Williams Named Candidate for Texas Volunteer Firemen
Chief Williams long served the Ballinger department and led it as chief for many years. The Texas Volunteer Firemen’s Association vote favored him for fourth president if Chief Cohen of Ballinger was not a candidate. Positive announcement of Williams’ candidacy appeared in next week’s paper. Horace Hawkins and supporters expressed regret. College hospital updates note Coleman Hospital is said to be doing nicely.
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Oscar Wil
Carl Aa
Chapman
Davis
Chief Williams
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Texas Volunteer ‘Fireman's ‘Association
Uhe ‘Cohen
Ballinger
Williams
Horace ‘Hawkins
A Coléman
McCarty Family Noted in Local Mention
The fragment mentions Mrs. Lloyd McCarty and their daughter Sue in a partial family reference from a local item. Details are incomplete but indicate a personal notice or obituary context.
Wood Family Heads to Sulphur Springs for Cater Event
Mr and Mrs A E Wood and son Vin en left Wednesday for Sulphur Springs where they will attend a catered event.
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A. E. Wood
Vin En
Mrs R Henslee Visits Relatives in Farmersville
Mrs R Henslee is visiting her relatives in Farmersville, staying with family during the current period.
Wedding Announcement Amid Gladden Bedford Ceremony
A fragment describes a wedding involving Miss Wit j and Mr. Gordon Warren at a Methodist church in Gladden Bedford. The text mentions Eden and Warren, with notes of a planned ceremony and attendees.
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Gordon. Warren
Gladden Bedford
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Warren Ve Eden
Postseason Grid Battle Ends In Muddy 6-6 Tie
Winters leads the Blizzard exes and Blissard squad in a strictly amateur postseason game that ended 6-6 after a blocked punt for the College side and line plunges by the visitors. About 600 fans were expected, weather kept many away, and players hoped for an annual homecoming clash.
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Ane
Blissard
Blizzard
The
Fred, Young
Jasper Duke
Coach Young
Assistant Duke
Jin
Car Abandoned Near School House Recovered
Chief of Police Neill recovered a car taken from in front of the picture show last Saturday night. A young couple from Norton attended the show and later found their vehicle missing. They notified the chief, who located the abandoned car near the school house on Tuesday.
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Neill
Iyoung
Norton
Brown discusses Hickman kidnapping case after Los Angeles trip
Lanham Brown returned home Tuesday from Los Angeles where he visited relatives during the holidays. He said nothing except comments about the Hickman kidnapping and murder case, stating that was all he talked about while there.
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Lanham
Brown
Los Angeles
Calif
Hickman
Case
Farm Bureau Elects Officers and Plans Funding
About 100 members and visitors met to elect new officers for the year. Frank Kemp becomes president, Ben Curry vice president, and P. R. Dietz secretary treasurer. Directors include Clarence Ruth John P. Wessell B R King and G S Walker. Delegates to the Dallas convention were named Frank Kemp F M Lett Joe Oliver and Clarence Ruth. They approved funding plans and praised outgoing president Lynn Stokes while urging support for the McNary Haugen Farm Relief Bill and market stabilization efforts.
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Abseof Bem
Bates
Sanrebely
Cy. W. Buchanan
Bureau
Mr. Stokes
Stokes
P. R. Dietz
Frank Kemp
Kemp
Ben Curry
Norton
Clarence Ruth
John P. Wessell
Hatchel
B. R. King
G. S. Walker
Dallas
F. M. Lett
Joe’ Oliver
C. W. “Lehinberg
Coun
Lara
Lynn Stokes
Runnels County
State Board “of Directors
Runnels County Farm Bureau
Focal
McNary-Haugen
Winters Lions Club Hosts Christmas Dinner
The Winters Lions Club held its Mimi monthly meeting at noon in a Christmas turkey dinner. President R E Bacon led exercises before Lion J N Key acted as toastmaster. Miss June Lashberth read Friday Afternoon in Gar School to wide applause. Lion Nance spoke on Prospects for 1928. G E Nicholson praised Good Fellowship and quoted a Christmas verse. Guest Mr. Knott of Post Texas attended with band committee officials. Next gathering is the annual Ladies Night on the evening of January 10, with location to be announced. luncheon program set for January 24 chaired by S W Cooper E H Lightfoot and Roger Adams.
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Lions Club
R E. Bacon
Lion
J. N. Key
G. E. Nicholson
Knott
Post
Texas
Chamber of Committee
Presbyterians Pounding Pastor and His Wife at Christmas Service
At the Presbyterian church last Friday evening the congregation held a traditional pounding to honor Rev. Hal F. Smith and his wife. Members presented groceries and canned goods as a surprise, reflecting the community’s affection and appreciation for the couple.
