Wins 1910 calendar plates surface in town
The Winters State Bank cal endar plates from 1910 reappear with two more known to collectors Estella Bredemeyer and John W Norman previously. Mrs Lora Coupland and Floyd Allen report their finds. Driver education shows insurance savings up to ten percent for under 25 drivers, with girls following a separate formula. Continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters State Bank
Estella Bredemeyer
John W. Norman
Lora Coupland
Floyd Allen
Winters High School Welcomes One New Faculty Member
The 1972 73 Winters High School staff lineup includes one new face, Charles Albcorn, vocational agriculture teacher, while remaining teachers return. Albcorn will teach feedlot management and other vo ag subjects as the school year begins next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Albcorn
Allcorn
Vo-Ag
Jake Joyce
Stanley Blackwell
Vo Ag
Charles (Chili) Black
Frances Bredemeyer
Commercial
Maurine Burroughs
Randall Causey
David Coffman
Freddie Gardner
Nancy Grundy
Pat Hambright
Lee Harrison
Clifford Hill
Jim Jordon
B. J. Joyce
Johnny Key
Weldon Middleton
C. A. Milam
Rita Miles
Kirke McKenzie
Clifton Poe
Waco Reynolds
Virginia Schwartz
Robert Stathem
Diane Wetzel
Elm Creek District Plans State Hearing On Flood Control
Elm Creek Water Control District officials landowners and sponsors met to outline evidence needed for the September 12 hearing before the State Soil and Water Conservation Board. The session in Winters focused on flood damage, topsoil loss, and the feasibility of floodwater retarding dams in the Elm Creek watershed spanning Runnels and South Taylor counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Creek
Runnels
Taylor
W. M. Hays
Hays
Ballinger
Frank K. Antilley
Valley Creek Water Control District
Runnels County
Boll Weevil War Continues Faces Funding Hurdles
C. T. Parker and LaDell Davis brief Winters Lions Club on the Boll Weevil Kill-Out program. The plan covers 65 000 acres but state funds may total only 50 000, risking incomplete coverage. A board meeting was set to decide expansion or revisions to the strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Parker
Runnels County
LaDell Davis
Winters
Runnels Area
Boll Weevil Control Association
Winters Lions Club
Association
Parker
Davis
Chevrolet Sells Million Vehicles In Hundred Days
Waddell Chevrolet of Winters helped push Chevrolet past one million vehicles sold in 100 days from April 21 to July 31 with 6,000 dealers nationwide. Roger Robinson notes the feat reflects economy strength as Chevrolet averaged about 12,000 vehicles daily during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddell Chevrolet Company
Winters
Chevrolet
Roger
Spec) Robinson
Waddell Chevrolet
Robinson
Revival Services Start Sunday At Wilmeth Baptist Church
A revival meeting at Wilmeth Baptist Church begins Sunday August 20 and runs through August 27. Rev Temple Lewis serves as evangelist with prayer at 7 30 p m and preaching at 8 p m each night. No morning service. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmeth Baptist Church
Temple Lewis
Social Security Payments In Runnels County End 1971
Social security benefits in Runnels County totaled about 257000 monthly by end of 1971. J M Talbot of San Angelo reported 1836 retired workers and dependents, 668 survivors, and 182 disabled or dependents. many beneficiaries are under 60. Texas totals show 355662 under 60, with 201773 under 18 and 35349 aged 18 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runnels County
J. M. Talbot
Social Security of
San Angelo
Talbot
Texas
Rural Water Board To Review Charter And Plans
North Runnels Rural Water Corporation directors will meet at the Winters Chamber of Commerce office on Tuesday August 22 at 8 pm for formal presentation of the corporate charter and to map next steps in building a rural water distribution system. The group seeks a 490000 loan from the Farmers Home Administration and a 400000 federal grant to fund the project, with West Central Texas Council of Governments approving the applications. About 400 landowners have signed up paying 100 each for meters as surveys and local support shape a pine line system serving most rural areas north of the Colorado River. Winters and Ballinger propose supplying all or part of the water, as engineers complete regional plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Runnels Rural Water Corporation
