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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1964
Page
7
A historical look at Winters growth from farming to oil to a growing industrial sector. The piece credits local entrepreneurs, new bank uniforms, and community unity for a diversified economy and cites cautionary notes about wildlife incidents in a late night yard encounter.
Winters High School invites six teams Ballinger Coleman Fredricksburg Stamford Sweetwater and Winters to a six-way track meet on Saturday April 4. The new cinder track north of the stadium will host preliminaries at 10 a.m. and finals at 2 p.m. Coach L G Wilson notes strong use of the facility and potential for broader events.
Regular election to name two trustees for the Winters Independent School District will be held Saturday April 4 in the Chamber of Commerce office. Incumbents Raymon Lloyd and Audra L Mitchell face re election while county patrons vote for one county board seat. Polls run 8 a m to 7 p m with election judge Travis Jordan and clerks Mrs Elzie Cox and Mrs Grover Davis. Eligibility requires six months residency and a paid poll tax receipt or age exemption.
Clifford Erwin, Winters High School math and physics teacher, was chosen by the National Science Foundation for a 1964 summer institute for high school science and math teachers at Texas Christian University. The six week program runs June 8 to July 17 and includes Advanced General Physics for High School Teachers with study in heat sound light electricity and modern and nuclear physics.
VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary started the new organization year with an Easter egg hunt at City Park for children of veterans. First prize went to Sandy Bates, second to Sherrie Collins, and third to Monty Guy. Max Lewis supervised arrangements.
Baylor University student Bob Shoemake of Baylor spends the Eastern holidays in Waco with his parents Rev and Mrs B T Shoemake.
Homer Hodge of Sparkle-Lite Inc shows sample sign letters shipped worldwide. Dry Manufacturing Co. air diffusers receive prime paint from Roland Sample and W. A. Hickman. Dale Whitecotton unveils a new shelving design for Pan American Industries. Alderman Cave Milling’s pelleting machine, operated by Albert Wurstinger, stands in a modern mill. Carl Turk and James Spill inspect machinery at Spill Machine Shop producing casts for pulleys and wheels.
The proclamation declares April 1 to 7, 1964 as Industrial Week in Winters Texas. Mayor Harvey D. Jones notes industrial growth has aided the community and invites citizens to view displays and recognize manufacturers oil livestock and agriculture. The declaration is dated March 25, 1964 with seal.
Local Cancer Society volunteers are asked to gather at City Hall on Monday April 6 at 4 00 p m to receive canvassing materials and training. Area captains include Mrs Gattis Neely Mrs Raymon Lloyd Mrs A B Spill and Mrs Olen McGregor Willis Jernigan Runnels County chairman will oversee the session. The house to house campaign is scheduled later in April with training to educate the public about cancer and support research efforts.
Leon Bahlman of San Angelo will speak at the East Side Church of Christ weekend meeting beginning Friday April 3 and running through Sunday April 5. Services start 7 30 p m Friday and Saturday with Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 00 p m. The devoted preacher is invited to all to hear him and worship with the congregation.
Winters High School dominates Division II at the San Angelo Relays Friday and Saturday scoring 35 points to Eldorado’s 27. Steve Grissom wins two hurdles events and helps the mile relay. Richard Shade throws 49 feet 3 1 2 inches to take shot put. Leroy Kettler wins pole vault. 18 high schools compete in Division II.
Johnny Mathis and Barbara Belitz named Boy and Girl of the Month for March by Winters High School Student Council. Belitz, FTA treasurer, active in Authors Anonymous Club and German Club, also volleyball and basketball player. Mathis, junior class president, two years on Student Council, former class treasurer, football and track team member.
Crews Cemetery to be worked on Saturday April 11. Mrs. M. L. Wood secretary of the association announces a short business session and election of new officers for the ensuing year. Volunteers urged to attend and help with cleanup.
Winters invites the public to view the Made in Winters displays at the Winters State Bank lobby Friday and Saturday for Texas Industrial Week. Tours of Dry Manufacturing Co Pan American Industries and Alderman Cave Milling & Grain Co run 9 45 am to 2 pm with guided plant tours. Prize drawings offer two $100 savings bonds, no attendance required.
The Madrigal Singers, a 12 member group from Hardin Simmons University School of Music, perform at Winters High School auditorium Friday morning April 3 starting 9 19 under Grace Kline Morrow. Sam Beam, HSU graduate and Ballinger First Baptist Church minister, assists. The ensemble performs a candlelit Elizabethan style table setting and will also sing at Ballinger and Lakeview after Winters.
Winters Young Farmers met at the agricultural building on Tuesday to hear County Agent C. T. Parker report on sorghum and cotton test plots and describe varieties used in the tests.
The Post Office Department invites bids dated March 30 1964 for adding air conditioning at the Winters post office. Contractors must supply labor and materials per plans and specifications drawing No dated 3 23 64. Work to be completed within 35 days after bid acceptance. Sealed bids due at Winters post office by 3 00 April 30 1964.
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