Winters Enterprise (Newspaper) - October 1, 1971, Winters, Texas A West Texas IT IN TEXAS OCTOBER 1, 1971 10c R. C. December 11, "Flea In Winters Friday and meeting was held in the Winters Community attended by 150 people from all over North Runnels The meeting was by the City Council of the board of trustees of Winters Independent School the Chamber of the Winters Housing North Runnels County Hospital and other boards and purpose of the meeting was to determine what the people of North wanted in the way of for the entire north part of the Following is one paragraph from the report of that suggestion forms were handed to those and they were asked to write down any suggestions for improving the Of those turning in suggestion 72 percent indicated they favored a a large majority of those indicated that such a project should have a higher priority rating than any other of the several projects that the board of directors of North Runnels Hos pital District began immediately a concentrated study of the possibilities of a now to replace the present outdated Several approaches to the proposition were and all members devoted much of their time to study and An architect was and building plans were readied and Then on to The board decided that a bond issue would be the most favorable and started Even after that decision was the people of the district into the and a petition signed by 206 residents was presented to the asking that a bond election be ' solid support in another form became A special representing about every facet of the was organized to take contributions to purchase equipment for the new This part of the project began to grow by leaps and and as of Monday of this well over had been pledged or this is only the according to members of the special action on the part of the people of North Runnels indicates that the project is receiving high It's the people need a so let's get on with final answer will be given October 19, the day of the bond of That will he the time we can take absolute to keep North Runnels going and to provide hospital facilities for our own We should begin now to make plans to go to the polls and support this Because if we we may find ourselves without a and eventually without doctors which would be the worst this area could ever are in the forecast for Winters and North Runnels County Friday and Saturday of this as the curtain raises on the big two-day sponsored by the Winters Chamber of Commerce and promoted by the Retail Trades Committee of the There'll be something for and everybody is invited to get in the Flea Market will be held downtown with every vacant store vacant parking available to be utilized as literally dozens of people bring their odds and miscellaneous furniture and household anything offer for sale or There is no limit to or number of and there will be no registration fee or other cost to those operating merchants also are getting in the planning to hold special sales in conjunction with the Merchants will be offering goods in these and groups wishing to take part in this Flea Market event may do so by setting up stands at any downtown It has been suggested that permission of property owners be of this Flea Market are expecting this event to be the largest in this part of the as many people already have expressed an interest in setting up Wet To No More Cotton few farmers who have been ready to start stripping cotton in the area are still being held back by the No cotton has been received by the Winters Warehouse since last when a total of 38 bales received was rains in North Runnels last week saturated the fields to the extent that even with it will be several days before strippers can be started in the fields ready for Play In Clyde Friday Winters with a record of 2-1 in pre-conference will open District play this traveling to Clyde for a bout with the undefeated District games begin at 7:30 p. Blizzards will be looking for a come-back after their 15-7 loss to the Anson Tigers last on a No injuries haunt the and they will go into district competition in fine Coach Chili Black again is a with most team members weighing in the of 200 according to scouts There are returnees on the Bulldog Gary a junior halfback and who led the Big Country scoring last and Clyde played two common Hamlin and Winters defeated Hamlin 21-16; Clyde defeated Hamlin 28-6. Winters Being Made To Mark Graves At Hunt of Bradshaw is spearheading a drive to put some kind of permanent marker on every grave in the Bradshaw Many the graves do not have tombstones or even Hunt wishing to help in placing a marker on a grave is asked to contact Wayne Rt. 2' Merkel 29-28; Clyde downed Merkel 14-7. Clyde's defeat of Roscoe Friday night was a as the Bulldogs took that game 35-0. will be no changes in starting lineup this the coach STARTERS Keith 153 Left Wayne 168 L. Lynn 162 David 141 R. Mike 155 R. Jimmy 172 Billy Ray 136 Steve 155 Lee 186 Jerry Mack 174 Fred de la 158 Jimmy Benson Mike Smith Bodie 235 RT: Keith Paschal Lynn Giles and Wayne Schwartz L. Larry 143 Right Jerry Mack Jackson Ricky Mathis Oscar Torres Billy Ray COTTON and Mrs. Earl J. Knight of St. and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Aldridge of have been visiting in the home of Mr. Knight's and Mrs. Aldridge's Mrs. O. M. Wins Committee Approval For Removal Of Excise Tax On columnist for The Abilene has been helping a reader in the search for a recipe or directions on how to make According to an old House published late in the 19th it is spelled with a and here is what it said in Mrs. Grover Cleveland's One on page 6) AM Awards Fete To Be HeM In Winters annual Runnels County 4-H Awards Banquet is scheduled for 7 p. m. 2, in the Winters Communi ty who have completed their projects for the year will be presented their the County Gold Star Girl and Boy also will be named 9t the Juanita home demonstration and Warren W. assistant coun ty agricultural are di ' recting banquet D. a closed meeting of the Ways and Means currently deliberating the President's economic tax Congressman Omar Burleson has been successful in gaining approval of his proposal to remove the 10% excise tax on pickup trucks of 7500 pounds gross weight or The Committee vote was 20 to 4 in favor of Burleson's with one Member