S-Sgt Kraatz Assigned to Sheppard AFB
U S Air Force Staff Sergeant Kenneth B Kraatz son of Mr and Mrs John W Kraatz Winters Texas arrived for duty at Sheppard AFB Texas He is an electrical systems repairman assigned to a unit of the Air Force Communications Service He previously served in the Philippines Islands and attended Winters High School His wife Mary daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Conant Abilene Texas accompanies him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Air Force
Kenneth B. Kraatz
John W. Kraatz
N. Trinity
Winters
Sheppard Afb
Texas
Kraatz
Air Force Communications Service
USAF
Phillippines Islands
Winters High School
Mary
Charles Conant
Edgemount, Abilene, Texas
Card of Thanks for support after loss
Our deep appreciation to all our friends and neighbors who were thoughtful at the loss of our dear loved one. Special thanks to Bro. Grantz the choir Ted Meyer and Allen Davis for prayers, flowers, food, calls, donations and cards. God bless each one. -Mrs. J. F. Elder and families
Poe Hosts San Souci Club Meeting
Mr and Mrs George Poe hosted a San Souci Club gathering with Mr and Mrs J W Bahlman as co hosts Spring flowers filled the rooms and yellow mums centered the buffet table where dinner was served Guests included Mr and Mrs Raymon Lloyd Bernice Gardner Bill Minzenmayer Fred Young Harry Herman Gattis Neely Mrs M E Leeman and John Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Poe
San Souci Club
J. W. Bahlman
Raymon Lloyd
Bernice Gardner
Bill Minzenmayer
Fred Young
Harry Herman
Gattis Neely
M. E. Leeman
John Norman
Wingate Gator Tops Met Monday at Humble Hall
The Wingate Gator met Monday at Humble Recreation Hall with Mrs Alpheus Hill and Mrs Richard Beck presenting the program. Mrs E F Albro was queen for the week. Members present included Mesdames W O Middleton George Cave Bill Hamilton Wayne Owen James Williams Pat Pritchard Joe Bryan M E Donica Alpheus Hill Richard Beck and E F Albro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingate Gator Tops
Humble Recreation Hall
Alpheus Hill
Richard Beck
E. F. Albro
Mesdames W. O. Middleton
George Cave
Bill Hamilton
Wayne Owen
James Williams
Pat Pritchard
Joe Bryan
M. E. Donica
St John Evening Circle Meets at Bredemeyer Home
The St John Evening Circle of St John Lutheran Church held its January meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs W E Bredemeyer. Miss Estella Bredemeyer hosted with Bible study led by Mrs Charles Kruse Jr and program participation by Mrs Walter Spill and Mrs Willis Whittenberg. Refreshments served to members and visitors including Miss Teresa Wright and Kathryn Bredemeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Lutheran Church
W. E. Bredemeyer
Estella Bredemeyer
Charles Kruse Jr
Christian In Society
Walter Probst
Walter Spill
Willis Whittenberg
Spill
Edward Bredemeyer
R. C. Jr. Kurtz
Walter Probst Sr
M. D. Wright
Bennett Tischler
Minnie Belitz
Teresa Wright
Kathryn Bredemeyer
Sew and Sew Club Met in Byrd Home
Wingate Sew and Sew Club members gathered January 20 at Mrs. Ella Byrd’s home. Twelve members and five visitors attended as quilting for the hos tess continued. coffee and tea were served to listed members and guests. The next meeting is planned for February 3 at Mrs. Doggett’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd Home
Wingate
Ella Byrd
Minnie Williams
Emma Doggett
O. D. Bradford
Elmer King
Elmer Pritchard
Nellie Adcock
M. R. Smith
Flossie Kirkland
Lonnie Hancock
George Lloyd
Lutheran Chancel Guild Meets at St. John Church Parsonage
The St. John Lutheran Church Chancel Guild met in the parsonage Thursday afternoon. President Mrs. Herman Spill opened with prayer and Mrs. A. W. Stoecker gave the devotional. Mrs. Charles Adams led a discussion on The Fact of the Church. Nine members answered roll with Bible verses. refreshments were served by Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Stoecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Chancel Guild
St. John Lutheran Church
Herman Spill
A. W. Stoecker
Charles Adams
Adams
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
Margurite Mathis expresses sincere gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and hospital stay. Thanks doctors, nurses, cards, letters, prayers, and visits. brothers join in the thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margurite Mathis
Itp
The Carpenter Family Thanks Community for Support
The family of Clarence Cubby Carpenter expresses deep gratitude for neighbor kindness, friendship, service, floral offerings, and comforting acts during their sorrow. They remember the sympathy as a precious memory and send sincere thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Cubby
Mrs Mike Gray Returns to Charleston After Abroad Visit
Mrs. Mike Gray and her son Michael return to Charleston South Carolina after four months visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Gene Virdan. Her husband aboard the USS Trigger will return to the United States February 2 following a cruise in the Mediterranean visiting Spain and other countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Carolina
Mike Gray
Michael
Charleston
Gene Virdan
U. S
Spain
Orange juice concentrate used in cooking and desserts
Large stocks of frozen orange juice and canned juice provide plentiful supplies. Mrs O Con nor shares recipes to use concentrate in cereals, breakfast dishes, pancakes, French toast, fruit salads, dressings, glazes, frostings, and desserts.
Senior Citizens of Runnels County Meet Monthly
The Senior Citizens of Runnels County gather on the fourth Thursday each month at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Methodist Church for a covered dish luncheon and a short program including a devotional and singing. The January 22 meeting featured Rev. Prez Todd and a talk by Mrs. Juanita O Conner on buying foods. After the program, attendees can play 42 and enjoy an hour of recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runnels County
First Methodist Church
Prez Todd
Juanita O’conner
56 Whooping Cranes on Aransas Wildlife Refuge
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge reports a December aerial count of 56 wild whooping cranes, up from 55, with 48 adults and 8 young. The flock has risen since 1941 when only 15 birds existed, and 23 cranes are now in captivity at Patuxent Research Center in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aransas Wildlife Refuge
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Texas Gulf Coast
Gordon Han
Sen
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife Refuge
Department of Interior
Aransas
Texas
Canada
Patuxent Research Center
Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife
Maryland
Boss at Break Room Keeps Time with Quiet Authority
During a coffee break, one employee stands out as the leader by constantly watching the clock. The scene highlights informal hierarchies in the workplace and how presence signals oversight.
What a Man Stands For Isn’t Everything
A reflective line examines character in public life, emphasizing that a person's convictions matter less than what they ultimately support or endorse when tested by real choices. It suggests integrity hinges on action under pressure and aligning beliefs with deeds.
Poignant Writings Glitter in Winters Page 7
A light page features proverbs about marriage and happiness. Short quips compare dishwater-soaked rings with everyday work ethic and curiosity about human behavior. The tone mirrors a small town column with homespun anecdotes.
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Sgt
K. Kraatz
Mrs. Poe
Triple ‘J’ Bakery
Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Texas’ Finest
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
W. 7Th
Port Worth Star-Thusoram Pg
Kelly Colman
Shipstads
Johnson Ise Follies International
Abilene
Taylor County Coliseum
St. John
Ellis Campbell Jr
Internal Revenue of North Texas
Campbell
A. Gould
Enterprise
Winters Conoco
Conotane
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