Funeral Monday in Winters Church for Wilburn Infant
Funeral was held at 10 30 a m Monday at the Main Street Church of Christ for Kevin Eugene Wilburn infant son of Mr and Mrs Steve Wilburn of Big Lake Burial was in Northview Cemetery Spill Funeral Home directed the service He died in Reagan County Memorial Hospital Big Lake at 5 50 a m Saturday after a brief illness He was born in Big Lake November 13 1970 22 days old Survivors include the parents two brothers Steve Jr and Andrew Lee both at home grandparents Mrs Lillian Coward of Winters and Mr and Mrs Q K Wilburn of Winters great grandparents C Coward of Abilene and Harold Alexander of Providence R I
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Main Street
Church of Christ
Kevin
Eugene Wilburn
Steve Wilburn
Big Lake
Bobby Bates
Northview Cemetery
Spill Funeral Home
Reagan County Memorial Hospital
Steve Jr
Andrew Lee
Lillian Coward
Winters
Q. K. Wilburn
C. Coward
Abilene
Harold Alexander
Providence
R. I
Winters Eighth Graders Thank Chamber and Helpers
Winters eighth graders express gratitude to the Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the Christmas parade. They thank Mrs Wayne Solomon for Christmas trees for their float and Winters Welding Works for use of the building and chairs to build the float.
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Winters
Chamber of Commerce
Wayne Solomon
Winters Welding
Hardin-Simmons Cowboy Band Shares Macy's Parade Honor
Bill Grantz of Winters and 44 band members from Hardin-Simmons University returned to Abilene after performing in Macy's 44th Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The group also played concerts en route in Fort Sill Kansas City Seymour Dayton Denver Newark Greenwich. Grantz said the trip showcased the school and helped recruit new students, expressing pride in the university.
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Bill Grantz
Winters
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
New York City
Grantz
Enroute
Fort ‘Sill
Okla
Kansas City
Hardin- Simmons
United States
Life and Christmas Minds in Simple Thought
A reflective note argues that life mirrors Christmas in expectations over desires. It suggests people differ in thought yet share a common inclination to hope and consider different viewpoints.
Uncle Daly Letter Teases Man Of The Hour
In a witty quip, Uncle Daly notes the man of the hour is the one whose wife told him to wait a minute, a lighthearted aside reflecting domestic humor.
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Daly
Apple Trees and Juice in Early American History
Early voyagers noted the New World lacked apples but soon gained many varieties. Apple seeds and grafted trees spread from Virginia to New England, with juice, cider and applejack fueling pioneer life. The column includes Swiss Steak with Apples and several apple based recipes, highlighting juice use, jellied relish, and a light dressing option amid a large crop moving to market.
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New World
America
Virginia
Carolinas
New England
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
They Call Me MISTER Tibbs at the State Theatre
Sidney Poitier stars as Virgil Tibbs in the Mirisch produced film They Call Me MISTER Tibbs shown at the State Theatre Friday through Sunday in Color by Deluxe. Martin Landau co stars with Barbra McNair, with Alan R. Trustman James R. Webb shaping the screenplay.
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Virgil Tibbs
Sidney Poitier
Mirisch
Mister Tibbs
State
DeLuxe
United Artists, Entertainment
Transamerica Corporation
Poitier
Martin Landau
Barbara McNair
Tibbs
John Ball
Rod Steiger
Alan R. Trustman
James R. Webb
Herbert Hirschman
Walter Mirisch
Gordon Douglas
Anthony Zerbe
Cool Hand
Luke”’ Fame
Quincy Jones
Detective Tibbs
State Theatre
United Artists Entertainment
Independent School Menu Week of December 14 1971
Monday to Friday meals listed for Independent School with options each day. Western steak, Duperdog or sandwich, Hamburgers or sandwich, Chicken fried steak, turkey and dressing with giblet gravy. Includes sides like mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, fruit salad, desserts and milk. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 1971.
Dams and Ecology: Impacts of Reservoirs on Wildlife
Scientists warn reservoirs alter habitats and reduce prime deer and turkey habitat by inundating bottomland. While stream species briefly flourish after damming, long term fish communities shift to rough fish like carp buffalo shad and suckers as open water dominates.
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Texas
R. G. Mauermann
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Mauermann
Panhandle Aoudad Hunt Yields Forty-One Sheep For Hunters
During the 1970 seven day Panhandle aoudad hunt in six counties Texas Parks and Wildlife reports 41 sheep taken from 129 riflemen. Hunters averaged 18.9 hours per man with three shots each. Gene Dozier of Fort Worth bagged a 210 pound ram with 31 5 8 inch horns.
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Panhandle
Richard DeArment
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
DeArment
Gene Dozier
Ft. Worth
Armstrong County
Clock in Elevator Cage Sparks Time Questions
An elevator operator in Winters hangs a clock in his cage to answer the constant question of the time. Patrons now ask him if the clock is correct, reflecting local humor from Winters Enterprise.
He that will not reason is a bigot quote
A historical aphorism stating that those who refuse to reason become bigots, those unable to reason are fools, and those who dare not reason are slaves. The line emphasizes the value of rational thought and intellectual independence.
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Wilburn
Hsu
Bahlman Jewelers
South Main
Wesley
North Cryer Street
Landau
Anthony Z Zerbe
Torso
Camaniche
Walter Wash Pray
Herbert Vorchain
COREA COUNLAS_ BULA
Eedcsid
Charlsie Poe
Angel TO the
Winters Chamber OF Commerce
George Poe
West Truitt
New Mexico
Palo Duro Canyon
Runnels County Farm Bureau
Merv Christ
Lone Star Gas
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