Jackrabbit tale and TV actress linked to Winters report
A hearsay tale of a gunman and a defiant jackrabbit is weighed for facts amid rabies concerns in rural areas. The piece also notes TV actress Zeme North from Winters linked to ABC’s The Double Life of Henry Phyfe and previous credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hodge
Homer
Hunter
Tviewers
Winters
Zeme North
Miss North
Walter North
Corpus Christi
Eddie Little
Judy
Henry Phyfe
ABC
Red Buttons
Walter Pidgeon
Wingate School Census Began January 10
The Wingate School District census of all scholastics started January 10 and runs through January 31. Superintendent Jim Williams notes registration is needed to determine state aid and set up grade sections for 1966-67. Children six by September 1, 1965 are included. Census slips go home with pupils for parent completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingate
Jim Williams
Russell Family New Year Visit Highlights Odessa Stay
Mr and Mrs Sam Russell visited with their daughter and with Mr and Mrs Ray Bryant in Jackson Mississippi. They spent New Years day in Odessa visiting their son Sam Russell and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Russell
Ray Bryant
Jackson
Mississippi
Odessa
Sammy Russell
City funds and accounting systems under Winters administration
The Winters city administration explains the use of multiple funds for separate departments guided by state law and policy. Modern accounting and investments of idle cash into U S government bonds and certificates of deposit keep funds ready for annual needs, with tax and general funds reporting specific collections and transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
Civ
Cherry, Eckert &Story
San Angelo
U. S
Winters State Bank
Dry Manufacturing Showcases Air Mate Line at National Exposition
Dry Manufacturing Company to exhibit its Air Mate line at the fourteenth National Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Exposition in Louisville Kentucky January 31 through February 3. About 200 exhibitors, 15 000 visitors expected from the United States and abroad will view registers grilles diffusers and other heating and cooling accessories. The event is sponsored by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute and coincides with allied association meetings in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Manufacturing Company
Louisville
Kentucky
United States
The
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute of
Arlington
Virginia
National Trade Association of Manufacturers of
Air Conditioning and
Air Mate
Redistricting Adds Counties to 17th Congressional District
The Federal Court approves a revised 17th District in Texas now spanning 24 counties with about 376 200 residents. Congressman Omar Burleson of Abilene says the larger area will require outreach to new constituents while continuing focus on economy and good governance. He notes district offices in Abilene and Washington and invites contact from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Omar Burleson
Anson
Burleson
Delaware
Maryland
Connecticut
Congress
17Th District
U. S. Congress
Abilene
Rayburn
Washington, D. C
Mrs Ora Vialpando Visits Florida Relatives Return Home
Mrs Ora Vialpando and her daughter Kathy returned home Friday after a three week visit with her sister Mrs Nelda Went and family in Miami Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Vialpando
Kathy
Nelda Went
Miami
Florida
Dallas Couple and Family Stay with Her Parents
Mr. and Mrs. Ike Splawn and children of Dallas spent the past weekend in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Ike Splawn
Dick Kruse
Firemen Elect Officers At Winters Volunteer Fire Dept Meeting
J C Hodnett won the presidency of the Winters Volunteer Fire Department at the annual election Tuesday night. Marvin Bedford was reelected fire chief with N D Waggoner and James E Spill as first and second assistants. New officers include Calvin Holloway vice president secretary Bobby Hatcher recording secretary and captains Floyd Sims E Z Moore J T Sprinkle and Jerry B Whitlow. Senior sponsor Mrs Bobby Hatcher junior sponsor Janice Henderson Mascots Mike Moore Jay Henderson and sweetheart Beverly Sprinkle. Willis Jernigan remains chaplain. Pension board members are Marvin Bedford J C Jarrell and James E Spill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Hodnett
Winters Volunteer Fire Department
Carson C. Easterly
Marvin Bedford
N. D. Waggoner
James E. Spill
Calvin Holloway
Bobby Hatcher
W. D. Waggoner
Floyd Sims
E. Z. Moore
J. T. Sprinkle
Jerry B. Whitlow
Janice Henderson
J. A. Henderson
Mike Moore
Jay Henderson
Beverly Sprinkle
Willis Jernigan
Firemen’s Pension Board
J. C. Jarrell
Lutheran Minister Moves to Yorktown
The Rev and Mrs N C Rensle have ended interim service at St John s Lutheran Winters. They will move to Yorktown to serve at St Paul s Lutheran filling the vacancy after Rev Walter Probst Sr resigned to lead St John s Winters. Rensle began here when Rev Albert Holck assumed Houston charge and served in interim role since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Rensle
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Winters
