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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1936
Page
7
A fragmented record shows a Methodist program conducted by M.S. at the afternoon service. Pace presided and an evening song was led by Mrs. Stevens with readings including Psalm 108. The text mentions Gal’s D Business and Chas. Chapmat in unclear context.
The meeting covered interpretation of the club motto and goals. Members present include Jean Barlow Mozelle Barnhill Jo Davidson Carl Lesta Davis Marguerite Duncan Virginia Dunnam Carolee Henslee Lohma Hoover Frances Lyle Mamie Dell Mapes June Marshall Ruby Nell Mosley Mary Evelyn Perkins Elbertine Robertson Mandylee Smith Virginia Street Doris Reid.
The Daughters’ Sunday school class of the Methodist church gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. W. A. Pace’s home for their regular social and business meeting. Mrs. W. L. Pratt assisted as hostess. Refreshments of angel food cake with whipped cream coconut and cherries were served to members Lula White Walter White M L Patterson W P Gardner J W Pierce E N Miller Fred Tinkle R J Marshall and others.
County Clerk records show 660 plus marriages in Runnels during 1985 with December the banner month at 43 licenses. Notable couples listed include Emetério Luna with Ysabel Fenders and Herbert M. Sledge with Willie Faye Brown along with several other couples across the year.
Edith Talley Smith became bride of T. L. Buck Whittenberg in a Wingate ceremony read by Rev. John Bishop. The couple’s families, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Talley of Eagle Branch and Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Whittenberg of Harmony, attended.
A devotional session at the Alathean Sah School Class was presented Wednesday by Mrs HEL Swotterd. The gathering focused on spiritual reflection and community fellowship at the church.
Mrs H N Lyle won high score in afternoon contract games at a luncheon hosted by Mra 1 Ng Wilkinson for Emanon Contract club members. Eight members sat at color themed place cards, three course luncheon on Chinese linen with fruit centerpieces. Guests included Mesdames R H Henslee R B Mack Roy C Maddox Joe H Payne H N Lyle John Q McAdams and Miss Bendena Spill.
County Tax Collector W A Forgey reports December 1935 was the best month for new motor vehicle registrations with 76 total. Of these 66 were passenger cars and 10 were commercial. 12 month totals show 4,528 passenger cars and 848 commercials for a grand 5,871 licenses issued, surpassing 1934 figures. Local dealerships list included Chevrolet entities and city garages with multiple passenger and commercial registrations.
The Chupghes Lutheran Church lists a Friday play rehearsal, Saturday confirmation at 9 a m, Sunday school at 9 30, English service at 10 30 with Luther League officer installation, and Wednesday choir rehearsal.
The Brownwood district Presid ing Elder Dr J T McClure will preach at 11 00 and hold the First Quarterly Conference at 2 00 P M at the Methodist church Runnels County Young People's Union meets next Tuesday at 7 30 PM with Ballinger Young People in charge Winters young people provide refreshments and recreation followed by the church events and mid week service details.
The schedule lists Sunday School at 9 45 AM Morning Worship at 10 50 AM Evening Worship at 7 PM and Young People gathering at 6 15 PM The Wednesday prayer service starts at 7 PM Visitors are cordially invited to worship with Rev J W Joiner pastor.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m B T S at 630 p m Evening Service at 730 p m Monday circles meet at Mrs A Boone Mrs R Cooke and Mrs C Pumphrey Wednesday mid week services at seven o clock The text notes circle meetings and typical church schedule with names and times.
The family of Mrs. P. A. Low expresses deep gratitude for the kindness received during illness and after her death. They thank the doctor nurse and undertaker, and Mr Albert Joseph for flowers from Vernon. They also acknowledge friends and neighbors who sent meals and pray for continued friendship in times of need.
A noted economist writes in the daily press that the best remedy for low mood is for every man to spend his money as usual. The speaker, addressing the chair, asks what money is being referred to and seeks recognition to clarify.
In a neighboring city an undertaker writes alluring advertisements that stir readers to delay action and seek his incomparable facilities for a dignified exit from life.
Texas events span 1836 to 1874 including Anahuac duties clash with Captain Tenorio, the first Texas navy ships, a $200,000 U S loan to aid independence, a 1839 move to locate a permanent capital, and Richard Coke's 1874 gubernatorial inauguration.
A neighboring paper advertises a grocery store where the owner states that his wife leaving him does not affect operations. He claims overheads are cut in half and profit margins improved after the separation.
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