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Winters Enterprise

Location

Winters, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1971

Page

2

Notice of hearing on special drilling permit in Runnels County

The Railroad Commission of Texas will hear L. W. Brooks Jr. for a special permit to drill Well No 1 WB Reeves Unit in Chick Inn Field Runnels County Texas. The hearing is in Austin on March 4 1971 at 2 00 p m. Rule 37 department.

L. W. Brooks, Jr P. O Breckenridge Texas WB. Reeves T. Green Chick-Inn King Sand Wildcat Runnels County Winters T. Green Survey Chick- Inn Ernest QO. Thompson Austin Railroad Commission of Texas Itc

Miscellaneous Notice On Tax Returns And Debts

W H Whitley states he will not be responsible for debts made by others. Beaulah Schaffrina offers income tax returns at honest rates with free consultations. March 1 is the deadline for farmers to file. Located at 145 North Main next to the County Office in Winters.

W. H. Whitley Beaulah Schaffrina North Main Winters

Smith pushes new Texas tax plan and liquor bill

Gov. Preston Smith unveils a $470 million revenue plan raising general and auto sales taxes to four percent and increasing college tuition. He calls for a biennial budget with welfare funded by federal aid and seeks liquor-by-the-drink legalization with a 10 percent receipts tax and higher alcohol taxes. House leaders promise prompt action while opposition calls for more balance between taxes and tuition hikes.

Austin Texas Preston Smith Gus Mutscher Washington Smith House Senate Ben Barnes

Notice posted on Victor J. Merfeld Ranch prohibits trespass

Property signals no trespassing hunting or fishing on the Victor J. Merfeld Ranch with warning of prosecution. The notice also includes a disclaimer by Mrs. Lera Henniger saying she will not be responsible for debts of others. dated ITP.

Victor J. Merfeld Lera Henniger Itp

Supreme Court to Review City Annexation Right of Way Case

The State Supreme Court said to hear the Court of Civil Appeals decision on San Antonio five miles of U S Highway 281 right of way. The High Court also reversed an intermediate court and withdrew an earlier opinion on a Waco teachers retirement home tax issue. A Dallas woman seeks review in a Connecticut life insurance suit over more than 20 000 in coverage on her late husband. The court sent that case back to decide if death was accidental or safety related. The court also upheld a tough state rule on private club operations and a federal district ban on funds to buy Mustang Island park land. An appeal is being filed and the Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a 65 year prison sentence for a Cross Plains marshal shooting.

State Supreme Court Court of San Antonio High Court Waco Dallas Court of Civil Appeals Connecticut Life Insurance Company Supreme Court U. S. Supreme Court Federal District Court Mustang Island Park Court of Criminal Appeals Cross Plains City

Governor Smith Names Appointees to Texas Commissions

Governor Smith announced appointments across state agencies including Charles E. Simmons of Dallas as executive vice president of the Texas Mid-Continental Oil and Gas Association to the State Highway Commission, Emory E. Gose Jr. of Houston to the Aeronautics Commission, and reappointments to the Commission for the Blind and other boards. The list includes Walter H. Richter as director of the drug abuse control program, John Berry Bowen to the Optometry Board, Victor B. Fain to the Indian Affairs Commission, and Grady C. Clark Jr. to the Seed and Plant Board among others, with the Senate nominations committee advancing Jack Stone to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.

Smith Charles E. Simmons Dallas Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association State Highway Commission Emory E. Gose Jr Houston Texas Aeronautics Commission R. C. Cauble Denton Walter H. Richter Austin Gonzales Irving M. Axelrod State Commission For the Blind Thurman Dobbins John Berry Bowen Sweetwater Texas Optometry Board N. Jay Rogers Beaumont Victor B. Fain Nacogdoches Commission For Indian Affairs Joyce Heard State Board of Tuberculosis Nurse Examiners Grady C. Clark Jr State Seed and Plant Board Wilmer Smith Wilson Hiena Staffel Jr B. F. Block Sunray Texas Water Well Drillers Board Senate Jack Stone Wells Parks and Wildlife Commission

Environmentalists Rally for Texas Environmental Education Conference

About 1000 participants gathered to lobby state officials on ecological issues. Activists say state efforts to conserve resources and curb pollution lack coordination and sufficiency while backing around 60 bills. One measure would create the Office of Environmental Quality with veto power over agencies to safeguard natural resources.

First Texas Environmental Education Conference Office of Environmental Quality

Governor Smith Urges Bold Housing and Urban Policy

Governor Smith delivered a special message to the Legislature urging bold programs to boost housing and community development. He called for an official state urban policy and the creation of a community affairs agency to advance development goals.

Smith

Mrs. E. P. Wright Died in Waco Hospital after Illness

Esther E Spinks Wright 74 a former Winters resident died Tuesday at Providence Hospital Waco after a brief illness. Funeral at Winters Southside Baptist Church with Rev Virgil James officiating. Burial Lakeview Cemetery Spill Funeral Home in charge. Survived by seven sons a daughter four sisters six brothers twenty six grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

E. P. Wright Winters Providence Hospital Waco Winters Southside Baptist Church Virgil James Lakeview Cemetery Spill Funeral Home Esther E. Spinks Mills County Runnels County Wright Ark C. D Hico Max Odessa Clint Frank James DeLand Fla Juanita Phieffer Irwin W. W. Wilson Abilene R. V. Laverett Alice Anderson Brownwood Evie DeVie Sterling City Monroe Spinks Albert Spinks Garland Spinks Alvin Spinks Mullen Woodrow Spinks Grantz N. M Allen Bishop Ras Gideon J. W. Rogers A. T. Sanders Roy Culcote Bobby Bowen

VFW Barbecue Draws About 50 Attendees at Winters Post

About 50 members and families attended the Winters VFW Post 9193 barbecue at the Post Home. The annual event honored members and new members of the post and its Ladies Auxiliary. J. A. Henderson led as Post Commander and Nell Colburn presided as Auxiliary president.

