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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1963
Page
6
Officials say agriculture aims to steady growth across Texas counties including Brady Winters and Eldorado. Despite population shifts, steps toward decentralizing industry and expanding agricultural and industrial activity could bolster local economies and payrolls in rural areas.
L G Wilson head football coach at Winters High School and his wife admire a plaque Thursday night at the Chamber of Commerce Banquet where he is named Man of the Year for 1962. J W Bahiman outgoing president and Gattis Neely new president are pictured. Coach Wilson led the Winters Biacard football team to the state titles, winning 13 games.
Winters City Council voted to counter a rate increase request from Southwestern States Telephone Co. The latest proposal would raise one party business phones from $8.00 to $9.00, with other services adjusted less. The mayor said the council’s offer would be sent to the company for consideration.
The annual pré-school clinic for students entering school next September is set for February 19 at 2 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Superintendent James B. Nevins urges all parents to attend to help a smooth start for next year’s first grade. Nurses will schedule examinations the same week and parents will receive notices to assist in enrolling six year olds.
Winters mayor Harvey D. Jones told Lions Club members that cooperative effort has enabled smooth city operations. He cited strong finances with about 90 percent tax receipts collected before the January 31 deadline, and operations now six months ahead of revenue. Jones noted water sewer improvements, new lines installed, a growing municipal light plant, and mobile radio units boosting efficiency and disaster readiness. He cited water sales to Atlas Base and two oil companies as key to expanding the water system.
Winters State Bank stages a two day Made In Winters display in its lobby to showcase local firms products. Participating firms include Winters Manufacturing Co Dry Manufacturing Co Alderman Cave Milling & Grain Co Commercial Feeders Inc Sparkle Lite Kezelsky Cabinet Shop and others with drawings for $100 savings bonds each day. Visitors register and bank hours remain unchanged while displays run 9 am to 6 pm.
Chairman and members listed for ARE IV Chamber of Commerce committees include Streets and Highways chair Bahiman with McAdams Thomas and Harvey Dale Jones. Athletics Parks and Recreation chaired by Moore Anderson and Gilbert. Industrial led by Hodge and McAdams. Retail Trade by Oakes Walker Tatum and Robinson. Education Teacher Appreciation and Fire Prevention by Parish Loyd Libbe. Agriculture with Gardner Alderman Walston and McDonald. Membership by Bell. Housing by Harrison. Public Relations and Personal Contact by Hinds Tucker and Loyd Roberson.
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