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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1964
Page
5
Local column notes rain-driven chatter across the area with Valley Creek flooding, a meter reader marooned on Bronte highway, and warnings on rabies vaccination amid outbreaks. Bluff Creek rising prompts a satirical Bull Mouse party reference and joking rivalries among townsfolk.
Mrs Clifton and her son Bryan left Tuesday after spending a few days in the home of Arthur Bates and Jackie Redwine.
San Jose youngster David Blackmon enjoys a family reunion as grandmothers surround him. The photo shows great grandmother Mrs. B. E. O'Dell, grandmother Mrs. Y. V. Blackmon, great grandmother Mrs. W. E. Traylor, David, and his father Virgil Blackmon.
Winters High School’s Blizzard grid team begins summer training with 51 players. Seniors and sophomores lead the roster as they prepare for a Sept. 4 opener at Lakeview and a home game against Mason Sept. 11. Managers are Andy Simpson Gary Wilson and Clyde Booth.
Youngsters earning reading certificates this week at Winters Public Library for twelve books read during summer. In total 135 children joined the program which ends August 31. 1,691 books were checked out in July. Patrons come from Norton Bronte Wingate Shep Blackwell and Ovale alongside Winters readers. Library hours are 2 to 11 p.m. Wednesday Friday and Saturday.
Winters Country Club hosts a family golf night and picnic supper next Tuesday August 25. An inter club tournament starts at 5 p m with entry fees 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students for members. non members pay the regular green fee. Families should bring a covered dish for the picnic.
Mr. and Mrs. Lou Gunter and children of El Segundo California visited in the home of Mrs. Lora Coupland. They were en route home from Alabama where they had been visiting his parents.
The Winters Independent Schools report all 64 teachers and administrators hold bachelor degrees, with 19 holding masters and seven pursuing further study. The district lists 16 in Primary, 22 in Elementary, 24 in High, and one at Alder School, led by Superintendent James B. Nevins and Elementary Principal Robert Simpson.
Ronald C. Dunnam son of Mr and Mrs Grady L Dunnam of Winters has reported to recruit training at the Naval Training Center San Diego California He is learning basic military law customs and etiquette seamanship and shipboard routine Training includes drill first aid swimming water survival and fitness He will receive a 14 day leave after completion before reporting to his new duty station or a service school
Captain Raymond D. Allard son of retired Army officer family, of Aurora Colorado, graduated from the U S Air Force Squadron Officer School at Maxwell AFB Alabama on Friday August 7. He was selected for professional officer training for leadership in the aerospace force and will be reassigned to Clinton-Sherman AFB Oklahoma.
Elvin O. Kelley son of Mr and Mrs Jim Harwood of 107 East Pierce Winters completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center San Diego Calif He studied basic military law customs and etiquette seamanship shipboard routine drill first aid swimming water survival and physical fitness.
Winters Lake gained eight inches of water from weekend rains, with Elm Creek still running slightly. City water superintendent W. D. Waggoner said the lake rose from Monday to Tuesday and is now 3 feet 11 1/2 inches below the spillway.
The Winters High School band directed by Robert R. Gans will give a summer concert on the school lawn next Thursday at 8 p m. Pro gram includes marches and football music. Majorettes and cheerleaders perform while Band Mothers Club raises funds for instruments and uniforms. Inclement weather moves event to the auditorium. Tickets cost 50 cents with a door prize.
The past week delivered variable rainfall across North Runnels County, with Winters at 1.7 inches, Wingate area totals up to 6.5 inches, and Wilmeth reporting around three inches. Flooded creeks, rising lakes, and water in homes affected sheep losses and property, while late cotton may benefit and stock tanks refill.
James Earnest Smith of Winters is a candidate for a bachelor of science in agricultural education at Texas Technological College in Lubbock. More than 550 students will graduate at summer commencement, set for 7 15 p.m. August 22 at the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum.
Mr and Mrs J E Hill have returned home after nearly a month at the Veterans Hospital in Big Spring where he underwent surgery July 28.
A Texas Historical Marker will be erected at the western city limits of Maverick on State Highway 158. The 24 by 18 inch cast aluminum marker honors Samuel A. Maverick and the town's Civil War era history, funded by the Texas State Historical Survey Committee and State Building Commission as part of the Civil War Centennial.
LaRoss Sheppard, a sophomore from Winters, joins the College Star newspaper and the Pedagog yearbook staff at Southwest Texas State College. She is named class editor of the Pedagog and associate feature editor of the Star as a journalism major.
Season tickets for 1964 football go on sale Monday August 24 with an optional two day period for returning reserve seat holders. Regular sale starts August 26 and ends August 29. Tickets sold as a five game book for 6.25 dollars. First game September 4 against Lakeview at San Angelo. First home game September 11 versus Mason at Winters.
Laurie Ann Akeman of San Angelo spent the past week visiting at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs George Akeman.
Winters schools set a September 1 start for the 1964 65 term with pre school meetings August 29 and 31. Labor Day is a holiday. Buses run on regular routes. classes begin 8 25 am and end 3 57 pm. First graders receive enrollment postcards and need birth certificates and smallpox vaccines.
Wingate school will begin the 1964 65 year on Tuesday September 1 with buses on regular routes and noon meals in the cafeteria. Faculty meeting and work day are scheduled for Monday August 31 at 8 am for teachers and 10 am for auxiliary workers. The listed staff includes Nina Cowan Owren Dunn Lavelly Salmons Kathleen Shedd Dollie Ben Dean and Raymond Cowan with Leila Harter as book keeper.
Ten school buses will transport about 400 of Winters Independent Schools 1230 students for the 1964 65 term. Buses cover 846 miles each school day plus trips for the band and sports teams. Several drivers are also teachers. Drivers include James Powers James Jones Weldon Middleton Albert Mansell O L Claxton James Warfield Jack Craig Clifford Hill George Davis and Jerry Cunningham.
A giant rubber-tired four wheel drive Case tractor demonstrated by Farm Equipment of Winters drew much attention at the Farm and Ranch Field Day near Ballinger last Thursday. Dale Eubanks operated the tractor for Ernest Thormeyer, owner of Farm Equipment. The second annual event, sponsored by the Ballinger Chamber of Commerce, attracted about 1,500 attendees.
Mr and Mrs Henry Manns observed their silver wedding anniversary in San Angelo on Sunday with attendance by Mr and Mrs Neat Stoecker, Mr and Mrs Frank Brown, and guests including Sarah and Martha. The Manns are former Winters residents.
From Denver Mr and Mrs E W Vinson and children Billy Becky and Kirk visited last weekend at the home of his brother Mr and Mrs J D Vinson in Denver Colorado and spent time with family.
Barbara Buxkemper 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Buxkemper, was chosen Runnels County Farm Bureau Queen during the Ballinger barbecue and queen contest last Thursday night. Runner up was Kathy Flanagan. Judges were James Dryer Cyn thia Dillin and Danny Tollison. Miss Buxkemper will represent Runnels County FB at district contests in Brownwood on August 27.
In Denton Mr and Mrs Raymond Hill of Snyder were visitors Monday in the home of his sister Mrs J T Denton.
Local radio figure Max Parker visited KBGO in Waco this week, sharing updates and engaging with listeners. The segment aired on Mrs. O's show and highlighted station events and audience interactions.
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