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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1973
Page
5
The article praises professional equipment handlers who move heavy oil patch gear with precision using ingenuity and simple aids. It recounts moving two electro deposition painting units between trucks and into a plant, noting their skill, respect for equipment, and minimal exertion. It also mentions a crate of 8,000 pounds moved by a single oil patcher and a weather proverb about Easter rains.
Landa Walker, guard for the Blizzardette, was named to the All-Area Girls Basketball team as a guard. Cheryl Whitlow earned a spot on the second All-Area team as guard, and Becky Dean was placed on the second team as forward.
The report lists daily temperatures with highs and lows for mid April 1972. High of 95 degrees on Wednesday April 19 and a low of 41 degrees on Saturday April 22 are noted.
Fort Worth educator and humorist Don Newbury will address the Winters Lions Club Ladies Night Banquet at 7 30 p m Friday April 27 in the school cafeteria. High school National Honor Society members will be honored guests as Newbury speaks From Adam's Rib to Woman's Lib.
City secretary Bu ford Baldwin reports Winters, Texas, earned 9376.01 in the last quarter of 1972 from a 1 percent sales tax. Total tax receipts exceeded 10 000 with state withholding causing the difference. First quarter figures will take weeks and may be lower.
The Texas Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association becomes American Lung Association of Texas Big Country area. Dr. Travis Smith said the change aligns with the national move to American Lung Association and aims to simplify recognition and broaden focus to lung disease prevention and air quality efforts.
The regular fifth Sunday Singing will be held at Southside Baptist Church on April 29 from two to four pm. Singers and the general public are invited to attend this singing event.
The Wingate 4-H Horse Club hosted the Runnels County Horse Judging Contest at Paige Baize farm. Halter, reining, and western pleasure classes were judged. Seniors Ricky Dunlap Sharon Lynn Di anne Baize and Patti Walker will represent Runnels County at Eldorado district. Sue Walker is alternate. Juniors Donald Baize Steve Pritchard Ronda Carter and Belinda Hill will be representatives. Leslie Dunlap is alternate. Additional members present included Larry Walker Melinda Hill Teresa Dean Jill Walker Carla Dean Bill Wayne Walker and David Bachman.
Alejandro Issaak of Mexico City bought several head of Southdown sheep from Edward Bredemeyer of Winters to ship to a ranch near Chihuahua Mexico. Issaak called them the first of this breed in his area and plans to expand his flock if the trial succeeds.
Dry Manufacturing Division Wallace Murray Corp installs a new electro deposition painting line at the West Winters facility. The system, one of an estimated three in Texas, uses water base paint and conveyor processing to improve coverage, reduce waste, and cut fire hazards.
The Boy Scout fund drive launches with a kickoff on Thursday night April 26 at 7 30 in the Scout Hut. Lanny Bahlman, an Eagle Scout and former Winters Scout, serves as Community Campaign Chairman. A E Cox Abilene District Scout Executive will attend to assist planning. Leonard Bowden leads as Scoutmaster and Joe Stevens as Cubmaster.
Ken King, field representative for the San Angelo Social Security office, will be at the Winters Chamber of Commerce on May 14 from 9 30 to 11 30 a m to assist residents. Those unable to meet with him may contact the San Angelo office or call toll free Enterprise 2058.
Carroll Tatum, Winters ISD superintendent, was elected president of Runnels County Unit, Texas State Teachers Association. New officers include Mrs. Walter Stewart second vice president and Mrs. Frances Brede Meyer secretary. The Miles Youth Choir performed as Pat Jeschke led the final meeting of the year.
Landa Walker of Winters High School won first place in the 440 yard dash at the district girls track meet and will compete at the regional meet in Abilene on Friday and Saturday. She also starred as a guard for the WHS girls basketball team and earned all area honors.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Castle of El Paso visited the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Erwin Schroeder during the Easter holidays.
Heavy rains and hail in North Runnels County over several days slowed planting and likely forced replanting in several areas including Wilmeth and Wingate as creeks ran high. Windows were broken at the American Legion Hall, an oil rig blew down, and pecan blooms suffered while farmers awaited full crop loss assessments.
The North Runnels Cancer Society unit completed its Cancer Crusade with $2,800 raised, surpassing the $2,000 goal. Sub Deb Club added $155.72 from a downtown blockade plus $357 in designated memorials. President Mrs Earl Roach and treasurer Mrs Bill Bell announced the success and noted Winters ranked fifth in Public Information activity among 254 counties in the state.
A cemetery working is planned for Saturday May 5 at Midway Cemetery. Volunteers are requested to bring tools to help with maintenance and cleanup duties.
Winters Elementary School to host a 2 p.m. round up in the cafeteria next Wednesday for entering kindergarten and first graders not yet in kindergarten. Principal George M. Beard invites parents for conference scheduling with nurse Mrs. Shirley Hall and information on a free public kindergarten program for eligible children born between September 2 1967 and September 1 1968 starting August 20.
Grain men and farmers estimate the early April freeze reduced this year's wheat crop by about 20 to 25 percent, with some fields damaged heavily while others stay above normal. Damage varies by growth stage, with booted grain most affected and grazed, undeveloped wheat largely unscathed. Overall outlook remains cautiously optimistic despite local losses.
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