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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1961
Page
6
Local weather notes show Runnels County received 3.7 inches of rain over a spell with 0.2 inch more Tuesday, while January 1960 saw just 3.5 inches. The piece recalls the 1918 blizzard and its heavy snow drifts, quoting elders who remember that harsh month.
Runnels County Tax Collector will have a representative in Winters Thursday and Saturday January 12 13 14 for property and poll tax collection. The office will be set up in the State Bank for tax collection.
Mr and Mrs J E are reported to have returned to their home after spending the first week visiting in the home of rents.
Winters High School Blizzard Band members Tamara Ann Gans and Russell Bedford earned places in the all-state and all-region bands after regional tryouts in Abilene and on the McMurry campus. Gans competes against 22 regional flutists to join the all-state ensemble. Bedford earned a spot among saxophonists in the all-region band.
The Winters Blizzards led nearly the entire game to beat Ranger 58 47 in the opening loop clash. Bill Williams scored 15, Johnny Caskey 12, and William Grissom 11 for Winters while Dean Richey topped Ranger with 23 points.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bates and daughter Jackie spent the weekend in Austin visiting Mrs Eva Davis who had suffered a severe heart attack following recent major surgery. Her condition has improved.
Arley E. Cox a senior exchange repairman of Winters Southwestern States Telephone Co won second place in a two month extension sales drive defeating 224 West Texas Division employees. Cox received a 25 dollar U S Savings Bond from A J Lacy division manager Brady first place went to Vera Mills a Brady exchange cashier who earned a portable television set.
District 7 of the Texas State Chiropractic Association met at Pierce Cafeteria with hostess Dr. Lois Bellis presiding. President Pat Patillo noted the Correct Posture Contest will be held at the Wooten Hotel in Abilene on April 29 and urged doctors to bring contestants. Next meeting is set for San Angelo on March 12.
Henry Satterwhite resigns from the Winters Independent School District board where he served since last April. He is moving to Kingsville after a transfer by Humble Oil Co. E. E. Mathis is appointed to fill the unexpired term. The board regrets Satterwhite’s departure. Mathis previously served on Lawn schools board. The Mathises have three children and belong to Crews Methodist Church.
Mrs. Floyd Sims and Mrs. Jack Harrison attended an Executive Board meeting in Austin where plans were made for the Texas Firemen and Fire Marshal Convention to be held June 13 15 in Austin.
The Nashville Tennessean features Bucky Wilkins 14, grandson of Mrs. Karla Melson, and his 15-year-old neighbor Bill Scobey as co-writers of I Need Sleep. The Teens wrote during a camping trip with Buckys father, with Bobby Wright recording the song for release next month.
Tri County singing will be held Sunday January 15 at 2 pm at Hopewell Baptist Church. New books have arrived and all singers and the public are invited to attend.
Winters State Bank reports a December 31 1960 deposit total of 4 368 808 29 up 351 552 19 since October while loans and discounts fell to 678 252 02 from 934 348 01 a year earlier A two year comparison shows deposits up 236 248 02 since December 31 1958 Strong local farming oil activity and manufacturing underpin the rise A missionary will speak at Wilmeth Baptist Church January 15 at 7 pm with slides of Colorado Indians.
The Rev. Carroll Thompson of Ballinger preached on embedding Christian principles in government at Winters Methodist Church. About forty attended as the group planned an all male choir with a Feb. 13 concert during a five day En listment for Christ Mission at the church.
W M Hays of Winters is named director of the Boy Scout Rifle Meet for the Southern District of the Chisholm Trail Council. The event runs 2 30 to 5 30 p m Sunday Feb 26 with Cubs Scouts and Explorers competing separately in marksman merit badge contests. A First Aid contest is planned for January 23 at Coleman under Dr M D Mann, health and safety chairman.
Porter Randall, new commentator for KRLD, will present slides from the Holy Land at Coleman First Methodist Church on January 16 at 7 30 p m. The St Pauls Sub District sponsors the meeting and the public is invited.
Joyce Wilkerson elected president of the Winters Volunteer Fire Department. Herman Baker Jr. named vice president and Marvin Bedford secretary treasurer. Other officers include John S. Townsend recording secretary and fire chief N. D. Waggoner. Assistant chiefs H L Crowe and A B Spill. Captains Floyd Sims No 1 and J T Sprinkle Jr. No 2 with Monore Dodd asst. chaplain Rev Ray Elliott and sponsors Mrs Calvin Holloway Kei Bedford. Mascot Jimy Vaughan and sweetheart Lea Donna Dodd named. Pension board members chosen A B Spill W D Waggoner Rankin Pace.
Spectators braved a cold rain Saturday to watch the FFA and 4-H Livestock Show at the agriculture barn. About 135 head of cattle sheep and swine plus capons were shown and judged. Winners received trophies and ribbons from the FFA Stock Show Association which funds the event through memberships. Notables include Sweetheart Sharon Johnson and Queens Leona Daniels Jan Byrd. Lambs may appear at regional shows in Abilene January 22 25 and San Antonio February 8 19.
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