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Newspaper

Winters Enterprise

Location

Winters, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1936

Page

7

Unique Social at Winters Country Club by Methodist W M S

A social sponsored by Mrs W A Pace and assisted by Mrs Lula White and Mrs Chas Chapman was held at the Winters Country Club for the Methodist W M S. The program featured The Way of the Cross questions a trio a one act play songs and an impromptu debate with watermelons served to numerous ladies and guests.

W. A. Pace Lula White Chas Chapman Winters Country Club Methodist Mary Lou Fields Estelle Baldwin Leona Inman Vivian Cryer Old Black Joe Old C. F. Maddox Guy Mullins Ella Ritch Chas. Chapman M. E. Leeman Ann F. F. Bennett Homer Marshall A. B. Carter E. L. Crockett W. T. White Wm. Stevens Misses Estelle Baldwin

Epworth League Monthly Meet at Ballinger

Regular Epworth League gathering in Ballinger at the First Methodist church last Tuesday featured Winters chapter program led by La zelle Ashley and Mary Lou Fields. solo, a one act play by Henry Mann and Estelle Bald, and social time with refreshments for 28 Winters, 8 Pumphrey, and 11 Ballinger reps.

Epworth League Ballinger First Methodist Church Lazelle Ashley Grace Hally Hallawagery Mary Lou Fields Henry Mann Estelle Bald Winters Pumphrey

Telephone Group Outing at Abilene State Park Picnic

The Southwestern States Telephone Company Ballinger District holds its second annual Sunday picnic at Abilene State Park. Employees gathered at the Buffalo Gap office at 9 a.m. for a lunch watermelon feast, swimming and games with invocations from S. A. Bowman.

Southwestern States Telephone Company Ballinger Abilene State Park Buffalo Gap S. A. Bowman R. P. Canady Frances Lewis Ophelia Haynes Thelma Fletcher Homer Melton Oleta Homer, Jr Grace Thomas Marie J. B. Winn J. B. Jr Trent Lila Kelly Childine Grady Geraldine Caps Talpa H. B. Melton Robert Wesley Cecil Mayfield Eugenia Manns Vera Boone Doris Dunn Winters Ruby Garrett Coleman Harlan Thomas Harold Canady Fay Canady Johanna Taylor Sonora Marion Hamilton Howard Poe

Carwile and Mrs Lackey Wed in Ballinger Ceremony

J V Carwile and Mrs Lillie Lackey were married Saturday at 8 PM in the Ballinger home of County Judge Paul Trimmier. The witnesses were Mrs D W Duncan and Mr Duncan. The couple, longtime Winters residents and Higginbotham Bros. sales staff, will reside on the Hillyard farm just north of town.

J. V. Carwile Lillie Lackey Paul Trimmier Ballinger D. W. Duncan Hillyard Farm

Mrs Kendrick Hosts Sweetwater Group For Luncheon

Mrs. C. R. Kendrick entertained a group from Sweetwater with a luncheon on Wednesday. The Jose de Voce club members and friends attended, pastel colors colored the menu and decor, and contract games were played in the early afternoon with Mrs Jensen taking a high score prize.

C. R. Kendrick Jose de Voie Club Sweetwater Wexg Jensen Kendrick Mesdames Eaton Head Willys Blewett M. H. Jensen John Simpson Lane McCall Clarence Breeding Ed Hennig Sterling Kendrick B. C. McCall A. S. Kendrick J. H. Beal, Jr J. S. Aldridge Plano

Low Family Holds Three Day Reunion on Concho River

The Low Brothers and Sisters gathered at R S Low's Concho River home from August 15 for an eight day reunion. Attendees included Mrs W E Puckett and daughter Wilmoth, Mrs M Simons and sons Wingate, J W Corum Winters, N M Stoecker and daughter Winters, J H Long and children Winters, Joe Low Wingate, R S Low and sons Eola, Leatress Allen and daughter Winters, F Houtchens Lela Ray Rutchens Hershel Wilson Harrold, I J Low and children Wilmeth, Edward Vernon and J B Low Big Spring, Cliff Cotter and son Gene Big Spring, Lacy Gregory Big Spring, Raymond Cotter Dora New Mexico, Virgil Low Wilmeth, George Keel and son Roy Luther Texas.

Low Brothers R. S. Low Concho River W. E. Puckett Wilmoth M. Simons Wingate J. W. Corum Winters N.M. Stoecker J. H

Emanon Bridge Club Dines and Plays at Payne Home

Mrs. Joe H. Payne hosted the Emanon Bridge Club and three guests last Thursday afternoon. Contract bridge provided the diversion with Mrs. R. B. Mack winning high score for members and Mrs. J. M. Skaggs top among guests. A salad plate was served to Mesdames John Q. Mc Adams, R. H. Henslee, H. N. Lyle, R. B. Mack, and guests Mrs. J. M. Skaggs, A. Bourne, and Mrs. W. A. Pace.

Joe H. Payne Emanon Club R. B. Mack J. M. Skaggs John Q. McAdams R. H. Henslee H. N. Lyle

For Rent New Heavy Duty Electric Polisher

For rent a heavy duty electric polisher with delivery available. Nominal rental charge. SPILL'S l1tc.

