8 p m The game follows district action where Jayton beat Aspermont 21 0 and Bangs topped Sterling City 26 0 among others.
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Menard
Longhorns
Eden
Barly
Robert Lee
Yellowjackets
Jackets
Longhorn
Jayton
Aspermont
Bangs
Sterling City
Sands
New Home
Hawley
Loraine
Roby
Santa Apna
Garten
Merkel
Rour
Buena Vista
Forsan
Grand Falls
Bronte City Sales Tax Set to Start October 1
City voters approved a 1 percent Bronte sales tax in April. The total 5 percent levy, combining state 4 percent with the new city rate, will apply to most purchases. The First National Bank of Bronte will issue new tax schedules, and Mayor Caperton says the revenue may deter property tax hikes.
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Bronte
First National Bank of
R. T. Caperton
Bronte volleyball teams post clean sweep and strong week
Bronte A team suffers only one set loss all week to stand 3-1 while B team remains undefeated at 4-0 after sweeping Merino. A and B both won set scores 15 3 15 3 and 15 1 15 6 respectively. Junior high A district wins over Irion County 15 10 15 0 with B taking 15 5 15 4.
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Bronte
Central
Meriz
Irion County
Blackwell Rites For Mrs Barnes
Mrs. Maggie Clara Barnes 81 of Blackwell died at Simmons Memorial Hospital in Sweetwater after a long illness. Services held at Blackwell United Methodist Church with burial in Sweetwater Cemetery. Survived by two daughters four sons 13 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Preceded in death by three daughters and a son.
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Maggie Clara Barnes
Blackwell
Simmons Memorial Hospital
Sweetwater
Blackwell United Methodist Church
McCoy Funeral Home
Barnes
Mills County
Malory Barnes
Center City
L. G. Walton
Maxie Barney
San Antonio
J. B. Barnes
Bryan Barnes
M. L. Barnes
Roscoe
R. T. Barnes
DeLeon
Bronte Board Faces Space Needs for Title I Program
Bronte School Board and administration deliberate space and facilities to house Title I remedial reading and related services. A portable building, possibly 30 by 60 feet, is under consideration to free regular classrooms and accommodate funding of about $50,000 for Title I. If housing is not met, districts risk losing funds plus already allocated teacher aids and special education workers.
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Bronze School Board of Trustees
C. B. Barbee
Austin
Bronte School
Barbee
Bronte
Menard Rotarians to Serve Barbecue Before Game
Menard Rotary Club members will serve barbecue suppers before the Brone and Menard game inviting Bronte fans to attend. Serving runs 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Scout Hut about three blocks from Yellowjacket Stadium. Cost is 2.00 for adults and 1.50 for students.
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Menards Rotary Club
Menard
Bronte
Mary
Yellowjacket
Wilkins Retires After 34 Years From Soil Service
L. L. Wilkins of Bronte retires after 34 years with the Soil Conservation Service including 27 years with the Coke County Soil and Water Conservation District. He was honored at two retirement parties, receiving a Cross pen set and cash, then a gold watch and plaque at a second gathering in San Angelo. He began with SCS in 1941 at Rising Star, later moving to Big Stone and finally Bronte. He and wife Lola Belle are Brown County natives.
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L. L. Wikins
Bronte
The
Soil Conservation Service
Coke County Soil and Water Conservation District
Wilkins
SCS
Area 19
Rio Concho Manor
San Angelo
Rising Star
Ywhile
Big So
Lola Belle
Brown County
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Fair Visitors
Rhoda Smith
Teddy Pitcock
L. C. Clark
Pic
Ture
Wilson Bryan
Don Bowen
Coke County Fair
Quint Anthony
Amy Percifull
Ted Walker
Renea Flanagan
Ernest Burns
Rosa Sanchez
Robert Lee High School
Jay Harper
Susane Parker
Bronte Elementary School
Butch Carper
Barbara Dyess
Bronte Junior High
Kyle Lee
Denise McClure
Bronte High School
Harris
Prin
James L. Golson
FFA
Bronte High
Menard Rotarians
L. L. Wilkins
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