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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1970
Page
2
Insulated van available for furnishing and hauling sprigs. Ten years experience in coastal planting and management. For prices and information contact Woodie Powell Ardean Kim mell at 893-6233 in De Leon Texas 76444.
Six members of the Runnels County Archery Association of Winters won two first places three second places and one third at the Irving Bowhunters Association tournament. About 100 archers from across the state competed in the 1970 season opener.
Exploding soft drink bottles have become a hazard since no return bottles were introduced. A mother recounted a bottle exploding after refrigeration, sending glass fragments into cheese, vegetables and meat. Bottlers blame weak bottles while safety officials list glass bottles among top household products for safety review.
The Be Busy Sewing Club met Monday at Mrs. M. H. Hogan’s home with handwork for the hostess. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Nadeen Smith S P Gray George Lloyd O M Kane Bill Milhiorm G T Shott Etta Bryant H L Parks and J C Martin. The next meeting is set for February 23 at Mrs. George Lloyd’s home.
George Elmer Aley 70 longtime Winters area resident died at his Parish Arkansas home on February 7. Funeral services were held February 12 at Spill Memorial Chapel with Rev Harry Grantz officiating. Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery. He was born March 29 1899 in Murray Georgia and lived in Runnels County and Winters before moving to Arkansas in the late 1950s. He served four years in the U S Army in the 1920s. He married Ella Mae Powers on July 18 1933 in Winters. Survivors include his wife a daughter Mrs William Robinson of Lockhart his mother Mrs Ethel Aley of Winters six brothers and four sisters and four grandchildren. Pallbearers were J T Sprinkle Jr M L Guy J B Guy Robert Williams Douglas Colburn and Freck Puckett.
The Wingate Gator TOPS met Monday February 9 at Humble Recreation Hall. Mrs E F Albro and Mrs Joe Bryan led the program. Queen for the week was Mrs M E Donica. Members present included Mesdames Pat Pritchard Bill Hamilton George Cave James Williams Wayne Owen M E Donica Richard Beck E F Albro Joe Bryan and W O Middleton.
Mrs. Paul A. Corby was honored with a farewell tea at the home of Mrs. John Q. McAdams on Tuesday. Guests included Mrs. M. E. Leeman, Mrs. Earl Roach, and many others. the couple plan to move to Monahans where he becomes vice president of the First National Bank.
The aphorism notes that truth can exceed fiction by not bound to plausibility, while fiction must stay within possible limits. It implies truth often contains improbable events, whereas writers constrain stories to what could occur.
Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong has been named chairman of the 1970 Easter Seal campaign in Texas. He will head over 20,000 volunteers in the annual appeal to aid crippled children and adults served by the Texas Easter Seal Society, which has operated for 41 years. Armstrong, a Apollo IX commander and Gemini 8 veteran, noted the effort supports rehabilitation across 20 centers and chapters. He and wife Janet have two sons.
The Triple Four Club met in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Smith on a Thursday evening last week. Tables were decorated in blue and white with blue candles and a dessert plate was served before games of 84 were played. Attendees included Elmo Mayhew Earl Dorsett W. E. Colburn W. T. Billups M. D. Johnston J. D. Vinson and J. E. Smith.
A reflective line on purpose and action. It emphasizes choosing deeds over mere gains and invites deeper consideration of how one applies effort to meaningful outcomes.
A literary quip notes the poem’s weighty title suits its voyage more than a simpler label The line hints at how naming shapes reader expectations and themes associated with the seafaring narrator.
Forest industries own about 27 percent of the commercial timberland in East Texas, reflecting strong industry presence in regional timber resources.
The Charity Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First United Methodist Church met Tuesday morning at Mrs. Elmo Mayhew's home. Mrs. Frank Mitchell led the business meeting. Eva Kelly presented the program The American Indian. D A Dobbins offered the opening prayer and Carl Baldwin gave the devotional. Coffee and juice were served to several members including W T Stanley and Roy Crawford.
The Den Dieters gathered Monday night at the den with Mrs. Bert Humble named queen for the week. Attendees included Mesdames W. T. Colburn D. W. Williams Ise dro Lopez Floyd Sims Carl Pendergrass Bill Milborn H. L. Way Charles Pinkerton Rob ert Kraatz Grady Dunnam Charles Kruse James Bomar Boyd Bedford Marvin Bedford W. J. Briley and Rachael Trevino.
A classified notice announces available receipt books for sale at The Enterprise office. The offer invites likely buyers to inquire at the newspaper location for details and pricing.
The list outlines candidates for local offices including Associate Justice Third Court of Civil Appeals Bob Shannon Austin and State Representative 64th District Lynn Nabers Brownwood reelection, plus County Commissioner Precinct 2 Melvin Mapes, Clerk of the District Court Marie Carter Otis Power, and Runnels County Judge W. H. Rampy reelection.
Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes Senate Senator David Ratliff and Representative Lynn Nabers are listed as members linked to the Texas State Capitol in Austin with district and chamber details noted. The listing appears as a formal designation of officials and their legislative positions in advance of sessions.
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