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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1961
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Charles Adams will observe their Golden Wedding Anniversary Saturday December 16 with an open house in the parlor of St John s Lutheran Church from 3 to 6 in the afternoon All friends and relatives are invited to attend They have requested no gifts.
Mr and Mrs J E Dock West former Drasco residents will observe their Golden Wedding Anniversary Sunday December 17 from 2 30 to 4 30 p m in the family home in Brownwood Texas A short reception will follow at the house family informs scaled local notes
Ed Kinards and kin celebrated multiple visits from Denver City Levelland Abilene Ardmore and Lubbock area relatives. Local residents attended dinners visits and a weekend with families in Blackwell Midland and San Angelo. The Boys basketball team won first place with Butterfield and the girls finished third under Coach Ray Cowan.
The VFW Auxiliary held a meeting to organize Christmas projects including baskets for the Big Spring VA Hospital, donations to the TB Foundation and the VFW National Home for Veterans Widows and Orphans, and baked goods for rest home residents. They planned a Dec 16 party and Dec 17 basket delivery, with new members A P Wright W L Bean and Dorothy Harris joining.
Bethany Class of the First Baptist Church gathered in Fellowship Hall Tuesday for its Christmas social and business meeting. Mrs. Joe Irvin presided, Mrs. Russell Mote led the opening prayer, and reports were given by Mrs. J N Clark and Mrs. Jack Harrison. A Christmas story by Mrs. David Carroll followed. A turkey dinner was served to fourteen club members.
Our heartfelt thanks go to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in our recent sorrow. For the beautiful service floral offerings and other kindnesses we are deeply grateful. For the hatiger gh weer those who us bear our sor
The 1961 Winters Blizzard A football squad and coaching staff were guests of honor at a venison barbecue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Pyburn Brown Mr. and Mrs. Dick Stafford and John ny Hopper at First Baptist Church on Thursday evening November 30. Attending coaches included L G Wilson Jerry English and Doug James along with team members A L Mitchell Don Clanton Johnny Caskey Tommy Alfrey Tommy Young Mike Bedford Denny Aldridge Steve Grissom Don Roberts Herby Russell Roy Clark Donald Parker Roland Tekell Wayne Bailey Alvis Jackson Roger Stanford Eugene Mathis Mike Mitchell Dick Young Marcelos Torres Johnny Hopper and others.
Be Busy Sewing Club met Monday at Mrs. M. G. Roper's home for quilting and a brief business session. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served to Mesdames S. P. Gray George Seitz G. T. Shott Etta Bryant Fay Hogan W. H. Cain Clide Collinsworth Nadine Smith Jack Martin Floyd Sims and the hostess Mrs. Roper.
The family thanks friends for loving kindness shown during her illness and loss. May God bless each friend for the solace and support they provided over the years. Signed by Broyce Gregory and Mayme Hensiee.
Mrs A T Williams thanks hospital staff Dr Rives and many visitors for kindness during her stay. She also thanks the Business Men's Bible Class of the First Baptist Church for flowers and others who sent flowers gifts cards and letters making it easier.
Visitors to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Winford Reel on Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. G. C Harville and family from Abilene, Mr. and Mrs. Bobba and Mrs. Jerry. Gerrell of Abilene who joined the gathering.
A pithy remark attributes a notable oversight to Henry Ford noting that even great inventors err in design. The quip suggests Ford failed to include a reverse gear in his early model.
Concho Valley Rural Carriers Association members met Saturday night December 2 at the Acapulco Cafe Ballinger. W L Collins presided for a joint meeting with the Auxiliary which voted to again sponsor the Cancer Fund as their main project. Attendees included couples from Ballinger Paint Rock Eden Winters and Sherri Ann Collins. Gifts were exchanged after dinner and the next meeting is set for the first Saturday night in March in Ballinger.
Local Future Homemakers of America group met Friday in the Homemaking Cottage. President Pam Bedford called the meeting to order. Mrs. Temple of Lone Star Gas demonstrated inexpensive Christmas gifts with cakes and cookies and shared recipes. Jaye Henley was elected 3rd vice president to fill a vacancy. The session ended with the F.H.A. prayer and refreshments for members and guests.
The Chat and Sew Club met at Mrs. L. Ernst home where hand work was done for the hostess. Plans were made for the Christmas party to be held Dec. 15 at City Hall. Members present included Mesdames Richard George Elvis Jobe B D Jobe Lonnie Burton Don Marks Anne Sharp Carson Easterly and visitor Ginger Schmidt. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Richard George's home.
Members of the Sub Deb Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Byrd residence with their daughter Jan Byrd as hostess. Marion Burrows led the business session and Janet Gerhart called the roll. Bettye Mayfield presented Eye Makeup Top Objective On Teen's Glamour.
Mrs Sam Cooke leads the Martha Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church meeting Tuesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs C B Jackson with class teacher in attendance.
A man earning above 1200 dollars yearly under a new law still qualifies for benefits. He would get 80 dollars monthly and his wife 40, totaling 120 monthly and 1440 yearly. Despite expected earnings of 2200 in 1961, he and his wife could receive 690 dollars in social security for the year.
The Goal Diggers Club met Monday at Mr and Mrs John D Easterly home with Linda Easterly as hostess. Lynann Kruse presided in the president's absence and plans were made for the Christmas banquet. Members and sponsors listed include Brenda Parrish Sonjia Modisett Gwen Caskey Carolyn Helm Doris Rice Barbara Baldwin Kathryn Clark Russell Bedford Leonia Daniel Linda Easterly Lynda Parks Jere Merck Marcene Matthies Pam Bedford Mrs David Carroll and Mrs S B Parks.
The Sunflower Club met at Jewell Mitchells home for its annual Christmas party. Gifts were exchanged and a Christmas Dinner was served to Wylie Lewis C C Hill Robert Conner Randall and the hostess Jewell Mitchell.
Dr Middleton spoke to the Diversity Club and honored members. Guests included Ray Ello and Mrs Sallie Gray. He discussed The Aspects of Cancer and stressed that any cancer will kill if neglected and urged yearly examinations.
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Eoff announce the approaching marriage of their son Hatcher to the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Hatcher of California. The wedding is set for December 22 at 2 PM at Winters Church of Christ. Guests enjoyed apple pie and coffee at tables dressed with white linens and bronze mums. Attending were Messrs and Mesdames W. T. Billups Z. L. Hale Sam oe Cc Clarence.
A column lauds so-called benefic advances by prominent business figures. It credits broad progress to inventive leadership and market success, noting public admiration and enduring impact on industry and jobs.
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