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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1968
Page
4
The Quill and Scroll Club elected January’s teacher of the month. Mrs. Schwartz, who teaches typing world geography and economics, was honored for dedication and generosity. Her students praise her goodwill and support.
The January 23 1968 Student Council meeting in the auditorium approved a Balloon Bust fundraiser. Ten cent water balloons will be sold and thrown at S C members with all proceeds going to the March of Dimes.
The Gate room session on Tuesday January 23 began with President Mike Pumphrey calling the meeting to order. After electing the January teacher of the month, members discussed various topics.
A meeting adjourned after discussing fundraising projects to be carried out at a later date. The proceedings reflected planned community efforts and upcoming initiatives.
Alpha Chi FTA met on Tuesday January 23 with President Jimmy Vaughan presiding. The group discussed bake sale plans for Saturday January 27 at 9:00 a.m. and elected officers for the coming year including Cherilyn Beard as President and Randy Pendergrass as Parliamentary.
The Future Homemakers of America held its regular meeting on Tuesday January 23 in the auditorium. December winners Marlene Brown and Maylee Minzenmayer and January pick Carolyn Blake were honored for their work on the Christmas float. Mee Leathers and Rhanne Hoppe performed a skit on Our Neighbors Near and Far. Plans for the March 15 Mother-Daughter Banquet were discussed and committees were formed to handle the theme and entries.
Doris Ann Allain and Phillip Lionel Pettus announce upcoming marriage. The couple will wed February 24 at 12 high noon at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plaquemine Louisiana. Doris is a Plaquemine High School graduate who attended USL and Southeastern Louisiana College. Phillip is a Winters High School graduate and a Southwestern State College alumnus and Tau Kappa Epsilon member.
Students were asked to create decorative bed caddies to be finished and presented to Winters Nursing Home patients this week, providing handmade items for resident comfort and activity.
A group of 25 seniors met January 23 at 3 p m to organize a choral group. Officers elected include President Susan Grantz Vice-President Jim Vaughan Secretary Marlene Brown Treasurer Gayla Beall Parliamentarian Lanny Bahlman Reporter Donna Benson Librarians Gene Templeton and Linda Smith. The choir named Original Cold Notes and dues were set at one dollar. A music committee was created.
The meeting adjourned after a reminder from seniors pushing HemisFair support and Beverly Foster as Glacier Queen candidate. The project remains pending while the group pushes a vote.
The Sophomore Class met in the gym on January 24 to elect class favorites and a Glacier Queen nominee. Danny Killough led the meeting and Debra Carroll was chosen as Glacier Queen nominee, with Carla Walker and Wesley Crouch named class favorites.
The Library Aids met in the library during second period on club day. New officers were elected: President Rranne Hoppe, Vice President Myrna Lawrence, Secretary Treasurer Shelia Kraatz, Reporter Martha Porter, Historian Amanda Ortez. After duties were discussed, the meeting adjourned.
Cody Folsom reports that Authors Anonymous held a Tuesday meeting in the film room. The Character Party was postponed until February 8. All other new business was dismissed and the November manuscripts were read.
The Junior Class met in the balcony on Wednesday January 24. Robert Moore, President, opened the meeting and a new secretary treasurer Mike Kozelsky was elected replacing Sammy Graham who moved to Andrews. Nominations for class favorites followed with Cherilyn Beard Cindy Pinkerton Judy McNeil and Charles Masia Bob Colburn Jay Hodnett. Cherilyn and Charles won as class favorites. Glacier Queen nominations were Babs Tatum Kathie Dillard Judy McNeill and Eileen Faubion with Eileen selected as class nominee.
The Freshman Class met on Wednesday January 24 with the vote to choose candidates for the 1967 68 Glacier Queen and to select a boy and girl class favorite. Phylis Grissom is named as Glacier Queen nominee with Cindy Davis and Ray Cooper as favorites.
Extension column warns bonded fabrics may separate under cleaning and not reseal with heat. It advises choosing bonded fabric carefully, cites a dry cleaning incident, and notes oranges like Navel Temple Pineapple Valencia offer guidance on selection and use for health, flavor, and meals.
A concise aphorism echoing self reliance and practical aid from within. The saying promotes personal agency and the idea that one should first turn to their own resources before seeking external help.
Win ner reserve Angus Keifer in the junior division of the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth was exhibited by Scott McWilliams of Winters. His GC Anoka Barbara 7 came from the G. A. Cresswell herd in Abilene. Dean R. Hurlbut of the American Angus Association and Harvey Hartter served as judge.
Winters Blizzardettes beat Haskell 47 42 to earn their second district win. After a 33 33 third period tie, Winters outscored Haskell 14 9 in the final quarter. Mary Lynn Pritchard Babs Tatum and Judy McNeill anchored the defense as Haskell managed only one field goal in Q1 and three in the final period.
Sergeant L T Bagwell son of Mr and Mrs W E Bagwell of Bradshaw has reported for duty at Hamilton Air Force Base California. A communications specialist he is assigned to a unit of the Air Force Communications Service and is a graduate of Jim Ned High School in Tuscola.
Mr. and Mrs. Lanny England of Lubbock welcomed a son, Loren Leon, born at Methodist Hospital on Sunday January 28. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bishop and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. England.
Dora Snell scored 17 points while Eileen Faubion and Carla Wikker each added 15 as the standout scorers in a close game. The trio carried the offense for their team with key baskets and consistent shooting.
The Senior Class met in study halls at 11 15 on Wednesday January 24 1968 to elect the Glacier Queen candidate and class favorites. Beverly Foster was named Glacier Queen representative with Gayla Beall as girl class favorite and Kye Nitsch as boy class favorite.
Airman First Class and Mrs Doyle Riddle return to Apple Valley California after a 15 day leave visiting family in Abilene They came back from attending the funeral of Mrs J A Riddle.
In Sanders home, Mr and Mrs Darrell Gresham and sons Richard and Jimmie of Edmondson visit their mother Mrs J S Sanders. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Morris Sanders of Brownfield and Mae Sanders of San Angelo.
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