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Winters Enterprise

Location

Winters, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1936

Page

5

Civil suits filed in 119th District Court

Ballinger April 21. The spring term opens Monday before Judge O L Pardah with about 37 new civil suits and ~30 carried over from last term. Cases include divorces, note actions, land and injunction suits, foreclosures, trespass to title, and other civil matters. Named parties include Winters State Bank, J E Johnson, Mabel Davis, O B Davis, Mrs T E Bethune, City of Winters, Eva Barnhill, Sallie Odom, Paul E Baker, Oriene Adams, H E Barnhill, Lee Ponton, Dora Houser, L E Lacy, Ernestine Lacy, First Trust Joint Stock Bank of Chicago, RR Stolley, Security State Bank, Roy Smith, Jessie Mae Brown, Jack McWright, O D Dillingham, Zimmie Holland, A Holland, Lasater, H I Patterson, E P Talbot, R H Ward, Lone Star State Life Insurance, Rex Z Howard, Lula Noyes, Heinrich Wangemann, Alice Littlefield, Sam Jackson, Addie Jackson, James Washington, Annie Washington, Harris Davenport, J L Seals, Nina Coleman, Katy Alexander, Dudley Forrest, Wm Cameron & Co, C F McDonald, James H Burnette, Hage Estelle Burnette, McCasland, Adolph Insurance, Harry Viola Robinson, Charlie Robinson, Blanks, Louis Hennett, J F Childress, Taft et ux, W A Taylor, Feb McWilliams, B L Agnew, Blankenship.

Ballinger O. L. Pardah Winters State Bank J.E. Johnson Mabel Davis O. B. Davis T. E. Bethune City of ‘Winters Eva Barnhill E. Barnhill Sallie Odom Paul E. Baker Oriene Adams Herbert Frank Adams Lee Arthur Ponton Dora Houser L. E. Lacy Ernestine Lacy First Trust Joint Stock R.H. Ward Lone Star ‘State Life Insurance Co Rex Z. Howard Lula Noyes Heinrich Wangemann Alice ‘Littlefield Jack Littlefield Sam Jackson Addie ‘Jackson James Washington Annie ‘Washington Harris Davenport J. L. Seals Nina Coleman Clarence Coleman Katy Alexander James ‘Alexander Dudley Forrest Wm. Cameron & Co, Inc C. F. McDonald James H. Burnette Hage Estelle Burnette E. McCasland

Winters Enterprise Announces Moody Candidacy for County Clerk

County Clerk candidate Moody authorized by Winters Enterprise to run in the Democratic nomination process for Ness County. Moody states he submits his candidacy to the people to fill the office efficiently and with fullest ability.

iEimest.Moody Winters Enterprise Runeet

Speech and piano recital date set for May fifth

Mrs L T Smith will present Mae Dean Collins Myra Nell Hamer Mandy Lee Smith and Jean Barlow in a piano recital at the high school auditorium on May 5. The seniors are advanced piano students who have prepared a varied program. A final recital by Mrs Smith is scheduled for May 8 at the same venue with Selma Chapman presenting a speech recital on contemporary Texas poets.

Winters High San Antonio Brady Fredericksburg The Alamo Buckhorn Saloon Mary Elaine C. S. Jackson Carl Henslee R. D. Collins L. T. Smith Nellie Jane Cox Mozelle Barnhill Opal Martin Theodora Schmoldt Mae Dean Collins Jackson, Jr Lennis Phipps Holyce Weldon Virginia Street Elmo An Selma Chapman J. Morey. Millerman Texas Jan Isabelle “Fortune Lexie Dean Robertson Margaret Bell Houston Grace Noll Crowell

Surrender of Santa Anna at San Jacinto

Historical note describes Santa Anna being captured and brought before General Sam Houston after the San Jacinto battle. The item references a painting reproduction displayed in a state collection.

Santa Anna San Jacinto General Houston

Pneumonia Fatal to J. Carter-Downing near Winters

J Carter-Downing 32 prominent Drasco farmer died at his home near Winters after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Drasco Baptist church with Rev W I Taylor and Rev W T Hamer. Interment in Main Street Cemetery. Survived by wife Pearl and three children Billie Wayne Jesse Lee Nelda, his father J L Downing, a brother and two sisters. Pallbearers were cousins.

J. Carter - Downing Drasco Drasco Baptist Church W. I. Taylor Abilene W.T. Hamer Winters Baptist Church Main Street Mr. Downing Hunt County Texas Pearl Ryles J. L. Downing R. C. Downing Ponca City Oklahoma Sadie Lee Stephens Shawnee Vernie Downing Ballinger Travis Downing Arlie Downing Leon Elvin Milford Loyce Bridwell Floy Renan Bud Dryden

Reid Selected Manager for New Co op Gin Directors

The newly formed Cooperative Gin appointed H. K. Reid as manager after a Wednesday evening meeting. Reid has operated in the Winters gin business for several years and is well known in the district. He will work with the directors to organize the cooperative for farming stockholders in the area.

