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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1969
Page
5
After two weeks of tough pre season drills the Winters High School Blizzards travel to Eldorado for a Friday night scrimmage against Eldorado Class A, then return to host Sonora and Ranger in upcoming games. Kickoff is 8 p.m. at Eldorado.
Principal George Beard announces early release for all first graders at 2 30 p m after noon for the first six weeks. From the second six weeks, first graders stay until 3 p m. Parents are urged to arrange pickup for non bus riders.
Local notes describe a scene at Home Town Lake with residents enjoying a quiet afternoon by the water. The piece credits R. CG. Thomaa and references a simple community gathering with mention of shoreline scenery and a reflective mood.
In North Runnels and South Taylor Counties grass and brush fires have stretched the Winters Volunteer Fire Department thin. The department battled hundreds of acres of desolation north and west of Winters while many men missed the annual Fireman’s Barbecue. Oil field service firms aided with water hauling as crews fought through rough terrain, risking personal loss for the community’s safety. A landowner praised the volunteers, noting they deserve repayment in thanks, not pay. The writer extols the department’s spirit and urges continued support, then hints at state tax disputes in a sidebar.
The 63 member Winters High School Blizard Band directed by Kirke McKenzie will perform Friday evening September 4 on the school lawn. The band will play marches and popular tunes under Band Mothers sponsorship with pie cake and drinks available. Admission is 50 cents with a drawing for two season football tickets during the concert.
Four Winters residents join McMurry College to coach and assist in football and basketball. Buddy Fornes returns as head football coach with Winters ties, while Jimmy Adams Chip Puckett and Bill Cathey help in various roles. Adams and Cathey are noted Indian scorers and defensive standout Puckett led in interceptions. the piece highlights family links and local ties to the Indians.
Elvin O Hill is named principal of Eastland High School succeeding prior leadership. A Winters native and Eastland County supervisor, Hill holds a BS from Howard Payne and an MEd from Hardin Simmons. He began teaching in 1953 at Hamlin High School and later served Albany High School as teacher coach and assistant principal. He and his wife Mrs Hill have two children aged nine and six.
Mr and Mrs Larry Harris announce the birth of a daughter named Lisa Rahee weighing 8 ounces at Renkin Hospital on August 24. The arrival adds a new member to the family.
Floyd Sims received a 35 year service pin and was named Fireman of the Year by the Winters Volunteer Fire Department at the annual Fireman’s Barbecue on Thursday night. Also honored were Rankin Pace 35 year pin Fire Chief Marvin Bedford 30 year pin Jim Hamner 15 year pin and Robert Carey 5 year pin. About 300 attended the event with Rankin Pace acting as master of ceremonies.
Denny Aldridge of Winters earned a BS in physical education as part of UT Austin summer graduates. He will be assistant freshman football coach at the university this year. Aldridge played quarterback and halfback at Winters High School and lettered three years for the Longhorns. He is married to Mary Young with two children.
Larry H. Rives son of Dr and Mrs C T Rives of Winters earned a bachelor of arts in psychology from the University of Texas College of Arts and Sciences at summer session end He was an Army ROTC trainee and received a second lieutenant commission in the U S Army with active duty expected in October Paula Frances Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs R S Smith of Lufkin also earned a BA in mathematics She is the bride elect of Rives with a wedding planned in Lufkin on August 30.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Marks and children of Midland and Clifford Knight of Fort Worth visited last week in the home of Mrs E L Marks and Mr and Mrs R Q Marks along with other relatives here.
Season tickets for 1969 Blizzard Field football went on sale at 8 am Tuesday. Lines formed overnight as the school business office reported brisk sales but some good seats remain on the 45 yard line. Tickets sell through Friday September 5, after which only single-game sales apply. Winters vs Ballinger game is expected to sell out, prompting urged early purchase.
Weekend rains in Runnels County paused milo harvesting but promise moisture for late planted grain. Early cut grain should be stored soon if weather holds, while late mile on cotton land replanting and moisture boost should lead to good grain. some acreage remains dry and needs moisture. Grain quality and prices stay strong despite tough weather.
E. E. Thormeyer of Winters' Farm Equipment joined more than 1700 Case dealers at the North American Dealer Congress August 18 21 in Milwaukee. Case unveiled a complete new line of farm tractors for the seventies and a new corporate symbol. The four day event showcased over 3 million dollars of farm and construction machinery on the Bong Air Force Base site. The exhibit included 22 all new products four models of the Agri King 70 tractor and 18 other Case products.
U S Air Force Staff Sergeant Paul R. McGinnis serves on duty at Nha Trang Air Base Vietnam a carpenter in a Pacific Air Forces unit. He previously served at Minot AFB and is a Ballinger High School 1955 graduate. His wife Helen is daughter of V J Mokry Route 1 Winters, and his parents are Horace and Mrs McGinnis of Mineral Wells.
Radarman Third Class Andes E Simpson USN son of Mrs Emmette Simpson Winters is serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid. The ship undergoing overhaul at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard is being converted back to anti submarine warfare role. The Intrepid, 900 feet long with hospital and soda fountain, has a crew of over 3000 and is homeported in Norfolk Virginia.
Don Minyard, field representative for the San Angelo Social Security Office, will hold September visits at the Chamber of Commerce on September 10 and 24 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Individuals may file claims, get information, or conduct other SSA business with him during these times.
The special Red Cross drive here raises to $764.50 after aiding about 25 families affected by the June 12 hailstorm. Contributions include Mrs. M. C. Wilbanks $5.00 and Mrs. Tennie Wilson $5.00, bringing the corrected total to $764.50.
Three Winters men are among 121 area chairmen named for the 1969 Cattle Round-Up to aid the West Texas Rehabilitation Center. W T Billups Rosy Burns and Walter Spill head Crippled Winters area efforts. The event aims to raise over 75000 dollars. The cattle auction opens September 29 at Ranchers and Farmers Livestock Auction in Abilene followed by the horse sale October 4 at Abilene Livestock Auction and the sheep and goat sale October 6 at Coleman Auction. Charlie Morris of Abilene serves his eighth year as general chairman.
The regular monthly meeting of the directors of the Winters Chamber of Commerce will be held in the chamber office at 5 15 p m Tuesday September 2. Woodrow Watts president urges all directors to attend to discuss upcoming projects and programs. Other members are invited to attend this meeting of the board.
Richard Puckett of Winters returns as quarterback to direct the McMurry College Indians for the coming season with nearly 3 000 yards of offense. Coach Buddy Fornes expects about 60 prospects for two a day drills after an 8 2 season. 17 lettermen return including eight offensive starters and Puckett earned All Lone Star Conference second team honors last year.
The report lists daily temperatures with a high of 95 degrees on August 24 and 25 and a low of 66. Rain totals are given for several dates in August including 0.10 0.68 0.90 0.02 0.03 0.36 inches on multiple days.
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