Winters Chamber of Commerce
LaDell Davis
Winters Lions Club
Farmers Home Administration
West Central Texas Council of Governments
Wctcog
Water Corpotation
Davis
Winters
Ballincer
Student Council To Sponsor Coke Party Saturday
The Student Council of Winters High School will sponsor a coke party on Saturday August 19 at 8 pm at the school to welcome freshmen new students and teachers for the 1972 73 school year. All high school students and teachers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters High School
David Burton Earns Master of Education at Abilene Christian
David Burton son of Mr and Mrs W L Burton of Winters received his master of education degree from Abilene Christian College August 11. He is currently a member of the Ballinger Public Schools faculty. His wife is the former Nona Davidson of Winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Burton
W. L. Burton
Winters
Abilene Christian College
Ballinger Public Schools
Nona Davidson
Recent Guests at the Rice Home Reach Wide Circle
Visitors included Mr and Mrs Billy Terrell and Donna from Natchitoches La Mr and Mrs Roy Rice Charles Wayne and Lana Mrs Julie Hinds Mr and Mrs Wayne Wade and Dana Mr and Mrs Elwood Wade Dana and James of Winters Mr and Mrs Lee Roy Muller Mr and Mrs Charles Chan ey and Connie Ballinger Mr and Mrs Alvin Rice and Jennie Mr and Mrs Otis Hale and Mr and Mrs Delmer Hale of San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. P. Rice
Billy Terrell
Donna
Natchitoches
Roy Rice
Charles Wayne
Lana
Julie Hinds
Wayne Wade
Dana
Elwood Wade
James
Winters
Lee Roy Muller
Charles Chaney
Connie
Ballinger
Alvin Rice
Jeannie
Otis Hale
Mrs. Delmer
Hale
San Antonio
Two Men Charged With Murder Of Winters Man
Domingo Pesina Jr. and Rodolfo Dominguez, both Winters residents, are charged with murder with malice in Ballinger after James F. De Berry was shot at the Alderman Cave Milling & Grain Co loading dock. Bond set at $40,000 each. De Berry died at Ballinger Memorial Hospital. Both suspects were captured west of Coleman on FM 33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runnels County
Ballinger
Winters
James F. DeBerry
Justice of the Peace
Olivery Pettey
Bond
Domingo Pesina Jr
Rodolfo Dominguez
DeBerry
Ballinger Memorial Hospital
Runnels
Don Atkins
Alderman-Cave Milling & Grain Co
Bill Timms
Coleman
Boyd Duncan
Pesina
Dominguez
Winters Hospital
FB President To State Conference In Austin Aug 9
M. L. Dobbins of Winters, president of the Runnels County Farm Bureau, attended the statewide conference of county FB presidents in Austin August 9-11. More than 125 county leaders discussed agriculture issues and new programs. Speakers included J. T. Woodson, Warren Newberry, and Jack Angell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Dobbins
Winters
Runnels County Farm Bureau
Austin
Farm Bureau
Dallas
J. T
Red) Woodson
Fannin County
State Farm
TFB
Warren Newberry
Waco
Jack Angell
Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Winters Men Earn Diplomas From TSTI Waco
Three Winters men completed training at Texas State Technical Institute in Waco. Wesley Crouch earned a radio and television electronics diploma, while David Carroll and Ray Cooper received diplomas as heavy equipment mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
Texas State Technical Institute
Waco
Wesley Crouch
David Carroll
Ray Cooper
Crouch
Garland Crouch
Spring Lake
David
Cooper
Earl Cooper
VFW Post Gave $50 To Winters Little League
Winters Post 9193 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars donated fifty dollars to the Winters Little League Association. The gift supports the post’s ongoing community service program and local youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW Post
Winters Little League
Winters Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Winters Little League Association