Reid H. K. Reid Twell Swith Hee Co- Wi Pe

Rider Completes 2350 Mile Horseback Journey to Winters

David Mitchell, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Long, finished a 2350 mile ride from New York to Winters last Friday at 5 p m. He rode one horse bareback and led the other, with a 20 year old mare and a colt not yet broken. He recounts tense episodes in Tennessee where he was threatened by would be robbers but escaped unharmed. He notes the hardship of crossing icy streams on horseback and says some parts of the journey were not funny.

David Mitchell Chas. Long New York Winters Mitchell Tennessee

Winters Country Club hosts month long golf tourney

The Winters Country Club spring golf tournament begins and runs through May with scheduled rounds and deadlines. First round by May 9, second by May 16, third by May 23, and finals by May 30. Four flights list first round matchups among club members.

R. A. Cramer R .M. Ashburn Fred Bedford Geo. R. Hill R. C. Maddox Frank Johnson E. D. Stringer Robert Burton C. S. Jackson, Jr E. Caskey Carl Henslee C. L. Cooke I. N. Wilkinson Roy Mack Ted Smith H. O. Jones J. S. Bourn Lyle Deffebach C. 8. Jackson, Sr A. J. Smith

Lions Luncheon Held By Winters Lions Club

The Winters Lions Club held its weekly luncheon last Tuesday at noon with Roy in charge of the program. A toast and reading were given by Chas. Lo iw.

Lions Club Royals

Death Claims Mrs. Harley Hobbs at Family Home

Mrs. Harley Hobbs aged 22 died Thursday evening April 16 at the family home east of Winters after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Friday at the First Baptist church with interment in Main Street Cemetery. She was born October 2, 1913 in Goliad County and married Harley Hobbs December 25, 1928, leaving a daughter Frances Norvene aged five. Surviving are her husband, daughter, her parents Mr. and Mrs. J W Parr, a sister Mrs George Oaken, and numerous relatives. Pallbearers and flower attendants are listed.

Harley Hobbs Winters First Baptist Church W. T. Hamer Main Street Willie B. Parr Goliad County Texas J. W. Parr Frances Norvene Hobbs Harmony Baptist Church Francis Norvene George Oaken Jim Bernice Gardner Ted Williams Carl Henslee John Oaken R B. Osbourne Roy .Pumphrey Barnhill H. E. White Alma Oaken Marjorie Barnhill

Mrs Noel Reid Wins Misspelled Words Contest

In last week's mis spelled words contest Mrs Noel Reid won the $2.00 cash prize for the first correct list of misspelled words. Her paper was the sixth turned in. the early entries included Ancorrest etc. Papers are not graded until date. Saturday afternoon schedules the final check of lists.

Noel Reid

Farm program gains additions for Runnels County farmers

J A Barton county agent along with cotton assistant Thomas B Hill and County Soil Conservation Committee chair John T Curry reported at a Brownwood district meeting on new farm program additions. They cited soil building practices, interplanting, terracing payments, and crops for continued soil conservation, with signup next week and J Walter Hammons named state advisory committeeman for District No 7.

J. A. Barton Thomas B. Hill John T. Curry County Soil Conservation Committee Brownwood Mr. Barton Runnels Sudan J. Walter Hammons Abilene Texas

Schwartz Enters Race for Commissioner Precinct 2

Chas W Schwartz places his name in The Enterprise announcement column as a candidate for Commissioner Precinct 2 subject to July Democratic primary. He plans active campaigning and will seek to meet every voter, requesting consideration if a personal meeting isn’t possible. Schwartz previously ran for commissioner in 1980.

Chas. W. Schwartz The Enterprise Schwartz

Sign-Up Campaign to Start in County on Wednesday

County Agent Barton announced a national soil conservation program sign up for Winters area farmers next week with office closure during campaign. Dates span April 29 to May 9 across multiple communities including Winters, Baldwin, Victory, Dale, Pumphrey, Cochran, Rowena, Oak Creek, Wingate and Ballinger with sessions scheduled by crew and location.

Runsnell County Barton Court House Ballinger Winters Baldwin Victory Dale Pumphrey Cochran Winters State Bank Harmony Maverick Brookshire Miles Rowena North Norton Oak Creek Maine Wingate Wilmeth Benoit Bethel Blanton Hatchel Hagan Olsen

Wingate to Host Sunday Baseball Exhibition

Announcement yesterday said Wingate will play Bronte in an exhibition game at Wingate Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Both clubs have strong seasons and the match is expected to be a thriller with local fans invited to attend.

Wingate Bronte Wigate

Judging Teams Sail To A and M State Contests

Ten vocational agriculture students depart at noon for College Station to compete in the state judging contests at A and M college Monday. They travel in two cars with Walter Lee and teacher J. M. Williams, visit the Capitol in Austin, then Huntsville to see Sam Houston’s home and grave before returning to College Station for the contests. About 200 agricultural students from across the state are expected to participate.

College Station A. & M. College Mondey Walter Lee J. M. Williams Austin Captol Huntsville Pele Son Sam Houston Grave Houston Ton Té Ing Merle and Proctor Ellis Lee George Brown J. B Guy D. B. Collinsworth Rufus Williams Parramore Frank O Ae

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