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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1973
Page
5
The article highlights Winters students receiving scholastic honors and praises the local school system. It notes the value of elementary and high school training for college success and reports an upcoming Defensive Driving Course offering ten percent insurance discounts for qualified drivers.
The record shows a cold low of 29 degrees on Monday January 17 1972 and a high of 77 degrees on Thursday January 20 1972. The text reads as a brief weather ledger with dates and temperature extremes.
Dusty Nichols named to second chair in the baritone section at the Austin tryouts earning a place in the All-State Band. Other Winters Blizzard Band members, including Trish Hill, Wesley Wharton, Glenn Colburn, Marvin Clark, Paul Gerhart, and Kay Schwartz, qualified for regional events and state-level honors. The event culminates with a HemisFair Coliseum concert in San Antonio February 10.
Winters City Council on Monday night authorized the Street Department to buy a dump truck from Dale's Ford Sales for 5 084.69. The council approved an ordinance granting a franchise to Brownwood Television Cable Service Co Inc to install and operate a cable system with one year to begin operations. A waste water disposal resolution and ordinance were also approved.
Winters High School Blizzardettes A team defeated Haskell girls 55-50 on Saturday night. Janice Stevens scored 19 and Martha Pritchard 15 for Winters led by Becky Dean. Fonda Horn of Haskell had 24 points, Mary Ann Elliott 21, while Haskell won the B team game.
Mr and Mrs Hoyt Page of Richardson spent the weekend visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Bean.
Roger Robinson has been granted a new franchised Chevrolet dealer license in Winters. He purchased the local Chevrolet dealer franchise from Mrs. John Waddell and the business is now Robinson Chevrolet Co. The former Waddell Chevrolet Co. was established in 1950 by John F. Waddell, who died in 1972.
General Telephone Company of the Southwest begins a quarter million dollar plan to upgrade outside plant in Winters area during 1973 74. Underground cable from Ballinger to Winters on U S 83 replaces aerial wires and enables growth, with additional runs to Crews Bradshaw Wingate. Central office projects will boost long distance switching in Winters.
The Winters Warehouse reports continued cotton intake as favorable weather allows final scrapping in the area. By Monday afternoon 8924 bales had arrived from North Runnels gins, with 3924 bales currently in transit or awaiting handling.
The Taylor County Sheriff's Posse will sponsor a Senior Playday Saturday January 27 at 1 p m in the arena on Interstate 20 West Abilene.
Parents of all pre-school children in the Winters Independent School District are asked to register by March 1. Eligibility for kindergarten requires age five by Sept 1, 1973, first grade six by Sept 1, 1973, and birth certificates for new enrollees. A pre-school round-up will be held in April.
Winters City Council called a city election for Saturday April 7 to elect a mayor and two aldermen. Mayor Wade White and aldermen E E Vaughan and Woodrow Watts have terms expiring in April. Watts will seek re election Vaughan will not run White has not announced plans Filing deadline is 30 days before the election Aldermen not up for re election this year are Hal Dry James Spill and Bill Robinson.
City Secretary Bu ford Baldwin reports 1972 permits totalled 757125 including new housing additions and commercial work. The Winters Housing Authority 46 unit project drove much of the housing starts while several new homes were started. Commercial activity included new builds and additions totaling 29000 and 15025 respectively.
American farmers and ranchers support wildlife by improving habitat across 12 million acres in 1972 through the Soil Conservation Service and districts like Runnels. They converted over half a million acres to wildlife and recreation areas and promoted practices such as strip cropping, ponds, wind breaks, and woodland protection to boost wildlife populations. Contact local SCS field office for guidance.
State Senator Grant Jones of Abilene District 24 was named by Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby as vice chair for the Senate Sub-Committee on Agriculture. Hobby announced chairmen for all nine standing committees citing geographic equity and the value of experienced lawmakers. Freshmen will gain seats on substantive committees during the 63rd Legislature.
The Winters Lions Club sponsors the annual Miss Winters contest set for Saturday March 10. George M. Beard, club president, announced that Winters High School girls will be sponsored by local businesses for the pageant. The winner will represent the club in the District 2-Al Lions Club contest later in spring.
The Big Country Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association met in Abilene on Saturday. Hosted by Dr. Cone Johnson and James Binion, BCA board members from Taylor County. Mrs. Raymond Lloyd of Winters attended as a BCA board member from Runnels County. Officers for 1973 74 and representative directors to the State Board were elected.
Chief of Police Joe Stevens promotes a three day Defensive Driving Course next Tuesday to Thursday at Winters Community Center starting 7 p m. Completion earns a 10 percent auto insurance reduction for drivers with valid licenses who enroll by Friday February 26, with a $8 registration for nine hours.
A group from Winters High School and nearby areas departs Fort Worth with 48 head of steers for the steer carcass division of the Livestock Exposition. Judging is set for Thursday. A second group will attend next week for lambs swine and other cattle. Vocational instructor Stanley Blackwell accompanies the team. Names and steer counts listed for Winters exhibitors.
Four class elections at Winters High School elect class favorites and nominate Glacier king and queen for 1972 73. Freshmen Dana Davis Albert De La Cruz Sophomores Kathy Schwartz Mitch Davis Juniors Paula Faubion Charlie Alderman Seniors Benjie Lee Ricky Mathis lead class lists. additional freshmen Kyle Springer Cindy Seals Sophomores David McAdoo Janice Stevens Juniors Cary Poe Linda Sneed Seniors Fred De La Cruz Ernestina De La Cruz.
North Runnels residents plan a cancer memorial and crusade with a $2000 local goal and $69540 district total. The Crusade set for April 3. nine educational films and pamphlets ordered for public schools. Memorial committee chair Mrs Bill Bell announced at a Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Four Winters High School juniors completed a 70 hour nurse aide course in the Humble Building Monday evening. The graduates Pam Hord Dorea Miller Sylvia Lentz and Wyanetta Burson received certificates from Mayor Wade White.
Mrs. Dick Kruse returned home Saturday after months with her children in Dallas. She was accompanied by her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Splawn, Greg and Valerie.
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