24 Feb 1961
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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1961
Page
1
Roger Babson explains how erosion enriches the ocean while depleting land, tracing phosphate's geological origin to Florida. He notes phosphate fertilizer supports crops, livestock, and human health, supplying fluoride to cities and adding to over 100 foods. demand expands from old southern farms toward the Midwest.
The phosphate industry has expanded from a 100 thousand dollar venture to a 100 million dollar yearly operation, with Florida supplying two thirds of the world’s supply. Leading firms include American Agricultural Chemical, International Minerals & Chemical, Virginia-Carolina Chemical, American Cyanamid, Davison plants under W R Grace, and major packers like Swift and Armour. The Florida reserve is projected to last 86 years, and fertilizer buyers are advised to consider stock investments as a hedge against inflation.
Four 110 year old documents were found in airtight cannisters in the Canadian Arctic by an oil crew and turned over to the government. Writ on parchment or lead plates, the messages are linked to a search party for Sir John Franklin during his 1840s expedition. Franklin died on King William Island on June 11 1847 after a decade of Arctic exploration.
In this Washington newsletter by Congressman C C Fisher Congress opens a month late due to House Rules Committee maneuvers and slow business. The piece remembers Dr E O Deal of Irion County as a revered country doctor who rose from humble beginnings and served as health officer and Democratic chairman for decades. It also notes social items from Irion County including visits from Dr and Mrs Henry McCreight and others, and closes with a Cuba rail fact.
The Literary and Service Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. George Rosson’s home with co hostess Mrs. Sallie Gray. Guests enjoyed strawberry stuffed angel food squares and coffee as Mrs. H K Flathmann led a short business session and Mrs. Loyd Roberson gave the opening prayer. Mrs. Claude Tatum moderated an open forum on How to Grow Old Gracefully emphasizing faith in God staying well financial security freedom from worry current times and hobbies. Members listed include J W Bahiman L E Ellison J C Jarrell Martin Middlebrook J T Randolph Floyd Sims and others.
Pamela Bedford gave the program Shampooing Your Hair at the Goal Diggers Club meeting in Charles Matthies home Monday evening. Cecile Nitsch presided, pins were checked, and refreshments were served to members including Marcene Matthies Eugenia Voss Jere Merck Jaye Henley Margaret Stoecker Nancy Norman Betty Stanley Diane Buckner Virginia Foster Jean Mayo Carolyn Craddock and others.
Bread in leavened and unleavened forms has long stood as a principal food, central to early economies and daily life across civilizations.
Diversity Club entertained their husbands last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Kendrick. Red carnat ions and white chrysanthemums adorned the table. Games of forty-two and bridge were played with Buck Smith winning high in forty-two and Roy Young winning in bridge. Attendees included Mrs. Claude Hart, Mrs. Loucille Roberts, and Messrs and Mesdames C. L. Bellis, W. T. Billups, H. B. Livingston, Buck Smith, and Roy Young.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Little returned home Wednesday from Austin where they visited their sons Harvey Edward and Billy Lynn students at the University of Texas.
The Sewing Club met at Mrs. Smith home with hand work done. Attendees included W. E. Coley George Lei Milliorn Etta Bryan Jack Martin Vera Hogan Bud Parks Fred C. Collinsworth and W. H. The next meeting is scheduled for February 27 with Mrs. Venman.
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