13 Aug 1971
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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1971
Page
1
The Texas Highway Commission approves an expanded program for multi use of highway right of way. Plans include parking and recreational facilities under overpasses and on right of way. Local governments provide equipment. state and federal agencies may participate in law enforcement and safety inspections.
An ad touts T-4-L as a fast acting remedy for athlete's foot claiming itch and burning ease within minutes and shedding of infected skin in 3 to 5 days with replacement by healthy skin. Offers 59 cents back at any drug counter if not delighted within one hour, at Main Drug Company.
Vern H. King of Corpus Christi visits this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Thomas.
Mrs. Rita Alcorn has relocated to Eden with Donald as she accepts a first grade teaching position in Eden School. The move marks a new assignment for her in the local district.
The piece argues against endless growth and car traffic as a path to prosperity. It contrasts smog plagued Southern California and crowded coasts with attempts to preserve livability through better planning. It cites Delaware’s ban on new chemical plants and notes failures of high density public housing, urging suburbs and mixed development to sustain pleasant living. It mentions August congressional recess and local visits by families from Shreveport and Snyder.
Visiting over the weekend were Billy Terrell and Donna of Natchitoches Louisiana Mr and Mrs Miles Caudle Joe and Jana Lorenza Mr and Mrs Charles Chaney of Ballinger Mr and Mrs Roy Rice and Kathy Fresno California Mr and Mrs Rochell Howard of O Donnell and Rev and Mrs Dub Shores and Del ford of Zapata plus Charles and Lana Rice Charles and Lana Rice and Mrs Mittie Rice hosted guests from multiple locations including Nat chitoches Ballinger Fresno and Zapata to the Rice residence.
Weekend guests at Mr and Mrs Gene Virden's residence include their son in law Dan Standley and his children from Guam who are moving to Fort Worth, along with Mr and Mrs Don Davis and their children from Paducah and Mr and Mrs Bob Hallford and their son from Abilene.
A double celebration open house at the Christian home in Shep will honor Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Christian on their 50th wedding anniversary and Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Raney on their 25th. Hosts are the couples’ daughters and sisters. no gifts requested.
The Crews reunion was well attended with about 150 guests. Renae Hoppe and Mrs. Wayne Harris registered attendees and a noon dinner was served. Mrs. Chester McBeth was elected president and Mrs. Wilma McBeth secretary. The community thanked Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Porter for planning.
A collage of witty lines about July workload and summer life. It riffs on bills, vacations, work chatter, memory tricks, and domestic chores. The tone feels like a light humor page note about common June to July transitions.
Descendants of Bob Bryan and Edd Bryan held their annual reunion August 1 at the Winters Community Center. Attendees included numerous Bryan family members from Winters and nearby towns plus relatives from Abilene, Snyder, Ballinger, and other communities.
The Davis family and relatives thank friends for kindness after the death of Mrs. A. T. Davis. They appreciate cards, food, visits and prayers from Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jarrell, Mrs. Sandy Glover and family, Dr. and Mrs. Harry Bridge, and others.
William E. Coleman son of Mr and Mrs Danny Harris of 206 Rivera Winters Texas graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center Orlando Florida.
Mrs Gene Virden expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness while she was in Ballinger hospital. She thanks those who prepared her garden vegetables and all who sent cards gifts flowers and visits.
Mrs Fred Gerhart was honored with a birthday dinner Sunday at her home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fritz Lisso and out of town visitors Mr and Mrs J D Payne of Dublin Mr and Mrs F L Gerhart of Dublin and Mr and Mrs Tommy Owne of Ballinger.
Mr and Mrs Joe Chism and children of Denton and Mrs L M Boff visited a daughter and sister in Midland over the weekend.
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