Winters faces a bright 1972 with major projects under way
The Winters year of 1971 saw completing highway 83 widening plans and early dirt work in 1972, plus a large elderly housing project and a pivotal North Runnels Hospital bond-driven effort. Private industry expands with Dry Manufacturing, John’s International, General Aviation, Wintex, Tex Cattle Feeders, and Alder-Man-Cave Milling, signaling new jobs and long term growth while community funds push hospital equipment purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace-Murray Corporation
John's International
General Aviation Industries, Inc
Wintex Industries, Inc
Tex Cattle Feeders, Inc
Alderman-Cave Milling & Grain Co
ASCS Committeemen Named for Runnels County in 1972
County and community ASCS committeemen for Runnels County have been named for 1972. They take office January 1 for a one year term. Names include Barney C. Puckett Walter Aspill John S. Stubblefield Clyde J. Flanagan Cecil N. Patton Maverick Miles Rowena Charlie Matschek Sr L. T. Balkum David Lange James Urban Ludwig Schwertner Ballinger Olsen David Batts Law rence A. Halfmann Roman A. Multer Henry Fowler Wingate Pumphrey Norton Cecil N. Patton Dennis Poe A. L. Mitchell D. W. Williams Alfred C. Wessels Weldon Mills Billy J. Colburn Delbert Kruse Wilburn F. Phelps Marion L. Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Runnels County
Barney C. Puckett
Rt. 1
Winters
Walter Aspill
Rt. 2
John S. Stubblefield
Star Rt
Ballinger
Clyde J. Flanagan
Cecil N. Patton
Star Route
Olsen
David Batts
Lawrence A. Halfmann
Roman A. Multer
Henry Fowler
Winters Junior Livestock Show Set for January 8
Livestock pens and show arena near ready for the Winters Junior Livestock Show to be held Saturday January 8 in the Winters school show barn. Sponsored by Winters Livestock Association, the event is open to juvenile exhibitors from the Winters Independent School District with entry deadline December 15. Prizes total 1200 dollars across steers swine lambs chickens and rabbits, plus trophies banners and pennants. The Share system funds additional awards via local sponsors and a noon meal will be served at the Winters Community Center.
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The
Winters Livestock Association
Winters Independent
FFA
4-H
Chamber of Commerce
Winters
Winters Chamber of Commerce Selects 1972 Board
The Winters Chamber of Commerce names officers for 1972 and sets a 5:15 p m meeting next Tuesday January 4 to organize the new year. Lee Harrison is president with Dr T L Russell as vice president and Mrs John Gardner as treasurer. New directors include D C Bissett W A Bill Griffin Mrs W M Hays Bob by Mayo and George M Beard. Holdovers are Dr Russell Homer Hodge Lee Harrison Mrs John Gardner and Roy Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters Chamber of Commerce
Lee Harrison
T. L. Russell
John Gardner
D. C. Bissett
W. A
Bill) Griffin
W. M. Hays
Bobby Mayo
George M. Beard
Dr. Russell
Homer Hodge
Roy Young
Win-Tex Cattle Feeders Reports Fast Growth in First Year
Barely a year old, Win-Tex Cattle Feeders Inc has expanded from a 6,000 head capacity to add 4,000 more by May 1971. Since cattle began arriving December 13, a total of 16,600 heads have completed an about 140 day feeding cycle. The complex includes high efficiency facilities medical work-up buildings and hospital pens. Cattle come from across the state and as far as Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win-Tex Cattle Feeders, Inc
Win-Tex
Mike Odom
State
Mississippi
Welding Short Course Planned At Winters High School
An arc welding short course for adult farmers will run January 17 and 20 in the lo ag building at Winters High School. Instructor is Bill Hollenback of the Texas A&M Agricultural Education Adult Specialist Program. Contact Carroll Tatum or Stanley Blackwell to enroll. entry fee is $5.
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Lo Ag
Winters High School
Bill Hollenback
Agricultural
Texas A&m University
Carroll Tatum
Stanley Blackwell
Voag
Returned Home After Visit at Big Lake
Mrs. John Tharp and her granddaughter Bertha May Yates returned home Sunday after visiting in the home of her brother and his family Mr. and Mrs. Everett Smith at Big Lake.