Family visitors from Midland and Crockett stop by

Mrs J H Rhoden and son Jess Houston of Midland and Mrs J M Arnold of Crockett visited the Barlow home at the start of the week. Mrs Arnold is Mrs Barlow's mother.

J. H. Rhoden Jess Houston Midland J. M. Arnold Crockett A. L. Barlow

New Dry Goods Man at Higginbotham's Winters

Travis Cunningham, long time Higginbotham Bros. & Co. employee at Rising Star, arrives in Winters to lead the dry goods department. He will relocate his family to Winters by early next month and invites the public to meet him and shop the store.

Travis Cunningham Higginbotham Bros. .& Co Rising Star Higginbotham Bros. & Co Cunningham Winters

Burton Family Reunion At Buffalo Gap Held

Relatives of the Burton family gathered in Buffalo Gap on August 12 and 18 for a two day reunion. Forty five relatives attended including Mr and Mrs Walter Burton and children Darrell Donald and Dorothy and many cousins from Abilene Moran and other Texas towns. Frank Williams and daughter June Frances returned from Toronto Canada where they attended the International Fire Chiefs convention visiting Niagara Falls and Washington along the way.

Burton Buffalo Gap Walter Burton Darrell Donald Dorothy Grady Burton Bob Jack Mary Abilene J. B. Pounds Ranger Lee Weir Edwin Patsy Lee Fisher Burton Alton Burton J. C. Burton Moran Joe Burton Joe Jr Jean Charles Guest Victor Frank Adamson Thiry Mackay Gray Billie Mac D. G. Reid Roby Texas W. J. Burton Merkel J. R. Burton J. J Roy Burton W. L. Burton Marjorie Rhee Billie Don Roy Morris R. M. Burton June Jerry and Joye C. O. Parker Ralph and Ducard Winters Frank Williams June Frances Toronto Canada International Fire Chiefs’ Convention Niagara Falls New York City Washington, D. C

Little Junie Fairbetter Undergoes Tonsil Removal Operation

A child named Little Junie Fairbetter was submitted for a tonsil removal operation on Tuesday. The report notes the procedure occurred in a medical setting with standard preoperative steps and scheduling.

Little Junie Fairbetter

Pattern 8782 frock described as versatile working and youth style

The pattern 8782 frock fits home and office wear with a businesslike clean cut. It features a notch lapel, set in sleeves with turn back cuffs, a narrow belt with a distinctive buckle, front and back counter panels, action pleats, and two side pockets for balance and practicality.

Amartheas

Bruce Barton on Time and the Blue as a City Wanderer

A reflective piece describing delays at a depot and the shifting view of time. The narrator recalls travel, Omar Khayyam, and a philosophy of patience, noting that ten minutes is small in the longer life and that meetings reveal human beauty amid imperfect crowds.

Don’t shout for bolts meeting old friend Strickland

Fragmentary text shows a speaker greeting Strickland and Gillilan the humorous philosopher. The passage hints at a casual conversation about how things are going, with a broken dialogue fragment ending abruptly.

Strickland Gillilan Hovw Bay

Editor Orders a Piece amid Gillilan Family Safe Again

A fragment notes an editor arranging a story while the Gillilan family remains safe for the moment. It mentions Miss Edna Maye Nitsch and Dr. Clara Nitsch returning from a tour of Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico.

Ter Gillilan Edna Maye Nitsch Clara Nitsch Utah Colorado Wyoming New Mexico

Mrs Verna Edmison Visits Henslee Home in Buffalo Gap

Mrs Verna Edmison of Buffalo Gap visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Henslee on Wednesday. The social call highlighted community ties and neighborly greetings in the small town setting.

Verna Edmison Buffalo Gap Carl Henslee

Mansfield Welcomes Baby Robert Lewis

A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Mansfield last Friday August 14. He was named Robert Lewis. Miss Lottie Maude Lewis spent the past weekend visiting in Snyder and Roscoe. Rankin Pace returned from Dallas where he visited the Texas Centennial. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gardner and family, including John Gardner and Misses Katherine and Marie Hill, returned Sunday night from Dallas where they attended the Texas Centennial and also visited the Fort Worth Centennial.

Lottie Maude Lewis Snyder and Roscoe Rankin Pace Dallas Texas W. J. Gardner John Gardner Katherine Marie Hill Fort Worth

Dobbs and Lamberth Return After Temple Visit

Harry Dobbs and Mrs J A Lamberth came home Tuesday from Temple where Dobbs had a minor operation at the Scott and White Sanitarium.

Harry Dobbs J. A. Lamberth Temple Harry Scott and White Sanitarium

Opposition Helps Strengthen a Man Phrase

A Hobson quote notes that some opposition aids a man as kites rise against the wind, attributed to Hamilton Wright Mabie. The saying emphasizes resilience and growth through challenge.

Hamilton Wright Mable

Japanese Language Cuss Words and Sports Inference

A remark claims the Japanese language lacks cuss words, and asserts golf and bridge never thrived there. The statement blends linguistic myth with broad cultural generalization about sports popularity and language.

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W.M.S J. A. Click San Angelo Harmony Telephone Group State Park Sun Mrs. Lackey Low Emanon Bridge Club Payne Home Higginbotham Apex Egginbotha Winters State Bank the Winters State Bank Bruce Barton Orient Omar Khayyan Sens Old Strick Hiccinsornam Bros. & Co
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