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Presbyterian Church
Howard Payne Player Wins Winters Visitor Football Game
Jim Fields of Howard Payne College won a Winters visitors last Monday during the football game.
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Jim Fields
Howard Payne College
Winters High Alumni Visit Abilene and Tipton Guests
Truett Barber a Winters high former student now at Abilene high and Eagle squad member visited Winters last Monday for a football game against former Winters high students. Mr and Mrs J Gilmer Cappa and daughter Mary Sue of Tipton Oklahoma are visiting in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs WalterNeely.
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Truett Barber
Winters High
Abilene High School
Eagle Squad
J. Gilmer Cappa
Mary Sue
Tipton, Okla
Walter Neely
Bartletts Celebrate Christmas With Ballinger Family
A. O. Bartlett and family of Ballinger spent Christmas Day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Bartlett, renewing family ties during the holiday season.
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A. O. Bartlett
Bal-linger
Mrs
D. E. Bartlett
Ferguson-backed ticket to challenge Moody in 1928 race
Austin December 27. J R Ball a former candidate for state treasurer may challenge W Gregory Hatcher for the post next July. Ball was backed by Jim Ferguson in the last campaign. Ferguson announced he will not run in 1928 but will actively support other candidates. The move suggests a full anti Moody ticket plan.
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Austin
J. R. Ball
W. Gregory Hatcher
Ball
Jim’ Ferguson
Ferguson
Should Plant 1000 Pecan Trees Here
Citizens are urged to accept the chamber of commerce offer to plant at least 1000 pecan trees in Winters. The push aims to beautify streets and homes while ensuring future profitability, with several residents already ordering for spring planting and more to come.
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Chamber of Commerce
Student Garland Nance Spotted Near Buz Gard Field
Garland Nance a McMurry College student from Abilene was at home for the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. S H Nance and was seen in the vicinity of Buz Gard field last Monday during the football game.
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Garland Nance
McMurry College
Abilene
S. H. Nance
Buzgard Field
Former Blizzard Quarterback Visits Home for Holidays
Lloyd Spunky Edwards, former Blizzard quarterback now at McMurry College, returns home and helps dispose of Christmas turkey during the holidays.
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Lloyd
Edwards
The
Blizzards
McMurry College
Student J. D. Robertson Visits During Holidays
J. D. Robertson, now at Weatherford College and a former Winters High School student, is visiting here with friends during part of the holidays.
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J. D. Robertson
Weatherford College
Winters High School
Gardner at Tarleton smiles amid friends during holidays
Jim Gardner of John Tarleton College smiles with friends and spends the holidays with his parents as shown in this candid moment.
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Jim Gardner
John Tarleton
College
Knight Plays Football While Attending Weatherford College
Gerald Knight, a Weatherford College student, was in Winters during the Christmas holidays and reported for the football game last Monday afternoon.
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Gerald Knight
Weatherford College
Laying Plans For Ball Circles
Circles standard contract for dairy bull circles has been secured and high grade bulls located by the chamber of commerce. The development of herds aims to boost local dairy operations.
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Chamber of ‘Commerce
Three Wise Fools Lyceum at High School Auditorium
Friday night December 30 features a cast of exceptional players in the comedy Three Wise Fools at the high school auditorium. Three crusty bachelors face an eighteen year old girl and a string of humorous situations with a working love climax. Special music by the orchestra.
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Lyceum
Audigothtorium
National Guard Platoon Organizing in Winters
Capt. Charles H. Dobbs visited Ballinger to organize a Co C platoon of the 142nd Infantry Texas National Guard. About 35 men aged 17 to 45 from Winters are sought for drill one night weekly. Summer Palacios encampment pays higher rates. a Winters meeting is set for Friday night January 6 at 7 in the City Secretary’s office.
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Charles H. Dobbs
National Guard
Ballinger
Co. C
142 Infantry
Texas National Guard
Palacios
Davis Family Christmas Reunion Brightens Holiday at Home
Mr and Mrs A E Davis hosted a Christmas day gathering that included twenty seven relatives. Children and grandchildren brought baskets of food and shared a family reunion, two families unable to attend.
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A. E. Davis
Hunting Season Drawing to Close
Austin reports the hunting season nears closure with December 31 as the deadline to kill bears deer wild turkey mourning doves red and gray squirrels. Open seasons shift for rainbow trout terrapin flounder and trappers with specific dates through February 29 and February 15.
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Austin
Neill's Plumbing Shop Displays New Year Window Prize
J B Neill of Neill's Plumbing Shop creates a holiday window display in Winters featuring a large bell to ring in the new year. The center shows the bell surrounded by miniature homes and holiday decor. The display aims to capture the season's festive spirit.
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J .B. Neill
Neill
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