not commented that the President's proposal recommended removal of the excise tax on Because of the wide use of pickup trucks for personal in areas such as the 17th of Texas which he represents in the the Congressman had to the Committee that it would be discriminatory not to include pickup trucks along with automobiles in the tax a part of the over-all tax scheduled to be formally reported out of the Committee on September 28, action will be by the House of Representatives and the Senate before final as well as a Conference Committee to work out Con gressman Burleson indicated his strong hope that provision will retained as future is The effective date would be September 23, 1971. Lose To Anson 15-7 On Rain-Soaked rain-soaked field plus a plague of Blizzard fumbles combined with the host Anson Tigers to hand the Winters team its first defeat of the season by a 15-7 score Friday Blizzards were unable to anything going in the first failing to make a first down during that the Tigers managed to drive down in field goal where Ernest Garcia kicked for the three Early in the second quarter Winters got a drive going with carries by Jerry Mack Lee Steve and a 42-yard pass from Tatom to tight end Keith The drive covered a total of 70 yards but fizzled on the Anson 10 yard where the ball went over bri During the second quarter Anson added six points on a pass and handoff which was one of the few times during the game that the Tigers slipped anything past the Blizzard displayed a new look with their passing game to start the second and in four plays they were on the scoreboard with a The gainers in this drive were a 35 yard pass from to split end Billy Ray Grant and the touchdown pass of 25 yards to Choate kicked for the one-point conversion and a 9-7 The Blizzards spent a great deal of the remainder of the third quarter down around the Anson goal line but could not move the ball in for another A field goal attempt was muffed before Choate could ever get his foot into defense remained stout and returned the ball again and again to the but they just didn't get it With one minute left the Anson quarterback found a hole up the middle and took it 41 yards for another Tiger touchdown and a final score of 15-7. play was exhibited by Oscar Torres intercepted two Tiger Fred de la Cruz recovered one Anson Mike Smith recovered two and Bodie who Were strone on defensive play Ricky Lynn Wayne Jimmy Keith and Larry Bond Election Scheduled October 19th LARGEST paperweight might be one for Sen. Charles latest office in the huge elephant presented to Mathias by a group of the Maryland Republican's bond to build a new hospital for North Runnels County Hospital has been called for October 19, by the board of directors of the Runnels County Hospital District is composed of County Precincts 2 and 3, as the precincts were situated Jan. 1, 1969, and not the recently realigned election boxes will be provided for voters in this bond Precinct 2 ballot box will be at the office of the Winters Chamber of with Howard Worthington presiding and Mrs. Truett Billups box for Precinct 3 will be at the Wingate with Mrs. M. B. Folsom presiding judge and Mrs. Lena voting will be conducted at the office of the North Runnels Hospital in Mrs. Loretta Pierce is clerk for absentee W. Boles Gets Medal In Specialist Four Rickey W. 26, son of Mr. and Monroe W. 403 Wood recently received the Army Commendation Medal near Da medal was awarded for meritorious Such service can be over an extended period of time or for outstanding achievement in a single In either the recipient must have demonstrated skills and dedication far the Boles received the while assigned as a member of Headquarters 3rd Battalion of the 23rd Infantry Division's 82nd specialist entered the Army in June 1970 and completed basic training at Ft. Board To Meet of directors of the Winters Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular meeting October 5, at 5:15 in the chamber board members are urged to attend to discuss projects for the rest of the Other members of the Chamber of Commerce also are M. D. Fund and cash contributions to the North Runnels Hospital Equipment Fund have now reached as of Monday of this Ted chairman of the special committee for the said had been received since last week's said 176 families and business firms have made contributions or signed but it is expected that many more will join their ranks within the next few is an indication that there is solid support for the proposed new North Runnels Meyer this support is expected to become more evident as pledges and contributions continue and pledges since last report To Speak At Calvary Baptist missionary to will be the speaker at the Calvary Baptist Church October 3, at 11 a. O. D. pastor of the has basket lunch will be served at the church following the public is Women's Committee To Work With C-C Toward Civic special women's civic improvement committee has been formed to work with the Winters Chamber of Commerce to work toward interest in improving and instilling pride in the appearance of the formed Tuesday has been divided into four smaller groups and each assigned a section of town in which to They will make a survey this listing improvements needed in all parts of the along with improvements which have already been and report to the Chamber of Commerce next Raymon Lloyd and Mrs. Woodrow Watts have been named co-chairmen of the women's They said the idea behind formation of the women's group was to seek other women who are Interested in the appearance of the and who will work for co-chairmen Carroll Tatom and Mrs. M. D. Mrs. Hal Mrs. Mrs. Raymond Mrs. D. E. George Mrs. Sam Rev. and Mrs. and Mrs. 0. and Mrs. 100.00 of Mr. and A. Dry 25.00 Jonah Eckert 10.00 Hans Gottschalk 50.00 Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Grant Sr. and Mr. and 100.00 and Mrs. 20.00 and Mrs. 25.00 and Mrs. 25.00 and Mrs. P. 500.00 and Mrs. 20.00 and Mrs. 25.00 and Mrs. C. 100.00 and Mrs. 25.00 P. Gas by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Loyd and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wheat 500.00 Emma Marks 100.00 R. Merrill 10.00 and Mrs. M. 50.00 and Mrs. O. 100.00 and Mrs. T. and Mrs. and Mrs. James and Mrs. J. of Ralph 100.00 A. T. Williams 50.00 