Rains Boost Rangelands Across County Alarming Pasture Outlook
Rainfall readings ranged from one half to two inches across various areas with Hayrick and northeast Tennyson reporting 1.5 inches or more while Friendship Edith and Blackwell saw under an inch. Mixed reactions emerged as pasture and stock water conditions improve for some yet cotton defoliation and dry spells concern others. Stock tanks run low and pastures are in poor condition ahead of the dormant period.
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Hayrick
Tennyson
Friendship
Edith
Blackwell
Divide
Silver
Panther Gap
Robert Lee and
Bronte
Methodists Plan Kickoff Dinner for Stewardship Drive
Rev. Carroll Thompson of First Methodist Church in Bal linger will speak at the kickoff dinner Monday night October 3 at 7 p.m. The event launches a week-long stewardship campaign ending Sunday October 9, followed by a revival led by Rev. John Carr of Midkiff. The drive focuses on time, service and gifts with multiple committees under the Farrow plan.
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Carroll Thompson
First Methodist Church
Ballinger
John Carr
Midkiff
Farrow
Doctor Muckleroy to Leave Bronte for New Post
Dr. Robert N. Muckleroy announced plans to depart Bronte soon with his family. They moved from Dallas in July and have four children. He will visit two possible locations this weekend before choosing. He has practiced with Dr. John R. Harris at Bronte Hospital during his tenure.
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Robert N. Muckleroy
Bronte
Dallas
Muckleroys
John R. Harris
Bronte Hospital
Teachers Meet At Silver In Silver October Meeting
Local teachers will attend the first meeting of the year of the Texas State Teachers Association Coke County Chapter at Silver next Monday October 3. Guy Wheeler superintendent at Silver is president and C B Barbee Bronte is 1st vice president. Barbee attended a Winters workshop Saturday and will serve as District 11 delegate to the State Convention in Corpus Christi October 20 22.
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Texas State Teachers Association
Coke County
Silver
Guy Wheeler
C. B. Barbee
Bronte
Barbee
Winters
Corpus Christi
165 Deposits Up For Sewer Users
City secretary reports 165 residents have deposited to sign up for sewer service under a new sale deal with a private firm. With 240 required to trigger the contract, 75 more deposits remain. Bids for building the sewer system are due October 18 at 1 30 p m. Construction expected 90 to 120 days after award. Local residents urged to sign up, loans available through First National Bank in Bronte at 25 dollars repayable 2 dollars monthly plus a 1 dollar loan fee.
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Jack Brown
First National Bank
Bronte
Delegates Sought for Texas Cancer Society District Four Meet
Coke County delegates are requested for the annual Texas Cancer Society District Four meeting next Tuesday Oct 4 in Sonora. Those able to attend should contact Mr. and Mrs. J B Mackey.
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Coke County
Texas Cancer Society
Sonora
J. B. Mackey
Bronte to Play Jim Ned Leaders in District 7-B
Bronte Longhorns travel to Tuscola to face Jim Ned in a key District 7-B clash. Jim Ned leads 7-B with one defeat. Bronte aims for a rough road victory at the Indians. Coach Bob Howard reports full strength barring injuries and notes Jim Ned is the strongest foe Bronte has faced this season.
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Bronte
Jim Ned
Bronte Longhorns
Tuscola
Bob Howard
Longhorns
Howard
Indians
Ozona Lions
Hermleigh
Roby
Trent
Melvin
Robert Lee
Abilene Reporter
Baird
Loraine
Wylie
Roscoe
Sands
Bronte Motor Co Showcases New Fords Today
Bronte Motor Co owner Charlie Boecking announces three 1961 Fords on display Thursday in local showrooms. Models include a Galaxie, a Fairlane, and a Falcon as he invites the community to inspect the new styling, dimensions, and 30 000 mile lubrication system. Ford officials tout the fresh appearance and engineering advances.
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Bronte Motor Co
Charlie Boecking
Ford
James O. Wright
Ford Motor Company
Ford Division
Mr. Wright
Rome
Italy
Centro Per l'Alta Moda Italiana
Wright
Funeral Held Here Sunday for Mrs Bill Terry
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 1:00 p m for Mrs Louise Terry of Cisco from the First Methodist church with graveside rites at 4:30 p m in Cisco. She died Friday morning in San Antonio after surgery the prior Tuesday at age 41. She was married to William E Terry in Cisco in 1945 and is survived by her husband two sons Mike and Steve and her mother Mae White of Cisco.
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Bill
Louise) Terry
First Methodist Church
Cisco
Bob Grimes
Sherman Irving
Seguin
Terry
Clift Funeral Home
James Wells Horace Grigg
Bob Cavin
J. W Spurlock
A. Z. Pittman
Jake Scott
Mike
Steve
Mae White
Bronte Routs Santa Anna 42 6 In Non District Clash
Bronte surged in the second half to overpower Santa Anna Mountaineers 42 to 6. The Longhorns held Santa Anna scoreless through three quarters, then added two late touchdowns as Arrott and Robinson starred on offense and defense.
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Bronte
Santa Anna Mountaineers
Mountaineers
Longhorns
Santa Anna
Arrott
Kenneth Shaver
Larry Robinson
Mike Luttrell
Don Andrews
Robinson
Arrott Quick
Andrews
Luttrell
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Methodists
Dr. Muckleroy
Bill Terry
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