Handloading Shotgun Ammo Gains Popularity Among Shooters
Outdoor writer Vern Sanford notes a boom in handloading as shotgunners load their own shells for economy and hobby appeal. The piece lists tools, components, costs, and practical tips, including prices for primers, powder, shot, wadding, hulls, and machines, plus efficiency thoughts for producing 1 000 shells.
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Tion
Texan
Lyman
C-H
Acme
Pacific
Herter's
Hollywood
Handloaders Guided by Lyman Handbook
A 2 dollar Lyman reloader’s handbook guides shotgun rifle and pistol handloading with procedures and charts for many loads. Handloaders keep gear neatly boxed and only set up on the kitchen table when ready. An experienced handloader can produce ammo with performance surpassing store bought.
William C. McCord Promoted At Lone Star Gas Company
William C. McCord of Greenville Texas has been promoted to manager utilization in the Sales and Promotion Department of Lone Star Gas Company. The appointment, effective January 1, was announced by J M Lynn Irs general manager in the General Division of Distribution. His duties include assisting the division in promoting liquefied petroleum gas and attracting new industries to the area as part of Lone Star's expanded Area Development Program.
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William C. McCord
Greenville
East Texas
Lone Star Gas Company
J. M. Lynn
Irs
Gales
Sprcett
General Divi- 8
Winters Elementary First Semester Honor Roll List
Winters Elementary announces 35 pupils earned an average of 90 or above for the first semester of 1961 62 principal George M Beard reported mid term exams were completed last week Named fourth through eighth grade honorees include Rhanne Hoppe Christy Lang Kathy Lang Cynthia West Pamela Smith Randell McWright Becky Mathis Roger Nichols Diane Snell Betty Armstrong Darrell Hill Melba Lewis Cynthia Pinkerton Mary Fairey Jean Mostad Sammy Graham Mary Low Wilkerson Babs Tatum Phil Harrison Jeri Guy Aurora Ruiz Robert Moore Randall Pendergrass Jo Nell Simmons Donna Kay Benson Susan White Theresa Meyer Gary Pinkerton Sylvia Moore Joyce Englert Brenda Presley Darlene Sneed Susan Roberts Linda McGregor Richard Puckett
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Rhanne Hoppe
Christy Lang
Kathy Lang
Cynthia West
Pamella Smith
Randell McWright
Becky Mathis
Roger Nichols
Dianne Snell
Betty Armstrong
Darrell Hill
Melba Lewis
Cynthia Pinkerton
Mary Fairey
Jean Mostad
Sammy Graham
Mary Low Wilkerson
Babs Tatum
Phil Harrison
New Publication on Home Decoration Now Available
A Texas Agricultural Extension Service bulletin B-971 offers guidance on beautifying windows and glass, walls, and room features. It notes few fixed rules for window decoration but aims to help control light and heat while enhancing interiors.
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The
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Wednesday Study Circle Met At Lutheran Church
The St. John’s Lutheran Church Women met with Mrs. R. T. Dell presiding. Devotions titled Christ is Our Source of Light and Life were given by Mrs. H. K. Flathmann, with hymn singing led by Mrs. Dick Dunlap at the piano. Members discussed evangelism, 1961 finances, sewing for New Guinea jackets, and a Columbia missions report, closing with the Lord’s Prayer.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
R. T. Dell
American Lutheran Church
Dick Dunlap
Christ
St. John
H. K. Flathmann
J. A
Edward Bredemeyer
Merle Wright
George Pruser
Delbert Kruse
R. C. Kurtz
J. A. Henderson
Funeral Attendance Ties to Hill Kin and Community
Mrs. George R. Hill attended her uncle's funeral in Fort Worth alongside her mother Mrs. C C Bledsoe Lawrence Bledsoe and Mrs Arnold Moses. Texas allotted 2 225 000 to 345 schools and 16 junior colleges for science math and language materials and equipment. In 1961 nearly 18 000 non English speaking preschoolers joined summer classes to build basic English for first grade readiness. About 16 000 similar children enrolled in 1960. Summer instruction helps about half complete first grade on time, with 7 113 of 14 000 attendees advancing to second grade by spring’s end.
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George R. Hill
C. C. Bledsoe
Lawrence Bledsoe
Arnold Moses
Fort Worth
Texas
Official Visit Highlights Winters Veterans Auxiliary Meeting
Mrs. James Crockett of Winters, president of the district VFW auxiliary, paid an official visit to the Winters Auxiliary on January 15. Miss Newell Fisher serves as local president. Crockett spoke on the aims and objects of the auxiliary and the responsibilities of membership. Reports from committees detailed clothing distribution by rehabilitation, membership goals of 71 for 1962 with 48 achieved, and donations to Big Springs Veterans Hospital, Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, and Gonzales Warm Springs Rehabilitation Center. The group voted to assist the March of Dimes drive in Winters and noted cemetery beautification efforts at Lakeview. Several members were listed as present and thanked for their roles.
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James Crockett
Veterans of Foreign ‘Wars
Winters
Newell Fisher
M. C. Wilbanks
Lakeview Cemetery
Big ‘Springs Veterans Hospital
Bluecat Narrowly Closes District Gap With 2-1 Lead
The Bluecats hold a 2-1 district edge after a tight victory as the Winters Blizzards prepare for a decisive home game. Jerry Dunn led scoring with 18 points while Bluecat teammates added key contributions. The upcoming matchup will determine the district championship direction.
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Bluecate
Oleman
Jerry Dunn
Pac
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By Vern Sanford
Aia Alate
Trout Creek
Basin
Wye
Lone Star Sales Dept
Winters Elementary
George M. Beard
Lutheran Church
Rog Za
Watson
C. C. Fas
Mchdoo
Jack G. Gord
James. Crane
Johann
Chris
Church of Christ
y-Sa
Saturia
Sandra Hord
Odessa
Beauty Calle
Miss Hord
Lorene
M2 East Bowen
Lorene Clark
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