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John Tharp
Bertha May Yates
Everett Smith
Big Lake
P C Announces Examinations For Clerk And Carrier
The Winters Post Office invites applications for a register of eligibles for future clerk and carrier vacancies. Postmaster H M Nichols announces exam details with January 10 to January 28 application window, no experience required, written test, and potential physicals. Starting pay is 3 77 per hour rising to 5 06, with age 18 normally.
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Winters Post Office
H. M
Jiggs) Nichols
Nichols
Temperature Extremes This Week Compared To Last Year
The record shows last year’s highs reached 75 degrees on Wednesday December 23 1970 and Monday December 28 1970 while the low dipped to 18 degrees on Thursday December 24 1970.
Southside Young People to Lead New Year's Eve Watch
Southside Baptist Church youth will host the New Year's Eve Watch Night Service on Friday December 31 at 8 PM at 617 Crews Road. The program includes games fellowship and refreshments before the film Dimensions of Courage then near midnight the pastor Rev. Virgil James takes over. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Southside Baptist Church
Crews Road
Virgil James
Weather Good Bales In Favorable North Runnels
North Runnels farmers earned a heavier 1971 cotton harvest over the past two weeks as 2442 bales were received at Winters Warehouse from local gins led by Ras Gideon. Despite good conditions, field stripping remains hard as dense stalks trap cotton, delaying full removal and extending harvest into weeks ahead.
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North Runnels
Ras Gideon
Winters Warehouse Co
North Runnels Gins
Farmers Can Use Option Method For Income Tax
Farmers may apply the optional method of reporting farm income even with a loss if they net at least 600 from farming. This method helps self employed farmers earn Social Security work credits for retirement survivors or disability benefits and Medicare. For details contact the Social Security Office in San Angelo Texas or see a local representative. call 949-4608 if no meeting is possible.
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Social Security Office
West
Harris Avenue
P. O
San Angelo
Texas
SS Rep Schedules Winters Visits
Jackie Ashcraft field representative for the San Angelo Social Security office schedules January visits to Winters. He'll be at the Chamber of Commerce office January 10 and 24 from 9 30 to 11 30 a m to assist with claims information and other business. Those unable to meet him may call the San Angelo office at 949 4608.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Ashcraft
San Angelo
Bank Holiday Observed As All Banks Close Friday
The Winters State Bank and all banks will close for the day Friday December 31 in accordance with state banking laws. Bank president Woodrow Watts noted the statewide closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters State Bank
Woodrow Watts
Post Office To Close Friday Noon
The Winters Post Office will close at noon Friday December 31 and operate on a holiday schedule for the New Year weekend. Customer service windows close Friday afternoon and first and second class mail boxed Saturday and Sunday. No city or rural deliveries Saturday or Sunday and no parcel post deliveries on these days.
Babson Predicts 1972 to Bring Solid Economic Progress
Babson’s Institute forecasts 1972 will show genuine achievement after 1971’s crisis year. Expect easing in labor tensions, continued inflation containment, and a gradual rebound in consumer spending as Nixon’s program stabilizes the economy. Risks remain from monetary shifts and world tensions but the outlook remains cautiously optimistic.
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Nixon
Congress
Babsen
Babson
Babson's Reports
Middle East
Southeast Asia
India
Pakistan
Jordan
Ireland
Britain
Vietnam
Russia
Red China
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R. C. Thomas
Housing Authority
North Runnels Hospital
ASCS
Maverick, Miles, Rowena
Charlie Matschek Sr
Rowena
L. T. Balkum
Bronte
David Lange
Rt 1
James Urban
Miles
Ludwig Schwertner
D. W. Williams
Alfred C. Wessels
Rt. 3
New Chamber of Commerce Board
P.C
U.S. Weather Station
Stan Mikita
Chicago Black Hawks
Mikita
National Hockey League
Southside
SS Rep
Babson’s Institute
Babson’s Reports, Inc
Wellesley Hills
Mass
Albeiit
Cambodia
Free World
U. S
West Coast
East Coast
Gulf Coast
Babson’s Reports
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