Valley Creek District Orders January 1964 Directors Election
The Valley Creek Water Control and Improvement District Board director election order sets January 14 1964 as the election date for four directors. The district designates Wingate and Old Norton polling sites with presiding officers and outlines publication and ballot return procedures and officer duties after the election. Six directors vote aye with none opposed. Duncan Hensley secretary attests.
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State OF Texas
Old Norton
Church of Christ Building
Texas
Kirby Robinson
Pee Wee Howe
Hugo Vogelsang
Frank K. Antilley
A. C. Minzenmayer
Douglas R. Stevens
Milton Jackson
Duncan Hensley
Valley Creek Water Control and Improvement District
Rain and Snow Add Moisture to Year Totals
Rain and a light snowfall last week contributed 0.7 inch of moisture, lifting the yearly total to 24 inches. If no further rain falls before year end 1963, this year will be the second driest in five, behind 1960 with 22.8 inches.
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Dee
Drive With Caution Near Schools and Play Areas
The Texas Safety Association urges drivers to exercise extreme care near schools playgrounds and residential zones where children are present. Remind yourself to slow down and watch for youngsters as they may forget safety rules.
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The
Texas Safety Association
Pancho Villa Spanish Club Chartered at Winters High
A Spanish Club affiliated with the National Spanish Society is organized at Winters High School. Principal Robert Christian led the induction for 24 charter members in the Home Making Cottage. Leroy McGahan presides with Karen Knapp as secretary.
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National Spanish Society
Winters High School
Robert Christian
Leroy McGahan
Karen Knapp
National Society of Teachers
Ruth Ueckert
Pancho Villa Spanish Club
Judy Matthews
Veronica Wallen
Marjorie Langston
Andy Bishop
Jeanette Lewis
Gary Hester
Elaine Paske
Raymond Ramirez
Johnny Mansell
Hank McCreight
Judy Hogan
Mary Young
Velma Bullard
Ivan Smith
Kenneth Oaken
Jimmy Burnett
Glenda Sims
Cathy Dunn
Dana Bishop
Delores Ibarra
Mike Mitchell
Larry Hensley
Coleman to Host New Dry Mfg Branch Plant
The Coleman Industrial Foundation and the Coleman Chamber of Commerce helped secure a branch plant for Coleman, with size to be determined and no impact expected on the Winters main plant. The note ends with a proverb about restraint and revenge.
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Coleman Industrial Foundation
Coleman Chamber of Commerce
Coleman
Letters to Santa from area children request toys and items
A collection of Santa letters from Susie Spence and siblings, Cynthia Wolford, Jerry Stanford, Greg Black, Kay Black, and others asking for dolls, toy animals, a game, a six gun, a wagon, a baby doll, a bike, a toy cannon, a pony, and assorted treats. Children note good behavior and express love for Santa.
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Santa
David
Pamela
Sharon Standley
Santa Claus
Cynthia Wolford
Winters
Greg Black
Kay Black
Home Town Talk on Fermenting Cider through Furnace
A domestic guide describes heating a red hot iron and inserting it into a barrel through the bung hole to cure a batch of cider. The method involves lowering the iron to within a foot of the cider, suspending it by wire, and waiting twelve hours before repeating the process.
Local Sheriff Office Staffing Update
Don Atkins announces deputies including Chief Deputy J D Wilson of Winters, Raymond Greaves veteran officer, Marvin Titsworth jailer and deputy, and Wanda McAden radio dispatcher secretary. The office remains ready to serve the public at any time.
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Donna
Gary
Randy
J. D. Wilson
Winters
Raymond Greaves
Marvin Titsworth
Wanda McAden
Cullen F. Busher Dies at 61 in Winters Texas
Cullen Frank Busher 61 died of a heart attack Tuesday at the family home west of Winters. Funeral services were held Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church with a private service earlier in Spill Memorial Chapel. He was born September 24 1902 in Granger Texas and married Dorothea Bredemeyer in 1935. Survivors include his wife a son two daughters five grandchildren a sister and five brothers.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Cullen Frank Busher
Winters
A. W. Holck
Spill Memorial Chapel
Cullen F. Busher
Granger
Abilene
Fred Mabrey
Milton Gerhart
Euless
Tex
Vernon Wright
Morton
Chester
R. A
Dee
Ballinger
A. W
Los Angeles
Calif
Leonard
Vinson
San Pedro
Leland Hoppe
Bill Hoppe
Pete Davidson
Lawrence Chapman
D. C. Robinson
Pete Wessels
Q. D. Bradford
The Brakes That Break: A Path to Sudden Fame
The quote reflects on how persistence can lead to fame after long effort, noting that individuals who endure decades of work may achieve recognition quickly once a breakthrough occurs.
