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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1966
Page
2
Trailer house 16 ft for sale in good condition equipped with butane refrigerator electric water heater shower and commode. Contact Deil Gardner at 212 North Main. 42-tfc
The Winters Volunteer Fire Department invites sealed bids to sell a fully equipped 1965 Ford four door station wagon with heavy duty package removed fire gear. Possession 30 days after bid opening. Vehicle inspection at Winters City Hall. Bids to Marvin Ledford at 104 W Dale St Winters Texas before noon January 25 1966. The department may reject all bids.
The Kvteen-Member Committee To Study Texas Public School System will be enlarged to handle the increased workload as part of state capital highlights reported by Vernon Sanford for the Texas Press Association.
Gov. Connally appoints 13 members for a three year, 250000 dollar study to guide legislative reforms and strengthen public education. The Public School Study Committee will examine buildings, books, equipment, teachers and methods, aiming to position Texas as a national leader in educational aspiration and achievement. Members include Leon Jaworski, Joe Chapa, Kermit Dyche, Paul Haas, and others from Houston, Corpus Christi, Austin, Midland, and beyond. The effort builds on federal plans and expands non public school access to funds via manpower programs.
Threejudge court upholds the 59th Legislature plan creating 23 congressional seats with Dallas two Houston three Bexar County shares districts and a new south Texas district. Judges keep suit open to seek further equality next year and list announced candidates for the 23rd district including Kazen Sherwood Dies. Also Texas cases on charitable immunity and death sentence for Melvin Nixon are noted along with NYC youth corps approval.
The Dale Sewing Club met Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reese Jones with Mrs. Jones as hostess. Members drew for secret pairs, played unique games, and worked on the club quilt. A party at the club house is planned for Friday night January 21.
Mrs Frank Mitchell hosted the Charity Circle of the Methodist WSCS for a regular meeting with circle chairman M E Leeman presiding The program on The New Year and Human Rights was led by Mrs Dick Mayo with participants Mesdames Mayo Gibbs Vinson and Parramore Present were Connie Gibbs J D Vinson W E Mayhew H C Abbott M E Leeman W T Stanley Dick Mayo W W Parramore C H Hambright Frank Mitchell Frances Stricklin Tammy Gibbs
A regional effort for Galveston County including Texas City Dickinson and La Marque secures a $139,520 federal grant with $33,590 in local contributions to advance the initiative.
Miss Kathy Shaw, 1965 Jubilee Queen and Winters native, thanks citizens in a letter expressing gratitude for memories of her reign. She notes her Tyler Junior College enrollment and hopes Winters continues to grow and prosper with community unity in the coming year.
The family of Mrs. Max Rogers expresses heartfelt thanks to friends, hospital staff, Dr. Rives, nurses, and helpers who cared for her during illness and after, including those who sat with her at night and brought meals. Mr. and Mrs. Van Whittenburg note gratitude. There is a note that about 12,000 caves are known in the United States.
The Goal Diggers Club met Monday evening at Pat Pritchard's home with Mary Lynn as hostess. Jan Johnson presided, Linda McGregor read the minutes and called roll. Members discussed the recent cake sale, fundraising plans, and summer trip. Jan Merck reported the treasurer's balance.
The Winters Enterprise lists attendees at a local event and notes Navy submarines under polar ice cannot use magnetic compasses, relying on newer navigational devices for direction.
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