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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1968
Page
5
The column reflects on early 20th century communal life centered on telephone operators and the central switchboard. It contrasts the old era where a "central" knew every local in Winters with the modern EDDD system, noting the loss of personal connection and the nostalgic Americana fading from daily life.
Wayne Berryman formerly of Ballinger is named parts manager at Dale's Ford with sales in Winters. He previously led the parts department at Pritchard Ford Co. in Ballinger and also managed a bowling alley there.
The Texas Lutheran College Concert Band under M. A. Nyquist performs Saturday February 3 at 7 30 p m in Winters High School Auditorium Sponsored by St John Lutheran Church the 90 minute program blends folk tunes marches show tunes sacred works overtures and Bach to contemporary pieces The 45 member ensemble tours regularly spanning Texas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska and Colorado totaling nearly 3 000 miles during the 1968 run A free will offering will be collected.
Wingate School hosts a junior high basketball tournament Thursday through Saturday. Girls pairings include Blackwell vs Fairview at 5 30 and Wingate vs Talpa at 7 50 Thursday with Friday brackets Jim Ned Norton and Veribest Novice winners meet. Boys games feature Blackwell vs Fairview at 6 30 and Wingate vs Talpa at 8 30 Thursday with Saturday finals.
The County Archery Association hosted an indoor tournament Sunday from 1 to 5 at the association range on West Dale Street. Thirty-nine contestants from Winters Abilene Odessa San Angelo competed with ribbons awarded to top three. Winters club had 31 members place. Officers were elected with Winters members Jerry B Whitlow as president and Bob Wilson on the board.
The Winters Shooters Association held a rifle and shotgun match at Winters City Lake to raise 185 dollars for the West Texas Rehabilitation Center in Abilene. About 75 participants competed with .22 rifles large caliber sports rifles and trap sleeves and prizes donated by Winters merchants.
The Winters Riding Club will hold its first meeting of the year on February 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Huffman House. All ex-members and interested individuals are invited. Officers will be elected and other business discussed.
Contributions totaling 1434 dollars have been received for the Winters Public Library enlargement campaign. The drive credits growth to the library board's work, with representatives from Lions Club, Diversity Club, Literary and Service clubs, and Junior Culture Club. Names listed include A F R Anderson, George Garrett, Mrs James Glenn, Mrs J E Smith, Hy M Nichols, Mrs Loyd Roberson, Mrs Douglas Col, Mrs Nelan Bahlman, J L Morrow, Weldon Col, and treasurer Mrs Noel Reid among others.
Congressman Omar Burleson of Texas 17th District will headline an informal coffee gathering at Huffman House in Winters Saturday starting at 2 30 pm. The public is invited for a come-and-go session to discuss local and national issues and hear a brief report on his congressional work.
Runnels County Historical Survey Committee met at the courthouse for the year's first session. Rankin Pace presided as new members Chester McBeth Mrs. A S Allcorn and George Garrett were introduced from Crews and Winters. Project funding aims include three markers and arrows for 105 dollars with Winters State Bank marker set to be erected soon.
A fragmentary schedule lists events for Monday February 5 featuring Robert Lee 8th grade boys and girls at 6:00. Tuesday February 6 shows Haskell girls and boys at 5:15. Friday February 9 lists Hamlin girls and boys at 3:15. Names Mae Sanders Angelo appear amid notes.
An official Texas Historical Marker for the Winters State Bank will be erected in February at the corner of Main Street and Dale Avenue in Winters. Rankin Pace of Winters, chairman of the Runnels County Historical Survey Committee, announced the plans for dedication. The 18 by 28 inch cast aluminum marker with Swedish steel effect is sponsored by the Winters State Bank and will be the eighth Texas Historical Marker in Runnels County. The inscription details the bank’s founding, key dates, leadership, and RAMPS program context.
Runnels County youths show live stock at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth. On hoof results include Herefords with seniors and juniors placing. Red Angus with Tommy Antilley taking junior steer calf first and Grand Champion. Shorthorns with multiple placings. Charolais with Gary Antilley and Tommy Antilley earning top spots. Brahman with Rex Marks first and John Spill as Grand Champion.
Congressman Omar Burleson announces the U S General Services Administration will auction Atlas Missile Site No 8 at Winters. The 8 2 acre property includes a 5 5 acre landing strip and a barn described as a cattle novic highway site. Bids open March 13 following February 2 sale date at the GSA Fort Worth center 819 Taylor Street Room 1A03.
Winters moves to Expand ed Direct Distance Dialing at 12:01 a m Sunday February 4 with central switching in San Angelo. New numbers and directories are issued as General Telephone Company of the Southwest explains dialing steps for access codes 112 and 110 and area codes. An open house and luncheon accompany the changeover with pushbutton testing and operator instructions for special calls.
The First Methodist Church in February hosts a series of Sunday evening services beginning February 4 at 6 pm with Rev Harry Grantz of First Baptist preaching. Rev Edward Orwell leads as pastor. other speakers include Rev James Sinclair and Rev Walter Probst. Music by the MYF quartet and the Tan Berries accompanies services, followed by fellowship coffee and cookies.
Nine rifles and shotguns and two air rifles were taken from Lamkin Hardware on West Dale Street in Winters Sunday night. Police Chief Joe Stevens said one or more suspects broke in through a back window and torn hail screen, leaving the alley window exposed. Lamkin, owner of the store, reported the loss around 10:30 Monday morning and said no ammunition was taken.
David F. Bryan of Wingate filed as a candidate for Commissioner of Precinct No 3 in Runnels County. He will seek the Democratic primary election on May 4. Born and raised in Wingate, he attended Wingate public school and Byrne Commercial College of Dallas.
County Judge W H Rampy designates January 29 to February 3 as Farm Bureau Week in Runnels County. The Runnels County Farm Bureau launches a member enrollment drive and will hold a membership breakfast February 5 at Huffman House in Winters. The 1967 year ended with 924 member families. statewide goals exceed 105 653 members. Hugo Vogelsang presides as county Farm Bureau president with volunteers aiding the effort.
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