Wingate News Highlights Local Obituary And Sports
Mrs. W J Smith known as Aunt Lina died in Denver City and was buried in Wingate. Relatives attended from B J Smith Berkley and Patty Smith. Local visits include Kinard families, Wheat family, Matthews clan, Bryan, and others. Basketball team places second in Butterfield tourney. Collinsworth earns Sportsmanship Award. girls tied for a playoff spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith
Lina
Denver City
B. J. Smith
Wingate
Berkley
Patty
Edd Kinard
Bro
Charles Myers
Eddie Fof
Carlos Walker
Hendrick Hospital
Abilene
Rice
W. M. Knox
Joel
Bertram
Knox
Marc
Ginger Collinsworth
St Johns Evening Circle Meets at Jacob Home
St Johns Evening Circle met Monday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs L E Jacob with Mrs Jacob as hostess. Mrs H K Flathmann led a devotional and Mrs Charles Kruse Jr and others gave Bible verses, reports were heard, and the circle planned a white elephant sale for April along with aiding a needy family visiting shut ins and Golden Age members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
George Pruser Jr
Charlie West
Estelle Bredemeyer
Minnie Belitz
Mesdames
Charles
McAdams Attend Texas Bankers Convention in Dallas
Mr and Mrs John Q McAdams returned Saturday evening from Dallas where they attended the Texas Bankers Association convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. McAdams
Dallas
Texas Bankers Association
Visitors Join the Boles Family in Weatherford Home
Mrs. Margaret Henderson and daughter from Weatherford along with Mr. Tarver of Anson and Don Schwartz and Rex of Monahans visited the Monroe Boles home on Monday. The piece notes a wry weather proverb about aging men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boles
Margaret Henderson
Weatherford
Mr. Tarver
Anson
Don Schwartz
Rex
Monahans
Monroe Boles
Circles Study Isaiah Speaks At First Methodist
WSCS circles held sessions on Isaiah Speaks with Mary Martha Ruth and Susie Baker groups meeting at church and homes. Ten to twelve members attended each circle as leaders led prayers devotionals and readings from Isaiah with lessons on central messages and redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Isaiah
Mary Martha
Kenneth Cook
W. J. Poe
Garland Shook
Carl Baldwin
T. C. Stanley
Jerry English
August Water
Poe
Ruth Circle
A. P. Weeks
W. W. Parramore
Louisa Johnson
Thad Traylor
Parramore
E. L. Craig
Sam Jones
M. E. Leeman
Grover Orr
W. A. Pace
Mary McKeil
W. D. Sanders
E. H. Baker
Douglas Cole
Mary McKiel
Judah
D. A. Dobbins
Marys First Baptist Class Meets at Wade Home
The Mary Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church met Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Wade Jr. Hostess duties were shared by Mrs. Bobby Drake and Mrs. Wade. W. J. Briley led prayers and devotion while officers reported. Participants included Royce Pope, Bert Humble, Truett Smith, H. W. Vick, Lillian Cooper, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Humble
W. J. Briley
H. W. Vick
Royce Pope
Bobby Drake
John Wade Jr
Truett Smith
Lillian Cooper
J O Y Sunday School Class Met at Russell Mote Home
The Joy Sunday School class held its monthly business meeting at the home of Mrs. Russell Mote. Mrs. B. T. Shoemake led the opening prayer, with devotional by Mrs. Worth Howe and closing prayer by Mrs. Royce Pope. Refreshments were served to several members and a visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.O. Y. SS
Russell Mote
Joy
First Baptist Church
B. T. Shoemake
Worth Howe
Royce Pope
J. T. Randolph
Monroe Boles
Mote
O. B. Raper
Susie Baker Circle Meets in Church Parlor
The Susie Baker Circle met in the church parlor with eight members present. Mrs D A Dobbins led the opening prayer and Mrs M E Leeman introduced the study as Mrs Henry Richardson spoke on hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Baker
Jesus
D. A. Dobbins
M. E. Leeman
Henry Richardson
W. D. Sanders
Mary Martha
Ruth Circle
W. W. Parramore
N. C. Hinds
Barbara Gerhart Crowned M. Y. F. Sweetheart