Yorktown
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Walter Probst Sr
St. John’s Church
Rensle
Albert Holck
Houston
Winters Student Joined Alpha Chi Honor Society
La Ross Sheppard of Winters was initiated into Southwest Texas State College Alpha Chi, joining 156 juniors and seniors admitted this semester to the selective honor society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Ross Sheppard
Alpha Chi Society
LaRoss Sheppard
Winters
Southwest Texas State College
Alpha Chi
Miss Sheppard
Southwest Texas
Winters Junior Livestock Show Divides Record $2,000 in Cash
Champions in the annual Winters Junior Livestock Show shared a total $2,000 in cash prizes from the Winters Livestock & Agricultural Association and the Winters Chamber of Commerce. Top prize went to Ricky Marks for the champion steer, with $150, while other divisions awarded $100 to champions, and $50 to champion fat lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudon White
Winters Chamber of Commerce
Hudon
Little
Rex
Ricky
The
Jerry Alexander
Chamber of Commerce
Hampshire Barrow
Ricky Marks
Charolais
Angus
Marks Brothers
Winters Livestock & Agricultural Association
the Livestock Association
FFA
Winters
R. Q. Marks
J. C. Harwell
Fort McKavit
Zola Crowley
N. S. Alexander
Hampshire
Barrow
Ronald
Darrell Colburn
Ronald Colburn
Allen Mills
Sherrill Alexander
Winters Lambs to be Shown at Fort Worth Exposition
Several Winters exhibitors will showcase lambs at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth from January 28 to February 6. Clyde Booth will show one lamb in the junior class, Charles Brown two lambs in the junior class, and Darrell and Ronald Colburn six lambs in the junior class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
Fort Worth
Clyde Booth
Charles Brown
Darrell
Ronald Colburn
City Grocery Fire Damages North Main Street Block
A real attic fire Monday night caused extensive damage to City Grocery on North Main Street with smoke reaching adjacent businesses in a half block. Owner Carl Baldwin expects reopening next week as nearby Main Drug, Hatter-Robinson Barber Shop, Kendrick Insurance, and West Texas Utilities suffer smoke damage. Roy Young reported the alarm at 7 p.m. and firefighters had the blaze under control by 9 p.m. The cause remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman-Cave
Bahlman Cleaners
Bedford Insurance Co
Bahlman Jewelers
Bob Loyd
Humble Agent
Bell Cashway Grocery
Davidson's Gin
Dry Manufacturing Co
First State Bank
Tusco
Heidenheimer
Huffman Grocery
Herman's Men’s Store
Kendrick Insurance Main Drug Co
Mansell Bros
Winter
Piggly Wiggly
Ray Dunn
Wingate
Smith Drug Company
Sims Oil Co
Floyd Oil Spill
Spill Brothers Company
the Winters Enterprise
Security Bank
the Winters State Bank
Vaughan Distributing Co
Roy Young
Barney Bryant
Winters Feed Yards, Inc
West Texas Utilities
Winters Construction
Western Auto Store
Winters Lumber Co
Lone Star Gas Co
City Grocery
North Main Street
Carl Baldwin
Main Drug
Hatter-Robinson Barber Shop
Kendrick Insurance Agency
Winters Volunteer Fire Department
Gulf Service Station
Pan-American Industries Expands Front Office at Winters Plant
Pan-American Industries enlarges its Winters West plant with a new front and added office space. The project converts showroom areas to offices and moves Dallas staff to Winters. A rock wall breezeway, flower box, and pastel striped siding enhance the building as production of 1966 evaporative air conditioners ramps up. The company, a major exporter of air conditioners and shelving, notes plans for landscaping and a large sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan-American Industries
West Winters
Dallas
Winters
Pan-American
Winters Texman to Receive Divinity Degree at Southwestern
Lester L. Vinson of Winters Texas will receive a bachelor of divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth January 20. Dr Albert McClellan will speak at 730 p m Truett Auditorium. A total of 111 degrees will be awarded including the seminarys first posthumous doctorate Richard Norton died August 30 Vinson is a missionary to Texas and Oklahoma and is married with two children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester L. Vinson
Winters
Tex
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Albert McClellan
Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee
Truett
Richard E. Norton
School of Theology
Mr. Vinson
Texas
Oklahoma
Hardin- Simmons University
Peggy Mayfield
Abilene
Visits SISTER Luther Brown of Amarillo Overnight Guest
Saturday visitor Luther Brown of Amarillo spent the night with his sister Mrs E W Compton. Sunday visitors at the Compton home included Sget FC and Mrs C L Compton of El Paso Mr and Mrs Jack Templeton and Mrs John Rhodenand baby of Big Spring Mr and Mrs Darrell Compton Mr and Mrs Ervin Compton and Susan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Brown
Amarillo
E. W. Compton
Compton
Sget FC
el Paso
Jack Templeton
John Rhodenand
Big Spring
Darrell Compton
Ervin Compton
Susan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas
Win
Mary
General Fund
17Th Congressional District
Lester Vinson
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