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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1968
Page
5
In a retrospective, readers recall the elusive Gremlins blamed for wartime mechanical mischief. The column notes their supposed spread from aircraft to civilian life, their hibernation after the war, and a recent humorous incident where keys were changed on a typewriter delaying a barbecue announcement.
Seventeen Lions were presented with Perfect Attendance pins honoring flawless attendance at weekly meetings. The ceremony recognized steady participation and commitment to club duties.
The Winters Ladies Auxiliary to Wintersch Post 9193 earned the state trophy for a 1967 68 membership drive achieving 100 percent. Treasurer Mrs W L Collins accepted with District 22 Auxiliary President Mrs Penn Finley presenting the award. Other honors included a Merit Citation and cash prize, with notes of personal recognition for Collins and external guests attending the Winters meeting. The 1969 drive is now underway with dues due by September 1, 1968.
A list of visitors to the Roy Rice home includes Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shaffer Darrell and Darlene Alameda California Mr. and Mrs. M C Shaffer Mrs E J Reid and Rev and Mrs Virgil James of More Mr and Mrs J B James Edwin Evans and Mrs Lucy Sheffield of San Angelo and Mr and Mrs Billy Terrell and Donna of Louisiana.
The Winters High School Blizzard band started summer practice Thursday at 6 p m with more rehearsals planned before school opens. Band Director Kirke McKinzie said times and dates would be announced in Thursday's session. Members were told to bring instruments to the meeting. On Friday August 16 after rehearsals the band will host an ice cream supper for former band members in the band hall.
Ronald E. Rugh reports that the Runnels Soil and Water Conservation District supervisors plan a range tour for local ranchers in the Runnels SWCD area during the latter part of September. The event will be local rather than countywide, with ranchers personally contacted as details are finalized.
Superintendent Carroll Tatum announced Winters Independent Schools will open August 28 1968 for the new term with pre school meetings August 26 27. First day includes 8 30 a m start and 3 57 p m dismissal. Labor Day observed. noon meals begin August 28 with set prices. registration procedures outlined for first graders and transfers across elementary and high school.
The Winters Independent School District board approves a total budget of 536036 for 1968 69. Title I funds add 32808 to this year, tax rate stays at 1.55 per 100 valuation with 1.31 for maintenance and operation and 24 cents for debt retirement. District valuation is 17326405.
The Winters Independent School District board of trustees accepted a bid for gasoline for the 1968-69 school year. The meeting also approved the resignation of a teacher. Gut Co. Was the low bidder, according to Carroll Tari.
Season tickets go on sale August 21 with a three day option for last year’s holders to keep or add seats. Regular sales run August 26 to August 30 for new buyers. Tickets are sold as five seat books for 7.50 dollars, at the school office 8 am to 4 pm. First home game September 20 versus Coahoma.
Sergeant Kennith R Kraatz son of Mr and Mrs John W Kraatz of 701 N Trinity Winters has arrived for duty at Clark AB Philippines He is a radio repairman with Air Force Communications Service and previously served at Eglin AFB Florida completing a tour in Vietnam He attended Winters High School His wife Mary is daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Canniant 2626 Edgemount Abilene
Weather table lists high and low temperatures for Web., starting with 99 and 68 on Aug 7 lasting through Aug 13 with values including 67 99 100 85 98 96. The sequence covers Aug 7 to Aug 13 with daily highs in the upper 60s to 100 and lows in the upper 60s to 68.
Norton district continues to seek a solution after fire destroyed its building and equipment. Despite meetings of Norton and Runnels County boards and proposals to consolidate with Bronte, voters rejected eight grade plants and high school annexation. Winters district invites Norton annexation with emphasis on quality education and fair tax impact.
A scrimmage game will be played Saturday night at 7 30 at the Little League Field. The event climaxes a month of training conducted for Winters area Little Leaguers at the baseball camp.
Runnels County Archery Association sponsors a beauty and talent contest Friday night at Winters High School auditorium. Three contestants vie to represent Winters at the State Archery Association event in Abilene August 31 and September 1. Contestants are Theresa Meyer Melba Lewis and Glenda Cooper with sponsors Spill Bros Co Heidenheimer's and Main Drug Co. Judge from out of town selects Winters’ state representative. a reception and archery exhibition follow the event with no admission.
The second annual invitational archery tournament is set for Sunday at Winters lake range. An expected 75 to 100 archers, including state and national trophy winners, will compete starting 9 a.m. The Runnels County Archery Association hosts with trophies in multiple divisions. Camping, picnicking, a Saturday arrival, a concession stand, and a barbecue dinner Sunday accompany the event as archers prepare for the August state meet in Abilene.
Randall Conner, a freshman agricultural engineering student at Texas Technological College, made the Dean's Honor List for the spring semester of 1968 with a 3.41 GPA. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conner of Winters.
Mrs. Max Fisher and daughters Debbie and Pam of Kiefer Oklahoma visited in the home of Mrs. Ray Fisher last week along with John Stubblefield of Sapulpa Oklahoma.
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