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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1973
Page
5
The essay argues meat price debates blame farmers and stockmen, noting their risks and debts while others profit. It contends farmers face systemic pressures, restocking costs, and long hours, with blame often misdirected and tied to broader American values. The piece also touches on changes to sacred texts over time.
Members of the Blizzard Band Boosters will hold an election meeting next Tuesday April 10 at 7 30 p m in the band hall All members are urged to attend Mrs Willis Davis is president of the Boosters
The forecast calls for a high of 85 degrees on Monday April 3 1972 with warm conditions across the region. A dry spell is likely and evening temperatures should remain mild.
The Hospital Equipment Fund total climbed to 69 315.16 with 1966.16 added since the last report. Ted Meyer, chair, notes most funds are in CDs with 825.00 as latest interest. Winters Home Demonstration Club contributions and memorials total 953.66 plus various small gifts, bringing the fund to 69 315.16.
Winters Junior High School will send 97 musicians to perform in concert and sightreading contests at the Cisco Junior College Music Festival with about 3500 junior high students from area schools. 75 players vie in solo and ensemble events. 35 Class AA bands participate. trophies awarded for Division 1 sightreading and concert results and sweepstakes.
The City of Winters joins the Texas Municipal Retirement System to fund a retirement plan for all workers. The city and employees each contribute five percent of salary, totaling 10 percent. Eligibility includes a 90 day wait for new hires and 15 years to retire at 65, with prorated benefits for shorter service. After one year, leaving employees receive their contributions plus interest. city contributions stay in the fund. Mayor Wade White calls the plan attractive for long time staff and as a savings plan even for shorter tenures.
A week long gospel meeting series will be held at East Side Church of Christ at North Cryer and Novice Road from April 8 to April 15. Evangelists are students from West Angelo School of Evangelism in San Angelo with a different speaker each service. Weekday services start 7 30 p m Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 6 p m. Speakers include Kenneth Green Tim Donahue Dennis McIntyre and others with Bob Creek Mike Cross among Sunday speakers. The public is invited to attend.
The Shady Grove Ramblers of Dallas will perform a seven member bluegrass concert Saturday April 7 at 7 p m in the Winters High School auditorium. Sponsored by VICA DECA clubs advance tickets 1 25 and at the door 1 50 proceeds fund an employer employee banquet and the department coordinator is Robert Stathem. The group records on Grove Records and recent release is Tree Pickin.
The HSU Singing Men directed by Tom Pack will give a free concert at Winters First Baptist Church on April 11 at 7 30 pm. The group formed in 1971 has toured nationally and recorded a new album Tom Pack and the Hardin-Simmons University Singing Men available at the university bookstore.
The American Cancer Society launches its 1973 North Runnels Crusade led by chairwoman Mrs. Homer Hodge. Volunteers will canvass homes and businesses to urge annual health checkups and cancer screenings while distributing 45 million leaflets to promote early diagnosis and treatment.
Young people from the Calvary Baptist Church of Abilene will present the musical Good News at the Drasco Baptist Church on Sunday April 8 at 5 p m A fellowship will follow the concert program.
Runnels County 4-H Clubs will hold their County Eliminations at the courthouse on Monday April 9 beginning at 7 p.m. Local youths compete in projects and judging to qualify for county level awards and scholarships.
Five local elections are scheduled for Winters and Wingate on Saturday April 7. The Winters city contest features five candidates for two city council seats while other races have no opposition or no official candidates. Winters and Wingate school board elections run with the hospital district board vote using shared judges and clerks. Only voters in Runnels County Precinct No 2 may vote in the school election.
The Winters Amateur baseball team plans a 24 game schedule in the National Baseball Organization. Games are set against teams in Winters Carlsbad Ballinger Robert Lee and Miles with all home games at the Winters Little League field. First game is Sunday April 8 at 1 pm in Robert Lee.
The Rev. Earl Pendergrass of Abilene, formerly of Winters, will preach at a three day revival at the Assembly of God Church. The revival opens with Sunday evening service at 7 p.m. and runs through next Wednesday with daily services at 7 p.m., as announced by Pastor Charles Steinberg.
The North Runnels Unit of the American Cancer Society held a Cancer Crusade kick-off tea at Winters City Hall for 33 volunteers. Mrs. Earl Roach narrated, urging outreach to all area residents to educate on cancer symptoms, checks, and early curable treatment. Residents not contacted can reach Emma Marks at the Winters Chamber of Commerce. memorials and gifts are welcome.
Winters voters prepare for a mayoral contest with Homer Hodge running and incumbent Wade White not seeking re election. For alderman, one current council member Woodrow Watts seeks another term while Mrs. W H Lockhart Lloyd Gilbert Salvador Esquivel and Monroe Dodd compete for two seats. Election set at the fire station.
In the Winters Independent School District election, candidates run unopposed. Billy Joe Colburn seeks re election to Place 6 and J. P. Dry aims to return to Place 7. Trustees have held specific places in recent years.
Three incumbents seek another term on the North Runnels County Hospital District board with no opposition. On the ballot are John W. Norman E F Albro and George R Hill. Election will be held at the Winters Chamber of Commerce and Wingate School alongside district elections.
Wingate voters will elect school trustees without names printed on the ballot as write ins determine the results. Incumbents Lavern O'Dell and Ronnie Poehls complete terms. Election judges and clerks also oversee the Wingate portion of the North Runnels Hospital District vote at Wingate School.
Winters City Council approved up to 30000 for a street rehabilitation program. The plan includes new paving around the Winters Housing Authority project and seal coating on many existing paved streets. Some streets will be reworked due to condition, others only seal coated to extend life. Contractor Henry Neuman of Brownwood will oversee paving with work starting within two weeks.
C T Parker Jr of Runnels County Extension Agent warns that mosquitoes will bring VEE this spring and urges vaccination for all equines including foals under six months for longer immunity. He notes no 1972 Texas cases but cites 1971 outbreaks and recommends vaccinating traveling horses and contacting veterinarians now.
Rep. Lynn Nabers and more than thirty lawmakers urge Texas to avoid permanent programs funded by federal revenue sharing. The House Concurrent Resolution notes anticipated federal funds drop from 316.2 million to 148 million over successive two year periods and urges using such money only for non recurring items to prevent permanent budget dependence.
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