Post Winters Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9193 Ladies Auxiliary J. A. Henderson Nell Colburn

Den Dieters Club Ends Eight-Week Contest

The Den Dieters Club finished an eight week contest at The Den Monday night awards went to Mrs. Louis de la Cruz Mrs. D W Williams and Mrs. Boyd Bedford Five tied for the honor and were named queens for the week They were Mrs Bedford Mrs de la Cruz Mrs Billy Joe Emmert Mrs W M Bunger and Mrs D W Williams Attendees included Mesdames Pearl Dunnam Isidro Lopez Paul Gerhardt Louis de la Cruz W M Bunger Bert Humble B J Emmert Bill Millorn Filovd Sims D W Williams Marvin Bedford W J Briley Robert Kraatz and one visitor Carla Jo Briley.

den Dieters Club The Den Louis de la Cruz D. W. Williams Boyd Bedford Bedford de la Cruz Billy Joe Emmert W. M. Bunger Mesdames Pearl Dunnam Isidro Lopez Paul Gerhardt Bert Humble B. J. Emmert Bill Millorn Filovd Sims Marvin Bedford W. J. Briley Robert Kraatz Carla Jo Briley

Be Busy Sewing Club Meeting Recap

The Be Busy Sewing Club met at Mrs. George Lloyds home Monday for an afternoon of handwork. Attendees included Mesdames Na deen Smith Bill Millorn Etta Bryant G T Shott M H Hogan O M Kane Lewis Blackmon and Vada Babston. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday March 8 with Mrs. Elta Bryant.

George Lloyd Mesdames Nadeen Smith Bill Millorn Etta Bryant G. T. Shott M. H. Hogan O. M. Kane Lewis Blackmon Vada Babston Elta Bryant

Card of Thanks from George Briley and family

The Briley family expresses gratitude for acts of kindness after a bereavement. They thank friends for flowers cards letters calls hospital visits and especially prayers. George Briley notes collective thanks from the family and extends blessings.

Briley George Briley

School Bands In Concert Tuesday

Three bands from Winters Elementary and Junior Schools perform at 6 30 p m Tuesday March 2 as the kickoff to Public Schools Week open house. Directors Kirke McKenzie leads 226 performers Beginners Cadets and Junior High Bands with no admission charge.

Kirke McKenzie

Susan J. White On Honor Roll At Tarleton State

Susan J. White a Tarleton State College junior from Winters is named to the B Honor Roll and the Distinguished Students List for Fall Semester 1970. Miss White, daughter of Mayor and Mrs Wade W White of Winters, majors in English and must maintain a 3.25 GPA with no grade below C for the Distinguished List and at least 12 hours for the B Honor Roll.

Susan J. White Tarleton State College Winters Miss White Wade W. White Tarleton

Walter A Gerhart Named to Tarleton State B Honor Roll

Tarleton State College student Walter A. Gerhart of Winters is on the B Honor Roll for fall 1970. A senior in agricultural education, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Gerhart of Route 2 Winters. The honor roll includes students with no grade below B.

Walter A. Gerhart Tarleton State College Winters Gerhart Route 2, Winters

VFW and Auxiliary Gift Winters Library Clock and Check

The Winters VFW Post and its Ladies Auxiliary presented a large illuminated clock and a $25 check to the Winters Public Library. J A Henderson, VFW commander, gave the gift to librarian Mrs Douglas Cole and library board president F R Phil Anderson. Neil Colburn leads the Auxiliary.

Winters Public Library Winters Post Veterans of Foreign Wars J. A. Henderson Winters Vfw Douglas Cole F. R Phil) Anderson Neil Colburn Henderson

Cancer Crusade Aims for $1700 in North Runnels County

The North Runnels County Cancer Society conducts its annual Cancer Crusade with a $1700 goal. Volunteers are needed for house to house canvassing after sessions at the Chamber of Commerce with Crusade chairman Mrs Bill Bell and vice president George Garrett.

North Runnels Chamber of Commerce George Garrett

Crusade Ad Clips Sent Out By Local Cleaners

George M. Beard announced 1800 clips for coat hangers advertising the Crusade have been received and will be mailed by Bahlman Cleaners. A cancer film was shown at the Lions Club gathering. The Society will reconvene on March 25 with Mrs. Raymon Lloyd reporting on prior materials.

Homer Hodge George M. Beard Bahlman Cleaners Lions Club Raymon Lloyd

For Sale Receipt Books At The Enterprise Office

Classified notice announces sale of receipt books now available at The Enterprise office. Limited stock for local buyers. Contact office for details and pricing.

Governor urges intergovernmental reform and voter registration

The governor called for a broad authority framework including an advisory commission on intergovernmental relations a state housing finance corporation and a state housing redevelopment corporation He urged local governments to use interlocal contracts subdivision standards outside cities and year round voter registration The Senate backed a constitutional amendment guaranteeing equality under law regardless of sex race color creed or national origin The House approved repeal of a law forcing county commissioners to kill prairie dogs

Senate Ine Christie el Paso Rep L. DeWitt Hale Corpus Christi Partment Advisory Commission On Intergovernmental Relations State Housing Finance Corporation State Housing Redevelopment Corporation House

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