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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1967
Page
2
The Gate Staff invites readers to weigh in on two questions. Should the United States commit fully to the Vietnam War, and what one change would you make at WHS. Submit viewpoints to any staff member or leave with Mrs. Christian by February 17.
Winters Blizzardettes edged Hamlin Pipers 42 37 in a tight district clash on January 20. Linda Bailey led Hamlin with 20 points while Ida Martin added 19 for Winters and Dora Snell 13.
On January 12 in a non district game the A and B teams beat Lakeview. The A team won 45 to 38 led by Dora Snell with 20 points while Debra Carroll led the B team with 16. The final 32 to 19 score registered. A 48 to 21 Blizzardettes victory over Haskell started district play with Eileen Faubion scoring 17. January 19 against Wylie the B team fell 25 to 49 with Dodie Folsom top scoring for Blizzardettes at 10.
The Blizzardettes extend their unbeaten run into district play night, continuing the strong form from pre district games and maintaining momentum behind steady offense and solid defense.
Winters High School and other area seniors attended Career Day at Angelo State College on January 20. The program included talks on planning futures, eight vocational tests via the General Aptitude Test Battery, two consultant meetings after lunch, and speeches on qualities looked for in employees. Accompanying WHS seniors were counselor Mrs. Harrison and coaches Mrs. Bredemeyer Hibler Grissom.
Winters High School held an all-school assembly in the gym on Wednesday January 25 at 1 05 PM. Duke Gordon renowned for bow and arrow artistry demonstrated nine arrows in a single shot behind his head and with his foot and attempted a revolving edge wise card. The program highlighted physical education benefits and mental training in archery.
The Blue Norther Library Club met in the High School library during third period on January 24. Sally Spill presided, Martha Armbrecht read the minutes, and Venita Sample with Martha Armbrecht presented The History of the Library. Sally Spill and Sylvia Tinney elected delegates to the Library State convention in San Antonio.
The Winters High School Sophomore Class held a guidance period in the auditorium on Monday January 23. Counselor Mrs. Harrison presented a filmstrip titled I Never Looked At It That Way Before, followed by a group discussion.
The January gathering of Alpha Chi FTA met in the auditorium on Tuesday January 25 during fifth period. President Gary Pinkerton opened the session with Randall Boles giving the invoc ation and Janis Gray leading the pledge.
The Future Homemakers of America met January 24 1967 at 3 p m with Linda Kay Whittenburg presiding. Old and new business were discussed and planning began for the February Mother-Daughter banquet. Janis Gray named December Girl of the Month for work on the F H A Christmas float. Donna Gehrels spoke on charms and pins for F H A. The meeting closed with ritual and a prayer song.
The Student Council met Tuesday January 24 in the film room with President Danny Killough presiding. Secretary Joyce Englert noted no previous minutes and the past meeting served as the Christmas party. The projects committee will lead a clean up campaign set for March 18.
Set aside for the election of S. C. officers for 1967 68. Gary Pinkerton Lanny Bahlman Glenn Hall and Randy Pendergrass were selected as the rules committee for the upcoming election. Plans were discussed for a Twicp Week to be held soon. Meeting adjourned.
The Junior Class held a special walled meeting on Tuesday January 24 to select a theme for the Jr Senior Banquet. No immediate details are released.
The Winters High School Student Council received letters from Governor John Connally and Senators John Tower and Ralph Yarborough recognizing their Robert Guevara Work Days. Yarborough praised the activity as representing American teenagers while Tower lauded the students for Texas tradition and Connally offered congratulations.
The Goal Digger Club gathered at L. C. Fuller home Monday night with hostess Lenda Fuller. Members present included Jan Johnson, Carolyn Phelps, Mary Bowers, Donna Gehrels, Linda Smith, Roselyn Kraatz, Sherri Bedford, and sponsors Mrs. Johnny Wilson and Mrs. Hal Dry.
Be Busy Sewing Club met at Mrs. Nadine Smith home for the regular session. Guests embroidered cup tow els for the hostess. Present were Mesdames Lewis Blackmon J. C. Martin M. H. Hogan George Lloyd W. C. Workman Bill Millorn Floyd Sims Nadine Smith and guest Mrs. J. S. Tierce. Next meeting set for February 13 at Mrs. G. T. Shott’s home.
Doyle Clifton Baxter 50 of Dallas and former Winters resident died Tuesday night at his Dallas home after a heart attack. Funeral was held at 3 p m Thursday in Commerce with burial there. He was born June 30 1916 in Arkansas and moved to Winters in 1924. He is survived by his wife Selita Vale Baxter two children a step son two brothers four sisters a father and three grandchildren plus other relatives.
Recent visitors include Mr and Mrs Robert Parks of Ballinger Mrs Leroy Campbell of Abilene George and Randy Scott Mrs Wallace Seipp and Lynette Jost of San Angelo who stayed at the home of Mr and Mrs G W Scott Jr and boys.
A Saturday evening shower in White home honors Mrs. Joe F. Albro with 17 guests. Hostesses include Mrs. Hudon White and Mrs. Lawrence Chapmond. table decor features a pink rose baby theme and miniature diaper favors.
The Dale Sewing Club will host a party Friday night February 10 at the home of Mrs Norbet Ueckert, as announced.
Mr and Mrs Charles Yates and Gina of Odessa spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs W J Yates in Odessa.
Local brief from Winters Texas reports a community event on a February date with details limited to a short note and no identified individuals or organizations. The item provides minimal context suitable for a quick civic bulletin in the Friday edition.
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