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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1971
Page
2
Private sale listing shows a 1969 GMC pickup with automatic transmission and air conditioning. Contact Jeryl Priddy at 754 5469.
The Texas Department of Agriculture will operate the facilities after bids exceeded cost estimates. Old pens at the border were condemned for livestock use last July by the USDA and Mexican authorities. Agriculture Commissioner John C. White said the facilities support a $12.5 million export business.
Governor Preston Smith says he will call a 1972 special legislative session at the last minute to push a state budget and possibly respond to a Supreme Court challenge to filing fees. He rules out early talk of replacing Speaker Gus Mutscher despite Mutscher’s bribery trial set for February 28.
Dallas gets more than 2.3 million and Muleshoe 51 168 in state matching fund loans to support new wastewater facilities construction. The aid program, approved by Texas voters, advances up to 25 percent of project costs from a bond fund with federal 55 percent matching. Conroe was first with 443 000. Dallas plans sludge disposal at White Rock plant and Muleshoe builds a new plant on Blackwater Draw south of town.
Comptroller Robert S. Calvert reported more than 420 cities collected over 41 million in the third quarter ended September 30 from a one percent local option sales tax, after the state service fee. Houston received 8.1 million, Dallas 5.7 million, and San Antonio 2.6 million.
Texas Industrial Commission should review Mexico City office results before expanding foreign trade efforts. The Texas Research League notes other states tried overseas offices in the 1960s but found them not successful. TIC opened the Mexico City office October 1 as part of a $150,000 yearly international trade push. early reports show bright prospects.
Charles G. Shandera of Houston was named to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles by Presiding Judge John F. Onion Jr. succeeding A. C. Turner. Governor Smith named new members to the state Advisory Hospital Council Dr Joseph T. Ainsworth Larry B. Smith and C Lincoln Williston with reappointments for O Ray Hurst and Edward S Reese. Jim Hutcheson was named assistant counsel to the Texas Civil Judicial Council Marion R Zetzman of the Office of Comprehensive Health Planning was named to the board of directors of the American Association of Comprehensive Health Planning.
Secretary of State Bob Bullock questioned the constitutionality of the new ethics code for state officials and seek an attorney general opinion. He said the law’s caption fails to describe a provision requiring financial statements of income sources and investments by officials and employees, and he criticized the 12 member Ethics Commission for having six legislators chosen by the House.
Bids are expected on two new facilities for exporting Texas livestock at Eagle Pass and Del Rio. The projects aim to support border trade and enhance livestock handling and shipping capacity.
My children and I express thanks to kind neighbors and friends for food, flowers, cards, calls, and care during illness in North Runnels Hospital. Special thanks to Dr McCreight, nursing staff, and Spills for transport to Odessa.
Readers can place wanted ads in the Enterprise Classified section. Submit details of items sought and contact information for potential sellers. Ads run in the next available edition and must fit standard column widths.
Christmas visitors at the Hancock home included Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hancock and their children and families from Abilene and Wingate. Attendees named were Mrs. C Ray Dean Johnny and Tommy Rodney Hancock Diane Lawler Mr. and Mrs. John Hancock Rebel and Mandy from Wingate.
Mrs Stella Merrifield of National City California visits with her mother Mrs John Tharp in the city. Her daughter Lois Osborne and two sons accompany her during the stay.
Mr and Mrs John Craven of Austin visited during the Christmas holidays at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Bill Craven and with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Carl Baldwin.
Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Hales of Highland visited during the Christmas holidays in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Craven and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Robinson.
From Sonora Mr and Mrs J W Neville visited Mrs Ollie David son during the Christmas holidays, detailing family travel and seasonal greetings.
Mr and Mrs Dell Gardner visited their son and family Mr and Mrs Joe Dell Gardner in Odessa for Christmas celebrations.
The Butler Family thanks those who showed thoughtfulness during their time of sorrow after the loss of Mrs. Lillie Butler. Gratitude extends to those who brought food, sent flowers, and aided in any way including Rev. Bob Griffin, Rev. Virgil James, the choir, and the pianist. May God bless all.
We express appreciation for the thoughtfulness of friends and neighbors during my stay in North Runnels Hospital and after returning home. Thanks to those who brought food and to Dr. Rives and the nurses. Mrs. Grover Davis and Family.
Mr and Mrs Jim Duke of Sterling City and Mr and Mrs Glenn Harper with Bodie and Jodie visited Mr and Mrs W R Balkum in Balkum during the Christmas holidays sharing time at the home of local acquaintances.
Mr and Mrs Earl Dorsett spent the Christmas holidays in Dallas visiting in the home of Dr and Mrs John E Griffin and children.
Mr and Mrs Jack Harrison attended the funeral for J E Campbell of Fort Worth on Dec 23. Campbell died Dec 22 and had just celebrated his 100th birthday on Oct 3. Survivors include daughter Mrs W C Sneed of Abilene and sister in law Mrs Harrison.
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