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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1970
Page
2
Mrs. L. E. Young of Tahoka spent several days last week with her mother Mrs. D. A. Dobbins. Mr. Young, Mack and Janie came Saturday and they were accompanied home by Mrs. Young.
Voter registration concerns cited by U. S. Senator Ralph Yarborough ahead of Texas elections as Republican gains appear in Harris, Dallas and Midland. Secretary of State Martin Dies Jr. urges eligible Texans to register by January 31, 1971. DPS seeks $864,638 to enlarge the Austin training academy and add a Texas Crime Information Center with regional offices planned in Houston.
The Texas Air Control Board plans a Houston regional office within three weeks while states it will not duplicate pollution control services already provided by Harris County and the City of Houston.
The Texas Supreme Court ordered Houston to transfer 1.4 million dollars in pension funds for Ben Taub and Jefferson Davis hospital employees to Harris County hospital district. It also ordered a new trial over ownership of Turtle Creek Square apartments in Dallas. The court rejected a claim that loss of sight in a Hall County man was caused by a cotton gin accident and set January 28 oral arguments in Jefferson County about a Hud son Oil and Gas gas line blow out injury. Attorney General Crawford Martin said county clerks must issue free copies for veterans benefits claims. Other opinions: Railroad Commission may set gas safety standards for city owned facilities. Engineering Practice Act does not apply to hospital design standards. large unsealed designs may skip professional engineer seals if exempt. State Health Department to pay half a pilot salary on a joint plane contract. and fox calling devices in several counties are illegal.
The 11th Federal Reserve District reports Texas Louisiana New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma farm production may fall modestly from 1968. Livestock production rises about six percent while crops drop around ten percent due to bad weather. Overall farm gross is projected at 6.1 billion with net 2 billion promising a small year over year rise. A federal quarantine for hog cholera is set in Fayette County as part of eradication efforts with stamping out of infected herds and quarantine removal once safe.
Governor Preston Smith announced interim study committee members and appointments to several Texas agencies. Named to the water study panel are Robert M. Dixon of Austin M P Anderson of Houston and George Thomas Bradham of Daingerfield. Additional posts include Walter K Juncker to the Texas Board of Public Accountancy and members to the Governor's Committee on Aging, the Texas Civil Judicial Council, and the State Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education with diverse appointees from Dallas Paris Beaumont Huntsville Amarillo and other cities.
Mr and Mrs Jack Vaughan announce the engagement of their daughter Rhea Sue to Robert L Parra Paramore of Winters son of Mr and Mrs R C Parramore. Rhea is a Hamlin High School graduate attending Midwestern University Wichita Falls. The wedding is planned January 31 at 3 pm in Chapel Three at Sheppard AFB. Paramore will complete USAF service February 6 and they will live in Winters where he will work with his father in ranching.
Mrs Sanders Walker 93 a Winters resident and pioneer family member died Monday in Canyon where she had lived six years. Born Ida Mae Oliver May 7 1876 at Groesbeck. Graveside services 2 p m Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery directed by Spill Funeral Home. Rev Glenn Bowman of First United Methodist Church officiated. Surviving are brother Travis K Oliver of Fullerton California and brother in law Oliver Wood of Winters.
A four man investigation team reported pollution was exaggerated as four minor leaks were found into Galveston and Trinity Bays. Capitol Visitor Crew earned 160000 last year. A 478000 federal grant funds 4778 acre Blanco County State Park with more grants for Summer Head Start in Frio LaSalle and McMullen. Parks and Wildlife to review beach permits and licensing for mobile businesses. UT Bureau of Business Research notes slackening manufacturing hours and income in Q4 1969.
A holiday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moore included Sylvia Moore, Horace Autrey and spouse, Christy and Cathy from Temple, Robert Moore from Texas Tech Lubbock, Pat Hammond of Austin, Moneta Breckey, Russell Stroud and William of San Antonio, Jay Hawkins, Maxine Buckulew of San Angelo, and the Ellis and Billy Moores of Winters.
The notice lists candidates for the Third Court of Civil Appeals seat Bob Shannon of Austin. Lynn Nabers of Brownwood seeks re election to State Representative 64th District. Melvin Mapes runs for County Commissioner Precinct 2.
Visitors during the holidays to the residence of Mr and Mrs Ern est Smith included Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith and Todd of Lubbock Mr and Mrs Raymond Hale Donna and Sterling of San Antonio Mrs Marlene O Connor Tracy Stuart Brian and Douglas of Abilene Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson Betty and Peggy of Abilene Mr and Mrs Jimmy Smith of Winters Mrs Wilson and son Eddie and grandson Danny of Oklahoma City.
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Daugher ey and Brandi left Wednesday after a few days visit in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Smith.
Mr and Mrs John Sims and Melinda left Sunday for Texas State Technological College at Waco after visiting the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Sims.
Enterprise office announces a large batch of receipt books available for purchase. Details include pricing and ordering options for local businesses, with contact at the office for inquiries and pickup arrangements.
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