Winters Junior Livestock Show tops area in prize money
The Winters Junior Livestock Show, set for Saturday, is touted as the largest in the area with the most prize money. Phil Anderson notes cash premiums reward youths without selling their animals, encouraging continued participation in future shows. The piece also recalls hog killing traditions from colder days and contrasts them with modern convenience.
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Winters
Phil Anderson
Winters Livestock Association
Holiday Visitors Share Milliorn Home
In Milliiorn home Mr and Mrs Bob McClelland and Debra from San Antonio visit Mr and Mrs Bill Milliorn. Mr and Mrs Floyd Milliorn of De Soto and Mrs F B James of Albuquerque New Mexico also stay as holiday guests.
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Milliorn
Bob McClelland
Debra
San Antonio
Floyd Milliorn
DeSoto
F. B. James
Albuquerque
N. M
Bill Milliorn
Winters State Bank reports record deposits and assets
Winters State Bank released a condensed statement showing deposits at 7.299 million on December 31 1970 up from 6.689 million in 1969. Loans rose to 2.916 million from 2.862 million and total assets topped 8.136 million for the first time. President Woodrow Watts credited local economic growth and rising livestock prices while predicting further expansion in 1971.
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Winters State Bank
Winters Bank
Woodrow Watts
Bank
Archers Elect Officers At Annual Meeting
Runnels County Archery Association of Winters held its annual meeting electing Rick Egbert as president Mrs Butch Grant as vice president and Marvin Clark as secretary treasurer for 1971 The group plans an invitational shoot in March and painting on the Winters Lake archery range Signs indicate this will be the second registered tournament in Texas this year with 80 to 100 shooters expected from across the state The association will conduct two registered shoots each month on the first and third weekends of the year
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Runnels County Archery Association
Rick Egbert
Butch Grant
Marvin Clark
Winters Lake
Burleson Bill Eases Nurse Staffing for Small Town Hospitals
Congressman Omar Burleson won House and Senate approval for H. R. 1947 to waive the 24 hour registered nurse requirement for certain small rural hospitals. The bill, now before the President, would allow annual Secretary of HEW waivers for five years and relax facilities rules while preserving care standards.
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Omar Burleson
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Burleson
Secretary of
HEW
Runnels County Officers Take Oaths Go To Work
Several Runnels County officials sworn into office at Ballinger on January 1 include Elliott Kemp first Republican County Judge succeeding W H Rampy. Re elected officers Myrt Jobe Frankie Berryman Otis Jacob Melvin Mapes Marvin Sallings also took oath. Kemp plans to bear down on drunk drivers as court begins with four DWI cases. Regular session scheduled January 11 at 9 a m.
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Runnels County
Commissioners Court
Ballinger
Elliott J. Kemp
W. H. Rampy
Myrt Jobe
Frankie Berryman
Otis Jacob
Melvin Mapes
Winters
Marvin Sallings
Miles
Kemp
Paul Petty
The
Enterprise
Band Boosters To Meet Monday
The Blizzard Band Boosters will meet Monday January 11 at 7 30 p m at the Band Hall. Band director Kirke McKenzie will show films of the marching contest and the parade. Members urged to be present for this meeting.
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Blizzard
Kirke McKenzie
Riding Club To Meet Monday Night
Winters Riding Club to elect new officers at annual meeting in Humble Building Monday January 11 at 7 30. All old members and others interested in riding invited to attend.
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Riding Club
Winters Riding Club
Winters Lions Club Chili Supper Feb 9
The Winters Lions Club hosts its annual chili supper on Tuesday February 9 in the school cafeteria. Tickets are sold by Lions Club members or at the door. Proceeds fund glasses for children from low income families crippled children and other community services.
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Winters Lions Club
Lions Club
Jerry W Sims Completes Naval Aviation Course
Navy Airman Apprentice Jerry W. Sims son of Mr and Mrs Wayne A Sims of 120 Bel Air Drive Winters completed Aviation Structural Mechanic Hydraulics Course at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Millington Tenn
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Navy
Jerry W. Sims
Wayne A. Sims
Bel Air Drive
Winters
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Millington
Tenn
Southside Church Men Set Meeting On January 12
Southside Baptist Men will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday January 12 at 7 p m. The program for this month is The Big Question. Allen Jackson is president of the men's organization.
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Southside Church
Southside Baptist
Allen Jackson
Basketball Schedule Summary for Jan Dates
School teams schedule week of January with Clyde Robert Lee Coleman Eastland a tournament slate. Includes Boys A B and Girls A B divisions in home and away games plus a mid month tournament on Jan 14 15 16 and a Jan 15 trip to Eastland.
