Local president attends Lions meet at Brownwood
Brownwood hosts Lions district convention with International President Harry A. Newman speaking on service to the blind and orphans. About 800 Lions attend sessions at the First Methodist Church with events including a barbecue at Howard Payne College and a coronation at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Holcomb
McKinney
Lions Organization
W. L. Duggar
Waco Lions Club
E. P. Cravens
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
San Angelo
Galveston
First Methodist Church
Grancheon
Lions Clubs
Ennis
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall
I O O F 121 to Celebrate 106th Anniversary
Winters lodge I O O F No 121 will celebrate the 106th anniversary of the order at the First Baptist church at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev H H Stephens will lead the program. Odd Fellows meet at the hall and march in a body to the church. All members and the public are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters Lodge I. O. O. F. No
Order
First Baptist Church
H. H. Stephens
Mrs. C. J. Bush Guest of Fort Worth Hostess
Mrs. C. J. Bush of Fort Worth visited Mrs. Joe Vancil’s home last week and was hosted as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Bush of
Fort Worth
Joe Vancil
Methodists Hold Revival Led by Rev Alonzo Monk
The Winters church reports a revival that began April 12 led by Rev. Alonzo Monk of Mineral Wells. The congregation speaks of spiritual awakening with several Sunday school students confessing faith, ongoing prayers, and plans to continue services through Sunday with morning and evening preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Monk
Mineral Wells
Rain Deluge Boosts Winters Farms With Fresh Sowing Start
Early Thursday a four hour rain drenched the Winters area marking the best measurable rain in years. Ground was in good condition with cotton and maize recently planted already showing. By 10 30 a m the Weather gauge reported 1 23 inches of rain and rainfall totals from West Texas telephone Co locations followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Telephone Co
City Chamber Directors Meet Over Injunction and Ordinance
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday to discuss procedures after a court decision sustaining an injunction against a city ordinance protecting streets and alleys from commercialization. The action risks railroad motor service and municipal plans. Mayor Roberts Judge Thornton and others attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Roberts
Thornton
W. O. Shackelford
Hill
Local Man Honored by Texas Seed Crushers
H. W. Gynn, manager of the Winters Oil Mill, is named chairman of the rules committee of the Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association. He will also be placed on the program at the Galveston state convention June 8 to respond to the address of welcome, as noted in a Galveston letter from President H. E. Wilson dated April 14, 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Gynn
Winters
Texas Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
Lynn
Galveston
Wharton
Texas
H. W. Lynn
Mr. Lynn
H. E. Wilson
Winters Schools Win District Literary Meet at San Angelo
Winters students dominate the district literary meet in San Angelo with first place wins in girls and boys debating and junior declamation. Glee Ingram, Leon Campbell, Auburn Neely, Benton Neely, and Maurine Speer lead Winters to a large point total as they prepare to face a bi district before going to Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
San Angelo
Winters
Glee Ingram
Leon Campbell
Auburn Neely
Benton Neely
Maurine Speer
Midland
A. H. Smith
Myrtle Barber
Winters School
Angelo
Winters High Beats Bradshaw 8 4 in Seven Innings
Edwards and Robertson combined for 16 strikeouts in seven innings for Winters High while Bradshaw managed three hits but scored four runs in the sixth. Young relieved after Mc Coughan injured a finger as catcher. Robertson pitched 1 1 3 innings allowing no hits or runs. Bradshaw shows fielding strength but lacks pitching depth.
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Edwards
Robertson
Bradshaw
Bradshaw Boys
Young
McCoughan
Four Winters Boys To Represent Winters At Austin Meet
The Winters relay team Fields Knight Lowe and Neely A won the district meet at San Angelo with the fastest time and led Winters to 12 points in field and track events. Auburn Neely won the mile and Knight placed third in the shot put as Winters placed fourth in the district. Fields was ruled ineligible for most events, but the four will represent Winters at the state meet in Austin May 7 8 and 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
San Angélo
Fields
Knight
Lowe
Neely
Mertzon
Miles
San Angelo
Auburn Neely
Austin
Will Attend Photographers Convention in Dallas
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Jordan will leave Sunday for Dallas to attend the Southwestern Professional Photographers association gathering next week. They expect to be absent the entire week, and Mr. Jordan will post himself on the latest methods for his business. An attendant will operate the studio in his absence to assist patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Jordan
Dallas
Southwestern Professional Photographers’association
Wingate Music Class Practice List
The report lists Loreece Blackwell Faye Ellis Bonnie Bryan and Guyrene Mott as students who have practiced one hour daily.
