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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1936
Page
2
One year after the Dallas regional HQ opened the Resettlement Administration has loaned to 35 808 Texas farm families lacking other financing. More than one million of ten million borrowed has been repaid with five year terms. The next step targets landless farmers, with 588 farms optioned or purchased for prospective tenant buyers.
A brisk norther blows Thursday morning as hog slaughter continues this week. A. W. Madison is recovering from a badly infected hand. J. G. Phipps travels to Glenrose after a message that his father was not expected to live. B Y P U members enjoyed a social at L A Faubi's home. Mr and Mrs W H Schwartz welcome a new son born December 8 weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces. Miss Marguerite Mathis of Stephenville visited home folks.
Relatives of G W Gregory learn of Judge Fank Andrews death in Houston on Tuesday. Andrews a railroad attorney and philanthropist died around 12 30 after heart trouble. He funded Baylor university education for Mayme Gregory and other relatives. Mayme Gregory and Woodrow Young traveled from Killeen to Houston for the funeral.
The Enterprise notes low prices on scratch pads and counter checks. It lists bond paper at 20 cents per pound and newsprint at 10 cents per pound.
Recent visits include Tom Loislar of Happy to Mrs. Mattie Hallman and Mrs. W T Gassiot with her mother Mrs. Freeman in Santa Anna. Pennsylvania guest Mrs Petree visits son Pete Petree and family. Gifford Campbell of Wichita Falls visits mother Mrs O S Clark. Mrs H A Bradley seriously ill at daughter Mrs Jesse Penny’s home. W H Pape and C W Bradley at her bedside. Elder Brinkley of Corsicana visits with Elder H B Carraway. Doyle Jayroe of Coleman visits parents Mr and Mrs E Jayroe. Mrs H G Carter and Gilbert Jr visit Mrs King. King ill.
The Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 10 55 a m by Dr J T McClure Young People meet at 6 15 p m Missionary meets Monday at 3 00 p m Mid Week Service Wednesday at 7 00 p m conducted by the Workers Council The First Quarterly Conference will be held after the Sunday service December 13 by Dr J T McClure Stewards urged to attend J W Sharbutt Pastor.
Sunday School begins at 9 45 with preaching at 10 50 and again at 7 00 p m Everyone is urged to attend Visitors are welcome J W Joiner pastor
Preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m with B Y P A at 6 p m on Sunday. Monday visitors to the sick by W M S. Wednesday mid week service at 7 o clock.
The Lutheran church schedules Sunday School at 9 30, English services at 10 30 and a cantata rehearsal at 7. On Friday evening December 18 a dramatic Christmas Cantata will be presented in the basement with no admission charge, only a free will offering. Details to follow in next week's Enterprise.
The Enterprise advertises violet and red stamping ink and stamp pads for sale.
The Enterprise reports stock on hand including adding machines and sale pads available for purchase. Items listed are ready for customer orders with prices and quantities likely shown in the accompanying catalog.
We were defeated by Paint Rock Friday night at Ballinger as the Red Skins won 34 to 6. The season ends with football over and seniors Nix Patton Fagan Pruitt Kevil Cali leaving. Holiday break runs December 18 to 28 and plans for parties trees and boxes are noted.
The author notes a push for calendar reform this year with dwindling opposition. The main question is whether to adopt a 13 month year or a rearranged 12 month year. The 12 month option leads the field as standard time changes are likened to an act of God.
Seacoast leaders urge arbitration as a regional strike looms and coastal ports brace for disruption. Advertisements report hiring needs and potential shortages as markets respond to the looming labor dispute.
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