Veterans Organization
Runnels Area Boll Weevil Control Meets August 21
An all members meeting of the Runnels Area Boll Weevil Control Association is set for 8 p m Monday August 21 at Wingate School to finalize the dia pause weevil program. Drasco Pumphrey Wilmeth Shep Happy Valley and Wingate farmers urged to attend. Winters Public Schools begin 1972 73 year next Monday August 21 with buses routes cafeteria open and classes on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runnels Area
Boll Weevil Control Association
Wingate School
Drasco
Pumphrey
Wilmeth
Shep
Happy Valley
Wingate
Tuscola
Abilene
Jim Ned
Hospital District Approves Tax Rate and Equipment Orders
North Runnels County Hospital District set a tax rate of 55 cents per $100 on Monday night. The board approved orders for an X-ray machine and lights for the operating room and obstetrics room. They selected off white brick with bronze trim for the new hospital, and Rose & Sons of Abilene were to start pouring foundation piers this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Runnels County Hospital
Rose & Sons of
Abilene
Winters Women Named Outstanding Young Women of America
Three Winters community women Nancy Grundy O J Murray and Lynn Billups elected Outstanding Young Women of America for 1972 by the Literary and Service Club and Diversity Club affiliates of Texas Women's Clubs They are Juni or Culture Club members recognized for community professions and service Grundy teaches in Winters Public Schools Murray led local club groups and teaches at First United Methodist Church Billups former Heart of Texas District and Texas Federated Women’s Clubs president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
Literary and Service Club
Diversity Club
Texas Women’s Clubs
Junior Culture Club
Nancy Grundy
O. J. Murray
Lynn Billups
First United Methodist Church
Winters District Names New Elementary School Teachers
Several educators will join Winters Elementary and Winters Primary this year. New staff include Kathleen Lockett kindergarten Barbara Mitchell fifth grade Cynthia Cathey sixth grade Nita Holcombe sixth grade Larry White seventh grade Jane Albcorn remedial reading Bill Cathey physical education and eighth grade coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters Elementary
Kathleen Lockett
Barbara Mitchell
Cynthia. Cathey
Nita. Holcombe
Larry White
Jane Albcorn
Bill Cathey
Wingate School Sets Aug 21 Start for 1972-73
Wingate Independent School opens the 1972 73 year Monday August 21 with 8:00 a m classes and 7 45 a m bus arrival. Staff in service workshops occurred August 14 16 in Ballinger with planning sessions the rest of the week. Wingate personnel include Walter Stuart superintendent Dolly B Dean W R Archie Kathleen Shedd Amanda McFadden. A complete list of supplies appeared in last week’s Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingate Independent School
Wingate
Ballinger
Wingate School
Walter Stuart
Dolly B. Dean
W. R. Archie
Kathleen Shedd
Amanda McFadden
Winters High School season tickets go on sale
Season ticket sales start Monday August 21 for returning seat holders with a one week option to keep same seats. Public sales run August 28 to September 1 on a first come basis. Tickets are five for five home games at 7.50 per book, sold 8 am to 4 pm in the Vocational Agriculture Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocational Agriculture
Blizzard Band Seeks Items for Scrapbook at Winters High
Members of the Winters High School band are collecting materials for a scrapbook. They request pictures, history items, and other memorabilia. Contacts include band director Kirk McKenzie and Jim Pumphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters High School
Blizzard Band
Kirk McKerzie
Jim Pumphrey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jo Poe
U. S. Weather Station
Elm Creek Water Dist
Wilmeth Baptist
Dale Whitecotton
Dale
Ford
Ford Customer Service Division
Ralph Head
West
Harris Avenue
Rural Water Board
Coke Party
Abilene Christian
TSTI
Boll Weevil Assn
Billups
Heart of Texas
Texas Federated Women’s Clubs
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