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Wingate
Loreece Blackwell
Faye Ellis
Bonnie Bryan
Guyrene Mott
Band Concert Postponed to Tuesday at Tinkle Park
Revival at the Methodist church causes the band concert at Tinkle park to move from tonight to next Tuesday evening. The band rehearses for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Mineral Wells next month and promises quality music. Also noted are visits by J B Shackelford of the Abilene and Southern railway and Dr LR Middleton of Abilene. News from Mrs J T Stevenson reports her daughter Mrs H H Lewis recovering in California and nearing transfer home from the sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runnels County
Commissioners Court
E. A. Shepperd
Mineral Wells
Watts
Tinkle Park
Methodist Church
West
J. T. Stevenson
H. H. Lewis
Los Angeles
Calif
Lewis
Evant Man Visiting City With Uncle Sid Kaskey
Elbert Bilton of Evant visits the city this week to spend time with his uncle Sid Kaskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Bilton
Evant
Sid Caskey
House Destroyed by Fire in Sam Kirby Residence
Wednesday evening about 8 30 a fire alarm from the southeast part of town reported a fire at Sam Kirby’s unoccupied house. The wind was strong but the blaze was confined to that isolated building and the loss is said to be partly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Kirby
Hodge Couple Leaves for Ginde Visit
Mr and Mrs J H Hodge depart for Ginde Monday for a visit with Mrs Hodge. The fragment notes travel and the couple's planned stay, with unclear surrounding details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hodge
Ginde
Winters Man Bert Low Named To Simmons College Board
Bert Low, cashier of the First National Bank in Winters, was officially notified last week of his election to the board of trustees of Simmons College in Abilene. The notice emphasizes selecting men with religion influence and the ability to assist financially and mobilize contributions. The Winters community can take pride in this honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
Simmons College
Bert Low
First National Bank
Abilene
Mr. Low
Maddox Recognized for Securing Winters Golf Links
Dr. R. C. Maddox recently moved from Abilene and played a leading role in securing the Winters golf links north of town. He contributed funds and dedicated extensive time, earning thanks from the Winters Golf Club and its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddox
Winters Golf Links
R. C. Maddox
Abilene
Hoover Re-enters Business On Main St
Light Hoover, formerly with Davis-Patrick Motor, bought the Geo Speer up-town filling station on Main Street opposite the post office. He retains the Buick agency and will sell cars and auto goods, with a mechanic on site. Speer continues Oakland sales and Day and Night Service opposite the Tourist hotel on West Dale street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Hoover
Davis-Patrick Motor Company
Geo. Speer
Main Street
Davis-Patrick
Hoover
Buick Automobile Agency
Speer
Oakland
West Dale Street
Abilene Seeks 1926 West Texas Chamber Convention
Winters Texas pledges full cooperation to Abilene in securing the 1926 West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. The note cites Abilene’s interest and Winter’s readiness to assist, mentioning board members John Q. McAdams and Brown of Nance-Brown Motor Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Winters
John Q. McAdams
Brown
Nance-Brown Motor Company
Winters Chamber of Commerce
Abilene Chamber of Commerce
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LIONS
Wingate Hadi
Ballinger Elas
Norton Med
Abilene ” Tees Beer
C. of C
Texas Seed Crushers
Auburn
Benton
Eden
Leon
Glee
Odessa
Miss Barber
Winters Debating
Bethel
Midand
Ballinger
Deliv Ecy
State Department
Comanche
Maurine
America
Supt. Smith
Childers
Winters High
Stras
Brown Ee
Poor
Perea
Fox
Cena Ereerers
Roberts Peete Eens
J. Middleton
McCasland
T. Middleton
Sne Deere Reese Nee
Bradshaw der
Bradshaw der Eeebreratoeseeate
Aataig Ich
Cramer
Abilene Eagles
Photographers’ Convention
J. B. Shackelford
The
Abilene and Southern Railway
Middleton
Ball Park
South Main
R H E Alagood
Moore
L. Barman
Ss White
D. Curry
B. Curry
Q Rosser
Oy Winters
B. Hensley
Mc. Wells
D. Ratcliff
D. McCasland
D. Roland
B. Scroggins
S. Scroggins
S. Scroggins, P
D. Schapman
Vardon
Scroggins
Hensley
White
L. Bauman
McCaughan
Main ST
W. T.C
Mr. Anderson
Blease Motor
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