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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1959
Page
6
Local edition from Winters Texas reports a Friday with brief notes on community happenings and upcoming events in the region. No major incidents recorded in the readable fragment. details are sparse and centered on town life.
Members of the First Baptist Church choir were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs M D Johnston on Sunday December 21 after the church cantata. Co hosts were Mr and Mrs R D Collins. About fifty attendees enjoyed refreshments and a cantata recording while presenting gifts to Gene Sauer director Mrs L H Henslee organist and Ed Blair.
Henry Rogers of Tatum New Mexico spent Monday visiting in the home of Mrs. E W Compt on.
Mrs. Katie A Smith expresses deep thanks for the Christmas groceries and kind deeds that brightened her days. She prays God bless everyone who helped, with heartfelt appreciation for the sacrifices made.
Tommy Mayhew returned Thursday to North Texas State College at Denton after spending the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs W E Mayhew. Other visitors in the Mayhew home included Rev and Mrs Merriel Abbott and children of Loraine and Mr and Mrs J B Belew of Hale Center.
The piece asserts that men often view women as responsible for all issues, outlining a pervasive yet unspoken belief structure. It highlights attitudes that hold women accountable for societal problems.
Winters Public Schools presents a weekly lunch menu with meals listed for Monday through Friday. The menu includes meatloaf on Monday, hot dogs or cheese sandwiches on Tuesday, Mexican dinner on Wednesday, a Thursday option of chicken and noodles or liver and onions, and salmon croquettes on Friday with sides and desserts.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom F. Smith returned home after spending Christmas with their daughter Mrs. Jim Lesley and family in Midland and with their granddaughter and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hill and children Jimmy and Dana Gail.
Mrs J R Woodfin and her son Woodie spent the holidays visiting their relatives Mr and Mrs E W Patterson in Hale Center.
Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Craig hosted guests over Christmas including Dr. R. D. English of Snyder Mrs. Gerald Black of San Angelo Mr and Mrs J A Madole of Dallas Mrs Madole the Craigs daughter and their children Romans and children of Levelland Mr and Mrs Paul Stoecker and children Mr and Mrs Boyd Bedford and Lisa of Abilene and Jean Matter of Fort Worth.
Mrs. W. T. Dedmon of Abilene former Winters resident marked her 82nd birthday Sunday at her daughter Mrs. Hugh Wimberly’s home in Abilene. Attendees included Mack Dedmon of Tye and G. R. Bond and family, Tom F. Smith of Winters, Thomas R. Smith of Hawley and W. E. Smith of Noodle. Dedmon arrived before Winters was founded, taught at the old one room school, joined Winters First Baptist, and served as church clerk and Sunday school teacher for years.
On Christmas day in the home of Mrs. J S Sanders were her children Clide Sanders and family Clidene and Mike Kermit and the Sanders group plus B C Walker Kathy of Greenville and other relatives from Plainview San Angelo Tuscaloosa Ala Fort Worth Abilene Ovale Drasco and more. Afternoon callers included Bud King family Fort Worth Milton Tatum Randall Larry Abiine O Neil Pearce Albert Lewis and W T Downing.
Mr and Mrs Roland Brandon and their San Antonio children spent Christmas holidays visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Brandon in San Antonio.
Mrs. Dedmon received several nice gifts and a beautifully decorated cake embossed with Happy Birthday Mary. The description notes the festive atmosphere and the personalized cake decoration as a key detail.
Funeral services for J. R. Jackson 82 retired painter and paper hanger of Winters were held at First Methodist Church with Rev. E. L. Craig officiating. Burial followed at Northview Cemetery. Survivors include wife Leona Jackson and son Riley N. Jackson of Abilene.
On Christmas day the J. S. Brown home hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lacy and children Carol Jerry Janice. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown with Dan Neil and Janell. J. S. Brown Jr. and Bar bara Chick. Frank Brown and Sarah Martha. Dan McNeill with Steve Melinda. Fred Brown with Robin Rebecca. James Brown with Cynthia Carla. Newby Brown with Regina Albert Brown.
A fragment mentions a man’s question about love and its dangers, naming a son Johnny of Abilene. The brief note appears as a quoted musing or diary-like line reflecting romantic risk and place.
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