21 Feb 1969
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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1969
Page
1
Washington column reflects on the meaning of VIPs in government and business and argues many respectable workers fail to meet standards. The piece notes hotel repairs loosened fixtures show how widespread lax workmanship can be and links quality to accountability.
The Young People's sweetheart banquet at First Baptist Church used the Isle of Dreams Pacific theme. Denise Williams and Wesley McGallian named Queen and King, with Bibles presented by Superintendent Mrs. Truett Smith. 99 attendees enjoyed the meal prepared by mothers, as decorations featured a thatched hut, palm trees, and fish nets.
Land Commissioner Jerry Sadler telegraphed Secretary of the Interior Walter J. Hickel, warning that publicizing a federal coastal survey could jeopardize oil gas minerals and sunken vessels belonging to Texas school children. He urged federal state collaboration over Permanent School Fund lands.
A thoughtful remark notes that much opportunity slips away due to a deficit of courage, suggesting risk taking and bold action could unlock potential in life and endeavors.
The Southside Baptist Church Royal Ambassadors met Saturday and elected Mike Moore president Darren Fisher vice president Dale Whitecotton Jr recorder. The chapter was named Tom McMillan RA Chapter in honor of Southern Baptist missionaries in Arusha Tanzania.
The piece argues for steady discipline amid inflation and job pressure. It notes hungry workers backing managers, warns that prices outpace productivity, and urges reliable timely service to build reputations as honest steady performers.
Norton Cemetery Association has employed L. S. Morris of Wingate as caretaker for the Norton Cemetery. A building to house tools has been constructed at the cemetery. Members seek contributions to fund ongoing work and ask those interested to see committee members Roger Bryan Marlin Davis and C. J. Robinson Jr. or deposit funds at the First National Bank of Ballinger.
The Wingate Gator Tops held their regular weekly meeting on Monday. Mrs. Alpheus Hill was named queen for the week. Mrs. Wayne Owens and Mrs. James Williams presented the program. Attendees included Mrs. Wayne Owens, Richard Beck, Alpheus Hill, Ed Donica, W. C. Middleton, George Cave, Pat Pritchard, Bill Hamilton, Joe Bryan, and James Williams.
Members of the Dale Sewing Club met Tuesday afternoon in the home of Mrs. I W Rogers. They played games of 42 and named several attendees including C H Stoecker August Stoecker Norbert Ueckert Jack Whittenberg Ernest Thormeyer Marvin Traylor Leland Hoppe Ernest Smith L W Compton Clifton Davis Verge Fisher Herbert Jacob Bill Mayo Clarence Hambright Carl Baldwin and Emma Henniger. The club will meet Tuesday February 25 in the home of Mrs Norbert Ueckert.
The W. B. Worthingtons of 4544 East Yale Fresno Calif 93703 thank Winters neighbors for flowers cards and condolence messages on the death of their daughter in law wife of their son Wallace V Worthington Their sorrow is eased by these tributes and prayers are offered.
Mr and Mrs Allan Stanford and Larry of Lubbock visited the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Pete Wessels and Clarence and returned home Sunday.
A reflective line states that while money isn’t everything it sustains contact with one’s kids, underscoring finances as a means to maintain family ties. The remark frames money as support rather than goal.
Advertisement for Gentile Buckets diuretic claiming to ease backache leg pains and scanty flow by regulating kidney function. Promises relief in 4 days with three tablets daily and a money back offer at Main Drug Company.
Kerrville guests the Polk family spent the weekend with Mrs. Doggett. Mrs. Hancock recovers after surgery at Hendrick Hospital. Clyde Dunn remains a patient there. Talley house warmingl at Shep center attracted area residents. Ballinger visitors Briley grandma Wheat. Bronte Hospital patient Burrow injured in a Breckenridge wreck returning from Ft. Worth. Roger grandchildren Rogers from Ballinger with Doc Rogers. Wingate had one inch of moisture last week. Sunderman and family mourn distant relative. plans to visit Monday night.
A remark notes deep division as people insist on primacy in public spaces. The speaker highlights a lack of unity since factions seek dominance at different civic points such as transit, worship, and traffic routes.
Dr. Francis B. May of the UT Austin Bureau of Business Research reports 1968 as Unequaled prosperity for Texas and the nation. Each quarter's index exceeded the previous, with Austin at a 34 percent gain and Beaumont at two percent. Houston up 13 percent, San Antonio and Dallas 15 percent, Fort Worth 16 percent. statewide activity at 219.7 percent of the 1957-59 base.
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