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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1960
Page
5
Runnels Soil Conservation District cooperators plan 20 000 acres of cover crops this fall including winter peas small grain and vetch. Arthur Eggemeyer says seedbeds are ready and James Glynn notes benefits such as reduced erosion improved water infiltration and soil fertility.
Thirty eight high school homemaking students are to bring records and reports to the Homemaking Cottage on Wednesday afternoon August 24 at 3 00 p m. Students completing summer projects earn one half credit and work on various homemaking tasks.
A columnist argues that there is no law compelling businesses to grow and that advertising efforts are not legally required. The piece discusses market forces and freedom for firms to choose growth strategies.
Arnold Gene Baldwin and Adolph Hans Gottschalk of Winters will receive master’s degrees August 21 at Sul Ross State College Alpine. Baldwin and Gottschalk are sons of local residents. The college will award 74 master’s and 85 bachelor’s degrees in a special convocation closing this year’s summer session. About 304 students are receiving degrees. William V. Brown former mayor and judge of Texarkana and a Texas State Teachers Colleges board member will address the class as President Bryan Wildenthal awards them.
At the season opening meeting the Winters Boosters elected officers. B. B. Bedford named president, Bill Chapman as vice president, Herman Baker Jr. secretary treasurer, and Lloyd Gilbert reporter. A watermelon feed at the high school follows for Blizzard football and band members.
The Firemen's Auxiliary held a sunrise breakfast Thursday on the Floyd Sims home patio. Hostesses were Mrs. Jewel Allen Mrs. A B Spill and Mrs. Sims. Attendees included Mrs. Buford Baldwin Mrs. Ira Brannon Mrs. J C Jarrell Mrs. E E Thormeyer Mrs. D Waggoner Mrs. Joyce Wilkerson and the hostesses.
A hospital notices list several patients discharged this week including surgical and medical cases. Names include Jane Akins Manuel Valverde Manuel Quiengo Martha Lloyd and many others with discharge days noted as Thursday Friday Saturday or Sunday.
Barracks 1578 of World War I Veterans and Auxiliary held their regular meeting Monday night at the American Legion Hall. Herman Baker presided as commander and Mrs O D Bradford reported on the Abilene state convention. The Auxiliary voted to serve the Lions Club. Those present included Mr and Mrs Eddie Voelker Mr and Mrs Fry Miller Mrs John Minzenmayer Mr and Mrs O D Bradford Mr and Mrs Clifton Davis Herman Baker and others. The next meeting will be the second Monday night in September.
Blizzard fans with 1959 season seats may renew them August 24 25 26 at the school office. After August 29 general sale begins with prices 1.00 adult 0.50 student and 0.25 reserved before games or 0.50 at the gate. Home games September 9 Anson September 16 Brady October 7 Colorado City November 4 Cisco November 11 Ballinger. Reserved seats are on the east side and sales by phone are not available.
Samuel W. Walker has been employed as junior high school teacher and coach replacing Donald Edwards. Walker, a Breckenridge Texas native, lettered four years in football at Hardin-Simmons University where he earned a BBA in 1955 and served two years in the navy. He has worked for Magnolia Oil and plans to move to Winters with his wife Joan and two children Lisa Ann and Sam Jr. He and his family are Baptists.
SAC officials told residents not to fear sonic booms as training increases and jets fly faster. They warned danger comes from lack of fast aircraft rather than the boom itself, noting the big fast planes are a deterrent to a communist bloc.
A pithy reflection notes that a husband’s success often hinges on steadfast support from his wife who won’t allow him to fail. The line frames partnership as a key driver of achievement in life and work.
After a six week closure for study and vacation, Eddie's announces enhanced work from top national photographers. The shop notes 20 new ribbons added to its awards by 1960 and invites patrons to visit to view award winning prints.
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