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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1962
Page
5
The Rev. takes new duties at First Lutheran after leading operations at the local church and ongoing community projects. Community members note his active role in commerce and local initiatives as he relocates with plans to continue service in Shreveport.
The Winters Blizzard basketball team heads to Cisco Friday night for a 6:30 tip with the 7-AA race on the line. A Win by Winters would lock the district title. a loss could force a playoff to decide representation.
Dick Bellis studies at Texas Chiropractic College in San Antonio after a stay in the UK and visiting family. He plans to study there for several years and notes the college’s affiliation with a Jr College enabling two years of basic science credits through San Antonio College and TCC during sophomore and junior years.
Winters adds a German Shepherd named Geronimo to the force. Police Chief Joe Stevens says the dog will undergo intensive training and work on burglary cases, trailing suspects, and will be on leash under command, ensuring safety.
Winters Chamber of Commerce directors discussed a Christmas decorations project and named committee heads for 1962. J. W. Rahiman appointed Harry London C P Alfrey and A W Libbe to lead the effort and plan meetings with decorations vendors. The board also hired staff to finish the city directory compilation.
Students from Hardin-Simmons University will appear in Drasco Baptist Church services on February 12. They are sponsored by a church extension group and will be in charge of the Sunday worship under the pastor Rev. Ww. J. Toviee.
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A Winters meeting at Mrs. Sallie Gray's home endorsed Senate Bill 116 to raise school funds. James Nevins, Winters School Superintendent, argued the district faces high costs and aging facilities with no tax hike in ten years. He detailed a 1961-62 budget of 465,368.64, noting state oil taxes cover 57 percent and local taxes 16 percent, leaving a shortfall of 12,396.62. The plan would allow a tax increase via Bill 116, with rates likely between 1.60 and 1.80 per 100, and a 25-signature election trigger. The next club meeting will be Feb 17 in Abilene.
The Valley Creek Watershed District announced a near completion of a three year work plan with a total cost of 41 000 for Soil Conservation Service technical assistance. The plan covers 20 floodwater retarding structures across Runnels Taylor and Nolan counties with easements and maintenance to be handled by VCWCD directors.
Methodist men are urged to attend a Monday February 12 meeting at 7 30 p m at the church. Reverend Chester Wilkerson will lead the devotional followed by a discussion on Principles of Christian Living. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.
The Megowen Educator Food Company, linked to the Giri Scot Cakes, stands as a notable bakery initiative in Craeshaw. Details remain scarce, but the enterprise highlights regional food production and local culinary brands in the area.
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