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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1973
Page
5
In 1933 cattle country faced a political war against low mood as government men slaughtered steers to prop up prices. Carcasses burned or buried while hungry families lined bread lines and saloon meat markets limped along. The grim memory recalls a time when beef hoped to hit two dollars a pound.
Readable fragments show last year’s heat record with a low of 66 degrees on Tuesday July 25 and a high of 99 degrees on Monday July 31 1972.
Construction of the North Runnels County Hospital District project nears completion after bond approval and community fundraising. Rose & Sons of Abilene built the facility on the Winters-Coleman highway with architect John Chiles Allen of Austin. Landscaping will be coordinated by the Winters Lions Club with local contributions welcomed.
Brownwood Cable TV Co representatives surveyed Winters for routing and expect installation in early fall. Seven channels are planned including weather and educational channels. Delays hinge on FCC permit approvals.
Winters Firemen's Association launches a member drive to fund the annual barbecue set for Thursday August 16. Membership covers the member and immediate family's admission to the barbecue and supports expenses through dues. Members can join at Bedford Insurance Agency Hoppe's Texaco or through Volunteer Fire Department members.
Dr William E Black Texas A M University economist and policy specialist will speak at the Winters Young Farmers meeting Monday August 6 at 8 pm in the Winters High School long building. He chairs extension marketing in agricultural economics and co coordinates the Texas Agricultural Market Research and Development Center.
The dairy and meat sectors face dwindling beef supplies as packers shut down nationwide. Local stores report little to no beef deliveries, prompting housewives to seek substitutes and buyers to stock freezers amid rising prices for pork and chicken.
County Agent C. T. Parker Jr warns milo farmers of increasing sorghum midge danger and possible extensive losses if not treated. He cites high midge counts and warns of false chinch bug damage, advising insecticidal options and to contact the County Agent's office for guidance.
A July rainfall record lists daily amounts with several trace days and several measurable totals. Notable values include 1.85 inches on Monday July 9 and 1.57 inches on Wednesday July 11. Additional readings include 0.41 inches on Friday July 27 and 1.21 inches on Tuesday July 31.
Winters High School Blizzard Band announces pre school practice for all members under director Kirke McKenzie. Percussionists meet at 7 p m next Tuesday August 7 for assignment. Full band starts 7 p m Thursday August 9 at the Band Hall. Attendance required for 1973 74 Blizzard Band members.
A public hearing on the City of Winters budget for the new fiscal year beginning October 1 will be held at City Hall on Monday August 6 at 7 30 p m. All taxpayers and residents are invited to attend.
B G Owens, previously at North Runnels Hospital, was moved Monday to Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene and placed in room S-620 for further care.
Elm Creek Water Control District invites public comments on a plan to reduce flood damages from Elm Creek and tributaries. A meeting is set for Tuesday August 7 at 8 p m in Winters Community Center. The district will discuss flood control projects, potential water storage reservoirs for Winters and Ballinger, and recreation sites with input from citizens.
The Runnels County Farm Bureau funded Johnny C. Merrill a Winters Volunteer Fire Department member to attend the 44th Texas Firemen's Training School at Texas A&M in College Station July 23 to 27. Fellow Winters attendee was Jerry B. Whitlow. The event drew nearly 1,200 firemen from 480 cities in 20 states. Farm Bureau agencies have sponsored 102 firemen at the school.
Wallace Murray Corporation reports Q2 sales and earnings up about 23 percent on 8 percent higher volume. CEO Charles V. Myers cites $74,630,000 in Q2 sales and $3,159,000 in net income versus prior year. Six month totals reach $148,095,000 and $5,513,000 with per share $1.44. Orders ahead ~20 percent. company expects 1973 to improve on 1972.
Parents of all children eligible for the 1973 74 kindergarten in Winters Public Schools are asked to register next week. Principal George M. Beard said registration runs August 7 to 10. Full day kindergarten begins August 20 with one semester per child, based on age and board policy.
Next Thursday August 9 will be the final date for sign-up in the boll weevil diapause program. A free barbecue at Wingate School starts at 8. C T Parker said bids for aerial spraying will be opened August 16 with $50 000 state funding and farmers contributing 3.00 per acre for three sprayings. The second year of a planned three year effort aims to cover missed areas north of Winters and east and south of Winters.
Principal George M. Beard releases annual supply lists for Winters Primary and Elementary School detailing required items by grade. The guide covers pencils, tablets, paper, crayons, scissors, glue, erasers, Kleenex and other basics for Primary through Seventh Grade with specific brands and quantities.
The Winters Blizzard football schedule starts with equipment issued August 7 at 5 p m. and first workouts in shorts on August 13 followed by full pads on August 17. Scrimmage against Comanche is set for August 23 at 7 30 pm and Eastland visits September 1 for a scrimmage. The season opens September 8 at Clyde.
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