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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1959
Page
4
State Capitol debates on the tax bill raise stakes for political careers and the business climate. Lawmakers, after pressure from governor and press, returned to work after a rare Saturday session, signaling a push to finalize spending plans and curb uncertainty.
A 2 percent luxury tax on items costing more than 50 dollars is the main feature of a revenue bill approved by the committee. The measure, sent to the House floor by Rep. Frates Seeligson, would raise about 170 million for the biennium with roughly 36 million from the luxury tax and 16 million from a severance tax on natural gas.
Both chambers re-passed the appropriation bills from the first special session and sent them to a conference committee. The house bill carried about $20 million more than the other version. The committee did most routine work and then set the measures aside until further action.
Rep. James Bates of Edinburg leads the third round of debate on an abandoned property bill. The measure would require banks and others to report unclaimed money or property after seven years within 60 days of passage and empower state agencies to audit records. Bankers call it a free hunting license into bank accounts and unconstitutional search and seizure. bill sent to subcommittee.
A second legislative round advances a bill to require state colleges to set a $30 per semester activity fee to cover hospital care, book rentals, student publications and event tickets. Presidents back the measure while student groups oppose, citing hardship for poorer students. Senate Finance backed it 2 to 1.
A simplified substitute to Rep Eckhardt's bill aims to protect the public's right to reach beaches while leaving boundary definitions to courts. Senate sponsors Jep Fuller Jimmy Phillips Culp Krueger and Robert Baker say private land titles would not be clouded. At the House committee hearing supporters called opposition selfish land owners while opponents warned of land seizure without compensation.
A Fiesta Drive In serves a weekend screening inviting 500 families to view The Remarkable Mr Pennypacker. The Sunday and Monday showtimes promise a family friendly outing and door prizes for attendees.
West Texas rancher Robert Field found that aerial spraying with 2 4 D and 2 4 5 T can eradicate 85 90 percent of turpentine weed, allowing grass to rebound and seed crops to grow. Recommend deferring grazing after treatment and caution on crop damage. costs run about $1 per acre with spring applications most common.
Johnny Merrill led Thursday calf clear with Bahlman and Davis second and third. Friday saw Kenneth Norman first and Johnny Hopper second, Danny Long third. Saturday calf scramble went to Rodney Butts, David Puckett, James H. Tolover. Calf roping produced fastest times with Ralph Russell 13.35, Ed Workman 10.17, and others around 13 seconds. Tom Bacon top roping time 11.93 and 28.50 average for two calves. Don Sheller topped steer wrestling at 47.90, then 36.5 by Ken Bode and 14.7 Saturday by Sheller. Wild cow milking to Vester Parrish 35.2. Girls barrel race won by Mary K Woodley, Lynn Wilson, Jody Merck top money in calf roping led by Bacon tied with Josey and Workman. Money payouts totaled $2595. Ed Workman earned $372 over three nights.
Crouch and family returned home Tuesday from a trip to Arkansas visiting Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Barr and family in Malvern and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Barr in Ward. They toured the Ozarks Petite Jean Mountain and the Rockefeller ranch with Mrs. Garland along.
Local schedule shows The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw at Fiesta Drive In Friday and Saturday with Kenneth More and Jayne Mansfield. State Theatre features Bell Book and Candle Saturday and Sunday. The Remarkable Mr Pennypacker opens at State Theatre and Night of the Quarter Moon plays Fiesta Drive In Tuesday through Thursday.
The uproarious Clif ton Webb entry centers on Pennypacker a man of means with seventeen children including a lovesick giant and a shocked spinster as a minister and grandfather react to a wife asking about additional offspring. The Fiesta Drive In screens the new film amid mayhem and madcap chaos.
The Winters Riding Club expresses gratitude to Winters merchants Dunn's Store and the Winters Round-Up Association for food and cash donations. Thanks also to Jane's Coffee Shop for cooking the beans for the barbeque.
The Wingate 4-H Club presented a program for the Drasco Home Demonstration Club at Mrs. George Lloyd’s home. Activities at camp, a skit Hail to the Queen of Happiness, the club motto creed and song were shared. Attendees included leaders Mrs. Ray Dunn and Mrs. Pat Pritchard, and members Linda Tischler Dorothy Rae Dunn Cynthia Antelly Dolores Ibarra Ada Lee Henson Mary Lynn Pritchard along with HD club members Mrs. Ha Conner Mrs. Buck Smith Mrs. J. R. Woodfin and Mrs. George Lloyd. The HD club will meet again in September.
Mr and Mrs Claude Tatum are on a vacation trip to Gunnison Colorado and visit various points of interest in the state during their travels.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Williamson of Port Isabel visit in the home of her father J A Traylor and Dean of the Eagle Branch community and also spend time with other relatives.
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