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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1972
Page
5
Winters faces a dog overpopulation problem as packs of loose dogs roam town damaging gardens livestock and frightening residents. Owners or not, unrestrained dogs pose bite rabies risk and prompt calls for containment or control measures in the community.
The forecast lists daily lows from February 9 to February 15 with values ranging from 21 to 34 degrees. A comparison shows last year’s temperatures, with a high of 79 degrees on February 12, 1971.
The piece argues Congress and state legislatures should handle redistricting under the one man one vote ruling. It notes a 1964 Supreme Court mandate, a Dallas federal court plan, and Senator Lloyd M. Bentsen urging court stay. It predicts TX districts drawn by the Legislature will endure through 1973 with possible court review next fall.
The Winters High School Student Council held a Friday candy sale raising 45 dollars for the North Runnels Hospital Equipment Fund. Proceeds were donated to the hospital equipment drive.
The Winters State Bank will be closed Monday February 21 in observance of Presidents Day. Presidents Day replaces Washingtons Birthday traditionally February 22 as a bank holiday.
A donkey basketball game is scheduled in the Winters High School gym on Tuesday February 29 to raise funds for the school athletic fund.
Winters boys dominated carcass divisions at the San Antonio stock show. Scott King earned reserve Hereford on the rail after fifth on hoof. Mitchell O'Dell placed third in Short horn and fifth in Charolais. Rodney Richards third in Charolais. Wayne Schwartz fourth on hoof and second on rail in Angus. Stanley Blackwell accompanied the group. They head to San Angelo and Houston shows soon.
The Helping Hands organization met January 27 at Robert Pruser’s home with Mrs. Garland O'Dell presiding. The group approved rules and by laws and outlined its aim to aid deserving children through volunteer work. Members discussed future family selections and invited others to join.
Twenty two charter members signed with the Winters Young Farmers Association at an organizational meeting in the school gym. Mike Mitchell was elected president and Scotty Belew vice president. Ronald Presley secretary Allen Andrea treasurer Frank QO Deike reporter. Meetings at 8 p.m. first Monday monthly in the ag building. All interested in agriculture invited.
Army Private First Class Henry F Wright 20 son of Louise Wright 308 Murray St recently was assigned as a maintenance specialist with the 45th Transportation Company in Korea PFC Wright entered the Army in June 1971 completed basic training at Fort Polk La and was last stationed at Fort Rucker Ala
The Runnels Soil and Water Conservation District leases two grass drills to farmers for seeding waterways. March through May is cited as the best time for seeding and sprigging warm season grasses. Information on seeding or sprigging waterways is available from the Soil Conservation Service office.
Elm Creek Water Control District re-elected officers at Tuesday night session. Wesley M. Hays of Winters was named chairman, Charles Hambrick of Ballinger vice chairman, and John Purifoy of Ballinger secretary. Other directors include Virgil James, Noble Faubion, David Ledbetter, Walter Spill, and J. E. Buck Smith. Hays reported 66 percent of Runnels County and 67 percent of Taylor County within the district participate in soil conservation, with a 70 percent target for federal grants to fund water retardation structures.
The Youth Depart ment Sweetheart Banquet at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall featured pink and silver decorations and a well centerpiece. A folk group from Hurst performed with Tom Pumphrey Debbie Harris David Hunt and Carolyn Hunt in the troupe.
Kirke McKenzie Winters Schools band director attended the Texas Music Educators Convention in Fort Worth with workshops for directors and teachers. A grand concert by the combined All-State Band Choir and Orchestra was held at Tarrant Coliseum, with Winters attendees including Mrs. McKenzie and Blizzard Band members Brenda Easterly Barbara Fairey Maur ine Riess Trish Hall Bobby Poindexter.
The board approved sale of 475000 hospital construction bonds to Rauscher Pierce Securities of San Antonio at an average 5.9154 percent after four bids. Voters approved the bond issue in October by over two to one. A 4.22 acre Reeves Addition site is chosen for the new hospital with FM 53 frontage. Plans should be finished by March, bids soon after, and a director election set for April 1 with four two year terms.
Winters Chamber of Commerce launched a membership drive Tuesday afternoon. The plan targets all nonmembers in the community, with emphasis on farmers and ranchers. Mrs. Raymond Burns chairs the committee. other members include Curtis Riddle Clifford Huffman Marshall Wharton Marvin Pumphrey and Mike Zuniga. Board representatives are Mrs. John Gardner and George Beard.
The First Baptist Church of Bronte hosts a Baptist Youth Rally for Runnels Association youths on Saturday February 19 at 7 30 p m Paul Hall a ministerial student from Hardin Simmons University will be guest speaker Joe Schoefield another HSU student leads singing A fellowship period follows all denominations are invited Winters First Baptist and First United Methodist youths will ride the church bus to Bronte leaving Winters at 6 30 p m
The Post Office will be closed Monday February 21 in observance of Presidents Day. The holiday shifts Washington's Birthday from February 22 and was made a Monday long weekend for Post Office and other government employees.
Debbie Lloyd of Winters High School earned the DAR Good Citizen honor at an Awards Tea in San Angelo hosted by the Pocahontas Chapter. The senior, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymon Lloyd, attended with her mother and WHS English IV teacher Mrs Maurine Burroughs.
The Wingate Pee-Wee Basketball Tournament will be held February 17 to 19 at Wingate School gym. Teams entered include Tye No vive Bronte Talpa Centennial Jim Ned Miles and Wingate. Games start Thursday 3 p.m. Friday 5 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. Playoffs 6 p.m. Saturday. Trophies awarded for first and second place and consolation teams. Admission 25 cents students 50 cents adults. Cafeteria will serve noon and evening meals Saturday.
Lone Star Gas Company says recent industrial cutbacks during a cold spell were planned under contracts with large industrial customers to ensure residential and business gas deliveries. The company emphasizes there is no gas shortage. curtailment reflects maximum system load and is used to protect residential supply at lower cost.
Members of the Winters Chamber of Commerce and others are urged to buy tickets for the annual membership banquet set for Friday February 25 in the school cafeteria. Principal speaker will be A C Cullen Akins humorist and Texas Mud and Chemical Co sales rep from Odessa. Tickets available from directors or the chamber office on West Dale Street.
A $17,028 grant to West Central Council of Governments Abilene for third year funding of the regional police training program was recommended by the Criminal Justice Council Executive Committee. Final approval rests with Governor Preston Smith.
Winters High School counselor Mrs Lee Harrison joined about 50 attendees at Baylor University's second annual Counselor's Invitational Symposium in Waco. The two day event shared Baylor program opportunities for guiding high school students, with campus tours and discussions with Baylor officials. Offices of Admissions and the Baylor Chamber of Commerce co sponsor the symposium.
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