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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1972
Page
2
Texas welfare rolls drop by 1,555 AFDC recipients from 447,967 to 446,412 amid tighter eligibility checks vocational training expanded day care and renewed recertification. Welfare officials credit enhanced interviews documentary proofs and fraud investigations to curb growth and reset trends.
New Executive Director Clayton T. Garrison orders a broad restructuring at the Parks and Wildlife Department naming six directors to head statewide divisions. The appointees are James E. Dickinson, Stetson G. Reed, Robert J. Kemp Jr., Paul E. Schlimpler, Clayton G. Rutter, and Bobby E. Bradley. Richard A. McCune remains director of information and education.
Five state highway department finalists have been named in a regional competition. The event features engineers and planners from state agencies showcasing design concepts, safety upgrades, and traffic flow improvements aimed at reducing congestion on major corridors.
Initial sign-up fee is 100 per meter with no further charges except monthly payments after system starts. Fees are held in The Security State Bank of Wingate with options to refund if the system fails or signups are not included. Board aims to build lines to private property lines and may pursue ASC cost share to aid private feeder lines. Membership closes September 30 and contact details are provided.
The Southwestern Insurance Information Service says further auto insurance cuts depend on intensive police work to curb crashes. A lapse in enforcement could erase the 11 percent rate cut effective September 1. Police chiefs and sheriffs earned a special commendation for last year’s accident reductions and are urged to keep targeting speeders, drunken driving, and unlicensed drivers.
Dr. Luther Holcomb, EEOC vice chairman, outlined new anti-discrimination rules forcing state governments to address hiring practices. Six agencies already face complaints under the law, with discriminatory methods cited including race and religion questions on apps, tests, diploma requirements, and demand for applicant photographs.
Three candidates filed for the vacant state representative seat in district 46, place 3 in Brooks Cameron and Willacy counties. The special election on September 16 includes Dr. Martin Garcia of Raymondville Neal Clark Jr. of Cameron County and Claude Carter of Harlingen after Rep. J. A. Garcia Jr. resigned July 31. Filing deadline was last Wednesday.
Gov. Preston Smith and Sen. John Tower urge the federal pay board to approve 6.8 percent raises for about 67 000 Texas state workers under a proposed catch up provision while the board holds a 5.5 percent cap.
The Blizzard Band Boosters set monthly meetings on the second Tuesday at 7 30 in the Band Hall and outline a full 1972 73 schedule. President Mrs Charlotte Davis says work starts immediately with a membership drive and a $3.00 dues. They plan concession stand operations at the stadium with chairmen and buyers named, sell stadium seat cushions donated by Higginbotham Bros, and fund trips awards and banners for all school bands.
The Sub Deb Club met on Monday August 21 with Cathy Schwartz as hostess. A Labor Day dance was discussed. Members present included Brenda Blackerby Lea Mostad Jessie Waldrop Lou Ann Cole Gayla Springer Carla Brown Landa Walker Cheryl Whitlow Kathy Hope Dorie Miller Tanya Whitlow Lisewell Brown Mary Lynn Bedford Kim Miles Doris Waldrop Cindy Seals and Debra Kruse.
Debbie Estep and Richard Bullard were married in a double ring ceremony last Friday at the home of the groom’s parents. Justice of the Peace Ray Heathcott officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ermon Estep of Menard and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Bullard of Winters. They will reside at 506 12 Lamar.
News brief from Winters Texas covers local events as of August 25 1972. Items reflect community happenings, announcements, and matters of public interest in the Winters area.
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