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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1968
Page
5
Readable bits describe a quarry, a deputy position, and scattered advertisements. The fragmentary text hints at a local civic notice or public advert but lacks clear names, dates, or places to confirm specifics.
Dr. Milford C. Rouse argues government cannot singlehandedly secure freedom, prosperity, or virtue. He cites the need for private initiative and personal integrity, noting laws cannot compel honesty or worship. He warns against relying on government to do what individuals must do themselves and cites the West Texas Rehabilitation Center as a private-sector example.
Lieutenant Colonel Angelo A Morinella received the U S Air Force Commendation Medal from Major General H A Davis in Washington for meritorious service as a faculty member and executive officer in the aeronautics department at the U S Air Force Academy. He earned 38 B 29 combat missions in Korea and holds degrees from the University of Houston and the University of Colorado. His wife Barbara is the daughter of Mrs Furman C Mills of Winters.
Voters in Runnels County will choose a Judge and District Attorney for the 119th Judicial District, an incumbent County Attorney and an incumbent assessor collector, a Sheriff, two County Commissioners for Precincts 1 and 3, and two Peace Justices in Precincts 1 and 5. First primary set for May 4.
Mary Lou Snow granddaughter of Mrs. D A Dobbins earned a full National Merit Foundation scholarship to Wellesley College for Women and later Yale University for a chemistry doctorate. She worked in the Institute for Muscle Disease lab in New York City on muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis before joining Yale in 1966 for organic chemistry research and teaching.
E J Grindstaff announces candidacy for State Representative of the 64th District covering Brown Coleman Comanche and Runnels Counties. He emphasizes experience mature judgment and a focus on education, agricultural research, tourism, and highway development as core priorities for West Central Texas.
Winters merchants and restaurants join a MOD drive with proceeds from coffee sold Friday January 19 to fund birth defect research. Balloon sale Saturday January 20 and Mothers March January 23 boost donations. a charity football drawing benefits the campaign. Local leaders and donors are acknowledged for contributing to the Winters MOD effort.
Dallas January 17 1968 employers face a January 31 1968 deadline to report and pay withheld income and social security taxes for the quarter ending December 21 1967. Forms 941 and 940 are required with attached receipts from October and November and any December deposits. If deposits were made via Federal Reserve or a bank full tax liability is due by February 12 1968 for the quarter ended December 31 1967.
Among the list of January graduates at Howard Payne College in Brownwood for bachelor of arts degrees are Vernie Loraine Shores of Winters and Beatrice Yvonne Pierce of Brownwood, former resident of Winters.
The Upper Colorado River Authority board in San Angelo re elected Gerald Allen chairman Everett Grindstaff vice chairman and Dale Leddy secretary treasurer. Directors include T A Smith Fred Conn J R Salmon J S Douthit Cumbie Ivey and L T Youngblood. The board approved a Robert Lee contract for 52477 in plant improvement repayment plus prior loans bringing total due to about 169000. Repayment runs 575 monthly for 25 years.
The First Presbyterian Church announces a new Sunday worship time starting January 21 at 11 a.m. Pastor Rev James Sinclair confirms six month rotation with Merkel Presbyterian. Church School will follow at 9 45 with prior 8 30 service ending.
The Crews Historical Committee aims to raise funds by February 1 to buy a historical marker near the old townsite. Letters were mailed to former residents and all interested locals are urged to contribute. Contributions may be sent to secretary-treasurer Mrs. Chester McBeth Rt. 2 Winters.
Technical Sergeant Henry Minzenmayer Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Minzenmayer of Winters, received the U S Air Force Commendation Medal at Shu Lin Kou Air Station Taiwan for meritorious service. He is a Winters High School graduate and is married to the former June G. Johnson.
Ted F. Moellering explains how Medicare shifted in 1968 to allow beneficiaries to be paid on an itemized bill instead of paying first. The change reduces upfront borrowing and hardship, favoring the doctors who file directly or use the single Request for Payments form with all required information.
Winters set to switch to Expanded Direct Distance Dialing on February 4 1957 as new central office gear replaces the old system San Angelo becomes toll center and long distance routes are re centered Two new access codes -112 and 110 enable station to station and person to person calls with instructions mailed to customers and front of new directory
January schedule lists Wylie 8th and B Girls at 6:00 p m January 18. Haskell Boys and Girls host January 19 at 5 15 p m. Coleman 8th grade girls host January 22 at 6 00 p m. Hamlin Boys and Girls visit January 23 at 5 15 p m. January 25 shows Robert Lee 8th Boys while January 26 features Anson Boys and Girls.
Texas voters must apply for a voter registration certificate by month’s end to participate in this year’s elections. Applications may be mailed or filed in person at the county tax assessor collector’s office or at a registration substation. A mail form is printed in today’s paper. Secretary of State John L. Hill predicts a substantial increase in registrations this year, noting factors such as population growth, the first presidential election under free registration, and a four month registration period.
Dennis Poe was elected first president of the Winters Winters County Farmers Union at a charter meeting held in a school cafeteria. Other officers elected include Cecil Roper as first vice president Noble Es Faubion as second vice president and Mrs W H Dietz as secretary treasurer. Fifty one members attended the meeting with prospective members present.
Winters Blizzards lose 72 to 51 to Colorado City Wolves in district 5AA opener. Danny Killough led with 21 points as C-City dominates on shooting and rebounding. B team win 51 to 37. Other results: Hamlin 104 Stamford 72. Anson 69 Haskell 52. District standings show Colorado City, Hamlin, Anson at 1-0.
Mr and Mrs Max Parker of Camden Arkansas visited last week at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs O R Parker. Also present were Mr and Mrs R B Parker and daughter Tommy Coleman, and several others including Ray Bobby Jimmy Gaylene and Mrs Bob Coffman.
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