Bertram Bicentennial Opens with Downtown Gun Battle
The Bertram Bicentennial begins with a 9 a.m. downtown shootout by a group called the Beard Growers in front of the Golden Ladio Saloon, part of a day of flag presentation, parades, floats, rodeo events, and a Youth Show. Events move to the auditorium if rain, with a parade lineup at Bertram City Park and an 11 o'clock parade leading to the rodeo arena followed by a 1 p.m. Youth Show. Admission mostly free except Firemen’s BarBecue at noon, and many local floats and clubs participate.
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Bertram
Farmers State Bank
Telephone Company
Elemen
American Legion Hall
United States of America
Bertram Mayor Wyatt Tenders Resignation
Bertram Mayor Mark Wyatt tendered his resignation citing diminished health after serving since incorporation. The council postponed appointment until June 10 and Gaylon Brizendine served as mayor pro tem amid discussions on sewage disposal and treated effluent irrigation options.
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Mark Wyatt
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Gaylon Brizendine
Jail and Fines for Unpermitted Non Beard Growers
A note warns non-beard growers of penalties including fines up to 2.00 or jail time. It frames the rule as part of broader Bi centennial sports and fundraising efforts.
42 Club Delights Members and Guests in May Meeting
Mrs Golda Williams hosted the Bertram 42 Club at her home on Wednesday afternoon May 7. Viola White led guests and Mrs Williams led members in high scores. Tea lemon pie and coffee were served to shown members and guests. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Leo Williams on May 21.
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San Gabriel
EPA
Giles Huggins
Bertram
Golda Williams
Bertram 42
Viola White
Williams
Lila Wilson
Marie Galbraith
Effie Breazeale
Fionia Purcell
Leo Williams
Gladys Ruble
Vi Winkler
Lucy Reed
Susie Taylor
Vesta White
Adelle Cole
Fannie Taylor
Esther Knox
Ruby Barton
Iris Price
Lucille Smith
Red Sox Doubleheader Postponed by Rain
Sunday's Elisandro Curiel Community League action between the Bertram Red Sox and Killeen Blue Sox was postponed due to rain. No make-up date is set. the Red Sox travel to Belt on Sunday May 18 for a 1:00 p.m. doubleheader against the Fighting Tigers.
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Elisandro Curiel Community League
Bertram
Red Sox
Belt
Fighting Tigers
Pat Fender
Bertram Bicentennial Benefit Dance May 24
Due to popular demand a Bertram Bicentennial Benefit Dance will be held Saturday night May 24 beginning at 9 00 pm with local talent at the community venue.Local organizers urge community support for the fundraiser event.
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