THIS WEEK board approved plans for the new hospital in and has been investigating possible building When the announcement was made that the hospital board was planning to call a bond election to build a new a special committee was organized to raise money to purchase Response was according to Ted chairman of the and as of this already had been subscribed for the and much more is expected within the next few The bond issue would provide funds for the of and would require an additional levy of only 30 cents on each valuation of taxable property within the making the total rate 50 new hospital would contain a gross area of 14,800 square There would be 16 patient six of which would be built to accomodate two plus a intensive care hospital presently operated by the North Runnels District was formerly the Winters Municipal The building was constructed In the and operated by the City of Winters until Oct. 1, 1969. when it was transferred to the North Runnels Hospital District following an election in August 1969, forming the hospital district board said that a thorough study has been made of the needs of the and that the proposed hospital would be built to meet these and all specifications and requirements of State and Federal commissions and boards would be 50.00 During Homecoming 8 To Feature OM display calculated the memories of school students will be featured during the annual Homecoming activities October 8. collection of old school will be on display during the fellowship in the school cafeteria following now living in other localities expected to return for the homecoming Exes may register at the dinner will be served prior to the foot ball or following during the having interesting school or other articles which could be added to the in the are asked to contact Mr. James All Items will be labeled and will be to she who has ever attended Winters is urged to attend homecoming activities and take and to notify friends and relatives and invite them to Winters for this special homecoming Association officers Students From Winters Will Be In Macy's Parade In N. Hi Twirlers Won Awards In Cisco members of the Winters Junior High School twirling team won awards in the twirling contest held at Cisco Junior College September 18. Carroll and Sprayberry won a first place trophy for a duet - Sanders won place in sold the ensemble Donna Kathy Colburn and Holly Sanders won second Cisco Junior College students from Winters will be with the Cisco Junior College Band and Wrangler Belles Drill Team in the nation's most annual the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York according to Eris Public Relations Director and Band Director for Cisco from Winters be Judy daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Janet daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hallie McKnight and Troyce daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. Troy invitation to take part in the parade was accepted by Dr. Leland president of the and at the same time Dr. Willis announced of a campaign to help finance the trip for the Cisco band and drill team will join a very elite group of only approximately 15 bands from the entire nation in the said the Round-Up Moved To Oct. 4 would probably be the only organization featuring a dance and drill team ahd that the Belles will do a featured performance at Herald square adjacent to Macy's that will be seen by millions on national whole nation will be looking in on the parade on Thanksgiving and one of the featured things everyone will will be the Cisco Junior College Band and Wrangler This of course also represents a true opportunity of a lifetime for the boys and girls in our and it will be an experience of which they will be telling their children and grandchildren through the years as they view the parade on successive To say we're proud and happy would be a gross CJC Band has a record 68 members this and there are 42 coeds in the Wrangler The two groups will soon begin a oi preparing for the Mrs. Pat Owens is director of the of the West Texas Rehabilitation Center have delayed the annual Round-Up until October 4 due to heavy rains throughout the all of the high water in every direction from it is impossible to get the cattle to Abilene for the sale at this C. A. Morris of chairman of the originally scheduled for September 27, is the largest fund raising event of the Time for the auction has not been changed and activities will get underway at 1 p. October 4. does not effect either our horse sale or sheep and goat both set for later in the Morris for the Round-Up were donated from ranchers and stockmen from throughout the Abilene as well as Del and just to name a few always seems to be a problem as far as the sale is Morris we have to fight the the Students Will Have Opportunity at Winters High School who are planning to attend college will have five opportunities to take the ACT Text Battery during the 1971-72 academic first of five national testing dates on which the national assessment examination will be is Saturday Oct. 16. Students planning to take the five-part ACT battery on that date must have registered no later than September 27, according to Mrs. Lee high school Harrison also announced the complete national ACT schedule for the 1971-72 academic The schedule Is the corresponding registration periods in Oct. 16 24-Sept. 27); Dec. 11 4-Nov. 15); Feb. 26. 1972 29-Jan. 31); April 22 14-March 27); July 15 10-June 19). and applications are given to senior students through the WHS counselor's the fourth consecutive the cost for taking the ACT examination - questionnaire is despite increased services that are provided this year for the students and their high year approximately wie million persons in the U. S. and overseas took the five-part which is required or recommended for applicants at more than 1,900 two - year scholarship and athletic ACT which takes about 3 1-2 hours to includes a series of four tests designed to measure general ability to kinds of lectual tasks typically required of college Another part of the examination consists of questions about the academic and immediate for and career T. fornier resident of an employe of White Sands Range in New recently was among 12 other to receive performance for at the
