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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1972
Page
5
An editorial from The Fort Worth Star-Telegram urges heater safety as Texas faces winter. It warns of carbon monoxide deaths and advises regular checks of gas appliances, proper ventilation, and cautious use of electric and real Christmas trees to prevent fires and shocks.
Winters Livestock Association announced the annual Junior Livestock Show will be held January 13. Entries must be in by December 15, with return contacts at Winters High School or County Agent C. T. Parker. Open to FFA and 4-H members in Winters and Wingate districts, the event adds a new commercial feeder pig division and includes rabbits and capons. Sponsorship opportunities for trophies are available through F R Phil Anderson or Clifton Poe.
The North Runnels Unit of the American Cancer Society met at the Chamber of Commerce building and heard committee reports. Jim Kramer of San Angelo led a Cancer Crusade orientation for local unit members from Ballinger and Coleman. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Garrett and others. The next meeting is January 23 at the Chamber of Commerce.
Joe E. Childers of Durango Colorado past international director of Lions International spoke to Winters Lions Club at their noon meeting Monday. He was a teacher and coach in Winters in 1924 before moving to Abilene to teach, then enter law practice.
Douglas W. Eubanks son of Mr and Mrs Morris Eubanks of Route 3 Winters enlisted in the United States Air Force on November 29 per Master Sergeant Charles M. Morris USAF Recruiter in Abilene. After completing six weeks basic training he will receive technical training in the General Aptitude Area. He is a 1972 graduate of Ballinger High School.
Mrs A D Lee with Mr and Mrs Bob Fenton of Odessa traveled to San Antonio to visit the B F Hutcherson family during the Thanksgiving holidays.
The Literary and Service Club presents Hats and History a nostalgic fashion show in the Winters High School auditorium Friday at 730 The event features millinery fashions 1876 to 1972 from the Met Museum of Art collection with club members modeling hats and gowns A local string ensemble will perform country western pieces and a voluntary offering will help cover production costs
District 6-AA coaches named the 1972 All-District football teams. Winters players Lee Choate and Rodney Richards led second and defensive squads, with several Winters and Hamlin foes earning spots across offense and defense.
Twenty members of Winters High School Blizzard Band will compete for seats in the regional band at Stephenville Friday. They earned chairs in the district competition and will have tryouts Friday afternoon with rehearsal Saturday for a concert Saturday evening. The regional concert band will total 125 students from several regional schools.
Bahlman Jewelers unveils an appointment private room and a diamondscope microscope to let customers inspect diamonds up close. J W Bahlman notes the tool clarifies differences in stones that look similar in quality and value, aiding buyer understanding in the new viewing space.
The Winters High School Blizzard Band presents its yearly Christmas concert in the high school gym on Monday December 18 at 7 30 p m The theme Winter Wonderland features an Al Hirt medley Kentucky 1800 God and Country I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day White Christmas Sonus Ventorum and more A 1972 73 Blizzard Band sweetheart will be named No admission charged.
Winters Police Chief Joe Stevens says the voluntary property identification program is progressing slowly as few residents register their belongings. The system records item descriptions and serial numbers to aid in recovery and is cross indexed with police files for use by agencies if stolen.
The Hungry Hoboes a German band formed from Winters High School Blizzard Band members will play at the Winters Lions Club noon meeting next Tuesday December 12 They will also perform for the Lawake Lions Club that evening The program includes traditional Christmas music polkas and contemporary pieces Members include Paul Gerhardt John Parramore Jay Henderson Dusty Nichols Glen Colburn Andy Gann Robert Enelert Wesley Wharton and Jay Heflin among others playing cornet clarinet euphonium trombone baritone sax and percussion.
The Winters Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a kids' Christmas Show on Saturday December 16 at 10 am at the State Theatre. All children are invited and admission is free.
The Winters Housing Authority says 17 of 46 low cost units, including 30 elderly designated and 16 for families, have been rented. Board members urge more applications, noting strict federal income rules and flexible adjusted income calculations may deter qualified renters. Construction wrap includes remaining landscaping work in progress.
First place in the Kiddies Division goes to Santa's Helpers featuring Santa and Elves. Participants include Tena and John Merrill and Allison Allcorn. Second place to Little Women with Casse Howard Kim Wood and Laney Solomon. Third place awarded to DeOnn Deaton as Mother Hubbard.
Patricia Ventrone named campaign director for the annual March of Dimes effort in Runnels County. Don Jones, chapter chairman, announced the appointment as the group promotes funding for medical services, research, and community programs to combat birth defects affecting nearly a quarter of a million infants yearly.
Winters Warehouse reports 4953 bales of cotton from the 1972 crop received from North Runnels gins. With dry weather stripping is likely to rise substantially this week.
Schedule notes for multiple tournaments from December listing events at HSU Ballinger and Merkel. Includes Girls A and Boys A divisions with Dec dates and venues Ballinger Trent Merkel. No outcomes provided.
Win ters High School teacher Virginia Schwartz named District XV Business Education Teacher of the Year by the Texas Business Education Association. She will be honored March 23 in Houston. She also serves as Teacher of the Month by Future Teachers of America and is an honorary member of Future Homemakers of America.
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