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Clyde
Robert Lee
Coleman
Eastland
Annual Audit Finds Winters City Finances In Enviable Condition
The annual audit shows Winters city finances in good shape despite revenue dips and higher expenses due to ongoing and planned improvements. Water and general fund costs rose modestly while the Electric Department posted higher revenue and expenses. debt service fell and net income rose about $2,000. Street widening costs on Main Street consumed bonds and right of way funds, with $46,000 in year expenditures and $21,992.50 state reimbursements. substantial funds remain invested for future obligations, earning interest.
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General Fund
Main Street
Water Department
Electric Department
North Runnels County Hospital
State of
Texas
Winters
City Increases Water Tap Fees For 2 and 3 Inch Meters
The City of Winters announced higher tapping fees effective January 1. The City Council approved $60 for 2 inch meters and $90 for 3 inch meters, while residential and regular commercial tapping fees remain unchanged. The increase follows higher water meter costs.
Tatom and Smith To Austin Meet Administrators
Winters ISD superintendent Carroll Tatom and business manager Johnny B. Smith attend the School Administrators Advisory Conference on Education in Austin starting January 6. The three day event at the Austin Municipal Auditorium draws over 2500 Texas administrators with UT Education Dean Dr. Lorrin Kennamer delivering the keynote. Sponsored by the Texas Education Agency, the mid winter conference marks its 22nd year with workshops on school improvement.
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Carroll Tatom
Winters Independent
Johnny B. Smith
Austin
Texas
Austin Municipal Auditorium
Lorrin Kennamer
University of Texas Dean of Education
The
Texas Education Agency
Holiday visitors flock to Brown home in Austin and beyond
Holiday visitors in the Brown residence included Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Schueler and Noel, and Martha Brown of Austin. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Leeth of Lubbock, Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Thomas of Ballinger, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thomas of New Orleans, plus guests in the Stoecker home.
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Frank Brown
Ronnie Schueler
Noel
Martha Brown
Austin
Jim Leeth
Lubbock
Joe M. Thomas
Ballinger
Lloyd Thomas
New Orleans
Newt Stoecker
Winters Junior Livestock Show Set With Judging Saturday
The Winters Junior Livestock Show opens Saturday at 9 a m with judging of 150 head expected. Entries include about 80 swine 34 steers and 20 lambs. Judges are L R McDaniel Dennis Ellebracht and Marion Wood. Admission is free with a noon meal and concession stand available. The event is organized by the Winters Livestock Association and Winters Chamber of Commerce.
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Winters
FFA
Winters Independent
Winters Livestock Association
Winters Chamber of Commerce
Agricultural Committee
Livestock Association
F. R. Anderson
L. R. McDaniel
Robert Lee
Dennis Ellebracht
Anson
Marion Wood
Frank Carter
Swine
Heallis Dean
Bobby Rogers
Steers
Lynn Billups
Frank Antilley
Lambs
R. Q. Marks
Bo Evans
Livestock Assn
Land Acquired For Highway Widening Project
Winters Main Street US 83 widening nearly complete in land acquisition. City Secretary Buford Baldwin says deeds paid for most tracts. Six tracts require court action and about six owners have yet to sign. Plans aim to let contracts by April 1 with work to start soon after. Utilities are relocating lines as part of the project.
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Winters’ Main Street
Buford Baldwin
Baldwin
Telephone Company
Gas Company
4-H Clubs To Serve Dinner During Show
The Winters-Wingate 4-H Clubs will staff the concession stands at the annual Junior Livestock Show Saturday. A barbecue lunch at noon costs $1.50 per plate with dessert and drink. Meals served at the Winters Community Center near the show barns. cold drinks coffee and hot chocolate available at the show barn.
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Winters-Wingate 4-H Clubs
Winters
Methodists To Hold Services In New Winters Church
The Winters First United Methodist Church will hold services in its new building for the first time this Sunday led by Rev. Glenn Bowman. Regular services proceed this week, with special dedication and organ recital planned for January 17 after a period of worship at the First Presbyterian Church during construction.
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Winters
First United Methodist Church
Glenn Bowman
First Presbyterian Church
Howard Payne College Band Concert at First Baptist Church
The Howard Payne College symphonic band will present secular and sacred music at the First Baptist Church on Saturday January 9 at 7 p.m. The band is on tour and will finish January 11-12 at the Baptist State Evangelism Conference in Fort Worth. The public is invited to attend the concert.
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Howard Payne College
First Baptist Church
Fort Worth
Winters Blizzard Band to Tackle All-Region Tryouts
Twenty two Winters High School Blizzard Band members travel to Brownwood on Friday January 8 to compete for all region honors. Afternoon tryouts determine the ensemble, which will perform a concert Saturday evening in the regional event.
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Winters High School Blizzard
Brownwood
Precipitation Report Summary for December
A weather notice lists two measurable rainfall events in December: on Monday the 21st 0.02 inches and on Wednesday the 30th 0.21 inches. The report records small precipitation totals with no further outdoor impact details.
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Wayne King
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