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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1966
Page
5
Groundhog predictions seem partly right as a January blizzard shuts schools and slows activity. About 5 inches of snow fell with eight tenths inch moisture, pushing the month's total moisture to one inch.
An editorial rails against overbearing appeals for easier voting and registration. It argues true self-government requires voter initiative and vigilance, warning that dependence on registrars or clerks leads to centralized control and loss of voice for citizens.
Harold Fitzgerald of Stamford, a Presbytery layman, will speak at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning February 27 at 11 oclock. Church members are urged to attend and visitors are invited to hear the guest speaker.
Sgt. and Mrs. Dan Standley and family visited the Gene Virden home. Other guests included Sherry David and Pamelia of Waco, Don Davis and Bryan of Claude, Roscoe Morrison and Robbie Morrison of Wilmeth, and Betty Hallford of Abilene. Sgt Standley will go to Vietnam in March. Gene and Betty Virden hosted visits by Bob Hallford and family from Abilene.
Mr and Mrs Raymon visited son Lloyd and granddaughter Debbie who spent the weekend with Rodney and his wife in Austin. The trip showcased family connections and a shared time in a hometown setting.
Mr and Mrs W E Little visited the first week in the home of their son Mr and Mrs Billy Little in Austin.
The annual Blizzard Relays will be a two division track meet on Saturday March 5 at Winters High School. Division I AA schools include Brady Llano Anson Hamlin Stamford Ballinger San Angelo JV Abilene JV Mason Cisco Winters. Division II A and B teams include Paint Rock Roscoe Albany Cross Plains Eden Merkel Coahoma Early Sands Ranger Bronte Clyde and Winters freshmen. Coach L G Wilson said strong entries prompted the two division format.
A 1965 Peace Corps volunteer discusses Tanganyika and Zanzibar, two nations forming modern Tanzania. The article covers geography, history from German rule to independence in 1961, key sites like Kilimanjaro and Serengeti, demographics, languages, and Julius Nyerere as president guiding unity and progress.
Wayne Roberts will again operate the Winters Municipal Swimming Pool and concession stand as a city employee. Opening date is not set, and renovation work including repainting the pool is planned before summer.
Raul S. De La Cruz USN electrician’s mate third class, son of Hraristo M. De La Cruz of Winters, participates in Operation Springboard in the Caribbean aboard the fleet oiler USS Waccamaw. The Atlantic Fleet exercise trains ships in anti-submarine warfare and underway replenishment, air strike operations, and anti-aircraft warfare.
L T Bagwell son of Mr and Mrs Walter E Bagwell of Bradshaw has been promoted to airman second class in the U S Air Force He serves as a communications specialist at Mac Dill AFB Fla and is a member of the Air Force Communications Service operating five million miles of channels and 1000 air traffic control facilities He is a 1961 graduate of Jim Ned High School at Tuscola.
Winters Schools launched a visual performance testing program using the Ortho-Rater from Bausch & Lomb. Superintendent Robert Christian says the five minute test measures 12 key visual traits, compares to Purdue standards, with periodic re tests and parental notification if below standard. The program has support from the American Academy of Ophthalmology AMA and American Optometric Association.
Wingate School boys' basketball won the Trent Junior High tournament last weekend with 34-24 over Buffalo Gap, 32-29 vs Elmdale, and 32-22 vs Merkel in the final. Gary Antilley led with 13 points in the final. others added double figures.
Winters Post of the American Legion will hold a public barbecue at the Legion Hall on Monday March 7 from 6 to 9 pm. It is a public relations act to raise funds for post activities. Plate includes half a barbecued chicken with all trimmings for $1. Tickets available from members or at the door.
Alderman Ray Alderman of Alderman-Cave Milling & Grain Co. and Billy Joe Emmert a garage operator filed for city council seats. Five candidates now seek three seats with incumbents Homer Hodge and Bill Bean also in the race. March 5 is the filing deadline for the April 5 election. Colburn and Thomas will not seek re election as three terms end this year.
As of early Thursday morning only two men filed for three seats on the Winters School Board. Dr. C. T. Rives and John W. Norman, current board president, have filed for re election. E. E. Mathis, whose term ends in April, has not announced plans. Filing deadline is March 2.
Abilene attorney and 17th Texas Congressional district candidate Eldon Mahon told Winters Lions Club members that a government of laws requires equal obedience for all. He warned against cliches like the end justifies the means and urged public opinion to restore respect for due process and lawful order.
Winters City Council approved a plan with the State Highway Department to begin preliminary surveys and right of way appraisals for widening Main Street on Highway 83. The project may require 80 foot right of way and 64 foot pavement with costs shared by the city and state. final plans and financing depend on the survey results and could delay complete data for five to six months.
World Day of Prayer will be observed Friday February 25 at 2 30 p m in the Presbyterian Church. The service is sponsored by the women’s organizations of the Presbyterian Methodist and Lutheran churches with the Methodist ladies in charge. The theme is You Are My Witnesses. The offering funds interdenominational projects at home and overseas including Migrant Ministry Indian Ministry Christian Colleges in Africa and Asia and women and children’s literature. All women in the community are invited.
Dry Manufacturing Co of Winters Texas will show Made in USA products at the Hanover Trade Fair in Hanover West Germany from April 30 to May 8 sponsored by the U S Department of Commerce. The line spans pots pans to heavy machinery with steel aluminum and plastic. Dry Mfg will display grilles louvers and diffusers in a 10 by 17 foot stall with a sales representative present to explain products to buyers.
A spontaneous community drive to redecorate Winters Municipal Hospital has raised 2355 dollars under the supervision of Mrs. Tommy Rougas. Subscriptions are voluntary and funds will repaint rooms refinish furniture and place plaques noting contributors. Last week total was 2310 dollars with gifts from Mr. and Mrs. George Pruser and Robert Holder among others.
Margaret Ellen Stoecker a Palacios school faculty member spent last week in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Homer Stoecker.
City officials study building a new barn and shop on a city owned site east of Winters water plant to house maintenance and street water department equipment. The project aims to replace leased space on State Street with a leveled and filled site, pending final building size and type decisions.
Arnold Thormeyer of Winters will act as Lord Douglas in Mary of Scotland at Texas Lutheran College Seguin. The student, a freshman majoring in general business, performs March 10 11 and 12 at the Wupperman Little Theatre.
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