Mary Etta Thomas Former resident dies in Robstown
Mrs. Mary Etta Thomas, former resident of Winters, died in Robstown Texas on Wednesday December 18. Funeral services were held in Robstown the next day at 2 p. m. with burial at Campbell Cemetery beside her husband who died in 1929. Survived by daughter Mrs. Wyman Virden and four sons Felix Thomas Rowland Jess and Ross.
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Mary Etta Thomas
Winters
Robstown
Tex
Campbell Cemetery
Thomas
Wyman Virden
Felix Thomas
Odessa
Rowland
Borger
Jess
Ballinger
Ross
Arco
Idaho
Texas Safety Association Urges Caution for Holiday Travel
The Texas Safety Association asks holiday drivers to check their cars and adjust speed to reduce traffic accidents. The warning emphasizes careful driving as travelers return home for the weekend.
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Texas Safety Ass’n
The
Texas Safety Association
CofC Invited for Special Day at 1964 Fat Stock Show
The Writers Chamber of Commerce receives a Special Day invitation for January 24 to February 2 at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show. W R Watt notes spotlighted introductions for the delegation, rodeo seats, a concert by the local band, and a cowgirl in the Grand Entry with James Drury and The Sons of the Pioneers as guest stars.
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James Drury
NBCTV
Sons of the Pioneers
Drury
America
Fort Worth Rodeo Holds 1964 Acts and Big Payouts
Watt secures Drury and The Sons of the Pioneers for the 1964 Fort Worth rodeo. The event promises top rodeo action with 400 of the nation's best cowboys competing for more than 70000 dollars in prize and entry money. The Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show is the nation’s oldest livestock show.
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Fort Worth
Drury
Sons of the Pioneers
Watt
Lions To Distribute Christmas Baskets
The Winters Lions Club will distribute Christmas baskets to needy families this year. People may donate or place ready baskets at the Winters Chamber of Commerce office before Saturday December 21.
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The
Winters Lions Club
Winters Chamber of Commerce
Great Grandson Dies In Birth Buried December Seventh
Mr and Mrs G E Shuffield learn the infant son of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Cline of Lockney died at birth and was buried December 7 The Clines have a daughter aged 2 12 she is the former Peggy Williams and her baby was a great grandson of the Sheffields
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G. E. Shuffield
Johnnie Cline
Lockney
Clines
Peggy Williams
Sheffields
Churches Continued Page Names in the Christmas Event
Fragmentary church page list shows numerous individuals including Tom Dry Lee Walston Bob Webb Rickey Mo John Craven Ricky Y Ro Terry Rives Ann Walsto Lynn Rives Jan Robingo Jo Nell Simmons. The Christmas Tree for the children will be immediately following in the church basements.
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Mike Dry
Lee W Walston
Bob Webb
Rickey Mo
John Craven
Ricky Y Ro
Terry Rives
Ann Walsto
Lynn Rives
Jan Robingo
Nell Simmons
Wilmeth Baprist to Speak at Wilmeth Church Christmas Program
The Wilmeth Baptist Church invites all to a Christmas program at 7 p.m. Sunday with speaker Miss Mitchell from Mississippi. A gift collection will be taken, gifts above fifty cents are encouraged, and refreshments will follow the program hosted by Rev. Lester Carl.
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Wilmeth
Miss Mitchell
Wilmeth Baptist Church
Lester Carl
Wilmeth Church
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Winters Hi School
WTU
West Texas Utilities
Susie
Joe Spence
David Hendrix
Crews Road
North Pole
Jerry Wayne Stanford
Don Atkins
Ah —S Atom
Frank Sinatra
Lees
Molly Garbara Ditt
Dawmms
Sii
Norman Lear
McGuire Bill Abud
Ork Budyorkin
Howard W.koch
Neil Simon
Nelson Riddle
Amy Cahh
James van Heusen
Panavision
Paramount
Bowery Boys
Stooges
Mary Thomas
Cofc
Lions
Action Democratic
Pat Pritchard
Dynasue DE
Peignoir
Eac
Pima Broadcloth
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