Barbara Gerhart daughter of Mr and Mrs Hans Gerhart was crowned sweetheart of the Meth odist Youth Fellowship Thursday at the annual sweetheart banquet in the church basement. Elmer Nelson MYF president gave the crown and served as master of ceremonies. Mrs E L Craig offered the invocation and Rev Carroll Thompson Ballinger delivered the address. A Valentine motif with red and white décor featured styrofoam Cupid decorations and a large red heart centerpiece. Eighty two people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Gerhart
Hans Gerhart
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Elmer Nelson
MYF
E. L. Craig
Carroll Thompson
Ballinger
Valentine
WFD Auxiliary Holds Meeting at A B Spill Home
Mrs. A B Spill hosted the Firemen Auxiliary on February 12 with twelve members attending. Mrs J C Jarrell led the business session while Mrs Martin Middlebrook took roll. Nora Nell Easterly was elected to membership and door prizes went to Mrs Harrison and Mrs J C Wilkerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Spill
Jewel Allen
Firemen’s Auxiliary
Spill
J. C. Jarrell
Martin Middlebrook
Nora Nell Easterly
Jack Harrison
Do’s
Don’t
Junction
W. D. Waggoner
Floyd Sims
D. Waggoner
Harrison
J. C. Wilkerson
Bank Women Attend Panhandle Group Meeting in Lubbock
Miss Estella Bredemeyer and Mrs. Noel Reid, both Winters State Bank employees, attended the Panhandle Group National Association of Bank Women meeting in Lubbock over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Estella Bredemeyer
Noel Reid
Winters State Bank
National Association of Bank Women
Before age reveals all truths life still unsettled
An evocative reflection on aging and the enduring murk of life’s basics. The speaker notes ongoing questions despite years of experience, hinting at universal uncertainties that persist with time.
Card of Thanks to hospital helpers
I express sincere thanks for kindness during my hospital stay and after returning home. Cards letters visits flowers and gifts were deeply appreciated. Special thanks to Dr C T Rives and the nurses at Winters Municipal Hospital. Clifford joins me in expressing thanks and appreciation. Mrs Clifford Huffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Rives
Winters Municipal Hospital
Clifford
Clifford Huffman
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Students head to Galveston for all state band and clinics
Mrs Robert Gans and party travel to Galveston for Miss Dunn to join the all state band comprising top state band students. Miss Minzenmayer and Miss Bedford will take part in instructional clinics during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Robert Gans
Barbara Dunn
Serena Minzenmayer
Beverly Bedford
Miss Dunn
Allstate
Miss Minzenmayer
Miss Bedford
Friersons Visit Kin in Ashland Area
Kansas couple Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Frierson and their children spent the weekend visiting the homes of their relatives Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Minzenmayer and Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Frierson in Ashland.
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Kansas
Johnnie Frierson
Ashland
W. F. Minzenmayer
V. L. Frierson
Funeral Attendees From Anson Abilene Denver City
Out of town relatives and friends attended the funeral for Mrs. W W J Smith. Attendees included A J Smith Jr and Mrs A J Smith Sr of Anson Mrs Travis Smith of Abilene Mrs J B Moore Mrs Pannel Legg Ballinger Mrs George Blackwell San Angelo Mr and Mrs George Rose Mrs C A Prewitt Mrs Harold Watson Mrs Carl Hecker Mrs Ocis Horner all of Denver City Mrs E C Mahurin and Mrs Crystal Teague of San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. J. Smith
A. J. Smith Jr
A. J. Smith Sr
Anson
Travis Smith
Abilene
J. B. Moore
Pannel Legg
Ballinger
George Blackwell
San Angelo
George Rose
C. A. Prewitt
Harold Watson
Carl Hecker
Ocis Horner
Denver City
E. C. Mahurin
Crystal Teague
A Polite Nighttime Yawn Signals Bedtime for Guests
A simple yawn is described as a courteous cue to guests that it is time to retire. The habit is framed as a considerate way to end an evening without words.
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