Bronte School Seeks Independent District Status
A petition to convert Bronte Consolidated Rural School to an independent district was presented to the Commissioners Court with 885 patron signatures from 896 surveyed, signaling near unanimous support. Supporters cite higher ratings, direct state funds, faster credits, and local control under trustees.
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Bronte
Bronte Independent School
Commissioners Court
Texas
County Haven
Bute
C. R. Caven
Blackwell Aggie boys receive awards for class projects
Blackwell Agricultural students earned certificates of merit from the Future Farmers of America for projects in pork and rig production, chick rearing, beef calf feeding, and community terrace construction. Leroy McKarlin John Taylor and Barney Jordan highlighted with notable results and profits.
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Blackwell Agricultural
Future Farmers of America
Leroy Mckarlin
John Taylor
Barney Jordan
Leroy
Ato
San Francisco Crickets Halting Traffic in 1889
Crickets blocked all traffic in San Francisco during 1889 as a bizarre disruption. Carrie Nation reportedly smashed saloon fixtures at address 3901 in a separate incident spotlighting reform activity.
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San Francisco
Carrie Nation
Hunter and Jimmie vie for Texas governor chair
A satirical Texas political sketch portrays a hunter named Hunter from Wichita with oil wealth seeking the governor's chair and promising to tax the rich to aid the poor. Jimmie Allred counters with facts on the blended tax concept, aiming to defeat Hunter. The piece centers on the August 25, 1984 election outcome.
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Hunter
Wichita Land
Jimmie
Bronte Leaguers Carry Program to San Angelo
Bronte Epworth League members took a program to Trinity Methodist Church in San Angelo Sunday evening. Guests included Leaguers from First Methodist of San Angelo. Social time featured punch and sandwiches.
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Bronte Epworth
Trinity Methodist Church
San Angelo
Bronte
First Methodist Church of
Coke County
West Texas
Church of Christ Holds Highly Fruitful Bronte Meeting
The annual two week meeting of the Church of Christ in Bronte ended Wednesday night with strong confessions and baptisms. Elder Frank L. Cox of Sweetwater preached and B T Smith of Abilene led the singing, leaving lasting memories of faithful service.
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Church of Christ
Frank L. Cox
Sweetwater
B. T. Smith
Abilene
Cox
Mr. Smith
Bronte
South to Speak Monday Night in Coleman Campaign Event
Hon. C. L. South of Coleman will address supporters from the balcony of The Enterprise building Monday at 8 30 p m in a run off primary for Congress from the new 71st district. The Bronte band opens with an open air concert prior to the speech inviting all to attend.
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C. L. South
Coleman
Congress
71St
Hon. South
Einterprise
Bronte
Burns to Speak in Bronte for Allred Gubernatorial Candidacy
Hon J D Burns of San Angelo will speak on Bronte streets Saturday afternoon in support of Governor candidate James V Allred. The attorney is described as interesting and eloquent and will deliver his remarks about 2 30 PM, urging listeners to “turn on the light.”
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J. D. Burns
San Angelo
Bronte
James V. Allred
Burns
Sunday School Class No 2 Leads With Secret Plan
The Methodist Sunday school features Class No 2 composed of six to eight year olds. They plan to reveal a secret to all classes and seek full attendance until then. Miss Annie Louise McCleskey teaches, with Miss Leona Riker in charge during her absence. The class may receive a Christmas pin for excellent work. Robert Knierim leads the growing Sunday school with Pastor Danson praising his leadership. Lamont Scott of Robert Lee visited Bronte Wednesday afternoon. Sam Cooper, Coleman Chamber of Commerce secretary, was in Bronte Monday with Mr and Mrs Robert Knierim. Mr Cooper recently died at age 22. the paper extends sympathy from friends in the Bronte Winters area. Mrs Louise Johnson visited Sweetwater on Tuesday.
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Methodist Sunday School
Annie Louise McCleskey
Miss McCleskey
Dallas
Leona Riker
Sam Cooper
Coleman Chamber of Commerce
Bronte
Robert Knierim
Cooper
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