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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1969
Page
2
The piece extols the Story of Christmas as a universal beacon enduring through time and adversity. It links the tale to towns, shelters, and travelers, framing it as a hopeful anchor for faith and humanity amid conflict and loneliness.
Texas health officials warn accidents remain the top danger to children during holidays. Every year thousands of under 15 die or are seriously injured, with home accidents including choking hazards from toys, poisonous decorations, and unsafe Christmas items. Protect kids by using UL labeled decor and proper ventilation for toy cleaners.
The Lutheran Chancel Guild met Thursday December 18 in the parsonage. Mrs Ellis Ueckert opened with prayer, a devotional by Mrs William Hoppe followed. Mrs L E Jacob led a study titled Christmas and the chairman read an article on What Is Christmas. Roll call cited a Scripture passage and minutes were read by secretary Mrs August Stoecker. Treasurer Thelma Hoppe reported and refreshments for twelve members were served by Mrs L E Jacob and Mrs Bill Hoppe.
A posted sign warns against trespassing hunting or fishing on the Victor J Merfeld Ranch with a threat of prosecution. Also includes brief classified items about nursing home vacancies at Merrill Nursing home and mattress service with pickup delivery and phone contacts.
College Station reports suspension fencing could cut cattle fencing costs by 40 to 60 percent. W S Allen of Texas A&M notes major savings from using line posts about 100 feet apart with 16 foot stays. Fencing suits cattle but not contour work. requires strong brace assemblies and wood posts two to five inches by 6 1/4 feet.
Local notice advertises receipt books for sale at The Enterprise office. No further details provided.
A Christmas tale from Mexico tells of a poor boy who prays outside a church on Christmas Eve and finds a scarlet plant with a yellow center at the spot where he knelt. He places the flower on the altar, and locals call it The Flower of the Holy Night. Years later an American Am- may have continued the legend.
Allen instructs to post and splice at stretch section ends. He notes local extension agents can provide more information on farm fencing. The guidance emphasizes practical steps for fencing projects and outreach resources.
About 24 past masters attend a special Past Masters Night at Winters Masonic Lodge along with other Mason members. A spaghetti supper precedes the meeting and several attendees are former Winters residents now living elsewhere, with past masters from other lodges also present.
Mrs. Wylie Hinds came home Sunday from St. John's Hospital in San Angelo where she had eye surgery on Tuesday.
A Mexican ambassador to the United States carried a plant to the U S that inspired the poinsettia name. The account notes the caretaker boy remains unnamed, though the plant’s journey created a lasting holiday symbol.
A Winters Enterprise notice announces a large stock of receipt books available at the newspaper office. It emphasizes convenience for local business and suggests readers visit the Enterprise to purchase.
List of public officials includes Sen. David Ratliff 24th District in Texas State Senate Austin TX 78711 and Rep. Lynn Nabers 64th District at the State Capitol describing their roles and locations. The note provides addresses for contacting representatives in the Texas Legislature.
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