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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1963
Page
6
A fragmentary report describes residents reacting to improving weather after persistent rain. Citizens gather along Main Street near San Gandown and new businesses show signs of remodeling. The piece references local figures and a sense of community resilience amid uncertain forecasts.
State Rep. Ben Barnes of De Leon told the Winters Lions Club the 58th Texas Legislature was the most harmonious and productive in years. He criticized President Kennedy’s civil rights bill, urged continued cooperation, and touted tax reductions, state government reorganization, higher education and more junior colleges.
Writers' City Council approved an ordinance establishing a city wide building code for new construction and renovations within city limits. The code adopts the Southern Building Code and Plumbing and Gas Codes in full with future revisions to suit local needs and a study committee to be formed shortly.
Mary Lou Wilkerson daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Wilkerson is convalescing after an accident in which she fell and broke an arm in two places. Her family reports steady improvement and she is receiving care.
The community eagerly lines up annually for food as firefighters and families hoped to share a barbecue. The original plan included firefighters and friends, but no residents program or field setup was clearly arranged.
North Runnels County grain men report a bright season despite uneven rains. Sub-surface moisture remains fairly high and some fields have reached 3000 pounds per acre while averages hover 1500 to 2000 pounds. Production is expected to exceed past several years.
Phillip Pettus of Winters is cited on the Dean's honor roll for outstanding scholarship during the summer session ending July 25 at Southwestern Oklahoma State College. The recognition lists students with grade point averages of 3.0 or better across a full summer schedule of classes.
A bale of cotton grown by Ralph Teten near Winters, Texas, was the first bale ginned this year in Winters. The Winters Chamber awarded Teten a premium for producing the initial bale. The bale, brought in by Cortez and Manuel Pena of Floresville, marked the start of the season.
Winters water officials led by W. D. Waggoner announce all city mains will be flushed next Tuesday. Residents should expect lower water pressure in sections as lines in those areas are serviced.
The Winters High School FFA chapter funds a rabies vaccination program for dogs and cats next Thursday at the vocational agriculture building. Hours run 8 am to noon and 1 30 pm to 5 30 pm. Dr. Robert Miller assists. a 250 dollar cent fee is charged per animal. certificates and tags issued.
Tuesday Wilson, first recipient of the ACC Exes Coaches Association Coach of the Year, received a plaque at the Houston meeting after a 1949 Abilene Christian College grad was chosen over four nominees. Wilson’s Blizzards had 13 straight wins and upset state favorite Denver City in the quarterfinals before falling 6 0 to Jacksboro. Wilson and Winters staff members attend coaching school in Houston. Mr and Mrs H E Aschen of Port Lavaca visit her parents in Port Lavaca.
The Rev. Elmer V. Hetzel an ordained Assemblies of God minister and former missionary to service members in Europe Asia will speak at First Assembly of God Church 306 Wood at 7 00 PM on Sunday August 11 The speaker has decades of international preaching and numerous military decorations including the Presidential Unit Citation. The event invites the public to attend.
Winters High School Blizzard football is forecast to top District 6-AA. The squad relies on many juniors from the B team, with a few returning lettermen. Ballinger Fight is noted as a strong challenger, while the Blizzard faces concerns about size and pace.
John Davis achieved a hole in one during a Wednesday afternoon round using a seven iron. The event took place at the HoleIn-One Club course.
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